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April 12, 2017 the Chronicle Section B – 16 Pages Poetry through the eyes of an EMT Reviewed by Tena Starr Bag inflated, pushing air In gentle puffs. A Life Lived Backwards, by Watch her chest rise and fall. Mark Creaven. Paperback. 76 Monitor beeps along, slowly pages. Available on Amazon.com, Reading threads of life. $9.99. It was a warm spring morning. Longtime West Glover resident She won’t remember the day Mark Creaven has been, among An old guy saved her life. many other things, an EMT, a job But ’til I die, that, in the opinion of this writer, I will. requires a rare skill set. Not everyone has what it takes And then there’s the darker to tend the sick and injured in side. emergency situations; not everyone is willing and able to jump out of Late Night EMS Thoughts bed at 2 a.m. to console the parents of a broken teen who has just died Late night we sat wondering in a car crash, or at reassuring the The best way of dying. lonely old woman who fears this is Suicide is the way to go the night that her weary heart We all agree. gives up. No one wants it to be messy No, it’s a job that not only For the crew that comes requires medical skills, but also To pick up the pieces. compassion, courage, patience, and the ability, and willingness, to Nods of appreciation for this guy engage in situations that most of or that us don’t even want to contemplate. Who wrapped himself up I’ve never heard of anyone who Before eating his gun. has specifically turned such A chrysalis of death, situations into poetry. Neat and tidy with no rough edges. However, the subtitle of this slender book is “Poems by an Or the lady who killed her cat before Emergency Medical Technician,” herself. Thoughtful to the end. and its first section, called In the Field, provides a glimpse of the Small towns throw people kinds of heart-wrenching moments together in unexpected, and not an EMT, through the very nature always pleasant, ways. That’s of his work, must deal with. something a reporter knows well. Mr. Creaven has also been in So does an EMT. their country as well as those who the tired old boards that kept just the military and worked in mental In the introduction to his book, have served their sick neighbors. most health services. He’s seen death, Mr. Creaven says his poems are The second section is exactly of the rain and wind and snow outside. horrific injuries, burned buildings, written for all who serve, have, or what its title describes: poems A dozen new-hatched swallows broken families, all of the love, loss, will serve, their neighbors, friends, about love and loss. They range each year and destruction that afflicts and strangers. from the thrill of young love to the would use the old hewn beams’ humanity. “In small town emergency grief of a middle-aged man elbows and shoulder to test their And he writes about it here. medicine, it is common for our crew mourning the end of a long wings. This is not pretty poetry. It’s to see friends in distress,” he relationship. then they would soar on puffs of stark, often dark, and sometimes writes. “Often, they see you and The final section, called summer air feels like it’s pulled from very deep say, ‘I’m so glad it’s you.’ Vermont, is a hodgepodge ranging within. Few of us bear the “The burden is doubled. After from thoughts on killing pigs to While down below the men and boys responsibility for another’s life in the call, regardless of the outcome, poetry itself. and women and girls our hands. we will see these people again in the The scene and sentiments would sweat and curse and laugh There is tragedy in this book, market, playing cards, at weddings, behind the following poem will be and moan but also joy, relief, and redemption. in the day-to-day living in small recognized by any farmer who’s had putting the winter’s hay away. For instance: towns. We cannot escape having the misfortune to watch his barn seen their tears, their fears, their burn. The men fought to free the silken cows She’ll Dance at her Prom horrors on the worst day of the lives.” and drive them to the autumn air. He goes on to say that, Young’s Barn Burned But the cows sought out the safety It’s a warm spring morning although the book is divided into of the place When the tones go off. three distinct sections, in fact, they On the day the barn caught fire the only place they knew to go, The dispatcher’s voice, are very much woven together. no one could have known that God, the stalls where they had spent Different than routine. “It is hard to find nature the jester, the long, cold winter In her voice you hear the fear. soothing when you are lying in the would take the bales of summer hay, thinking what it is to be a cow. snow, in the dark, feeling a would take the sweat and strain of On scene the father offers his neighbor’s blood seeping through calloused hands In their stalls where they stood, baby in supplication. the bandages and warming your and destroy what they had built. quivering, hands.” when the floor above gave way “It’s my daughter. She’s Mr. Creaven does reflect on The still green bales sat in humid to cascade bales of burning hay, Not breathing.” nature, however, both its virtues darkness, In the place they knew and maybe I hold this little life in and its cruelties. And he gives kept warm by their own silent secret. loved My hands. homage to those who have served Each day the sun would filter through they died.

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Ruminations Catching the sugaring bug by Elizabeth Trail pouring it over the baked baklava. I’ll take the cinnamon and clove Every year that I’ve known out of that recipe — the Greek and Larry he’s talked about sugaring. Armenian baklava I grew up on Not that either of us knows a didn’t have the spices used in the fool thing about it. He’s a former more common Arab variety. But I’m accountant from Long Island. I was going to add a couple of tablespoons born and raised in California, where of bourbon suggested in another people have orange trees in their recipe because it sounds just too backyards, not maples. wonderful not to try. I added two But I happen to have bought a minutes to the boiling time to property with a sugarbush and a compensate for the extra liquid. small sugarhouse on it, and it seems like a waste not to sugar. Maple bourbon baklava Unfortunately, I sold the sugar rig to pay my taxes one year, back 1 pound phyllo dough (2 rolls) before Larry and I met. The pan 2 cups maple syrup had lead solder, which made it a 1 cup butter good decision at the time, but I’ve 5 cups toasted walnuts, chopped fine been told that it was crazy to sell 1/4 teaspoon salt the arch. 1/2 cup brown or maple sugar Then my daughter took down the sugarhouse because she needed Thaw phyllo at room to bury her dog in that particular temperature for an hour. Preheat spot. It wasn’t a decision that I oven to 350 degrees. argued with. Brown the butter gently in a Gwennie was born on Claire’s small pan. Remove from heat sixth birthday. On Claire’s immediately once the color changes eighteenth birthday, Gwennie to prevent burning. Cool for started chemo at the vet hospital in five minutes. St. Hyacinthe, outside of Montreal. Set aside quarter of a cup of Three months of weekly chemo nuts to sprinkle on top after baking. bought a lot of things, but time In a large bowl, combine the rest of wasn’t one of them. the walnuts, salt, and sugar. I couldn’t argue with my Brush butter on the bottom of a daughter’s broken heart. nine by 13- inch pan. The lopsided little sugarhouse Larry, with moral support from Willa, taps his first maple trees on a sunny Sunday in Unwrap the phyllo and cover sat in arguably one of the most March. Photo by Elizabeth Trail with a clean damp paper towel. Cut beautiful spots on the property — a the dough to match the size of the narrow valley surrounded by steep thawed out in the middle of the day. But when I feel too inordinately pan. Use any sheets that break or rock cliffs, shaded by maples and And then… the excitement of pleased with our beginner’s luck, I crack in the middle of the baklava, carpeted in summer with ferns. sliding a lid off and finding a bucket think of the pioneers who made saving intact sheets for the top and So Claire took the sugarhouse half-full of clear, cold sap. their year’s supply of sweetening bottom. down and built a stone circle on the On our best days, we’ve collected outdoors in iron pots hung over a Layer three sheets of phyllo in spot. A white tree lilac now grows about ten gallons. On the days wood fire. It wasn’t rocket science the pan, brushing each lightly out of the bones of her dog. Over when it’s too warm or too cold, the back then. with the browned butter. time, we’ve buried other dogs under bottoms of the buckets are barely We’ve done all the usual things Sprinkle a cup of the walnut the pavers surrounding the circle. covered. with our horde, starting with lots mixture evenly over the dough. We’ll be digging another hole there The collecting has fallen to and lots of blueberry pancakes. At Layer another three pieces of when the snow melts. Larry, who’s at home all day during our present rate of consumption, it buttered phyllo on top of the walnut With the sugarhouse gone, I was the winter. looks like two gallons will be lucky mixture. Continue until the nuts left with 1,200 trees, about 100 That means pouring the sap into to last two months. are gone. Top with a minimum of buckets, and some derelict pipeline. two-gallon jugs and hauling it But before we run out, there’s three sheets of buttered phyllo. Since Larry came into my life downhill in a freight sled. one thing I want to try — maple Put the pan in the freezer for almost a decade ago, we’ve talked Our sugarbush lies on a south- baklava. 