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Publishing for 56 Years! JUNE 28, 2017 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 56, ISSUE 05 Students given fond farewell at Kurn Hattin Homes graduation WESTMINSTER, Vt. - On Satur- Valedictorian Leianna Isaacs day, June 10, 17 8th graders gradu- gave the farewell speech. She re- ated from Kurn Hattin Homes for called coming to Kurn Hattin at Children in a joyous and emotional age 11, noting, “My years at Kurn ceremony. Graduation proceed- Hattin have been full of joyous ings began with greetings from Ja- and wonderful memories.” Isaacs net Wilson, president of the board. encouraged her fellow graduates Houseparent Clint Plante gave the to work hard to achieve their invocation and the benediction. Ry- dreams. Diplomas were then pre- ley Smith gave the class salutation, sented by Janet Wilson and Prin- looking forward to her future. “I cipal Sergio Simunovic. After don’t want to be sad that I am leav- graduating, many of the students ing,” said Smith, “I want to see it as stay on campus for the summer one of the many goals I achieved program, and then will rejoin this year.” their families and attend their lo- Several students and alumni re- cal high schools in the fall. Oth- ceived one or more prizes from ers will move on to attend other the categories of awards, which private residential schools with a included: the Good Citizenship similar mission. Award- Isabelle LaCasse; the Vos- Congratulations to the Kurn United States of America, independent since 1776. Happy Independence Day! burg Award- Ethan Lowe; the Peter Hattin Class of 2017: Lucas All- PHOTO PROVIDED Harrison Grohs Memorial Award- cock (Bellows Falls, Vt.), Mys- Zachery Yarosz and Emilee Akley; tik Ashe (Gilsum, N.H.), Amy the Suitcase Award- Jordyn LaBarre Seventeen local 8th grade students graduate from Middle School at Kurn Hattin Gauthier (Twin Mountain, N.H.), and Isabelle LaCasse; the Maiola Homes for Children. Gwenith Hunt (West Rupert, Vt.), PHOTO PROVIDED Leianna Isaacs (Brooklyn, N.Y.), EARLY DEADLINE Jordyn LaBarre (Alstead, N.H.), Thrusday, June 29th by 12 p.m. Athletic Awards- Zachery Yarosz Isabelle LaCasse (Charlestown, and Leianna Isaacs; the Woodhull N.H.), Ethan Lowe (Acworth, Please have all ads and Music Awards- Zachery Yarosz N.H.), Jahnney Mane (New York, press releases to us early for the (Choir and Most Overall Talented), N.Y.), Annaleeza Nuzman (West- Mark White (Jazz Band), Leianna minster, Vt.), Ashlynn Pellerin July 5th edition Isaacs (Most Overall Talented), (Springfield, Vt.), Janayah Scales and Ryley Smith (Instrument); the (Burlington, Vt.), Ryley Smith Massachusetts Board of Directors (Springfield, Vt.), Britney Thom- Award in Writing- Jordyn LaBarre as (Putney, Vt.), Mark White and Ryley Smith; the Alumni As- (Brattleboro, Vt.), Naomi Wood sociation Award- Mark White and (Bethel, Vt.), and Zachary Yarosz Amy Gauthier; the Eleanor Ward (Rutland, Vt.). Achievement Award- Gwenith Since 1894, Kurn Hattin Hunt; the John P. Barry and Chris- Homes for Children has helped topher W. Barry Award-Jacob Ed- thousands of children ages 5-15 wards; the W. I. Mayo Award- Lei- and their families by offering a anna Isaacs; the Robert P. Hubbard safe home and quality educa- Memorial Scholarship Award- Ash- tion in a nurturing environment. The graduates move their tassels from left to right in a symbolic gesture of lynn Pellerin; and the Thomas G. Kurn Hattin transforms the lives graduation. Fahner Scholarship Award- Angela of children and their families for- PHOTO PROVIDED Hooper. ever. Delay of public session questioned BY JOEL SLUTSKY session involving union negotiations stated that the board had irritated the clock is ticking.” Golec clari- The Shopper was added. Several members of the those present with the lengthy ex- fied that the municipal manager public, including village employees, ecutive sessions. informed the public at a June16 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - A special stood in the alleyway outside the During a break between the two meeting that the first agenda item Elks award Fall trustee meeting on June 21 to review lower theatre for approximately two sessions, Jonathan Wright stated, at the July 21 meeting would be an the FY 2018 budget and possibly hours while waiting for the executive “We have been waiting outside for executive session. make changes prior to a revote on sessions to conclude. two hours. Can the budget portion Villager Deborah Wright stated, Mountain H.S. Softball July 20 was overshadowed by two Several people, including village of the meeting be rescheduled?” “This is a meeting of the board executive sessions. The meeting was employees, were visibly upset at the Mickle stated, “I anticipated that not a meeting of the public and Bellows Falls Elks Lodge #1619 awarded the Fall Mountain Regional High warned to include one executive ses- delay of the agenda. A villager told the first executive session would be we cannot anticipate how long the School softball team $400 for the purchase of team sweatshirts. The shirts sion, which was extended to two, and The Shopper, “There’s no reason maybe 45 minutes and the second executive sessions will take.” She were designed by captains Mykayla Barre and Lindsey Vaine. Elks Exalted occurred prior to the public portion why the meeting that was warned at one 30 minutes. I was very wrong added that the trustees were well Ruler Nancy Lafoe presented the check to the players. Coach Smokey Au- of the meeting. 3 p.m. went right into an executive and had no idea of the scope of the within its rights to act on items mand stated, “The girls had an outstanding season and are looking for- The first executive session, in session. The meeting concluded at sessions. I made a mistake and I am brought forth to the board. The ward to winning it all in 2018.” which a disciplinary or dismissal ac- 7:20 p.m. over four hours after the terribly sorry.” session concerning the disciplin- Pictured: Captain Mykayla Barre, Exalted Ruler Nancy LaFoe, Cap- tion against a public officer or -em warned time.” Trustee Stefan Golec added that ary matter was upheld and no ac- tain Lindsey Vaine, Taylor Hill, Alexzandria ‘Zandy’ Fitzpatrick, Sarah ployee, started minutes after the 3:00 Villager Jim Mitchell, who brought while the wait was unfortunate, tion was taken on the union nego- Schadler, and Coach Smokey Aumand. pm meeting began and the second the petition for revote to the town, “the attorney isn’t here for free and tiation. PHOTO PROVIDED Budget discussed prior to revote BY JOEL SLUTSKY ed as is or amended to be increased adhered to and controlled. sponded that it did. The board dis- consensus of the board to go back to FY2018 Tax Billing: A motion to The Shopper or decreased. Trustee Jim McAullife McAuliffe asked how overtime is as- cussed this issue at length and was nine full-time officers. allow management to go forward agreed, asking, “Do we want to come signed and O’Keefe explained that the reminded of the action taken in 2016 Finance Department: Wright noted with tax billing for the three entities – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - A trustee up with a different number?” fire department staff is on a 24 hour to have two police officers on duty 24 that a new finance director may find town, village and school as usual with special meeting was held on June 21 Agenda item highlights: FY 2018 rotation and that there is automatic hours each day. Select Board Chair it necessary to continue with a four an August 10 first payment due date concerning reconsideration of the Budget- McAullife noted that the overtime allotted. Deputy Chief Steve Lamont Barnett spoke as a member person department and if this pro- and make any adjustments, if neces- May 15 vote on Article 4 prior to a year-to-date figures for the fire de- Cenate stated that this was required of the union negotiating team stating posal to cut funding were to happen sary, following the July 20 village re- revote. The meeting was warned for partment payroll as of June 15, 2017 for firefighters under the Fair Labor that during negotiations it was noted there would be no financing avail- vote passed. 3:00 p.m. and the holding of two ex- were at 105 percent spent and the po- Standards Act. The board discussed that the scheduling for the police de- able. She suggested that the board Public comments included villag- ecutive sessions resulted in a 7:20 lice department at 106 percent spent the department’s response to EMT partment was for 10-hour shifts. He could cut the budget by a specific er Jonathan Wright’s statement that p.m. adjournment. Trustee Chair with 15 days remaining in the fiscal calls and how this affected the over- also noted that, with the policy to dollar amount and leave it up to the “until there is a serious discussion of Myles Mickle announced that a Spe- year. McAuliffe observed that the time budget. Cenate indicated that have two officers on, there appeared manager to find where to make cuts. services there will be no change.” Vil- cial Village Meeting for the revote FY2018 budget showed a 9 percent 95 percent of EMT calls are answered to be overlapping times when there O’Keefe asked if the board wanted to lager Douglas MacPhee said that he will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 increase in payroll and that overtime by staff on duty and others are only were three officers on duty simulta- see figures for eliminating one staff was very encouraged by the commit- at 7:00 p.m. at the Bellows Falls Op- was now on its own line. Municipal called in for significant cases maybe neously and he suggested that 8-hour member for half the year. The con- ment from the sitting trustees to keep era House. At the start of the public Manager Shane O’Keefe stated that 10 or 12 times a year. shifts may save some money. Trustee sensus of the board was to look at this a close watch on the finances. meeting Trustee Stefan Golec said this was done to better track the over- McAuliffe asked if the FY2018 po- Deborah Wright countered that drop- and it will be put on the July 11, 2017 The minutes of the meeting can be that the purpose of the meeting is time being utilized and McAuliffe lice department’s budget included a ping the 10th officer position would agenda where further budget discus- read at www.rockbf.com and watched whether the budget would be present- responded that the budget has to be 10th police officer and O’Keefe -re save 1cent on the tax rate. It was the sion will take place. at www.fact8.com.

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The ac- arrangements, opened at the tions hosting such displays include companying floral arrangements VAULT Gallery recently, show- the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, could only be displayed for a few casing the work of local visual the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria days. artists, ceramicists, and mem- (B.C., Canada) and the Saint Louis For more information about the bers of the Springfield Garden Art Museum in St. Louis. Mo. Uni- VAULT, visit the website, www.gal- Club. versities such as the University of leryvault.org. Colorful paintings, prints, textile works, and photographs depicting lovely garden mo- ments came to life alongside flowers and other plant material in beautiful vases made by local ceramicists Chris Sherwin and Lada Bohac. Flowers in Old Wheelbarrow, Richard Cofrancesco; ﬂowers by Carolyn Lane. 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BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Please with fireworks following. For more the Okemo Blue parking lot starting see Springfield or Grafton list- information call 802-843-2252. at 5:30 p.m. over to West Hill. Ver- ing. mont Symphony Orchestra will be LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The pa- on Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. held at CHESTER, Vt. – Please see Graf- rade starts at 11 a.m. and the fire- Jackson Gore countryside ton listing. works are at Magic Mountain at dusk, Saturday, July 1. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Saturday, CLAREMONT, N.H. – Celebration July 1 at the Crown Point Country begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 4 at SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Club located at 920 Brook Road. Cel- the Monadnock Park with local ven- Enjoy fireworks on Saturday, July 1 ebrations are from 5 – 10 p.m. dors selling food, drinks and other at Stratton Mountain’s annual Moun- items. Fireworks will be at dusk. tain Friends and Freedom Festival. WALPOLE, N.H. – Please see Located on Stratton Mountain at 5 Springfield or Claremont listing. GRAFTON, Vt. - During the Graf- Village House Road. ton Summer Carnival at the Grafton WEST WINDSOR, Vt. – Monday, Ponds Outdoor Center located on LUDLOW, Vt. – Fireworks are Sun- July 3 will have food vendors, music, 783 Townshend Road, Grafton. Fire- day, July 2 at 9:30 p.m. Fire works can games, climbing wall and more. Fire- works will be happening on July 3. be viewed from West Hill Recreation works will be dusk. The upper park- The Vermont Symphony Orchestra area – no parking allowed in this lo- ing lot of Mt. Ascutney is where to Happy Independence Day! Enjoy ﬁreworks near you! will also be performing at 7:30 p.m. cation. Shuttle bus will begin from view the fireworks. STOCK PHOTO PHOTO BY ALEJANDRO SCAFF

Ludlow American Legion Mt. Holly parade and festivities TRSU FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER Mt. HOLLY, Vt. - Home spun, old- 50/50 raffle will follow on the grass kids, selected by application, offset fashioned fun will be found this 4th near the lake. All proceeds from the the costs of going to summer camp. Friday, June 30th of July! The festivities will take place raffle will benefit the “Kids for Kamp” Come celebrate the 4th with the offers free in the village of Belmont. Before the program which helps Mount Holly folks of Mount Holly. American parade, the Mount Holly Community Chicken & Biscuits Historical Museum will be open for summer Legion w/ Cranberry Sauce & Vegetable browsing beginning at 10 a.m. and The Community Library will have a Post #36 and Dessert book sale! The theme for this year’s 135 Main Street parade is “Family.” meals Ludlow, VT $12.00 If you would like to participate in To benefit the the parade show up at the corner of Sons of the American Legion Dodge Rd and Healdville Rd at 10:30 a.m. for lineup. Certificates will be program Seatings will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. awarded to Best Decorated “Family,” Call 802-228-9807 for reservations. Best Decorated Float and more! Be REGION - Two Rivers Supervi- creative! sory Union is participating in the The flag raising ceremony will be Summer Food Service Program. immediately after the parade termi- Meals will be provided on a first nates at the Odd Fellows Hall. The come, first served basis, at the sites chicken BBQ with the Jeb Porter Band and times as follows: Mike & Tammy’s entertaining will be at the hall, which Cavendish Elementary School, is next to Star Lake. The Cow Flop Awards for parade ﬂoats will be given in a variety of categories. 8-9 p.m. and 12 noon-1 p.m., Au- Country Store PHOTO PROVIDED gust 14 to August 25 Chester-Andover Elementary Offering sundaes and much more! 5th Annual School, 8-9 p.m. and 12 noon-1 p.m., July 8, 2017 BIG EYES BAKERY June 26 to August 11 (802) 228-2400 Green Mountain Union High 128 Main Street, Ludlow, VT School, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., June 26 to Visit our Facebook page @ludlowbakery August 25 www.bigeyesbakery.com Springfield Family Center, 11 a.m.- Flavors Soft 1 p.m., June 26 to August 25 24 Westview Housing, Southview Come on down to Main Street July 1st & 2nd for a 50’s Weekend of Serve House, Springfield Library, Spring- Pie Eating Contest here, Saturday at 1pm July 8, 2017 field Town Pool and Muckross Camp, Open Sunday 8am to 8pm for all your dessert needs 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday – Thursday, 10am – 5pm Saturday: Sit outside and enjoy an espresso, cannoli or strawberry shortcake! July 10 to August 3 Vendor Tastings • Giveaways Ludlow Community Center, 8-9 Cooking Demonstrations Dinner by Chef Cal Hingston a.m. and 12 noon-1 p.m., June 26 to & Celebrity Chef Sara Moulton August 11. Lodging Packages • & Much More! 32 fLaVors of Hard ice cream & 16 fLaVors fresH soft serVe Meeting Waters YMCA –Partici- Try our featured coffee of the day $10 Adults • Kids Under 12 FREE Non-fat yogurt •Sorbet •Sugar-free Ice Cream pants only. HCRS Springfield – Par- GRAFTONFOODFESTIVAL.COM Large fast food menu incLuding: ticipants only. (802) 824-8100 • Route 11 Londonderry, VT 05148 802.843.2248 Hamburgers • Hotdogs • Fries • Chicken Fingers • Onion Rings & More! Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the new summer Hours! same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age We are open or disability. There will be no dis- 7 days a Week 11 am - 10 pm crimination in the course of the meal service. To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form Dari Joy (AD-3027), found online at http:// summer Hours: www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fil- 7 days a Week from 11 am - 10 pm ing_cust.html and at any USDA of- 65 Years on tHe corner fice, or write a letter addressed to 140 rockingham st. | 463-9816 | Bellows falls, Vt USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to the USDA by: Mail: Office of the Assistant Secre- tary for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmhouse Dinner Series 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 Fax: 202- 690-7442 The Dates Email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal oppor- · July 8 tunity provider. · July 15 · July 29 · August 12 · August 26 VISIT US · September 9 · September 23 ON THE GO!