15 to 20 minutes. from time to time, in a desultory facing slope quite a way from the Where I grew up, baklava — a Remove from the freezer and, way, about sugaring someday. It house. Getting anything from sap middle eastern treat made with using a sharp thin knife, cut into a does seem a shame to let all those to firewood down off the hill means layers of buttery phyllo dough, diamond or square pattern. Bake maples go to waste. hanging onto a charging sled on the finely chopped nuts, and a sugar for 30 to 40 minutes until golden We usually have this way down, a teetery crossing over and honey syrup — was a staple for brown. conversation at the end of the the thin ice on the brook, and then a special occasions. While the baklava is baking, season when it’s safely hypothetical. hard pull uphill for the last hundred When I moved to Vermont, pour the maple syrup and bourbon So this year in March I brought yards to the house. changing the flavor palette from into a small pot and cook on home ten taps to try. Then there’s the boiling. honey to maple seemed like a medium heat at a boil for 12 The next day Larry and I By the time we made the natural to try. minutes. Let cool. strapped on snowshoes and the impromptu decision to try our hands But it’s trickier than it sounds. Remove baklava from the oven, three of us — two humans and our at sugaring, it was too late to rig up My efforts always came out soggy on set the pan on a cooling rack and current dog — headed up into the even the most makeshift the bottom. immediately pour the syrup over the woods with a borrowed cordless drill sugarhouse. Most recipes get around this by top. Sprinkle the remaining to put the taps in. The instant we So we made the comfortable and advising a sugar syrup flavored with walnuts on top and let cool. hung a bucket we could hear the pragmatic choice to boil on our maple. Serves eight to ten. soft plink of drops landing on the kitchen stove in a borrowed hotel But one suggests boiling the contact Elizabeth Trail, galvanized bottom. pan. Our benefactor even had an maple syrup to thicken it before [email protected] Our idea was to make a couple old sugaring thermometer. of gallons this year. If that gives us On Monday, Larry boiled what the bug to make syrup on a larger we figure is the last time this year. scale, we’ll buy bits and pieces of He ended up with about two sudoku equipment over time. gallons to show for ten days of work. If the place has anything close The jars are lined up in the solution to the number of trees that the cupboard by color, from a pint of the realtor advertised all those years palest what use to be called fancy, ago, sugaring could almost look like through deepening shades of amber. a retirement plan. We haven’t even tried making The first day after we tapped, maple cream or maple sugar. Or Larry was so excited, he jumped up flavored syrups, or any of the other at dawn to go check his buckets. possibilities. Watched buckets never fill, but This year, just plain maple it helped to wait until the trees syrup seems like a miracle. the Chronicle, April 12, 2017 Page 3B Obituaries Leo R. Guyette

Leo R. Guyette, 86, West and loved visiting family in by his stepchildren: Joann Guyette of Newport, died Florida. He worked at many places and her husband, Mark, Larry peacefully with his in his life. Out west he worked at Davis, Fay Willis and her husband, family by his side at North Country the Idaho Potato Plant, a pig farm, Gary, Rita Johnson and Brent Hospital on April 3, 2017. and as a mechanic. When he came Hodgdon; by many grandchildren; He had been struggling with back to Vermont he worked at great-grandchildren; and great- chronic obstructive pulmonary Ethan Allen until he retired in great-grandchildren; and nieces and disease for many years and he could 1997. His pride and joy was being nephews. He was also survived by not fight it any longer. the custodian at the United Church his brother Roland Guyette and his He missed his wife, Joyce, for of Newport. He made sure things wife, Sandra, of Vergennes, by Joyce the past two years, and had as looked just right for funerals and Guyette’s sisters Marilyn Cassavant recently as April 1 said he was weddings. He was pretty much the and her husband, Leo, of Island Joyce (Webster) Guyette. ready to see her again. wedding planner for everyone there, Pond, and Jean Webster of St. Funeral services for Mr. Guyette Mr. Guyette was born on August making sure the girls walked down Johnsbury; by special friends of the were held on April 7, at the United 9, 1930, in Montreal, Quebec, to the isle at the correct time. He family, Raymond and Patty Jones Church of Newport, with the Harland and Aline (Richie) Guyette. worked there until his was well into and their family, Linda Thayer, Reverend James Merriam They lived in Lowell, Newport his 70s. He is survived by his Ashley Shangraw, and Brian officiating. Center, and Newport while he was children: Lorine Hines, and her McNeal. Contributions in his memory growing up. At 17 he joined the husband, Bob, of Dumfries, Virginia, He was predeceased by his can be sent to the Cruzin’ for Cancer Army and served for eight years. Daniel Guyette and his wife, parents; his brother Arthur Guyette Motorcycle Ride-in for the Make-a- He always wished he would have Stephanie, of Dumfries, Rene and his wife, Rosalie, and Joe Wish Foundation. Please send stayed in longer. He loved his Guyette and his partner, Nicole, of Guyette; his sister Anita Forcier donations to Kathie Duckless at 827 country and the American flag. Lancaster, New Hampshire, Keith and her husband, Fernand; his Lake Road, Newport, Vermont Mr. Guyette loved to travel and Guyette and his wife, Ellen, of brother-in-law Arthur Webster; 05855. Online condolences can be got to see most of the United States Sebring, Florida, and Ann Jones daughter-in-law Barbara Davis and shared at curtis-britch.com. with Mrs. Guyette. They loved the and her husband, Rusty, of Derby; her husband, Larry; and by his wife,

Pamela B. Space

Pamela Buckton Space, 90, died her delightful British accent. Over Richard Space and his husband, peacefully at Gracewood Senior the years she volunteered at many William Larson, Merrily Space, and Living in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, on charities and donated gallons of Diana Eckerberg; by her February 24, 2017. blood. She gave up her aspirations grandchildren: Austin Lossing, Born to English parents and to be an opera singer to become a Sarina Keran and her husband, raised at Villa La Roccia in Santa wife and mother, but continued to Matt, Arianna Lossing, Andrew Margherita Ligure, Italy, she share her beautiful voice at her Eckerberg, and Matthew Eckerberg; became a U.S. citizen after church and local venues. She spoke and great-grandson, Leo Keran. marrying her beloved David, a U.S. four languages, and was an A memorial service was held at Naval officer. She moved 26 times accomplished pianist, painter, the Rice Creek Covenant Church in with him during their 64 years of quilter, knitter, and gardener. She Shoreview, Minnesota, on March 25. marriage, but resided in Lino Lakes loved Jesus and her family, and had Attendees were encouraged to wear since 1996. She was known for her a passion for animals of every kind. bright colors or Hawaiian prints. kindness, generosity, and talents. She is mourned and missed by her She always smiled and gave sincere husband, David Space; children: compliments to everyone she met in Lionel Space and his wife, Noel,

Vivian W. Geoffroy

Vivian W. Geoffroy, 97, of Albany, died on Thielman, Joyce and Raymond Chase; by her nine March 20, 2017, at the Union House in Glover. grandchildren: Robert and Angela Geoffroy, In loving memory of She was born in Holland on June 20, 1919, Andrea Phelps and her partner, Travis Bailey, PEARLEY SYLVESTER the youngest of Hollis W. and Gertrude F. Lynn and Josh Michalak, Trish Geoffroy and her Wheeler’s 21 children. partner, Stephen Davenport, Amber and Kyle 1978 ~ APRIL 11 ~ 2017 She married John B. Geoffroy on August 20, Benson, Mary and Paul Trepanier, Katie Chase, To your resting place we wander 1951. After they were married, they established Julie Chase, Mykaela Chase and her partner, The flowers we place with care. their home in Albany, where they raised their Dakota Aither; and by ten great-grandchildren. No one knows the heartache family. Her interests included gardening, She was predeceased by her son Peter A. canning, embroidery, reading, and word search Geoffroy in 1987; and her husband, John B. As we turn and leave you there. puzzles. Her greatest pleasure was family Geoffroy, in 1991. Lovingly remembered by wife & family gatherings. For many years, Mrs. Geoffroy wrote A graveside service will be held on Saturday, for the Newport Daily Express. June 10, at 11 a.m., at the Albany Village She is survived by her loving children: Cemetery in Albany. Ronald Geoffroy, Richard and Debbie Geoffroy, Online condolences may be made at Memoriams David Geoffroy and his partner, Judy www.curtis-britch.com. & Cards of Thanks are $10.50 per Scott & Lori Bianchi, Owners column inch. (An ad 802-334-2314 this size is $21.) Birthdays & •Monuments Card Showers Card of Thanks Need •Lettering Granite? are $13 per column Call us! •Cleaning inch. (An ad this size •Restoration is $26.)

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It is with deeply saddened watching the Patriots win, and the Steven, of Tempe; his mother, hearts that his family announces company of family and friends. He Gencie, of Richmond; his father the death of Lawrence William Gray loved going to concerts, somehow Lawrence Gray and his wife, Pat, of Jr., 53, known to his family and always getting great tickets to see Barre; by his siblings: Rick and his friends as “Charlie,” on March 6, some of his favorite bands over the wife, Debby, of Duncan, South 2017. years, especially Bob Seger. Mr. Carolina, Tammy of Richmond, Lori He was born on May 7, 1963, in Gray was a loving husband, father, and her husband, Gaetan, of Barre, and moved to Newport in son, and brother. He had a gentle, Simpsonville, South Carolina, Tim 1976. He graduated from North caring soul and never hesitated to of Richmond, and Andy and his Country Union High School in 1981, help someone out and lend a hand, partner, Tammy, of Derby; as well and worked at Fedele’s Market for a never looking for anything in as many cousins, nieces and few years before moving to Phoenix, return. Whenever he came back to nephews, and wonderful friends. Arizona, to study drafting. Shortly visit Vermont, his family knew the Funeral services were held in afterward, he began working at city life hadn’t changed him, and he Mesa, Arizona, on March 13, and Alliance Fire Protection, where he was still the same ol’ Charlie. He the family is planning a life remained for the next 32 years. will be dearly missed, and his family celebration get-together in Newport He married his loving wife, will carry his precious memory in this summer. For information, Cecilia, on August 11, 2001 in Las their hearts forever. please e-mail: Vegas, Nevada, and they made their Mr. Gray is predeceased by his [email protected]. home in Tempe, Arizona. He brother, Randy. He is survived by always appreciated a good beer, his wife, Cecilia, and stepson, Building Trades Clyde River Carpentry & Property Maintenance • ROOFING • NEW CONSTRUCTION Brennan J. Lefebvre | owner • REMODELING • SIDING • MASONRY 3869 VT Rte. 105 Derby, VT 05829 • REPLACEMENT DOORS & WINDOWS (802) 673-5352 802-754-2629 [email protected] • Home improvements • Home repairs & remodeling • Seasonal cleanup & care

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Jean Elizabeth Gardyne trailer in State College, was honored by Green Mountain Webster, 92, died peacefully on Pennsylvania, where Mr. Webster College’s invitation to join the March 14, 2017, at Parker Ridge was getting his master’s degree in college’s athletic hall of fame, and Senior Living Community in Blue mechanical engineering at she was so happy to watch her Hill, Maine, with family and friends Pennsylvania State University. They grandsons pick up rackets and at her side. set up homes after that in Durham, continue “Gamma’s” legacy. She was born at home on June 6, New Hampshire, Wolfeboro, New Mrs. Webster relished her 1924, in North Troy, to Nellie Marion Hampshire, York Harbor, Maine, Scottish heritage, from the poetry of (Rice) and Harvey R. Gardyne, the and Orono, Maine, before retiring in Robert Burns to the sound of the third of four children. During the 1990 to West Brooksville, Maine. pipes, and held wonderful memories Depression, when her father was She was a stay-at-home parent for of her trips to Scotland to visit her working steadily as supervisor at the many years before joining the ancestral home of Gardyne near Blair Veneer Mill, she watched as he University of Maine admissions office Arbroath with her daughters and passed on a few dollars to laid-off co- staff in Orono. Mr. and Mrs. later with Mr. Webster. workers to tide them over and did Webster shared a love of sailing and Mrs. Webster had type O blood, not forget his quiet example. wooden boats, and they spent many one of the universal donor types. extended family Leslie and her She graduated from North Troy days cruising around Penobscot Bay Throughout her life she lived husband, George Lochtie, of High School and then Green on The Tuesday with their family according to that philosophy, Enosburg Falls, Chuck Gardyne of Mountain College in 1944, a campus and friends. donating her time to help out in Thetford Center, David Gardyne and with more women than men due to Mrs. Webster was forever whatever way she could, usually his wife, Sandy, of Rutland, Bill the war. After college, she headed grateful for the Works Progress behind the scenes. Her whole- Gardyne and his wife, Nancy, of off to the big city of Boston, and Administration’s decision to build a hearted kindness, generosity, and Derby, Scott Gardyne and his wife, joined the post-war workforce. When tennis court in her small town of counsel will be remembered by Cindy, Newport, Steve Gardyne and she needed a ride home one North Troy where she taught herself many. his wife, Jean, of Maple Glen, Christmas, a friend gave her the to play and began her lifelong She will be missed by her Pennsylvania, Bill Stufflebeam of number of another Boston area passion for the game. Tennis (as husband, Karl S. Webster Jr., of Bradenton, Florida, Jim Stufflebeam Vermonter heading north. That long well as cribbage, crosswords, and Laconia, New Hampshire; daughters and his wife, Denise, of Bradenton, car ride introduced her to Karl Scrabble) brought out her friendly Susan Webster and her husband, Bob Gardyne and his wife, Marie, of Webster, her future husband, who but fierce competitive spirit. She Bruce Fowler, of Portland, Maine, Pinole, California, Annie Adams and had grown up down the road in organized years of tennis clinics at and Anne Webster, of San Luis her husband, Jack McDermott, of Orleans. summer camps and town courts, and Obispo, California; by grandsons East Falmouth, Massachusetts, Lisa Mr. and Mrs. Webster started taught crowds of kids who loved her Samson Fowler and Liam Fowler of Adams of Mystic, Connecticut, out their married life in a Spartan approach to learning the game. She Portland; by sisters-in-law Beryl, Britton Adams of Mystic; and many wife of late Bruz Gardyne, of Derby grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and Line, and Barbara, wife of the late cousins. She was pre-deceased by Bob Gardyne, of Derby Line; also by her father and mother; her sister, Virginia Stufflebeam; and her brothers Harvey “Bruz” Gardyne Jr., and Robert Gardyne. A celebration of life will be held in Blue Hill in the summer. As she $$requested, her ashes will reside at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans. WANTED To honor Mrs. Webster, people are A Fixer-Upper Home, asked to consider making a donation in her name to: Nichols Day Camp Estate Property, and/or in Blue Hill, and/or The Tree of Life Probate Real Estate. Food Pantry in Blue Hill. Call now if you have one! SANVILLE Please leave message: REAL ESTATE would like to welcome Kevin McGrath $ 334-6665 $ from Lowell to our sales team. Kevin has lived in the Northeast Kingdom for nearly 30 years and is familiar with the local communities. He is looking forward to serving your real estate needs. Kevin Comin recently retired after a successful career as a chief engineer in the offshore oil industry. When he was not traveling the world over in his former career, Soo... he was purchasing and selling real estate here in the NEK. Kevin has now decided to utilize his experience This is a beautiful Annual Equipment tri-level home in with real estate and provide you with integrity and one of the nicest the professional real estate services you deserve. neighborhoods in At Sanville Real Estate we pride ourselves on our St. Johnsbury. Auction This spacious ability to truly listen to our clients and customers home offers needs and connect them with opportunities that best at the Pines Farm in Barton. 3 bedrooms, match those needs. We maintain an open door policy 2-1/2 baths, a and return phone calls and e-mails promptly to ensure Wednesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. beautiful updated responsive, transparent, and personable service. kitchen with maple cabinets & Silestone countertops. Spacious Call if you want to consign: living and family rooms. This is a unique home with space for Please join Cindy, Jeff, Paul, and Barb everyone to enjoy. MLS# 4504724. $205,000. in welcoming Kevin McGrath to our team. Reg Lussier 802-535-6100 Jim Young 802-274-0179 RESIDENTIAL • LAND • COMMERCIAL 1792 Route 58W, Irasburg, VT 05845 John Lussier Office: (802) 754-8457 Cell: (802) 673-9487 802-371-7403 Kevin McGrath [email protected] Jeff Harper Realtor www.sanvillerealestate.com Sales Associate the Chronicle, April 12, 2017 Page 7B