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Ron Patch is a Chester Weathersfield Historical Society program native, Chester BY RON PATCH cluding a great and early pipe Historical Society The Shopper box. president, and a lifelong The 40 or so in attendance en- LOCAL antiques dealer. WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. - On joyed sharing their old sayings June 24, at 6 p.m., the Weathers- and guessing what some of the field Historical Society held a spe- antiques were. The program He can be reached at cial program open to the public. was held at the Weathersfield That program included old say- Center Meeting House, one HISTORY 802-374-0119 or email ings, old tools and many whatzit of Southern Vermont’s most [email protected] items. beautiful locations. Watch for BY RON PATCH Those in attendance were in- notices of upcoming events. vited to share their old sayings One old saying this reporter as well as bring an antique item liked was: “I’ve just written my to hopefully be identified. Many first book. It’s about humil- L: Weathersﬁeld Historic Society President items on display were in the col- ity. It’s a great book and you Ginger Wimberg. R: Ellen Clattenburg, Cu- Modern logging tech lection of the historical society in- should buy it.” rator. PHOTO BY RON PATCH In the past I have written several livered to several biomass locations. stories about logging in the old days One plant is in Ryegate, Vermont with horses or oxen. Below is what I with a second in Springfield, New Enjoy history? witnessed last week. Hampshire. The third location is in My property on Rt-11 is bordered Berlin, New Hampshire to the paper by about 100 acres owned by Steve mill there. Here the chips are burned Attend a presentation, take a day trip or research Pixley. Steve’s land is in land trust and to generate electricity to run the mill. is managed by forester Steve Kraft. As I stood watching this opera- your family ancestry Kraft’s job as the forester is to mark tion I couldn’t help noticing how trees that need to be harvested to well choreographed the process was. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - On ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - Join the top, please bring it along. Many free maintain a healthy forest. Trees to All operators were in sync with each Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m., join genealogy group at Rockingham databases are available at the library. be cut are marked with a horizontal other reminding me of a well con- David Deacon at the Rockingham Free Public Library every Thursday, Beginners and seasoned genealo- blue paint stripe. Trees at a property ducted orchestra. Library for his presentation on the 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. when gene- gists are welcome. Free and open line are marked with a vertical blue Another thing I noticed was the paper mill industries of Bellows alogy enthusiast Wayne Blanchard to the public. For details, call 802- stripe. pleasant and familiar smell of freshly Falls, 1865-1900. He will focus on takes you on a quest to discover 463-4270 or visit www.rockingham- Some trees contain premium lum- cut trees. As I watched these ma- the mills, the technology of paper- your family roots. If you own a lap- library.org. ber while others have no value but chines I was reminded of the movie, making and the lives of the work- need to be cut to maintain a healthy “Terminator, Rise of the Machines.” ers. Deacon attended Bellows Falls forest. It’s like weeding your garden Pine logs were in huge piles as were Union High School and earned his HHHHHHHHHHHHH making room for choice trees to hardwood logs. While I was there an masters degree in folklore from Fuller Buncher machine. grow. Trees with good logs are se- PHOTO BY RON PATCH empty trailer for chips arrived. The the University of North Carolina. lected for lumber. Junk trees are cut tractor trailer couldn’t back up the Free. For details, see rockingham- and chipped. Firewood is processed ing aspects I witnessed that day. The steep hill so a bucket loader went library.org, call 802-463-4270. and nothing goes to waste. Feller Buncher can tilt and pivot to down and hooked a chain to the Out of curiosity I went to see this almost any position. I couldn’t be- trailer. Then the bucket loader pulled RUTLAND, Vt. – July 12 Mo- modern logging operation. The op- lieve the ease and speed with which the tractor trailer up to the landing. tor coach day trip to 18th-century eration is being conducted by Crown this machine worked. The rear of the trailer was positioned Strawbery Banke and the home of Point Excavating located on the The Feller Buncher can work on a few feet from the chipper discharge Governor Benning Wentworth in Buying: Springfield-Chester Road. a slope with an incline as much as chute. As the trees were chipped the Portsmouth, N.H. Departs from At the landing I met Mark Kurtz 35 degrees. Another interesting as- chips were blown into the trailer. Rutland at 8 a.m., West Lebanon • Antiques who was a very courteous and pect of this machine is the cab the You can go to You-tube and type at 9:20 a.m. This is an all-day trip, • Early Photographs helpful young man. Mark runs the operator sits in. It adjusts to level so Fuller Buncher in the search bar to open to the public. Bring a bag Feller Buncher machine. This is an regardless of the incline the operator see the identical machine working. lunch or purchase light lunch at the • Military: Helmets, amazingly nimble machine and in can clearly see what he’s doing in- The Chester Historical Society is museum’s café. To purchase tickets, Flags, Uniforms, the hands of a skilled operator like stead of looking uphill as he would seeking donations for our July 22 you should send a check which Weapons, Daggers Mark Kurtz makes a big job seem in a stationary cab. yard sale. We’ll accept anything of must be received by July 6, payable easy. Mark explained to me how this After the trees are felled and value. Maybe you have items in your to “Crown Point Road Association” and Bayonets machine works and then gave me a dropped in a pile, a skidder with barn or estate residue. We depend on to Tom Hughes, 126 Charles Ave- • Antique Clocks & demonstration. grabbers takes the trees to the chip- your generosity. You can call Danny nue, Middlebury, Vermont 05753- Clock Parts As I watched, Mark lowered the ping machine. Here another operator Clemons at 802-463-9324, Bill Lind- 1304. Please indicate your contact boom and saw to a pine tree about with a cherry picker picks up the butt say at 802-875-2671, Steve Lavoie at information, the names of each • Guns 18” at the butt. There are four grab- of the tree and places it in the chip- 802-875-4542 or me at the number attender, and the town (Rutland • Coins bing arms above the 22” diameter per. The whole tree passes through next to my photo to arrange pickup. or West Lebanon) where each will • & More! circular sawblade that grab the tree. the chipper in no time. The chips are This week’s old saying is from board the motor coach. For ticket Then Mark engages the saw and in as blown into a 40’ box trailer. When Willie Nelson. “There are more old cost for this trip readers may call little as two seconds the tree is cut. the trailer is loaded the chips are de- drunks than there are old doctors.” Tom at 802-388-2967. Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 This saw makes a high pitch whine as it cuts the tree at up to 15,000 RPM. The grabbers hold the tree while Mark pivots the machine around and drops the whole tree where he wants Prime rib SPecial it. Served with Twice baked or mashed Potato, This was one of the most amaz- and Vegetable of the Day. Available Friday & Saturday for Only $19.95 Join us for patio or air-condition dining while viewing the Okemo Valley Golf Course. 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Op-Ed: Governor Scott and Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont recently slammed the U.S. Senate’s version lawmakers reach compromise of a replacement for “Obamacare” (the Affordable Care Act, or ACA), saying, “With no hearings, no debate, no vetting process, and no score, this plan breaks Gov. Phil Scott and lawmakers Heidi Scheuermann, R-Stowe, said. every promise the president made” for replacing the ACA. By a “score,” Leahy reached agreement on a budget and “So there have to be some savings is referring to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s practice of scor- teacher health care deal that makes elsewhere, probably in our programs ing proposed legislation as to costs versus benefits. The CBO scored the House good on the promise of fiscal restraint or other things with our school.” plan and it didn’t look good for the 80 percent of Americans who make under in Vermont. Rep. Barbara Murphy, I-Fairfax, $200,000 in personal income. Now that the Senate version is out, it doesn’t look “With this proposal in place, the told True North that the school dis- too different from the House version. The CBO will score the Senate plan this Legislature passed a budget today that tricts in her area already achieved sav- week. – for the first time in recent memory ings. Both Leahy and Governor Scott have vowed to oppose both current versions – does not raise taxes and fees,” Scott “We’ve had the 80/20 (premium of the new American Health Care Act (AHCA). said Wednesday in a statement fol- costs share) in place. It’s something Why? lowing the single-day veto session. we’ve negotiated back in the past, and Quite simply, good healthcare and timely medical treatment can keep people “This agreement will save Vermont I know other districts have as well,” alive. Without it, people die. It’s a no-brainer. taxpayers millions of dollars and pro- she said. “Other people are in the Both House and Senate versions make it hard, if not impossible for many vides a path to achieve greater effi- reverse; they’ve traded off raises to Americans, to afford healthcare insurance. The Senate curtails Medicaid enroll- ciency in the future,” he said. maintain their insurance.” ments and throws much of the cost back onto the states; deductibles and copays After failing Wednesday morning Throughout the session, lawmakers will climb; and whether you can continue with long-term treatments will de- to override Scott’s budget veto, law- struggled both to grasp and explain pend on what state you live in. Older enrollees can be charged five times more makers began preparing to debate the way the agreement works. in premiums than younger enrollees. The CBO has calculated that a 64-year-old compromise language introduced by “Basically, we know that this plan making $27,000 could pay 60 percent of his or her annual income in premiums leaders of each party. is going to generate X-number of for an individual policy, depending on what state he or she lives in. While the The compromise will reduce pay- savings, and as long as we negotiate individual mandate goes away, the Senate is now considering locking individu- ments from the Education Fund to within 5 percent of that, we will get als out of the individual market for six months if they fail to keep continuous local school districts by $13 million these dollars,” Minority Leader Don coverage. — the amount expected to be saved Turner, R-Milton, said. “The state Meanwhile, the savings would end up in the bank accounts of the very wealthy, from switching to new health care then will claw that back. They will say in the form of removing the Medicare taxes on payroll and investments, and plans. However, school districts and to the districts, ‘We’re keeping this other perks. It’s part of the plan. teachers will negotiate the employer- money because we know you are do- When the CBO scored the House plan, it determined that as of 2026, up to 23 employee split on health care costs at ing this,’ and the money will be kept million Americans would end up uninsured when Medicaid and subsidies were the local level, as advocated by Pro- in the education fund.” rolled back. Under the Senate plan, only 22 million Americans would end up gressives and majority Democrats. Rep. Lawrence Cupoli, R-Rutland, uninsured, according to the CBO. It also sets restraints on what said that it’s nearly too complicated to The Center for American Progress took CBO’s projections of coverage losses schools can spend on health care explain to his constituents. by state and determined that 51,600 Vermonters under 65 would lose coverage, plans until their next contract in 2019. “If I wasn’t on the Education Com- across the board. In fact, the Center’s color-coded map of the U.S. shows Ver- Each school’s 2017 healthcare spend- mittee I don’t think I’d understand it, mont among the states standing to lose the most, along with Maine, the entire ing will be assessed, and spending for and there are parts that I still get con- Republicans refused to suspend las Gage, R-Rutland City, blasted the Southeast U.S., Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Dela- the next year should not go up more fused about,” he said. “This is a very chamber rules to allow the bill come resolution as out of step with con- ware and Alaska. than 5 percent, or they must draw the short-term fix, and then the commis- to the floor. stituents. Using Census population figures, The Century Foundation projected that in difference from their own budgets. sion will come in and give their rec- “I feel relieved,” Rep. Vicky Strong, “It makes a commitment on behalf 2026, 6 percent of Vermonters would pay significantly higher copays and de- While few elected officials seemed ommendation.” R-Albany, told True North. “I don’t of Vermonters without their input,” ductibles, 19 percent would lose Medicaid coverage (which pays for nursing happy with the deal, taxpayers have Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, like a process where one or two legis- he said on the House floor. “It puts homes, as well as keeping people well), 49 percent would pay more for employer something to cheer about. The home- P/D-Middletown Springs, speaking lators are working to push an agenda.” this question on the floor without plans, and 14 percent would pay significantly higher Medicare premiums as Part stead property tax rate will go down from the House floor, said he was Rep. David Ainsworth, R-Royalton, going to a committee, without hav- B goes up and the subsidized hospital premium eventually goes away. by 2 cents from last year, and the unhappy at the way the executive and also liked the result. ing due process. We are talking large, On the county