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STRICTHEDEADLINE FOR EVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events. We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] T K C NEWPORT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE – 115 Elm Street, Newport. Pastor Paul Prince. EAST & WEST CHARLESTON ______You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. (for all ages). Worship Schedules EAST CHARLESTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE – Adult Bible Fellowship and Kids’ Bible Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Club at 10 a.m. Family Worship Service at 11 a.m. For more information or Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. Please call the church at 334-2628 for directions, call the church at 723-4824. further information. We care about you! ALBANY______FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH – West Charleston. Scott Cianciolo, Pastor. 802-895- NEWPORT CHURCH OF CHRIST – Corner of Sias Avenue and Prouty Drive, Newport. ALBANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – “Amen Corner.” Rev. Nathan Strong, 754-2790. 4643. Worship at 9 a.m. Children’s Church during morning worship. Youth Group Sunday Bible Class at 10 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible facebook.com/AlbanyUMChurch. Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. Easter Services: Good every other Friday from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome. Please call for more info. Study at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Church office phone: 334-2028. Friday Communion Service commemorating the death of Christ at 7 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service at 6:03 a.m. up on the hill on New Street in Albany with a pancake breakfast after the PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, EAST CHARLESTON – Interim pastor: Margie THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS – Eric Pingree, Branch President; service at the church. All welcome! Traditional Easter Service at 10 a.m. celebrating the joy of Catuogno, (802) 487-9193. Worship Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m. Ramp Marston Cubit, First Counselor; David Croteau, Second Counselor. Sacrament the resurrection. Special music and worship. & elevator available. meeting at 9 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:15 a.m.; Priesthood and Relief Society at 11:10 p.m. The chapel is located at 3417 Darling Hill Road in Derby. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS CHURCH – Creek Road, East Albany. Watch for events. ST. BENEDICT LABRE – Sunday & Holy Day masses at 11:30 a.m. Weekday mass is on 334-5700 or 334-5339. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as BARTON ______Wednesday from 6:30–7 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. FAITH LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD – 51 Alderbrook Road, Newport. Pastor Sam Gunn. Wednesday study at 6 p.m. Thursday evening prayer at 6 p.m. Sunday BARTON BAPTIST CHURCH – 1859 Glover Road, Barton – 802-525-3624. Pastor morning Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Gary Ashton. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. GREENSBORO ______Sunday evening youth group at 6 p.m. (802) 624-3008, e-mail: Evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH – Mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Parish Administrator Fr. [email protected] Claverlito S. Migraino, phone 472-5544. BARTON UNITED CHURCH, United Church of Christ & United Methodist Church. Part of the ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 44 Second Street, Newport. 334-7365. Rev. Jane Lake Region Parish. The Rev. Evelyn Coupe. 525-3607. Sundays in April (4/23, 4/30): 11 GREENSBORO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – The Rev. Anthony Acheson. Sunday Butterfield, interim priest. Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist & Sunday School, a.m. Worship & Sunday School. Easter Sunday (4/16): Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. with Service at 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School during the school 9:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Food shelf is open Mondays from 11:20 7:15 breakfast by donation. All welcome. Morning worship at 11 a.m. year; child care in the summer. Handicapped accessible (chair lift). All are a.m. to 12:30 p.m. HOLY WEEK: Maundy Thursday Eucharist & Hand Washing welcome. 533-2223 or [email protected]. NORTHEAST KINGDOM QUAKER MEETING – Meets at 10 a.m. on Sundays at the Barton Services at 7 p.m. Good Friday Services at noon and 7 p.m. (no Eucharist). No Public Library. For more info, call 525-6638 or 754-2029. Easter Vigil. Easter Morning Service at 9:30 a.m. HARDWICK ______SOLID ROCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD – Church Street, Barton. 525-3888. Interim Pastor ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA – Saturday at 4 p.m., (Sunday and Holy Day Vigil). Sunday & ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 39 West Church Street, Hardwick. 802- Thomas Hood. Sunday Services: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., all ages; Worship Service, Holy Day masses at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Weekday masses are Monday and Thursday at 472-5979. Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Child care available. Coffee hour 10:35 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Midweek Bible Study, call for info. 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. following the service. Home to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry & winter Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as Saturday 3-4 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. clothing donations. ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – Saturday evening Mass (May-October only) at 6 Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. p.m. Sunday morning Mass at 10 a.m. See website or call for other Mass ST. NORBERT CHURCH – Saturday Vigil Mass 4 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. Parish times: MostHolyTrinityParishVT.com or 525-3711. Holy Thursday, April 13, 7 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH – 37 Concord Ave., Newport. Pastor Cornell Preda, 487- Administrator Fr. Claverlito S. Migraino, 193 S. Main St., P.O. Box 496, p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by veneration of the Blessed 4632 or 334-3096. Saturday Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship Service at 11 Hardwick, VT 05843. Phone 472-5544. Confession at 3:15 p.m. each Sacrament until 9:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 14, 3 p.m. Stations of the Cross, a.m. Tune in to 96.1 FM (WJSY-LP) for quality Christian radio broadcasting 24/7 or visit us Saturday before Mass or by appointment. followed by confessions. 7 p.m. Service of the Lord’s Passion. Saturday, April online at www.wjsy.org. 15, 7:45 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass. No Sunday Mass. UNITED CHURCH OF HARDWICK – South Main St., Hardwick. Parsonage: 472-6353. NEWPORT BAPTIST CHURCH – 306 East Main Street. The Rev. David Lisner, Pastor. 334-5554. Church: 472-6800. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday morning worship service begins at 10:30 BROWNINGTON ______a.m. Children’s Church with nursery available. Handicapped accessible. Wednesday night Bible NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH OF BROWNINGTON – (Formerly Brownington Center Church.) HOLLAND ______Study/Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Kid’s Club begins on Friday nights with a light meal at 6 p.m. Pastor Dan Prue Jr., 334-9991. Worship time is Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. All are HOLLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH – Pastor John Genco, 766-2901. Sunday Worship at For more information, call Nancy at 766-5094. Our church services are broadcast on the PEG welcome to visit and be part of our church family. Handicapped accessible. 10 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Communion first Channel 17 on Fridays at 4 p.m. and again on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Our services are also online Sunday of every month. Handicapped accessible. Please join us! through our website at www.newportbaptistchurchvt.org. BROWNINGTON VILLAGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH U.C.C. – Organist Mark Violette. Guest preacher Rev. Alyssa May on 4/16. Sunday Worship from 11 a.m.–noon. Coffee fellowship UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT – 63 Third Street. 334-6033. Pastor James Merriam. 10 a.m. following the service. The church is handicapped accessible and hearing enhancement is IRASBURG ______Sunday Worship Service with nursery for ages 5 years and under. We are a combined available. Everyone is welcome, and parents are encouraged to bring children. Easter morning GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF IRASBURG – Pastor Scott M. Libby. 754-2363. United Church of Christ and United Methodist congregation with a tradition of lively sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on Prospect Hill with breakfast following at the Samual Read Wednesdays, devotional & prayer meeting in Newport at 7 p.m. Sundays, morning music, open-minded exploration, and strong community service. Come and join us to Hall House for $5 per person. worship at 10 a.m. with discussion and application of sermon at 11:35 a.m. find out how you can serve others while deepening your walk with God. Other activities include choirs, handbells, food shelf, youth group, community lunch, women’s fellowship, BURKE ______ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH – Sunday morning Mass at 8:15 a.m. Parish prayer partners, Bible study, book club, and more! office: 525-3711. Visit www.MostHolyTrinityParishVT.com for holiday and EAST BURKE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC – The Rev. Judi Horgan. All are welcome seasonal Mass times. Easter Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. here! “God is still speaking!” Worship Service and Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. NEWPORT CENTER ______Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month. UNITED CHURCH OF IRASBURG – Irasburg. Rick Shover, Pastor. (802) 754-8448. Service is at 9:30 a.m. Communion is first Sunday of every month. All are welcome. NEWPORT CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – An Evangelical Bible Based Congregation WEST BURKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – The Rev. Danielle Rodrigues, 467-3466. Handicapped accessible. Children’s story hour/childcare available during service. and Member of the Conservative Confession Methodist Movement. Sunday morning Sunday church service at 10 a.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. worship at 9:30 a.m. with childcare provided. Coffee Fellowship & Communion first TRINITY FAMILY CHURCH – Bible Worship at the Irasburg Grange Hall, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Sunday of the month. Christian Women’s Group first Saturday of the month. TLC “The CRAFTSBURY______Lord’s Choir” Handbells practices weekly. Other activities announced. “In the tradition of NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH OF IRASBURG – at the River of Life. Sunday school for all ages the Reformation.” EAST CRAFTSBURY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – East Craftsbury Rd., Craftsbury, VT. 802-586- at 9 a.m. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Pastor George Lawson, 754-2423 and 7707. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.eastcraftsburypresbyterian.org. Rev. Pastor Dan Prue Jr., 334-9991. Deborah McKinley, Pastor. Dr. John Weaver, Director of Music Ministry. SUNDAYS: Adult NORTH TROY & TROY ______Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. with Children’s Sunday School during worship. ISLAND POND ______FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – 14 Main Street, North Troy. Hymns & scriptures. Kelly “Monday Mingling” group meets on Mondays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. with soup and bread FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BRIGHTON, ISLAND POND – The Rev. Alan Magoon, Deslauriers, minister. luncheon at noon. All are welcome to being crafts or games to enjoy with others. HOLY Pastor. Church & parsonage phone: 723-5037. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., WEEK: Thursday, April 13, Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, 12-3 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – South Street, North Troy (independent). The Rev. Dr. Sunday School,11:15 a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Bible Study Church open for Good Friday with music for meditation and prayer. Easter Sunday: Sunrise Richard E. O’Hara, Pastor. Sunday Worship (traditional) at 11 a.m. Wednesday Thursday at 7 p.m. Handicapped accessible (chair lift). “A friendly church in a Service at 6 a.m. on Echo Hill. 7 a.m. Breakfast at the church, all welcome. 11 a.m., Easter Bible Study (fall & spring). Other activities as announced. “A Christ-centered friendly community welcomes you!” Festival Worship. church in the Reformed and Congregational tradition.” BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH – Sunday service at 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Sunday School, OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH – Saturday evening Mass at 6 p.m. from Memorial ST. VINCENT CATHOLIC CHURCH – 18 North Pleasant St., North Troy. Sunday Mass at 8 10 a.m. For more information, call (802) 723-4800. Day to Columbus Day weekend. Our Lady of Fatima is part of the Mary Queen of All a.m. Confession any time upon request. Rectory, 988-2608. Saints Parish in Hardwick. Rev. Claverlito Migriño, administrator. 802-472-5544 GREEN MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCH – Route 105, 1 mile west of the village of Island sacredvincentignatius.com Pond. Sunday service at 10 a.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. First UNITED CHURCH OF CRAFTSBURY – an Open and Affirming Congregation; affiliated with the SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH – 130 South Pleasant St., Troy. Saturday Mass at 5 Wednesday: Hymn Sing. Pastor Neal Perry, 754-2396. United Church of Christ. Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday School offered during worship. p.m. Confession available Saturdays from 4:15–4:45 p.m. or by appointment or Handicapped accessible. No matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual ST. JAMES THE GREATER CHURCH – Sunday & Holy Day Masses at 10:10 a.m. request. Rectory, 988-2608. sacredvincentignatius.com journey, you are welcome. Church phone: 586-8028. www.unitedchurchofcraftsbury.com Weekday Mass on Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. (Sunday Find us on Facebook, or e-mail [email protected]. and Holy Day Vigil). Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as Saturday ORLEANS ______from 3:30-4 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. DERBY & DERBY LINE ______ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH – Sunday Worship Services at 9 a.m. Community food CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 9 a.m. Sunday Services. E-mail: [email protected] shelf hours are 8:30–10:30 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH – 183 Elm St., Derby Line. Pastor Richard Daniels. Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. Sunday Service (nursery available) at 11 a.m. PM service, call for LOWELL ______ST. THERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – Saturday evening Mass at 4 p.m. No Sunday information. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m. For more info, call 873-3258. Mass. Parish office: 525-3711. Visit www.MostHolyTrinityParishVT.com for LOWELL BIBLE CHURCH – Pastor David DiZazzo (673-9459): Sunday Worship & holiday and seasonal Mass times. Easter Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD – Crawford Road, Derby. Morning Worship 9 a.m., Evening Worship, Sunday School at 10 a.m. with coffee hour following service. Wednesday night 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. For more information call 334-5916. Pastor Bible study at 7 p.m. in Lowell. Thursday night Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in ORLEANS COUNTY______Laurence Wall. www.newportcog.com Newport. Please call for information & directions. NORTHEAST KINGDOM QUAKER MEETING – Meets at 10 a.m. on Sundays at 115 Scott Lane, CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH – Quarry Road, past McDonald’s. Pastor ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH – 151 Hazen Notch Rd., Lowell. Sunday Mass at Barton, VT 05822 (just off Burton Hill Rd.) For more info, call 525-6638 or 754-2029. Glenn Saaman, 334-5282. Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Confession any time upon request. Rectory, 988-2608. on Sundays. sacredvincentignatius.com SHEFFIELD ______ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR – Saturday at 6 p.m. in the church (Sunday and Holy Day SHEFFIELD FEDERATED CHURCH – Berry Hill Road. Sean Quinn, Pastor. 