level, across Windsor, Windham and Rutland counties, 5 to 7 nonresidential property tax rate will legislative branches failed to work “It was not discussed, and I think large amounts of money with great percent would pay significantly higher copays and deductibles, 20 to 25 percent remain at its fiscal year 2017 level of properly. that was the appropriate thing for this impacts on all sectors.” would lose Medicaid coverage, 40 to 47 percent would pay more for employer $1.535 — yet 2 cents lower than the “I cannot support this process,” he year,” Ainsworth said. “We’ll see what Gage challenged the foundation of plans, and 16 to 18 percent would have significantly higher Medicare premiums. rate proposed in the tax bill in May. said. “I think we worked very hard happens another year. I’m sure it will the argument behind the resolution. The CBO didn’t stop there. It projects a nationwide death rate due to untreated The agreement also creates a com- to reach a reasonable solution, but I be brought up again next session.” “It is not a foregone conclusion that conditions, injury and substance abuse, called “additional” deaths, which pre- mission to study the possibility of am adamantly opposed to the process Vermont adopts Paris Accord global warming is doing everything sumably would not have occurred with adequate healthcare. Depending on how statewide health care negotiations for that started this, introducing at the global warming goals as a nonbind- they are saying it is,” he said. “Many many people have lost healthcare as of 2026, the CBO projects 18,100 to 27,700 the future, a position advocated for by 11th hour a demand which effectively ing resolution scientists say that the political status deaths as a direct result. The figures for Vermont range from 41 to 62. Numbers Scott and many Republicans. bypassed the committee process and Lawmakers, nonetheless, passed quo is forcing them to go along with for New Hampshire are comparable. The deal puts pressure on schools to the deliberative processes of this Leg- a nonbinding resolution opposing it, and many of these scientists point Who wants to go first? negotiate successfully or run into bud- i s l atu re .” the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris to sunspots and natural cycles that ~BM~ get trouble. Schools also can choose to No marijuana legalization for this climate accord and praising the gov- have far more impact than anything deficit spend in order to comply with year ernor for joining the U.S. Climate that human beings have ever done.” View Center for American Progress map on vermontjournal.com the new agreement, which a handful As expected, pro-marijuana sena- Alliance, a growing group of local The measure passed the House by of legislators criticized. tors on Wednesday passed a bill that governments pledging to keep the a 105-31 roll-call vote. “We have to somehow find savings would legalize small amounts of pot goals of the climate treaty. in an already approved budget with an possession and growing, only to have While most lawmakers spoke out Written by Michael Bielawski, a re- already approved contract,” state Rep. the measure die in the House when in favor of the resolution, Rep. Doug- porter for True North Reports. Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

Future of our towns is at stake towns have to offer. Those that live wouldn’t be enough foot traffic to ing livable wages to support a fam- Closed door meetings and law- here cannot survive on the tourism support the businesses in order to ily. Let’s be realistic here! Open your yers! Where is the transparency? brought into the state. Tourism is on hire more people. The towns need eyes to more than one group’s point Where is the honesty? There seems the decline and has been for several jobs and affordable housing in order of view. Saying one school is better to be a group of people running years. Locals cannot afford to go out to thrive again and attract people to than the other is your own opinion. the town and deciding what is best. to dinner. They go to N.H. for gro- want to come here. The population Accepting the reality of the future of Basically what is best for them and ceries and gas Neither Mount Holly of the two towns is “aging.” And to be our towns is what is more important. not the population as a whole. As nor Ludlow can maintain their exis- perfectly honest, I don’t know many I am not in favor of bullying, but I someone who works in the Hospi- tence solely on people buying second people that can afford $300,000-plus feel that there was a lot of that these tality field I know that Ludlow and homes. The tax revenue isn’t there. houses on minimum wage salaries last few weeks as well as incorrect in- Mount Holly need jobs in order to The businesses would eventually roll or seasonal work. People are leaving, formation sent to the public. Robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director survive. The schools need to be in up and die. There would be no one yes, because they can’t afford to live [email protected] place in order to showcase what the to work at the establishments. There here! There aren’t enough jobs pay- Katie Schneider, Mt. Holly, Vt.

Vince West, Ad Consultant / Website Ad Manager Dear Editor, [email protected] We would like to thank all the Chester Fire Dept., Meghan Austin up to be potential donors for people Services at the Norris Cotton Cancer Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer folks that turned out for the BeT- Greene and the Chester Ambulance in need of stem cells. Center. Thank you for all of this sup- [email protected] heMatch Donor Registry event on Service for spending the whole day With the barbecue we also were port! June 17 in Chester in honor of Irwin sponsoring this event. We are very able to raise a substantial sum to give Brandy Todt, Managing Editor / Graphic Designer Post. Heartfelt thanks also go to the touched at those who chose to sign to the Patient and Family Support Irwin and Melissa Post, Chester, Vt. [email protected] Dear Editor,

Julia Purdy, Copy Editor Promise Community Update SpringfieldVTPromiseCommunity, other in the middle of May. The is gathering proposals from inter- [email protected] Back in October of 2016 Spring- and the steering committee began steering committee has made the ested organizations and will select field was selected to participate to reach out to the community to decision to have organizations, as- one or more proposals to forward to Julie Adams, Billing Department in the second Cohort of Promise gather ideas for how we can im- sociations, and municipal agencies the state as recommended for fund- [email protected] Communities with the objective prove our community for children submit applications for projects that ing. State funds will hopefully be re- of applying for up to $150,000 in from birth to age 6. meet certain criteria and relate to ceived by the end of September and state funds to improve the Spring- The objective of this process is to the Springfield Promise Commu- must be spent by December of 2018. Corporate & Production Office: field community for children from generate ideas from the ground up nity mission statement. For more information contact MJ 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 birth to 6. A steering committee so that communities will be com- Currently the steering committee Grennan at 802-683-7257. Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 was formed from child care provid- mitted, willing and able to sustain ers, child welfare organizations, and whatever efforts are started with community members. Members of these funds. Brochures and surveys The Vermont Journal & The Shopper are KMA Publications Inc. weekly news- papers, and are available free of charge. 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St. Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Morning service at 11 a.m. Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 The Sunday service at 9:30 Green, 99 Main St. Afternoon service at 1 p.m. Church St. a.m.Contact information: Pastor Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Glenn D. Cordner, 1950 - 2017 Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sanctuary Holy Eucharist Services are offered Davis 802-259-2440. Morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday handicap accessible. Visit: obbcvt. at 8 a.m. (quiet service) and 10 evenings at 6:30 p.m. www. org. a.m. (with music) every Sunday. ludlowbaptist.org SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Glenn D. Immanuel Church is accessible. CAVENDISH- Cordner, 67, passed away after a long illness Sunday morning, June 18, PROCTORSVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, VT. 2017. He was born March 9, 1950, in VT. Church of Christ, Route 11, Summit, N. J., the son of John D. and Marianne V. Parker, 1937 - 2017 Chester Rd. Doris (Koithan) Cordner. Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Glenn was a devoted husband, fa- Main St. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. ther, and grandfather, who loved the SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Marianne V. Sundays at 10 a.m. More info at Wednesday Devotional. outdoors. He could name most any Parker, 79, passed away on Monday CavendishBaptist.com or call 802- tree or flower found in nature, and evening, June 19, 2017, at the Dart- 226-7131. North Springﬁeld Baptist Church, enjoyed being outside as much as mouth Hitchcock Medical Cen- 69 Main St. possible. He was an avid reader and ter in Lebanon, N.H. She was born Worship and Praise Service on thoroughly enjoyed life. November 11, 1937, in Northamp- CHARLESTOWN, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. 802-886- From 1997 until March 2013 he ton, Mass., the daughter of Michael 8107 or www.nsbcvt.org. was the CEO of Springfield Hospital. and Josephine (Wilga) Zalenski. N.H. He came to Springfield from Mid- She attended schools and graduated North Charlestown United Maine Medical Center in 1984, ac- from high school in Northampton Glenn D. Cordner, 1950 - 2017 Methodist Church, River Rd. cepting the position of assistant PHOTO PROVIDED and went on to receive a B.A. from WALPOLE, N.H. administrator, and subsequently be- Springfield College in Springfield, Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. St. John’s Church, corner of came the CEO. He retired in 2013. include his sister Nancy Cordner, Mass. Church is handicap accessible. Westminster and Elm St. Contact Joan Kuncik at 603-826- He was a board member of the sister-in-law Meredith Austin, her She was the K-5 gym teacher for Sunday services begin at 10 0381 Brattleboro Savings and Loan from husband David, their daughters the Springfield Public School Sys- a.m. More information about our 1997 until his death. Meghan and Chelsea and her daugh- tem from 1968 to 1980. She owned Marianne V. Parker, 1937 - 2017 PHOTO PROVIDED outreach efforts, call at 603-756- Glenn dedicated his career at ter Isabelle; brother-in-law Robert and operated Marianne’s Crafts Ltd. 4533. Springfield Hospital and Springfield Brown; and six cousins. In Springfield for several years and Elizabeth Scobie of Southamp- GRAFTON, VT. Medical Care Systems to improving Glenn will be fondly remembered most recently was employed in cus- ton, Mass.; three grandchildren: The Grafton Church (UCC and healthcare in the Southern Vermont for his warm personality, honesty, tomer service with Readex in Ches- Tucker Parker-Warwick, Joshua ABC), 55 Main St. WESTMINSTER, area. He implemented strategic integrity, sharp wit, and generous ter, Vt., for 12 years. Parker-Warwick, and Carter Pratt; Worship begins at 10 a.m. planning to keep the small hospital spirit. She was an avid golfer and mem- one niece and two nephews. Reverend Christine Dyke welcomes VT. thriving, and worked tirelessly to A Celebration of Life will be held ber of the Bellows Falls Country Friends may call at the Da- everyone! improve the quality of healthcare on Saturday, July 1, at 2 p.m. at the Club in Rockingham, Vt., and an vis Memorial Chapel in Spring- Christian Family Circle Chapel, and to meet the needs of his com- Church of Christ on Chester Road, avid bowler and league member at field, Vt., on Wednesday, June 28, 1512 Back Westminster Rd. munity. in Springfield, Vt. the Springfield Plaza Bowl for many 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday song service begins at 10 Glenn married Kimberly (Brown) In lieu of flowers, the family would years. She also enjoyed playing crib- In lieu of flowers, contributions LUDLOW, VT. a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Cordner in 1985, and they made appreciate donations in Glenn’s bage and other card games. may be made in her memory to Annunciation Catholic Church, To learn more about the church visit their life in Springfield, raising two memory to Springfield Hospital, 25 She is survived by two sons: Mi- the American Heart Association, Corner of Depot and High St. www.christianfamilycirclechurch. sons. Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT chael A. Parker of Springfield, and 110 Main St., Suite 203, Burling- Mass on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. com He is survived by Kimberly; son 05156. Joseph T. Parker of Durham, N.C.; ton, VT, 05401. Joshua and his wife Elizabeth and Davis Memorial Chapel in Spring- two daughters: Melissa A. Brock Arrangements are under the More Church Services Online > www.vermontjournal.com their two daughters, Ava and Ol- field is assisting the family with ar- of Navarre, FIa., and Elizabeth M. direction of the Davis Memorial ivia; and son Jesse. Other survivors rangements. Pratt of Woodstock, Vt.; one sister, Chapel in Springfield, Vermont. Arnold J. “Arnie” Lashua, Jeanette Rose Ganders (Petznick), Alice E. “Dee” (Dixson) Hesselton, 1924 - 2017 1934 - 2017 1926 - 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Arnold J. cilla, son Gary Lashua and his wife UNITY, N.H. - Jeanette Rose Gan- moving to New England. ”Arnie” Lashua 92, passed away on Lyn, and daughter Linda Converse ders (Petznick) was born August 28, She is survived by her daughter, CHESTER, Vt. - Alice E. “Dee” avid reader and book club member, Thursday evening June 22, 2017 at and her husband Albert. Four grand- 1934, in Carpenter, Iowa. She resided Karen J. (Hinds) Sager-Screpetis of (Dixson) Hesselton, 91, passed away loved sewing and upholstery work, the Springfield Health & Rehab. Cen- children, Chari McAllister and her at Sullivan County Nursing Home Westminster, Vt.; her son, Steven at her home on Thursday morning, knitting and visiting with family and ter in Springfield surrounded by his husband Arron, Erica Blais and her in Unity, N.H., shortly prior to her Ray Hinds of Oregon City, Ore.; and June 22, 2017, surrounded by her friends. She also enjoyed trips to the loving family. He was born Decem- husband John, Trevor Lashua and death and passed away after a short daughter, Kimberly Suzette (Hinds) loving family. She was born June 19, beach and the lakes. ber 16, 1924 in Springfield the son of his wife Kelly, and Melissa McCarthy illness at Valley Regional Hospital. Smith of Wichita, Kan. Her surviving 1926 in Middlesex, Va., the daughter She is survived by two sons – Rich- Julian and Bertha (Wilson) Lashua. and her husband Dave. Also by eight Jeanette is predeceased by her first grandchildren are: J.R. Sager of Mid- of Russell and Vera (Payne) Dixson. ard and his wife Ranae of Yorktown, He attended Springfield schools, and great grandchildren and nieces and husband, Hubert Richard Hinds land, Texas; Michael Paul Greene of She attended Middlesex schools, Va., and Russell and his wife Joan graduated from Springfield High nephews. of Northwood, Iowa; her husband Phoenix, Ariz.; Miles William Lam- graduating from Craddock High of Altamont, N.Y.; two daughters – School. He later attended a variety of He was predeceased by brothers Jack 0. Ganders of Amarillo, Texas; bert of Springfield, Va.; Issak Salem School, class of 1944. Sandra Scerra of Gardener, Mass., law enforcement courses at Chaplain Bernard Lashua, and Edward Lashua, her parents, Harold W. Petznick and Sager of Bend, Ore., and Kyanne On October 22, 1949, she married and Susan Landolina and her hus- College, Babson Institute, and Nor- and sisters Anastacia Streeter and Hazel I. Petznick of Hixton, Wis.; Rashedah Sager of Northfield, N.J.; Clair “Hessie” Hesselton in Charles- band John of Windsor Locks, Conn.; wich University. He had specialized Gwendolyn Pelletier. and her brothers, Lloyd Petznick Jeanette Victoria Vowell of Wichita, town, N. H. He predeceased her on eight grandchildren and five great- training in FBI Police Management A graveside service will be held at of Fairchild, Wis. and William H. Kan.; Daniel Schultz of Wash.; Jes- April 29, 2008, after 58 years of mar- grandchildren. School and completed studies in such 1:00 p.m. on Friday June 30, 2017 at (Bill) Petznick of Elko, Nev. Jeanette sica Ann Hinds and Kelly Jo Hinds riage. A memorial service was sched- areas as criminal investigation, crowd the Pine Grove Cemetery in North graduated Salutatorian of her gradu- of Texas; and Eva Ray Hinds of Or- She owned & operated the Village uled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June control, and drug investigation. Springfield, Vermont. Reverend Ger- ating class in 1952 from Carpenter egon City, Ore. She has many great- Luncheonette in Chester, Vt., for sev- 27, at the Davis Memorial Chapel On August 4, 1946 he married Pris- ry Piper will officiate. High School in Carpenter, Iowa. She grandchildren. eral years, worked at the Flamstead in Springfield, Vt., Reverend Su- cilla Drake, on August 4, 2016 they A gathering will follow at the played Varsity women’s basketball She was deeply loved and is sadly Store for several years and was a self- san Moody Pastor of the Chester celebrated 70 years of marriage. Springfield Elks Club, Park Street and other sports. She was a member missed. “For He shall give His angels employed seamstress for many years. Congregational Church officiating. Arnold served the Town of Spring- Springfield, Vt. of the band, chorus and also Miss charge over you, to keep you in all She was a member of the Chester Burial followed in the Pleasant View field, Vermont for many years as a Contributions may be made in Carpenter in 1951. She loved sing- your ways. In their hands they shall Congregational Church, served as Cemetery in Ludlow, Vt. Police Officer, first as a Special, then his memory to the Elks Silver Tow- ing. She retired from TJ Maxx in the bear you up, lest you dash your foot clerk of the church for many years, In lieu of flowers contributions Sergeant, and as acting Chief upon ers Foundation c/o Carol Sylvia, Sec- cashier’s office in Amarillo prior to against a stone.” Psalm 91:11-12. and also served on the board of dea- may be made to Kurn Hattin Homes, the death of Chief Sherman Mar- retary P.O. Box 5 Perkinsville, VT cons and the board of missions for P.O. Box 127, Westminster , VT tin. After retirement from the police 05151. many years. 05158. Arrangements weåre under force he served the Town of Spring- Arrangements are under the direc- She was a member of the Ameri- the direction of the Davis Memorial field for many years as a Lister. tion of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Charlotte Gladys Sumner, can Legion Post # 67 Auxiliary, an Chapel in Springfield. He is survived by his wife Pris- Springfield, Vermont. 1931 - 2017

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The 2017 Bellows Falls Track Vermont State Track Titles. Both Jasinski Decathlon event at UVM ﬁeld more than the maximum and Field season did not end teams then put their strongest last week. six members for each team and when the Boys and Girls of the strong athletes together Both the boys and the girls both separate teams stood out teams captured their 2017 to compete in the Annual Jerry had interest large enough to competing in the open division.

BY BILL MURPHY The Vermont Journal & The Shopper

There once was a day when Bellows Falls and Fall Mountain was quite a rivalry. For some people, it was The Rivalry. For most people, Bellows Falls and Springfield has been the Only Rivalry Forever. Fall Mountain Regional High School was born in the fall of 1966. For a three year period, there were students, mostly who resided in North Walpole, who were allowed to attend either school. You see since time began, if you grew up in North Walpole, you attended Bellows Falls High School. The construction of the new school changed all that. Unless you had been grandfathered, by attending BF High School before the opening of the new school, all high school students from North Walpole were now Langdon bound. Athletes had always competed against one another in junior high, but high school students from the two sides of the river had never faced off. Charlestown, Vilas and Walpole enjoyed rivalries at the high school level with each other, but not across the river. Now they would meet and those in North Walpole didn’t know really who to cheer for years. The boys team was comprised of left to right: Andy Goulas, Hunter Smith, The girls team comprised of left to right: Abbe Cravinho, who narrowly missed While BF and FM have met in rivalry games in football, cross country, Shane Clark, who placed 3rd in the competition, DJ Snide, the overall back a top ten ﬁnish, placing 11th, Keri Ticino, who placed 23rd, Macie Streeter, the basketball, baseball and softball over the years, with some games border- to back decathlon individual champion, Caleb Lisai and Gabe Hakimoglu 15th place ﬁnisher, Brigid Hodsden, Haley Covillion and Jaden Luebbert. The unit ing on bigger than life bragging rights, in the 2016-17 school year, other The team placed 3rd in the state out of the 29 schools. turned in a strong enough showing to be the runners-up in the team competition. than one boys basketball game and one softball game, never the two shall PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED meet. It is disturbing and in most cases, the discontinuation of the rivalry is petty and foolish. We don’t have enough close rivals today. Let’s go play BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Twelve decathlon because Eno has work meter run with Snide capturing the Boys and Girls teams won their Di- Proctor, Poultney, Interlakes and Kennett, where fans galore can’t wait for Bellows Falls Union High School commitments during the weekday higher position. Snide will attend vision III State titles two weeks ago, the games to start. track and field athletes competed event and the veteran, who spent six- UVM next year as a math major and the 5th consecutive for the Boys, and One of the first sports to cut the tie over those years was baseball. They in the 42nd Annual Jerry Jasinski teen seasons as head track coach at a decathlete. Other BF top 10 finish- 2nd consecutive for the Girls. have not played each other it seems since forever. If you can’t fight them, Vermont State Decathlon Champi- Hanover certainly can lend a steady ers included Senior Caleb Lisai at 9th Our area has fared well over the you might as well join them. Recently, that is just what has happened in onships on Monday and Tuesday, guiding hand. in the discus, and Freshman Gabe years in the Jasinski created event. the summer sport. Summer baseball for high school age kids died a couple June 19 and 20 at the University of Clark sees Snide in a similar way. Hakimoglu in 10th place in the high Additional Terrier winners include of summers ago for Fall Mountain area kids. They have now found their Vermont. Terrier senior DJ Snide He said, “without a doubt, of all the jump. Russ Nauceder in 1982 and the duo way to Bellows Falls. One or two Wildcats made the trek last summer and successfully defended his title competitors, DJ, stands out, with his For the Girls team, newcomer of Dammy Mustapha and Alisa Du- now there are five on this years Bellows Falls Legion roster. from 2016 and won the overall all around athleticism, his competi- sophomore track and field athletes puis in the boys and girls competition I think this is wonderful. It brings one back to the old days of summer. male championship out of 92 com- tive drive and all the hard work he Abbe Cravinho and Macie Streeter respectively, in 2009, the last year of After all, in 1964, shortly after Post 37 started putting a competitive nine petitors, while junior teammate has put in. When regular workouts made a very strong debut at the state the female heptathlon. Springfield’s on the field, the BF team won the Vermont State Championship and rep- Shane Clark improved to 3rd place are done, he would slide over and competition by finishing 11th and Tracy Guilford was the first place resented the Green Mountain state in the New Englands. Like now, the overall, from his 11th place finish work on other events that he didn’t 15th respectively out of 73 athletes. winner in the heptathlon in 1991 majority of players attended high school and played for the Terriers, but a year ago. always compete in and this wasn’t This led the Girls team to a strong and fellow Cosmo Kevin Spaulding there were fall mountain regional players also. One was from Charlestown Snide becomes the fifth male ath- work he put in some days, this was 2nd place in the team standings, with won the decathlon in the year 2000. and was named Carlton Fisk. This new development is wonderful. History lete since the competition began to work put in over a career.” Keri Ticino contributing heavily, BF resident John Dunbar was the de- does repeat itself. win a minimum of back-to-back The Boys team from BF finished finishing in 23rd. Other Girls team cathlon winner in 1991, wearing the So the more things change, the more they remain the same. Basically BF titles. Lamoille’s David Gomez in 3rd place overall, which equals members included sophomores Brig- colors of Vermont Academy. didn’t play across the river before 1966 because Fall Mountain wasn’t born won a stunning three competitions the same high position standing id Hodsden and Haley Covillion and A couple of other area graduates yet. They don’t play now either. However they join forces in the summer in a row from 1978-80 and former from 2016. Other team members in- freshman Jaden Luebbert. representing the Purple and White and win a lot of games. I think I now need to pinch myself, not to confuse BF Terrier Fred Waryas (‘85 and cluded senior Caleb Lisai, and three For the Girls, Cravinho finished and Green and White respective- today with yesterday. ‘86), St.Johnsbury’s Nate Cloutier freshmen: Gabe Hakimoglu, Hunter 10th in the 100m hurdles, long jump ly, have held records in individual Extra! Extra! (‘97 and ‘98) and Essex’s Mike Di- Smith and Andy Goulas. and 400m, and was 14th in the 1500 events in the competition. BF’s Re- Fall Mountain has hired a couple of new varsity coaches recently. The mambro (‘10 and ‘11) went back to The decathlon is a grueling two- behind teammate Streeter in 11th. gan Coffey set the mark in the 200 two have one thing in common and one thing that separates them from back as well. day, ten event competition includ- Streeter also finished 2nd in javelin meters in 1996 and the Cosmos each other. They both are Fall Mountain graduates, but one has more var- Terrier head track coach Tim ing the 100 meter dash, 110 meter and 7th in high jump. Ticino finished Michael Pianka established the high sity head coach experience than most people around, while the other, has Eno said, “DJ is a one in a million. hurdles, long jump, shot put, discus, 3rd in pole vault, 7th in javelin, and jump standard in 2011. never been a head coach at the varsity level. I remember when he was a young javelin, 400 meter dash, pole vault, 13th in discus. Other top finishes Jerry Jasinski was the father of the Brian Pickering replaces Boomer Aumand as the head coach of the Fall student at the middle school and high jump and 1500 meter run. Snide were Covillion in 6th in pole vault event, creating a competition back in Mountain Girls basketball team. Pickering has been Head Coach at three I saw how athletic he was, I knew finished 1st in the hurdles, 2nd in the and 12th in javelin, Hodsden 8th in the 70’s, which had few participants stops. He has served as the Varsity Boys Coach at both Fall Mountain and if he would go out for track, he 400m, 3rd in the shot and disc, 5th pole vault and Luebbert 11th in pole for many years, but over time the Monadnock and also was the Head Man for the Con Val Girls. He also would be special. He worked so in the 100m and long jump, and 8th vault. yearly competition has grown and spent several seasons as a valued assistant with the Keene State College hard to repeat this year. He would in the javelin to complete another The girls portion of the event grown. For many early summers, it Mens Basketball program. text me on Saturdays and ask me standout year in the event. just converted to a decathlon in the was staged at BF’s Hadley Field, but To many people, Orion Binney is not a household name, but Athletic to open the shed and spend time Clark was 2nd in the shot and spring of 