802-873- Vigil). Sunday & Holy Day masses at 8:30 a.m. in the church. Weekday masses are MORGAN ______4558. Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m. Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel, Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the chapel, MORGAN CHURCH – Pastor Mike DeSena. Saturdays Contemporary Service at 6 p.m. with Friday at 6 p.m. in the church. Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as Communion and potluck supper the 3rd Saturday of each month. Traditional Service SUTTON ______Saturday 5:30-6 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. Sundays at 9 a.m. with Sunday School and Nursery available during the service. Please call 895-4526 for information regarding other activities which include Youth Group and SUTTON FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH – The Rev. Mark Heinrichs, supply pastor, 525- FIRST UNIVERSALIST PARISH (UU), DERBY LINE – 112 Main Street, Derby Line. Services Bible Studies or visit our website at www.themorganchurch.com 4214, or church 467-8585. Church services: 9 a.m., Adult Bible Study, Sunday each Sunday at 10 a.m. Coffee hour following service. Handicapped accessible. School. 10:15 a.m., Morning Worship. Fridays at 7 p.m., music practice. We are a welcoming congregation. Church phone 873-3563. Church e-mail: Fellowship hour after church. [email protected]. Church website: www.derbylineuu.org. April 16th – NEWPORT ______Trustee Douglas Bouchard on “Where was Easter born?” NEWPORT ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH – 128 Vance Hill Rd., Newport Center. Sunday morning WESTFIELD ______worship services begin at 9:45. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11 a.m. Bible study DERBY COMMUNITY CHURCH – 3064 U.S. Route 5, Derby. Pastor Mike Haddad. 9:15 a.m. & prayer time held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Various fellowship times include WESTFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Main Street (Route 100) in Westfield. We welcome Sunday School for preschool through adults. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Care provided breakfasts, dinners, and game nights, etc. Pastor Chris Barton. Everyone is welcome. all to worship services and music commencing at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Refreshments for children through five years of age. Call 766-5500 for information about Bible Study, and fellowship following services. For questions, call Pastor John Klar at 673-4852. Teen Youth Group, Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, and other CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY – 362 East Main Street, Newport. Winter church services opportunities waiting for you! Easter Opportunities: April 14, 6:30 p.m., Good Friday on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the church. Wednesday evening meetings (5:30 p.m.) will WESTMORE ______evening service of Reflective Worship. April 16, 6:15 a.m., SonRise service at Veteran’s be Skype through May 1. Anyone who wants to join in on Skype, please call 334- Monument Park. 7 a.m. breakfast follows at the church hall. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 5840 or 334-2051 to be added to the group. All are welcome. WESTMORE COMMUNITY CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL UCC – Grounded in Christ, open to all, with thoughtful worship, lovely music, and fellowship Sundays at 9 a.m., on the shore of LIFE IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP – 81 Weaver St., Newport. Apostolic Church. Senior Willoughby Lake. The Rev. Martha B. Peck, 334-6075. [email protected] April 13: GLOVER & WEST GLOVER ______Pastor: Janet Bishop. Associate Pastor: Allan Bishop. Sunday morning Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. Choir singers invited to come at 6:30 p.m. April 16, GLOVER COMMUNITY CHURCH & WEST GLOVER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Part of the worship, 10 a.m. Phone 334-7220 for information. All are welcome! Easter Celebration at 9 a.m. Lake Region Parish. The Rev. Evelyn Coupe. 525-3607. Sundays in April (4/23, 4/30): 9:30 a.m. Worship & Sunday School at West Glover Congregational Church. Please send worship updates to WHEELOCK ______Easter Sunday (4/16): Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at Barton United Church with 7:15 breakfast by donation. All welcome. Morning worship at 11 a.m. at Barton United Church. THE ROCK – “A Holy Spirit empowered church” meeting at the Wheelock Town Hall on [email protected] by noon on Mondays. Thursday and Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Pastor: Butch Ainsworth. 1-877-868-7625. Events and worship schedules can be e-mailed to [email protected], faxed to 525-3200, or mailed to the Chronicle, P.O. Box 660, Barton, VT 05822. Deadline is noon on Mondays for all Worship Schedules and Kingdom Calendar submissions. the Chronicle, April 12, 2017 Page 9B

TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] **SEND US YOUR EVENTS! It’s free for events that are a EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY IN COVENTRY CRAFTSBURY ENERGY COMMITTEE benefit, nonprofit, or free to attend. Events are also listed The public is invited to the Grace Brethren Church in The Craftsbury Energy Committee will host a collaborative talk online at www.bartonchronicle.com/events. Coventry on Saturday, April 15, for the Easter Family Fun Day by Wonder and Wisdom and The Art House called “Community from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family. Greenspace 2.0” at the Craftsbury Public Library, at 7 p.m., on There will be a photo booth, face painting, crafts, egg hunt, and a Wednesday, April 19. There will be a slide show and discussion by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 free hot dog lunch at noon. Special guests Mark and Lisa Shelton the two non-profit directors, Ceilidh Galloway-Kane and Jim Flint, and as Pirate Captain Radical and Lady De Cristo will sing, conduct they will share the story of the site’s transformation into the park-like BARTON LIBRARY CLUB MEETING games with prizes, and lead everyone on a treasure hunt for setting with nature trails, amphitheater, stage, and labyrinth. The The Annual meeting of the Barton Library Club will be held at Jesus. The church is located at the junctions of Routes 5 and 14 Community Greenspace, a 2-acre site located at 321 South 7 p.m., in the library meeting room. on the top of the hill. For more information, call 334-8203. Craftsbury Road in Craftsbury Village, will celebrate its first birthday during Earth Week, April 16-22. ORLEANS COUNTY SEED LIBRARY MEETING ORLEANS AMERICAN LEGION ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT The Orleans County Seed Library invites all gardeners, AND PARTY homesteaders and farmers to a session that begins with viewing a The Orleans American Legion Auxiliary Unit #23 will hold its THURSDAY, APRIL 20 short inspiring video, “100,000 Beating Hearts,” that visits a farm Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party at the Orleans Federated Church that has transitioned from traditional large agricultural practices to from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for children ages one to ten years old. There IRASBURG UNITED CHURCH SENIOR MEAL a diverse, sustainable culture. After a short discussion of the will be piñatas, musical chairs, sack races, and many more games The Irasburg United Church Senior Meal for April will be held movie, share ideas about planning your garden, preparing the and crafts, also cookies, candy, and punch for everyone, and coffee on Thursday, April 20, at noon. Meal includes beef stew, corn soil, transplanting, companion planting, and crop rotation. for the moms, dads, and grandparents. Please bring a small bag to bread, dessert, coffee and punch. All are welcome. Business meeting will take place at 4 p.m. and the program starts take your goodies home in. Come have some fun! at 4:30 p.m. at the Barton Public Library. For more information, e- MEDICARE BOOT CAMP mail [email protected] or visit their Facebook page. If you are about to turn 65, or you want to refresh your SUNDAY, APRIL 16 understanding of Medicare, there will be a free, two-hour “WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: THE MYSTERY OF THE MASK workshop on Thursday, April 20, from 9-11 a.m., at NVRH – WHAT’S BEHIND IT” OSHER LECTURE EASTER ALONE DINNER IN TROY CANCELLED Conference Center in St. Johnsbury. To register, please call 800- Osher Lifelong Learning Lecture series will hold a lecture on The annual Easter Alone