2010. Female competitors with the event having grown by leaps Director Gordon Danserau has the confidence the young Keene business- working on what he considered his javelin, and 4th in the discus. The competed in a heptathlon the years and bounds, in terms of attracting man, is in the right place at the right time to help save and possibly grow weaker events. He more than put two teammates tied for 9th in the immediately preceding that. athletes it has elevated itself to be- Fall Mountain football. Binney played in the trenches during his time at his time in.” pole vault, each clearing 10 feet, 6 The Decathlon closes out a very ing held on a college campus. For the Fall Mountain and didn’t get his name brought to the forefront much but BF assistant coach Tim Clark inches, and paced each other to 21st successful season for the Bellows creator and the competitors, a job he may be exactly the type of leader the Cats need. He has coached as an coaches the Terriers during the and 22nd in the final event, the 1500 Falls track and field program as both well done. assistant at Keene High School, thus he has his feet wet. Most readers real- ize this is one of the most challenging jobs ever and we wish Binney well. BF team off to a great start Women’s Freedom Center BY BILL MURPHY game against Brattleboro they are The next three teams are bunched Rutland and Lakes Region (the The Shopper tied with their neighbors to the in the standings and are likely bat- Fair Haven area team) are presently softball fundraiser south in the Vermont Southern Di- tling for the final play-off position. tied for fourth with 3-2 records with BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The vision standings with a 4-1 record. Obviously, one of the top three the final three Southern spots occu- BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - Regional media-influenced perceptions of Bellows Falls Post 37 Legion Hartford leads the South at 5-1. teams could fall a ways allowing pied by Randolph 2-2, Ludlow 1-7 athletes are promising to provide the women’s athletic abilities. As for Baseball Team is off to a great Four teams from each region make more than one of the lower teams to and Bennington 0-5. gloves and sweat, but a local shelter the softball tournament itself, the start. Entering Tuesday night’s the post-season play-offs. make it into fourth place. is asking the community to come out community is always supportive, and provide the cheers. The 23rd An- and there is always a broad range of nual Glove, Sweat and Cheers Wom- spectators. It takes a lot of coordi- en’s Softball Tournament will be held nation and effort but is so worth it on Saturday, July 8, at Living Memo- when the day arrives.” rial Park. The slow-pitch softball tour- The Women’s Freedom Center nament is a popular family-friendly offers shelter for abuse survivors; event that supports awareness of a 24-hour hotline; rape crisis ser- women’s sports and raises money for vices; advocacy and support with the Women’s Freedom Center (WFC), legal, economic, medical, and hu- the local domestic and sexual violence man service systems; community program and shelter serving Wind- outreach and education; and more. ham and southern Windsor counties. During 2016, the WFC sheltered Softball teams from around New 101 women, seven men, and 111 England will vie for top honors in children. Advocates responded to this double elimination tournament. over 1,650 crisis telephone calls Games will be played on both upper and provided hundreds of hours and lower fields beginning at 8:30 a.m. of individual and group support, Updated schedules will be posted at advocacy, emergency financial as- each field. sistance, housing assistance, access The tournament is a free public to legal representation, education, event. Volunteers will be grilling and transportation and childcare to 534 selling food at the upper field. Con- women, 29 men, and 594 children cessions stands offering tournament who had been abused. In April merchandise, 50-50 raffle tickets, 2017, WFC received the Com- snacks and beverages will be open at munity-Based Victim Advocacy both fields to raise funds for the orga- Award from the Vermont Center nization. Last year’s Glove, Sweat, and for Crime Victim Services. Cheers Tournament generated nearly For more information about the $6,800 for the Women’s Freedom Cen- tournament or registration, please ter. contact the Women’s Freedom One of the brightest performers for BF Post 37 Legion in the early going has Executive Director, Vickie Sterling Center at development@wom- BF #21 Kendal Heath pitches for Fall Mountain during the season and has a been BF Union High School student Alex Groenwold. He is shown here sliding says, “Exposure to women’s sports ensfreedomcenter.net or call 802- season of high school eligibility remaining, tossed a one-hitter in a victory safely into third. He really knows how to utilize the bat with his suicide squeeze is vital in shifting the often negative, 257-7364. over Rutland last Friday night is shown delivering a pitch here. paying off big in a season opening 5-4 triumph over Bennington. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE 2B | June 28, 2017 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment July 4th President Calvin Coolidge birthday celebration PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – Join Descendants of Calvin and Grace following the interview and watch the Treasures: The Textiles of Plymouth the long-standing celebration to com- Coolidge will join the cemetery cer- Coolidge Cup National Debate Tour- Notch,” featuring the practical and of- memorate the Fourth of July birth- emony. After the wreath-laying cer- nament from 2 to 4:30 p.m. ten artistic 19th and 20th century fab- day of President Calvin Coolidge at emony, feast on the traditional Fourth For more information about the ric and fiber creations of the Coolidge his beloved birthplace in Plymouth of July barbecue at the Wilder House naturalization ceremony, debate tour- family and their neighbors. In the one Notch. Recognized as a “Top 10 Sum- and enjoy a Coolidge birthday cake. nament, or if you would like to be a room schoolhouse, an exhibit on the mer Event” by the Vermont Chamber Join the day-long activities includ- reader at the autobiography mara- town’s early schools is provided by the of Commerce, this year’s festivities ing wagon rides with Fred DePaul, thon, please contact the Coolidge Plymouth Historical Society. are scheduled for Tuesday, July 4 music by the Stringfield Springers Foundation at 802-672-3389. An honored National Historic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. old time string band, cheese making Twelve buildings are open for tours Landmark, Plymouth Notch is one of Welcome 20 of America’s newest at the Plymouth Cheese Factory, chil- at the President Calvin Coolidge the best-preserved presidential sites citizens following a naturalization dren’s games on the Aldrich House State Historic Site, which is owned in the United States. The site is open ceremony at 10 a.m. with Judge J. lawn, and an exhibit of the Plymouth and operated by the Vermont Divi- daily through October 22 from 9:30 Garvan Murtha presiding. At noon, a Historical Society’s one-room school- sion for Historic Preservation. At the a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information Vermont National Guard delegation house. Syndicated columnist Cal Museum & Education Center, please about other programs and special will lead a parade to the Plymouth Thomas will interview Tracy Messer, explore the award-winning perma- events, contact the President Calvin Notch Cemetery, where a wreath the new Calvin Coolidge imperson- nent exhibition, “More Than Two Coolidge State Historic Site at 802- from the White House will be placed ator in the church at 1:00 p.m. Guests Words: The Life and Legacy of Calvin 672-3773, or visit the state-owned at President Coolidge’s gravesite in can also participate in a marathon Coolidge.” Also at the Center is this historic sites online at www.Historic- recognition of his 145th birthday. reading of Coolidge’s autobiography year’s temporary exhibit, “Homespun Sites.Vermont.gov. Celebrate July 4 at the Calvin Coolidge Historic site. PHOTO PROVIDED Bringing artists together to Cavendish Concerts to begin CAVENDISH, Vt. - The Caven- but garnered from the whole world. friends and neighbors in front of the dish Community and Conserva- Their music is an exciting synthesis gazebo on the green. Bring a blan- share ideas tion Association and the Town of world rhythms and influences ket or a comfortable chair, have a BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Rock- WOOL FM and Chris Sherwin’s Glass meetings is to strengthen artist con- of Cavendish invite everyone from three continents. Based in picnic, or just lie back and relax on ingham Arts and Museum Project Studio. stituency. to spend an evening having fun Ludlow Vermont the band continu- the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the (RAMP) and artists Chris Sherwin, The focus of these meetings is to “The more we know each other on the Proctorsville Green on ously captivates local audiences. summer weather and either recon- Jeanette Staley and Clare Adams are bring together artists, artisans and and can identify ourselves as a via- Wednesday, July 5, starting at 6:00 This will be the first of several con- nect with old friends or make new hosting an Artists’ Town Meeting at local growers in order to share ideas, ble constituency, the more strength p.m. when the annual summer certs that are held on consecutive ones. 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls at challenges and opportunities. Ac- and credibility we gain. There is an music series kicks off with the Wednesday nights in July and Au- As always, the concerts are free 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. The cording to Robert McBride, director ever-growing community of work- sounds of Gypsy Reel. gust. For a listing of all 2017 concerts and open to the public. In case of location at 33 Bridge Street is home to of RAMP, the purpose of artist town ing artists and local growers in our The Celt band that rocks, Gyp- please go to the Upcoming Events inclement weather, please check the midst, all of whom are contributing sy Reel has for over twenty years page at www.CavendishCCCA.org. Cavendish Facebook page. For more greatly to the cultural and econom- played high energy, stirring mu- CCCA encourages all area resi- information please call Robin at ic vitality of our community.” sic rooted in the Celtic tradition dents and visitors to join their 226-7736. Some of the topics include a debriefing of the Vermont Open Studio Tour and Flat Iron exhibit, which was held over Memorial Great River Theater Festival Day Weekend; the screening of the SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - The to highlight the combined talent and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. movie, “Pollock” and planning for curtain will be drawn back on this creativity we have around us. It’s a Sandglass Theater: “When I Put the next art film; and discussion corner of southern Vermont and treasure that needs to be shared.” On Your Glove,” Friday and Saturday about the Vermont Arts Council New Hampshire’s rich theatrical The festival opens Thursday, July at 7 p.m. Creative Network Initiative. scene when the Great River The- 6 at 7 p.m. in the Greenhoe Theater Vermont Theatre Company: The meeting is informal and in- ater Festival opens in Putney, July at Landmark College with a perfor- Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s cludes a potluck. RSVPs are encour- 6. mance of “Little Shop of Horrors” by Dream,” Saturday at 10 a.m. (in an aged and appreciated: email ramp@ The brainchild of Main Street Main Street Arts. The show also runs outdoor setting); and sover.net with “Artists’ Town Meet- Arts Artistic Director David Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Weston Playhouse: “Really Rosie,” ing” in the subject line or by calling Stern, the festival promises 14 Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 7 p.m. 802-463-3252. 33 Bridge Street is shows over four days put on by Other companies and their pro- Except for the Shakespeare, the wheelchair accessible. Please call seven regional and professional ductions are: performances take place at either the NOISE “R” US! RAMP in to make arrangements. theater companies in four ven- Apron Theater: “Mother Courage Greenhoe, Next Stage Arts or Sand- RAMP thanks The Vermont Arts ues, with a mix of comedy, drama, and Her Children,” Friday at 7 p.m. glass Theater, all located within a Council, the National Endowment musicals, puppets and an outdoor and Saturday at 2 p.m. short distance of each other. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK for the Arts, First Light, Chroma performance. Actors Theatre Playhouse: Despite the jam-packed schedule, and the Windham Foundation for “We have so many great compa- “10-Minute Plays,” Saturday at 1 p.m. Stern says it’s possible for a theater HUGE selection of novelties, supporting RAMP and the oppor- nies putting on productions, each and Sunday at 2 p.m. aficionado to catch each production. sparklers, roman candles, tunity to hold Artists’ Town Meet- working away on its own,” said New England Youth Theatre: “The “We’ll be set up on the lawn in assortments, multi-shot ings. Stern. “Our idea for the festival is Emperor’s New Clothes,” Saturday at front of the Gleanery to sell tickets and direct folks to the sites,” he said. aerial cakes, 500 gram “We want to create a festive atmo- Heavyweights, reloadable sphere for locals and visitors alike for what we hope is the first of many mortars, sky lanterns. festivals.” Tickets for the festival include an all-festival pass or individual tickets, with group or early purchase discounts. There is no charge for “A FREE pack of roman Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Further information about the candles with this companies and their productions, coupon & any purchase 206 John Stark Highway the schedule, and ticket information Newport, NH 03773 can be found at GreatRiverTheater- of $25 or more! Festival.org. Sponsored by the Windham Foun- Must be 21 years of age or older or 18 with an active military ID to purchase fireworks in NH. dation and Great Falls Pharmacy in Please check with your local fire department to see if permissible Bellows Falls and coordinated by fireworks are allowed in your community. Main Street Arts. www.noiseareus.com Share your A+ E News!