Dinner held in North Troy has been 642-5119, or send e-mail to: [email protected], and put SHIP Wednesday, April 12, with Charles Colby presenting “William cancelled this year. in the subject line. Shakespeare: The Mystery of the Mask – What’s Behind It” from 1 to 2 p.m. Lectures are held at the Emory Hebard State Office EASTER BREAKFAST IN BARTON Building on Main Street in Newport in the second floor conference All are welcome to the Easter Breakfast at the Barton United SATURDAY, APRIL 22 room. $5 walk-in or $40 for season pass ($70 for couple). Church on Sunday, April 16, starting at 7:15 a.m. featuring Dessert, tea, coffee, and conversation follows. For more details scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes with maple syrup, muffins, APPLE TREE GRAFTING AND PRUNING WORKSHOP IN visit www.learn.uvm.edu/osher or contact Suzi at 673-9499 or coffee cake, sweet rolls, fruit cups, and beverages. Admission by BROWNINGTON [email protected]. donation. There will be an Apple Tree Grafting and Pruning Workshop at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $50 or $40 for museum THURSDAY, APRIL 13 MONDAY, APRIL 17 members. Please bring a lunch and dress for the outdoors. Call 754-2022 or visit www.oldstonehousemuseum.org to register. NATIONAL BIRD DOCUMENTARY SHOWING AT STERLING ALBANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING COLLEGE The Albany Historical Society will meet on Monday, April 17, CRAFTSBURY VILLAGE CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH A A showing of the documentary National Bird will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society in Albany Village. BIRTHDAY on Thursday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Sterling College’s Common Celebrate Earth Day with a birthday, Saturday, April 22, from 12- House in Craftsbury Common. For more information, visit 4 p.m. in Craftsbury Village. Participants are encouraged to park in www.vermontarthouse.org. TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Craftsbury Village and take the short walk to the Greenspace. The free family event will include nature walks, volunteer projects, COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING whiffleball, cake and ice cream, and live music. Volunteers who would FRIDAY, APRIL 14 The Compassionate Friends of the Northeast Kingdom, a like to pitch in to help with planning please contact Wonder & Wisdom support group offering friendship and understanding to families at 533-9370, or [email protected]. For more info, go to: LR ROCKS: SINGER’S SHOWCASE IN PARKER PIE grieving the death of a child of any age and from any cause, will http://www.vermontarthouse.org/ and http://wonderwisdom.org/. The Lake Region Music Department presents LR Rocks: hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 Singer’s Showcase on Friday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Parker p.m. at the Orleans Federated Church on School Street in WORKSHOP AT WEST BURKE LIBRARY Pie Village Hall in West Glover. Suggested donation is $7 per Orleans. For more information, call Fran Smith at 487-9055 or The Northeast Storytellers will host a haiku workshop at the ticket. Seating is limited. Tickets reserved or sold in advance only Bev Gage at 754-2085. West Burke Library, Saturday, April 22, from 1-3 p.m., as part of by calling Kathy at Lake Region, 754-2500. This concert is a the 2017 National Poetry Month activities. The haiku workshop benefit for the LR Music Activities Fund. For further information POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE GALAXY BOOKSHOP will be conducted by Judy Hishikawa. Haiku is a popular form of call Sara Doncaster at 754-6335 or 754-2500, extension 219. A Poetry Open Mic Night will be held at the The Galaxy Japanese poetry. Chapbooks of her poetry will be available. Event Bookshop in Hardwick on Tuesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Poets of all is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Please e- PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN DERBY ages and styles are invited to share their original poems in front of mail the instructor at [email protected], or call Derby community members are invited to the Derby a supportive audience. Each poet is given 6-8 minutes, depending 201-519-3633, for more information. Elementary School’s spring pancake breakfast and student art on number of participants. Sign-up takes place at 6:30 p.m., exhibit on Friday, April 14, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Enjoy breakfast at before the event. This event is free and open to the public. For GOSPEL MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY school, featuring pancakes, cinnamon rolls, sausage, home fries, more information, call 472-5533, or visit: The United Church of Newport, 63 Third Street, in Newport, fruit, eggs, and a beverage for $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for www.galaxybookshop.com. 41 South Main Street, Hardwick. will present “The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley,” featuring award children. winning vocalist Mark Shelton, with a special song performed by Lisa Shelton, accompanied by Vivian Spates, on Saturday, April WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 22. There will be two shows, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., with “Fancy SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Desserts” during each show’s intermission. Tickets by donation, “MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO” OSHER LECTURE $20 individual, $15 students, and $50 for family or groups of four. TEXAS HOLD ’EM TOURNAMENT IN WESTFIELD Osher Lifelong Learning Lecture series will hold a lecture on Call 802-334-2262 for tickets, or purchase online at: There will be a Texas Hold ’Em Tournament at the Westfield Wednesday, April 19, with Jack Eby presenting “My Neighbor marksheltontickethub.com. Community Center on Saturday, April 15, benefitting the Vermont Totoro – Intro to Japanese animator Hiyao Miyazaki” from 1 to 2 Lions Charities. Doors open at 9 a.m. with the tournament starting p.m. Lectures are held at the Emory Hebard State Office Building at 10 a.m. Buy-in is $35 with an optional high hand for $5. Lunch on Main Street in Newport in the second floor conference room. available. Sponsored by the Troy and Area Lions Club. For more $5 walk-in or $40 for season pass ($70 for couple). Dessert, tea, information, call Connie or Yvan LaPlume at 744-9927. coffee, and conversation follows. For more details visit www.learn.uvm.edu/osher or contact Suzi at 673-9499 or BORDER BOARD GAMES IN DERBY LINE [email protected]. Come and play a whole new variety of board games on Saturday, April 15, at 5 p.m. at the Derby Line Village Hall. We play games like the Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, or Dominion. We gladly teach newcomers all our games. For more information, Gourmet Stop visit Border Board Games on Facebook, or call 873-3028, or e- in a Lovely mail [email protected]. Country Setting GLOVER’S ANNUAL EASTER SCRAMBLE The annual Easter Scramble at the Glover Community Fine French Food, School will be held Saturday, April 15, starting at 10 a.m. Come Restaurant & Creperie. meet the Easter Bunny, play games, and participate in the Easter egg hunt. Sponsored by GREC. Just Hop the Border in Beebe Plain Get ready for summer! Opening for the season Easter DERBY COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED weekend, April 14th, 15th & 16th. Derby Elementary School Serving lunch & dinner. SPRING PANCAKE BREAKFAST & Resto-Creperie STUDENT ART EXHIBITS Le Tomifobia APRIL 14, 7:30-9 a.m. 2 Elm St., Stanstead Enjoy breakfast at school. (Beebe Plain) Pancakes, cinnamon roll, sausage, For your reservations, call home fries, fruit, eggs, and beverage. (819) 876-7590 Great $3.50 adults, $1.50 child. Exchange Celebrating Eleven Years in Business! Rate! Page 10B the Chronicle, April 12, 2017