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Robert mous Crabgrass Band • Food: Sushi, sandwiches, walking and Crafts. The picturesque Fletcher are evident in his work. Frost was an hon- • Silent Auction with donations tacos, Lazy Cow Ice Cream, strawber- Farm campus lies along Route 103 in His distinctive award- ored member of from artists and area businesses ry shortcake, Lemonade Ladies Vermont’s Black River Valley between winning paintings feature the original Board • Craft demonstrations • Raffles all day – drawings between Ludlow and Proctorsville. Since its in- innovative color, strong of Directors the • Vendor giveaways all day 3-4 p.m. ception, the Fletcher Farm School has composition, and enthusi- Fletcher Farm • Pets and their people photos (bring Plan to spend the day with us, meet offered thousands of classes in tradi- astic brushwork. Educated Foundation. Ev- your pet to commemorate the day!) Peter Huntoon, and help us celebrate tional and emerging arts and crafts, in Vermont and Colorado eryone is invited • Novelty photos the Arts and Crafts in Vermont. Find many led by world-class artists. Huntoon received his BA to join the festival • Presentation of the First Annual out more about our classes and the As arts programs lose funding in the in Art from Castleton and to watch Peter Robert Frost Award to Peter Huntoon benefits of membership in the Society educational system, the importance University. He has studied demonstrate his • Children’s activities of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen by of a vital resource like the School and painted with many watercolor paint- • Jewelry beading visiting our website at www.fletcher- increases. Besides providing the ba- contemporary masters, ing. Peter may also • Face painting farm.org. sic skills in the arts and crafts taught including Frank Webb, be teaching fu- there, instructors provide historical Zoltan Szabo, Cheng Kee ture classes at the background and strive to link them Chee, Stephen Quiller, A nature painting by Huntoon. school. to contemporary culture. Students are Robert Burridge, Rob- PHOTO PROVIDED The Anniversary invited to explore their creativity and ert Sydorowhich, Mark Celebration will be are given support in this endeavor by Boedges, and Mike Svob. For over 20 mont Watercolor Society. held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the nationally renowned instructors. years Peter held the position of Color At 11:30 a.m. on July 1, during the Fletcher Farm Campus on July 1st One of those renowned instructors Group Manager for Sto Corp, the 70th Anniversary Festival, Fletcher during our 34th Annual Craft Festi- is Vermont’s own Peter Huntoon. Pe- world leader in architectural coatings. Farm School will present its first val.  ter Huntoon has been painting pro- He is a founding member of the Ver- Robert Frost Award for excellence In addition to 60+ craft vendors,  Summer Reading kicks off with Dinoman!  BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Dinosaur annual event. tracks lead right to the Library on The summer reading program will Monday, July 3 at 5 p.m. Have no begin on July 3 and continue until  fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, August 21. Each week the Library merry mayhem, and magnificent will have multiple storytimes, pro- props, families will be taken on a trip grams for families and teens, week- throughout the Mesozoic era. How end events, and so much more. All do we know dinosaurs were here? programs are free and open to the  What is a fossil? How are they made? public and you don’t need to have a The fun, informative and interactive Library card to take part. The Library performance for all ages will start will also be serving lunch this sum-  as Dinoman (Bob Lisaius) follows mer every weekday beginning on  tracks to the stage, and end with the July 6. Youth 18 and younger eat for  discovery of a number of life-sized free. There are no sign-ups or regis- dinosaurs! Dinoman Dinosaurs! Has tration required. However, do let the garnered a “Best Bet” from the LA Library know that you’ll be coming Times, has been quoted in the Wall so enough lunches can be order.  Street Journal, and has appeared at For more information about this or  Boston’s First Night fifteen times. any other youth program call the Li- Also on Monday, July 3 is the brary at 802.463.4270, email youth-  Ninth Annual Stuffed AnimalDinosaur tracks lead right to the Library on Monday, July 3 at 5 p.m. [email protected], go  Sleepover. What would your stuffed PHOTO PROVIDED online to rockinghamlibrary.org, or animal do if it spent the night at the stop by the Library at 65 Westmin-  Library? Find out by bringing one You’ll want to keep that with you) to ate a video of how your animal spent ster St in Bellows Falls. of your dolls, figures, or stuffed ani- the Youth Department anytime on the night in the Library. All ages are mals (Not your favorite one, though. Monday, July 3 by 7 p.m. We’ll cre- welcome to participate in this silly, Summer reading for adults th SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Young Spring- Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Vermont and RB Digital. The login for field will be Building a Better World Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, online library services is the 14-digit 4 of at the Springfield Town Library this 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The ‘digital branch’ library card barcode; the password is summer, and adults can join in the with downloadable audio and ebooks the last four digits of the phone num- fun. The summer reading program is always open; just click on Listen Up ber you registered at the Library. for adults formally kicks off Wednes- July SALE! day, July 5, with a weekly raffle for readings. 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Joe’s Shack Attack 26 the night behind the dynamic play 5th Stryhas Builders 18 holes The format for the event was Team under-par 67. Bob Higgins shot Taxidermy has taken the lead, but Chester Boyz 25 of Peter Girouard, Pat McLaugh- won/9 pts. of Two Best Ball Net and Gross. one better than his age (77 vs. 78) there are six teams in striking dis- Coleman’s Auto 23 lin, Larry Plumb and Tim Faulkner. 6th Bensons Chevrolet 18 holes Winning the Ladies’ Division was as he and his partner, Ed Whit- tance. The matches to watch this Prouty Construction 17 While extending their lead in the won/8 pts. the tandem of Harriet Parot and man, won low net with a combined week will be second place East Members 16 season standings, they won 22 out 7th Knight Tubs 17.5 holes Peg Margiotta, firing a best ball of 12-under-par 58. Second gross be- Easy Riders vs. (tied) third place Old Guys 12 of a possible 36 holes. Diamond Re- won/7 pts. 86. Low net in the Ladies’ Divi- longed to Mark Kattalia and Matt Green Door Pub, and (tied) third Piper Hill Plumbing 11 ality claimed 2nd for the night and 8th Huntley Wealth Manage- sion was Pam McLaughlin and Sue Graves with a 72. Winning 2nd net place Shack Attack vs. last year Team Williams 0 moved into 2nd place in the sea- ment 16.5 holes won/6 pts. Garvey, shooting a 64. Liz Spauld- was Richard Bondareff and Bob champions Chester Boyz, just 1 Valley Division: son standings, with Roger Danyew, 9th UBS 15 holes won/5 pts. ing and Mary Lou Shaw shot a 67, Cook as they fired a 62 and 3rd net point behind. Camp Holly Golf 33 PJ Garvey, Herb Eddy and Chuck 10th Skygate Financial 14 holes as they claimed second net. Clos- was Lou Falango and Ed Richter In the Valley Division, Camp Jake’s 28 Sweetman winning 21 holes. Third won/4 pts. est to the pin for the ladies was Liz with a 63. Closest to the pin winner Holly has taken a 5-point lead Dam Diner 27 place was won by Green Mountain Season Standings: Spaulding. for men was Clemente DeLarosa. over second place Jakes. The Dam Homes de Peau 24 Appraisals with Ed Richter, Bob 1st Honey Dew Man 58 pts. Diner and Homes de Peau, in third WWC 22 Higgins, Doug Lemire and Rich 2nd Diamond Reality 54 pts. and fourth place respectively, will Gibson Painting 21 Russo winning 19.5 holes. Closest 3rd Huntley Wealth Manage- 18th Annual Make-A- meet this week in an important LaSalle Builders 20 to the Pin winners were Rich Russo ment 48 pts. match to stay close to the leaders. Ovitt Builders 19 and Dave Higley. 4th Built Rite MFG. 47 pts. Mountain Division: Stoneman Masonry 19 Weekly Results: 5th Skygate Financial 45 pts. Joe’s Taxidermy 30 Chaves Excavating 17 1st Honey Dew Man 22 holes 6th Bensons Chevrolet 45 pts. Wish Golf Classic East Easy Riders 28 T.K. Trucking 11 won/15 pts. 7th Green Mountain Appraisals BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The ganizers are once again expecting 2nd Diamond Reality 21 holes 40 pts. 18th Annual Lynch-Menard- close to one hundred items to be won/13 pts. 8th UBS 39 pts. Podgurski Make-A-Wish® Golf available during the auction por- 3rd Green Mountain Appraisals 9th Stryhas Builders 34 pts. Classic and Auction will be held tion of the event. Tickets for the Ladies-only golf outing 19.5 holes won/11 pts. 10th Knight Tubs 33 pts. on Saturday, July 15. Last year, auction can be purchased at the this event raised $17,000 for the American Legion on Friday July Make-A-Wish® Foundation of 14 from 5 – 8 p.m. or on Saturday & fundraiser to benefit Vermont which brings the total before the auction starts. All pro- Springfield Chamber’s contribution over the past seven- ceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish® teen years to $266,500. Foundation of Vermont. our community Hole sponsors for the golf tour- The event is made possible by nament portion of the event to be the corporate sponsorship of Win- 47th Annual Hackers held at the Crown Point Country Ben Charities, American Legion Club in Springfield are still being Post 37, Polish American Club #1, accepted. Donations for the auc- Whitney Blake Company and SAL Golf Tournament tion will be accepted until Friday Squadron #37. July 14. Signups for golf foursomes Make-A-Wish Foundation® of SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Join the Putting Contest, courtesy of Rich- will be accepted on a first come Vermont so far this year the chap- Springfield Regional Chamber of ard and Carolyn Lane, and the fa- first serve basis starting Sunday ter has granted 16 wishes and is Commerce on Thursday, July 13 for mous Win-A-Car with a Hole-in- June 11 at 1 p.m. at the American projecting to reach 40 wishes to- a day of fun in the sun! The 47th One on the 18th hole prize, thanks Legion Post 37 on Rockingham tal in 2017. For more information Annual Hackers Tournament is just to Kelley Sales and Service. All- St in Bellows Falls, VT or by con- on Make-A-Wish Foundation® of around the bend, and the team slots inclusive Entry Fee includes golf, tacting Mike Shaughnessy at 802- Vermont, please visit www.ver- are filling up fast. This popular event cart rental, contests, gifts, hotdogs 380-0443. mont.wish.org is open to all residents of Springfield for lunch, and after-tournament The Auction will be held at Any questions on the event can and surrounding regions, welcoming buffet. Cash bar. Sponsorship op- the American Legion Post 37 on be directed to Mike Shaughnessy players of all ability levels. Teams of portunities also available! Contact Rockingham Street in Bellows at 802-380-0443 or mshags@ Women’s golf fundraiser beneﬁts the Killington community. four compete in a scramble for both Caitlin at the Chamber for more Falls beginning at 3 p.m. Event or- sover.net. STOCK PHOTO gross and net prizes. Other possible info: 802-885-2779 or springfiel- winnings include $5000 Cash Prize [email protected]. KILLINGTON, Vt. - Gather your maximize the value of your contribu- foursome together for the Sunday, tion, which will be shared widely with Clubhouse Golf update August 20 golf outing and fund- current & potential club members See our weekly Business Spotlight on Page 5B WARREN, Vt. - PGA Profes- call the pro shop to sign up. raiser starting at 2 p.m. Individuals and their guests. sional Roger King has officially Member/Member sign up is now and beginners are also welcome as For player or sponsor forms, go to started Friday night Ladies Clinics. underway for the July 8t tourna- a free clinic is included. This is a the club’s website at www.swcvt.com/ They go from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. ev- ment. The entry deadline is July 7, great value of golf at a world-class golf-forms. ery Friday night through the rest of so call the pro shop or sign up in course. Prices include a clinic, nine Participant RSVPs and sponsor/ summer. The clinics are available the clubhouse to enter your team. holes, cart, dinner, raffle prizes, donor contributions cannot be con- to players of all skill levels, whether The 4th round of Valley League and gifts! Please RSVP early for firmed without both pre-payment you are looking to improve your was completed on Wednesday discounted prices as this event can and signed forms. Please contact game or are just starting out. night. The abbreviated standings only accommodate 50 participants. Janina Curtis by email at janina@cur- On Saturday, July 1, Taylormade are posted on the golf bulletin and Not a golfer? Join us for dinner tisinsuranceagency.net or phone at Golf will be here doing a free demo the full standings are posted in the only and an awesome raffle! Space 802-775-0521 for more information. day from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. clubhouse. If you haven’t paid for is limited, so please RSVP early so Fundraiser is held at the Green Come check out their new line of league yet, we kindly ask you to do there is still room for you to attend. Mountain National Golf Course on $55 Anniversary Special equipment. Club fittings with a so as soon as possible. Promote your Killington area 476 Barrows Towne Road, Killington, certified Taylormade Golf Repre- Contact the Sugarbush Resort business to a targeted audience of VT. Sugarbush Resort Golf Club turns 55 this Year sentative are available. If you would Golf shop at 802-583-6725 or at ladies by becoming a sponsor (in- The Greater Killington Women’s like to reserve a club fitting slot, [email protected]. cluding a special trivia contest), Club is a charitable organization To Celebrate, we’re offering a $55 Anniversary Special donating a raffle prize or sharing whose focus is providing supporting that includes 18 Holes of Golf and Cart. some gifts (#50 preferred)! Event fundraising efforts and a socializing Offer Valid Midweek Only from 7:00 - 9:00 am. proceeds benefit area charities network to nurture our local commu- Tee Times Recommended. Call 802-583-6725. and scholarships. Please compete nity. For more info find us on Face- the forms with payment ASAP to book or go to: www.swcvt.com.

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TFN a chair, yoga mat, or both! the Petrified by appointment WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JULY cancer survivors. Stop by For more information and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Drop in anytime or purchase call 802-885-2568 or visit 5-7- and ask for Betty for more pricing options visit www. starting May 31. Ages 18 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Play a few classes at once. No www.myreccenter.org. TFN CHESTER, Vt. – Dramatic information. Call: 802-463- buddhafulyoga.com or call at and up. Basic Maintenance/ Group at First Baptist Church experience necessary. For Arts Camp in Chester at the 3907. TFN 802-875-2868. Open Shop: 1st, 3rd, 5th of Bellows Falls/Rockingham details, contact 802-875-2868, REGION -“Bone Builders” to Community Art Garden, 295 Wednesdays. Participants Recreation Center. 9:30 a.m. [email protected] or www. combat osteoporosis. Free Main St., Chester, 10 a.m.-2 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 9-10:30 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River bring in their own bike to learn -11 a.m. Come join the fun! buddhafulyoga.com. TFN and open to 55+. Call 802- p.m. daily. For kids 6 and a.m. play group at the Voices Poetry meets every basic repair and maintenance. Healthy snack served. Call 674-4547. Monday and older (older 5-year-olds by Springfield Area Parent Child Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Flat Clinics: 2nd, 4th Wednesdays. Molly 802-376-6204. TFN SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar Wednesday: Brownsville permission). Drama games, Center. Come to play and meet Iron Exchange building on the Each clinic focuses on one May Open Play Group Town Hall 9 -10 a.m.; Martin songs, and final production CAVENDISH, Vt. –From 5:45 new friends. All parents with Square. All poets welcome. mechanical system. June 14- 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Studio Memorial Hall in Ascutney of a small play created by the to 6:45 p.m., there will be young children are welcomed. Discussion of all aspects of the Derailleurs/shifters, June 28- Momentum, 71 Main St. An 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and children. Plenty of time spent in a Tai Chi beginners’ class at Contact Celeste at 802-886- poem. 802-463-2204. TFN Brakes, July 7– Wheels/ tires. active playtime specifically Thursday: Cavendish Baptist nature, playing with water and DG Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in 5242 or email at celestem@ The schedule will repeat for designed for children aged Church 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. our giant parachute. Sliding SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - 9:30- Cavendish/Proctorsville, Vt., vermontel.net. TFN those that missed one. Space 6 months through 5 years! Tuesday and Thursday: scale and sibling discount. 11:00 a.m. Play Group at next to the Post Office at the is limited, so preregister per Free to member families. Andover Community Church Contact Emily for more TUESDAYS- Saxtons River Elementary corner of Rte 131 and Depot class at least 1 week ahead. Call 802-885-2568 or info@ 3 – 4 p.m. TFN information at theartgardenvt@ CHESTER, Vt. – Eight-week School. Come on over for St. There is a monthly tuition Limit 4 women per class. myreccenter.org. TFN gmail.com. yoga series “Strong, Fearless & crafts, activities and to play! cost. To learn more about Donation suggested. Contact Free,” May 23 through July 18 Call Molly 802-376-6204. the classes, please contact WINDSOR, Vt. - Play Group Bonnie Anderson for more info CLUBS MONDAYS - (no class July 4). 6-7:15 p.m. TFN Djemila at 802-490-0225, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Come and [email protected]. TFN MONDAYS – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The at Buddhaful Yoga Studio in by email: djem.translator@ enjoy an open gym, ball Bellows Falls Area Senior SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield the Fullerton Inn on the green BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The gmail.com or check for updates games and sometimes even a Center Knit and Stitch group May Open Play Group Community Chorus rehearsals in Chester. Register by May 16 Bellows Falls Area Senior on FaceBook: https://www. bounce house! Call Windsor meets Mondays at 9:00 a.m. 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio are on Monday evenings for four weeks (choose as you Center Knit and Stitch group facebook.com/gemstaichi. Recreation Center 802-674- They can help you finish a Momentum. 71 Main Street. at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian go along) or all eight weeks. meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. 6783. TFN An active playtime specifically CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, Universalist Church on 21 They can help you finish a designed for children aged founder of Buddhaful Yoga, FRIDAYS - Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at project, repair an item and FINANCE DIRECTOR 6 months through 5 years! will be offering a Gentle CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, springfieldcommunitychorus@ even take on special projects. Free to member families. Call Flow Kundalini Yoga class for founder of Buddhaful Yoga, gmail.com or call Barbara TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM, VERMONT The group is happy to donate (802) 885-2568 or info@ beginners every Wednesday will be offering Kundalini Yoga at 802-886-1777. www. “Knitted Knockers” to breast springfieldcommunitychorus. The Town of Rockingham, VT is accepting applications to myreccenter.org. TFN 9:30 – 11 a.m. You will be Dance every Friday 9:30 – 11 org. TFN fill the full-time position of Finance Director. This position encouraged to go at your a.m. Held at the Fullerton Inn, own pace and listen to your on the Chester Green. For assists the Municipal Manager in carrying out the functional LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary body. Held at the Fullerton more information visit www. and operational responsibilities of both the Town of Rock- Part time Custodian for the School Year Club meets every Tuesday and Inn, on the Chester Green. For buddhafulyoga.com or call ingham and the Bellows Falls Village Corporation. A Bach- Cavendish Town Elementary School is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, more information visit www. 802-875-2868. TFN elor’s degree in accounting and 3-5 years of experience in 146 Main St. from 12:15 buddhafulyoga.com or call municipal government finances is preferred. An equivalent 4 hrs/day. 5 Days/week. p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via Start in late August 2017 802-875-2868. TFN SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 9-11 a.m. combination of training & experience may be considered. creative movement activities side door opposite bank This is a full-time salaried position with excellent benefits. drive-through. Visit www. Send resume with cover letter and references to: THURSDAYS - and playgroup held in the gym ludlowrotary.com or contact George Thomson CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- of the Community Center. All A full job description is available at the Municipal Manager’s club President, Tesha Buss at Principal building chair yoga class with parents with young children Office or on the Town web site at www.rockbf.org Appli- [email protected]. TFN Cavendish Town Elementary School Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., are welcome. Contact Parks cations will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017 or Fullerton Inn, Main Street, and Recreation Dept. at 802- P.O. Box 236 THURSDAYS – until position is filled. Apply to: Shane O’Keefe, Municipal Chester. This is a strength 885-2727. TFN Proctorsville, VT 05153 CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The Manager, Town of Rockingham, P.O. Box 370, Bellows Falls, building yoga class in the Charlestown Rotary Club VT 05101. An Equal Opportunity Employer. hatha tradition for anyone SATURDAYS - EOE meets at the Charlestown Town looking to build bone density, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar May Open Play Group Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Summer 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Studio Street. For more information TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT Momentum, 71 Main Street. email rayandrosie@comcast. TOWN OF LUDLOW net. TFN POSITION AVAILABLE An active playtime specifically REQUEST FOR BID/PROPOSAL designed for children aged RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING SERVICES TRANSFER STATON ASSISTANT 6 months through 5 years! Duplicate Bridge Club meets Free to member families. from 7-10:30 p.m. at the The Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to The Town of Ludlow invites applications for the position of Call 802-885-2568 or info@ Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. create a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town & Village of Ludlow. The plan will be Transfer Station Assistant. This is a full-time, year-round po- myreccenter.org. TFN Snacks provided. Come join submitted to FEMA for approval. sition. Principal duties include operation of a bailer, compac- tor and other machinery and power tools and assist residents WEEKLY – for a fun evening. More info The selected consultant(s) shall 1.) demonstrate the ability to identify various hazard mitiga- and commercial users with the proper disposal of materials SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Come swim call 802-228-6276. TFN with a great group of adults tion strategies that will eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of hazards that may affect the and recyclables. Requires the ability to perform physical SATURDAYS – in our masters swim group at municipality and 2.) have experience related to mitigation planning work. labor with heavy lifting and to maintain the cleanliness of the MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – The the Edgar May Center. The facility. Competitive wage with municipal benefit package. Mount Holly Artists Group group meets on Mondays at Funding Source: Send resume in confidence with references to the Municipal meets at 10:30 a.m. in the 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 This work is funded by a Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant from FEMA. Tasks that will Manager, Town of Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT, 05149. community center room (under a.m. The group is comprised be undertaken by the Town & Village of Ludlow staff and fficialso include general printing, Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The library) and set up a still life. of a wide range of abilities photocopying, and other direct meeting expenses such as public notices, public outreach Town of Ludlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The sessions are open to all including new swimmers. Call and publicity efforts and research (e.g. listers’ data, flood levels and loss data). and free of charge. All that is 802-885-2568 or visit www. needed is pen and paper. TFN The amount available for consultant expense iscapped at $12,510. The selected consultant myreccenter.org. TFN Request for Proposal SUNDAYS - will be expected to propose a budget and timeline that makes the most cost-effective and SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Youth swim SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The expedient use of all in-kind resources, as well as other cost-saving measures, such as telecon- Buyout Reuse Project #3 lessons are offered on Saturday Catamount Composite ferencing. 434 Main Street, South Londonderry and Sunday mornings and Squadron of the Civil Air Tuesday afternoons. Current Patrol at 4-6 p.m. at Squadron Sealed bids must be delivered to the Ludlow Municipal Office no later than 10:00 am on The Town of Londonderry is seeking bids for site work and classes including Parent and Headquarters, 13 Airport July 26, 2017. The bids will be opened and read at a Bid Committee meeting at 10:30 am landscaping to establish reuse of the property at the above Toddler class in warm water Rd., North Springfield. on July 26th and awarded at the Village Trustee Meeting on August 1, 2017 and the Select location as a village green space to include bike-ped rest therapy pool as well as levels Membership open at age 12. Board meeting on August 7, 2017. Please contact Frank Heald at 802-228-2841 for informa- area with natural access to the West River. 1, 2, and 3. Adult swim lessons Call Commander, Maj. Fellows tion. are on Thursday mornings at 802-263-5544. TFN This property was damaged yb flooding during Tropical and feature three levels: Stroke Project Proposal: Storm Irene and has been acquired by the Town through The project proposal should be organized along the following steps. Each step should FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Buyout Program. The indicate the consultant’s role and responsibility, proposed date for completion, number of Town acquired funding for this post-buyout reuse project TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM consultant hours required for each step, hourly rates and any associated direct expense. under a HUD Community Development Block Grant Dis- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING aster Relief grant. Step: Description: 1. Assemble planning team and meet with consultant(s) to review the planning The Town of Rockingham, Vermont is considering making Scope of Work: Village bike-ped rest area with natural application to the State of Vermont for an Implementation process and confirm outreach strategy. access to the West River, pleasant views Former Creamery 2. Establish work plan with deliverables, timelines for completion and confirmed roles Grant under the Vermont Community Development Pro- site, along the West River, residential apartments. Quiet, gram (VCDP). A public hearing will be held in the Lower and responsibilities. peaceful, pleasant, passive enjoyment. Native species, natu- Theater meeting room at the Rockingham Town Hall, 7 3. Review information on natural hazards and on man-made hazards based on best ral landscaping, low maintenance. Square, Bellows Falls, VT on July 18th, 2017 at 6:30 pm to available data. ➢ Pine trees (2) at roadside to be removed by the Town of obtain the views of citizens on community development; 4. Review hazard data in one public meeting. Londonderry road crew prior to work start. to furnish information concerning the amount of funds 5. Complete vulnerability assessment to quantify the extent of each hazard. ➢ Installation of two green buffers or privacy screening as available and the range of community development activi- 6. Identify mitigation strategies. desired by the neighboring property owners. ties that may be undertaken under this program; to review 7. Review mitigation strategies in a public meeting. ➢ Efficient work plan with reasonable hours of construction the impact to any historic and archaeological resources 8. Submit plan to the Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland for the peace and privacy of the neighborhood. that may be affected by the proposed project; and to give Security (DEMHS) and revise accordingly. ➢ Native plants installation for a very low maintenance nat- affected citizens the opportunity to examine the proposed 9. Submit revised plan to FEMA, revise if necessary, and adopt plan. ural landscape along the southern side of Main Street. statement of projected use of these funds. The proposal ➢ New canopy trees of flood-tolerant species and heavy The Town & Village of Ludlow encourages responses from disadvantaged, women-owned, is to apply for a maximum of $425,000 in VCDP Funds vegetation to stabilize the river bank. which will be used for building demolition and hazardous minority-owned and small local firms. Selected candidates should be prepared to execute a material abatement at the former Robertson Mill location contract that contains pass-through provisions regarding Federal programs and assurance Bids due: Sealed bids are due by 2:30 p.m. on Friday June on Island Street. This effort would alleviate a blighted related to this grant-funded work, including policies regarding conflicts of interest, equal 30th, 2017. Bids may be mailed or hand delivered to the portion of downtown Bellows Falls and provide for future opportunity, non-discrimination, retention of and access to records, and audit requirements, Londonderry Town Office, 100 Old School Street, South commercial development opportunities. when applicable. The Town &Village of Ludlow reserves the right to accept and/or reject any Londonderry VT 05155. or all bids. Copies of the proposed application are available at Rock- Completion deadlines: All work as outlined in this RFP ingham Town Office and may be viewed on Monday Please deliver RFP to: and the Scope of Work must be completed by September Town & Village of Ludlow through Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Should you require 15th, 2017. CDBG-DR funding ends on September 30. any special accommodations, please contact Development PO Box 359 2017. 37 Depot Street Director Emmett Dunbar at (802) 463-3964, ext. 110 to Ludlow, VT 05149 ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the For additional information and the full detailed RFP and hearing impaired please call (TTY) # 1-800-253-0191. attachments, contact: Please note: Sealed bids must be delivered to the Ludlow Municipal Office no later than Sharon Crossman, Planning Commission Shane P. O’Keefe, Municipal Manager 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. [email protected] 802.548.8247 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper June 28, 2017 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES calendar or any other youth program lunch, and until 2 p.m. for fun email programming@ July 1 at 2 p.m. amd 6 p.m. home again? Then, kids ages Charlestown Senior Center is COMMUNITY call the Library at 802-463- activities. This event is held at rockinghamlibrary,org, or Kids ages 9-11 will perform 12-15 will perform “Pomp holding a free concert with our MEALS 4270, email youthservices@ the Windsor Recreation Center. stop by at 65 Westminster St., in “The Great Caper Caper,” and Circumstance” written own Silver Country, Friday, rockinghamlibrary.org, go The summer lunch program is Bellows Falls. written by Nick Bombicino. and co-directed by Caleb June 30, 6:30-8 p.m. at the SATURDAY, JULY 1- online to rockinghamlibrary. every week, Monday through When a trio of quick-thinking Roitz. An infamous diplomat center, 223 Old Springfield CHESTER, Vt. – Gassetts org, or stop by the library at Friday, noon-1 p.m., beginning FRIDAY, JUNE 30- sisters gets tired of “You must is found dead at the estate Road. Refreshments on sale Grange, jct. routes 10 and 65 Westminster St in Bellows Wednesday June 21 through BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – New pay the rent!” and “I can’t pay of a renowned doctor. WIll will include hotdogs, burgers, 103N, is holding its monthly Falls. August 11. Three locations: England Youth Theatre, 100 the rent!” they take matters our detective and his trusty popcorn and ice cream community breakfast, Saturday, Windsor Recreation Center, Flat St., Brattleboro, holds it into their own hands! What assistant solve the case? Most sandwiches, hot and cold July 1st , 8-9:30 a.m. Buffet SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. –The Blue Union Square Apartments, first Melodrama Festival of the happens when you walk a importantly - is yoga the key beverages and sweets. Bring a style, with bacon, sausage, Door Kids’ Free Lunch Program and Windsor Resource Center. season complete with heroes, mile in another’s shoes? What to life? lawn chair and enjoy. Rain or home fries, eggs, toast, plain will begin on Wednesday, June Sponsored by Hunger Free villains and fools, , Friday, June happens when you can’t go shine. and blueberry pancakes with 21, at 12 noon in the dining Vermont. TFN 30 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The real syrup, juices, hot cocoa, room of Christ’s Church. Entry tea, coffee. Eat in or take out. is through the back door of Everyone Welcome!!! Any the church off River Street. EVENTS HOME CARE Vermont’s Oldest Family Operated Chevrolet questions? Call Dave, 802- Lunches will be served every THURSDAY, JUNE 29- Dealership located in Ludlow Vermont is Seeking 875-2637 or the Grange Hall weekday throughout the school PUTNEY, Vt. – The Yellow a Highly Motivated Process Driven SALES itself, 802-875-1051. vacation and will be based STAFF Per diem Barn in Putney presents a on kid-approved menus of MANAGER. Sales Manager will manage BOTH Young Artists Program concert WESTMINSTER, Vt. - The First sandwiches, fruit, cookies Our home care staff visit client homes to New and Used vehicle sales. Call or send confidential ranging from the Classical The Gathering Place is Congregational Church will and a drink, with a special currently seeking reliable, assist with daily living activities, including resumes to George Benson Jr. 802-228-4000 or period to the 21st Century, housekeeping, companionship, cooking hold its annual Strawberry treat each day. The program energetic and motivated [email protected] with premiere performances of staff who have a passion and bathing. These per diem positions offer Supper, Saturday, July 1 with is staffed by volunteers from flexible hours based on client scheduling new works composed during for working with seniors two family style seatings, one the church and community. needs. Experience is preferred; respectful the program by participant and adults with disabilities. at 5 p.m. and one at 6:15 Contributions of peanut butter, communication skills, good driving record composers in collaboration For more information and reliable transportation required. Back- p.m. Tickets are available at grape jelly, tuna, mayo, or to apply online visit: Benson’s Chevrolet, Inc. with their performer ground check required. the door; under 5 eat free. cookies, paper cups and plates Ludlow, Vermont colleagues. At the Big Barn, 49 The menu will include: ham, are welcome and can be left WWW.GATHERINGPLACEVT.ORG/CAREERS Main St., Putney. potato salad, cucumber salad, at the church. Everyone is baked beans, rolls, and welcome. TFN drinks. Dessert will feature BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - On Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m., strawberry shortcake with local BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The join David Deacon at the strawberries and fresh whipped Bellows Falls Area Senior Rockingham Library for his cream. This fundraiser event is Center serves lunch 11:30- presentation on the paper mill an excellent opportunity for a 12:15 Monday through Friday industries of Bellows Falls, great meal and some quality to area seniors. The Senior 1865-1900. He will focus Do you have a family time with no dishes to Meals menu for the week is on the mills, the technology wash. Take out is available. available by calling 802-463- of papermaking and the For more information, contact 3907. The Bellows Falls Area lives of the workers. Deacon Christina Smith, 802-376- Senior Center is located at 18 attended Bellows Falls Union nose for news? 7330. Tuttle St. We are wheelchair High School and earned his and walker accessible with masters degree in folklore SATURDAYS- plenty of parking. TFN MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – from the University of North Belmont’s Summer Supper WINDSOR, Vt. – Event to kick Carolina. Free and open series runs until Oct. 28 at the off free summer lunch program to the public. For details, Odd Fellows Hall, 37 Lake St., for kids and teens, Friday, see rockinghamlibrary. We’re looking for Reporters! Belmont, to benefit the MHVF June 23, noon-1 p.m. for org, call 802-463-4270, Auxiliary, Colfax Lodge, Mount Holly fire Dept., Mt. Moriah Bellows Falls Area - Meeting Reporter to cover Mason, the Historical Museum, “Looking Forward Steering Committee” the MHV Rescue Squad, and A Committee of: Selectboard, Planning Commission and/or Trustee Meetings Gill Home, IOOF. Settings Ludlow Elementary School and U#39 / Black start at 5 p.m. All you can eat, River High School & Middle School Boards served homestyle. Takeouts Ludlow Area - Events & Community News including available with all dinners. The Ludlow Elementary School and Black River High Menu varies, call 802-259- entertainment, community events, school news, and more School & Middle School/U#39 Boards are seeking (2) 2460 for details. Remaining Community, (2) Parent, and (1) Student Volunteers to serve dates: July 22, Aug. 12, Sept. 2, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 28. on this newly-formed committee. The express purpose will Weston Area - Meeting & Events Reporter to cover On July 4, the Odd Fellows be to explore creative, collaborative options for the potential Selectboard / Planning Commission meetings and local events will hold their chicken BBQ restructuring of our districts and schools in Ludlow. This at 11:30 a.m., after the town process will determine the possibility and/or viability of the parade. different options for our students. Please consider serving on this committee to ensure the WEEKDAYS- best future for our childrens’ education. Applicants must have basic grammar skills and work BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The This committee will begin meeting in July with times to be well on a weekly deadline. Knowledge of AP Style is Rockingham Library will serve determined. lunch this summer, every Committee members will be appointed at the July 5th extremely helpful. weekday beginning on July 6 School Board meetings at BRHSMS. If you have interest, to August 16, 11:15 a.m. to 12 practical ideas, and creative thoughts, please submit your noon. Pre-lunch fun activities request in writing by July 3rd to: If you’re interested in this position, please send a will take place at 10:30 a.m. “Looking Forward Steering Committee” Youths 18 and younger eat for Attn: Julie Barr Resume & Writing Sample to Brandy free. There are no sign-ups or Two Rivers S.U. registration required. However, at [email protected] 609 VT Route 103S do let the library know that Ludlow, VT 05149 you’ll be coming so enough lunches can be ordered. For or, you may email it to more information about this [email protected]

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might well feel uneasy as you face a difficult situation involving someone close to you. But you know you’re doing the right thing, so stick with your decision. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You ber 21) You’re a good friend to oth- clever Ewes and Rams love nothing ers. Now is the time to allow them to more than to rise to a challenge. So, by be good friends to you. Rely on their all means, if you feel sure about your trusted advice to help you get through facts, step right up and defend your an uncertain period. side of the issue. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to You’ve done some great work recent- December 21) Family and friends are ly. Now it’s time to reward yourself always important, but especially so at with something wonderful, perhaps a this time. 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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your social life is picking up, and you’ll PISCES (February 19 to March 20) soon be mingling with old friends and Aspects favor some dedicated fun time making new ones. But ‘twixt the fun for the hardworking Piscean. A nice, times, stay on top of changing work- refreshing plunge into the social swim place conditions. can recharge your physical and emo- VIRGO (August 23 September 22) tional batteries. A trusted friend offers understanding BORN THIS WEEK: You love to as you vent some long-pent-up feel- travel and be with people. You proba- ings. Now, move on from there and bly would be happy as a social director start making the changes you’ve put on a cruise ship. off all this time. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | June 28, 2017 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar AUTOMOTIVE/REAL ESTATE 802-591-4290. MONDAY, JULY 3- 9286 or barbour.sherry@ popcorn and ice cream Get more EVENTS CONT. CLAREMONT, N.H. - Monday yahoo.com. 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Based on the Town of Cavendish invite Community Band announces groundcovers and, for the first 2, at 4 p.m. in a concert for the story by Hans Christian everyone to the Proctorsville its 71st season 2017 summer time ever, American Virginia peace. Counterpoint will songs Andersen. Green Wednesday, July 5, concert schedule. Details, Chestnut trees! Get a sneak of peace in various different starting at 6 p.m. when the please call Barbara Rodgers, peek at the CHS blog, www. languages and styles, including TUESDAY, JULY 4- annual summer music series vice president, Springfield cavendishhistoricalsocietynews. Pete Counterpoint will explore BROWNSVILLE, Vt. - Old kicks off with the rousing Community Band, 802-875- Two bedroom plus townhouse located in the heart of downtown Ludlow blogspot.com. 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These fun 4-7 p.m. with a full array of LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting and friendly gatherings feature vendors and offerings and West River Farmers’ Market Library, Main St. in Chester, FIRST SUNDAY- songs, stories, crafts, snacks, live music. Venue: Okemo is a vibrant community of presents “Trash to Tunes,” MEETINGS SUPPORT BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – and free play. Playgroups are Mountain School front lawn, farmers, gardeners, food July 8, 10:30 a.m., in the Brattleboro Area Jewish FIRST TUESDAYS- free and open to all. Call 802- 53 Main St. (Route 103), south producers, artisans and library’s community room. Dr. GROUPS Community, located at 151 WESTMINSTER, Vt. – 257-1959 for details. TFN of the village. 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LUDLOW, Vt. – Don’t let the Walker bridge construction stop you from reaching Main Street. Take the local Detour Route to access Ludlow merchants and join in the 1950s fun over 4th of July weekend! 1950’s Weekend is June 30 – July 2: This weekend has several tentative plans! Classic 1950s cars will line Main Street, and a History Walk will take place to the Black River Academy. On Friday, June 30 restaurants may serve 1950s and Elvis themed specials, and an Elvis Scavenger Hunt will provide local fun for people of all ages. Then a Friday Night Movie will play at the Town Hall. On Saturday, July 1 The Black River Academy Museum will be hosting an Old-Fashioned Workshop, Big Eyes Bakery will host a pie-eating contest, and The Book Nook will host live storytelling: “The Rumpus on the Road.” There will also be an Elvis impersonator at the American Legion at 7 p.m. On Sunday, July 2 the town will host a 4th of July fireworks block party, and the Rotary plans to serve hotdogs. The street closes at 5 p.m. and the TING CO fireworks will begin around 9:30 p.m. EA N Please note: there will be no parking on the closed section of Main Street. E TE I S This event is sponsored by Ludlow Recreation, Ludlow Rotary, Ludlow P T Main Street Merchants, and Okemo Community Challenge.

Up and coming LUDLOW, Vt. – Saturday, July 8 and Sudnay, July 9 is the final weekend entertainment and the end of construction. The Chamber is also formally launching our Shop Local Marketplace at the affected by construction. Stop in town for the Buy Local Eat Local Festival. Visit the merchants’ Facebook page @ludlowbridge for more information. Festival. All members have free access to create/manage up to 10 promotions and 20 product listings in the marketplace. All members are encouraged to Buy & Eat Local Festival on July 8 – 9: Looking for vendors for festival take advantage of marketplace sales by having their coupons, discounts, ser- The Buy Local-Eat Local Festival will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are still looking for vendors for our Buy Local/Eat Local Festival in the vices, and goods searchable in the mall by end of the month. If you don’t al- next to Mr. Darcy’s on Route 103 in Ludlow. Satin & Steel will be performing field next to Mr. Darcy’s on Main St in Ludlow on Saturday/Sunday July 8 & ready have a seller account in the marketplace, you can get started by creating from 12 - 3 p.m. on Saturday and Jamie Ward from 12 - 3 p.m. on Sunday. 9. There is a cost to be a vendor. Mark Williams from Mr. Darcy’s is bringing an account on SharedMall here www.sharedmall.com. The SharedMall team Mr. Darcy’s Bar & Grill and The Chophouse will sponsor Satin & Steel, and in Satin & Steel Band on Saturday from 12 – 3 p.m. There will be music, food, will call and assist you thereafter. Not sure if SharedMall can benefit your Vermont Rail System will sponsor Jamie Ward. This festival will be a celebra- drinks and kids activities both days. Please contact the Okemo Valley Cham- business? Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyQr3lrpaY where Emmett tion of local businesses, talented artists and craftspeople, exquisite food, live ber of Commerce at 228-5830 for the vendor form. interviewed Jatin.

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Main Street in Ludlow is still open! Take the local detour to access Main Street for 1950s themed events, an Elvis impersonator, 4th of July ﬁreworks, and more! MAP BY BRANDY TODT