STRICTHEDEADLINE FOR EVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events. We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] T K GREATER BARTON ARTS FREE ART CAMPSC FOR KIDS AMERICAN LEGION BARTON POST #76 MEETINGS SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Art Camp for Kids schedule for summer 2017 as follows: First Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Legion Hall Elementary school students, July 24 to 28; middle and high in the Barton Memorial Building. BREAKFAST BUFFET AT AMERICAN LEGION IN ORLEANS school students, July 31 to August 4; and advanced youth art The Orleans American Legion Post 23 will sponsor a camp, August 7 to 11. Art Camp curriculum is focused on drawing AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETINGS breakfast buffet on Sunday, April 23, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The for beginning and experienced learners using various media. The Second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m., at the Legion public is invited and there is a small fee. For more information, Advanced Youth Art Camp will emphasize painting and color Hall in the Barton Memorial Building. For more information, call call 754-6540 or visit www.orleansvermontpost23.org for more theory. In addition, Greater Barton Arts will offer classes for adults Patsy Tompkins at 525-6565. information and directions. Breakfasts buffets are normally held and seniors; schedule and meeting locations to be announced. the third Sunday of every month through May. For more information and to register, call Adrien Helm at AMERICAN LEGION NEWPORT POOL TOURNAMENT [email protected] or call (727) 459-6534. The American Legion in Newport is holding an 8 Ball Pool Tournament on Mondays. 6 p.m. practice, 7 p.m. play. Double REGISTRATION COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION elimination, BCA rules. 8 players or less, pay two places; 9 The Jay Focus Group, a 501c3 nonprofit, is offering an up to players or more, pay three places. For more information, call 334- REQUESTED $500 Community Service Scholarship to a high school senior from 2374. Orleans County to enhance their future through continued USED BOOK DONATIONS SOUGHT IN DERBY education to assist with educational costs. Requires previous AMERICAN RED CROSS ORLEANS VOLUNTEER DISASTER The Dailey Memorial Library is currently accepting used community service involvement. Application can be found online ACTION TEAM MEETINGS books for its annual Book Sale to be held this spring. Any at www.jayvt.com and must be received on or before May 1, The American Red Cross Orleans Volunteer Disaster Action hardcover and paperback books are accepted and can be 2017. Winner announced May 15, 2017. Contact Team (DAT) meetings are held the third Monday of each month at dropped off at the library in Derby any time the library is open. [email protected] for more information. 6 p.m. in the Legion Hall at the Barton Municipal Building. If Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 interested in volunteering or for more information, call Mickey p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and VENDORS WANTED FOR ANTIQUES & UNIQUES FESTIVAL Richards at 525-4416. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call the library at 766- The annual Antiques and Uniques Festival in Craftsbury 5063 for more information. Common will take place on Saturday, July 8. A vendor application BARTON SENIOR CENTER is available online at www.townofcraftsbury.com/antiques- Located downstairs at the Barton Memorial Building. Square JAY FOCUS GROUP SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP uniques. More information about the festival can be found on dancing each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.; Breakfast Club meets Open to all elementary students in Jay/Westfield, Troy/North Facebook under antiquesuniquesvt. each Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m.; Exercise Classes/Tai Chi 9 Troy, and Lowell schools as well as North Country Union Junior a.m.; and Growing Stronger class at 10 a.m. 525-4400, and Senior high schools, and home schooled students. [email protected] Application includes a wide range of summer camp opportunities ONGOING EVENTS for all ages. Deadline to apply is April 14. Winners announced BINGO IN LOWELL April 25. Application online at www.jayvt.com or e-mail **PLEASE SUBMIT CORRECTIONS OR DELETIONS IF YOUR LISTING Bingo is held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Ignatius [email protected]. NEEDS UPDATING TO [email protected] Hall on Hazen Notch Road in Lowell. Sponsored by the Troy and Area Lions Club. Progressive jackpot starting at $500. Dinner GEORGE BUZZELL SCHOLARSHIP ADULT LEARNING CENTER FREE SERVICES available. A student residing in Orleans County who plans to or is Northeast Kingdom Learning Services Community Education pursuing higher education at an accredited school in a natural Center on 1 Main Street in Newport offers GED preparation and GED BOBBIN MILL PLAYERS MUSIC JAM SESSIONS resource management-related field is eligible to apply for this testing, High School Completion Plans for teens (16 years and older) The Bobbin Mill Players will hold music jam sessions every scholarship. In addition to pursuing a career in a field that reflects and adults, preparation for standardized tests such as the AccuPlacer Wednesday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Lowell St. Ignatius the values George Buzzell upheld in his career, applicants should for CCV or the ParaPro for public school teaching; basic computer Parish Hall. Other music events include: First Friday evening of demonstrate personal integrity, scholastic excellence, and interest skills instruction; academic skills assessment in reading, writing and the month at the Lowell Fire Station from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; and participation in diverse activities. Deadline for application math; and instructions in most academic disciplines. All adult Second Sunday afternoon at the Glover Town Hall from 1 to 4 submissions is April 15. For more information, contact The education services are free of charge to the student. The tutorial p.m.; Third Friday evening at the Charleston Elementary School George Buzzell Scholarship Committee, c/o Colleen Goodridge, program offers tutoring services at an hourly rate for grades K-12. from 6 to 9 p.m., Fourth Friday evening at the Derby Line Town P.O. Box 515, Albany, VT 05820 or [email protected]. The adult learning center is open Monday through Thursday from Hall from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Fifth Friday evening (when there is a 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tutorial services K-12 are scheduled by fifth Friday) at the Barton Memorial Building from 7 to 10 p.m. For GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR ORLEANS COUNTY NONPROFIT appointment. For more information, call 334-2839. more information, call Millie at 334-2598. The Jay Focus Group announces a grant opportunity for an Orleans County nonprofit whose emphasis is helping people with ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BONE BUILDERS BALANCING & STRENGTHENING CLASS a donation of up to $300. Deadline is May 1 with winner AA meetings are held in Newport, St. Johnsbury, and most An RSVP Bone Builders Balancing and Strengthening Class announced June 1. Application online at www.jayvt.com or e-mail towns in the Northeast Kingdom. For detailed information call AA meets weekly on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. with the [email protected]. at 334-1213 or toll free at (877) 334-1213, or visit www.aavt.org Troy and Area Lions Club weekly community mealsite following at and click on “District 3.” Also visit www.aavt.org and click on noon. Located at the Westfield Community Center on North Hill CAMILLA MEAD ARTS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND “District 3” for a comprehensive schedule. Road. For more information, call 744-2484. The Wooden Horse Arts Guild Arts Education Committee announces the Spring Scholarship Round for the Camilla Mead AL-ANON MEETING IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON BRIDGE LEAGUES IN BARTON & NEWPORT Arts Education Scholarship Fund. Applications for the spring Thursdays at 6 p.m., at the United Church in Craftsbury BARTON: Meets Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Barton round of up to $500 will be accepted beginning March 1. The Common. Discussion. Chambers Apartments. Come with a partner. round will be closed to applicants on May 1. The scholarship NEWPORT: Meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the Gateway application and all information is available online at AL-ANON MEETING IN DERBY Center. Everyone must come with a partner. Learner’s Group www.woodenhorsearts.com/scholarship.shtml or see Saturdays from 6 to 7 p.m., at Newport Church of God, continues Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the library in blog.woodenhorsearts.com. For more information, call 988-4300. Crawford Road in Derby. If your life is affected because someone Newport, and all are welcome to drop in. For more information, you love has an addiction, Al-Anon can help. Offering contact Pat Hunt at [email protected]. HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN HARDWICK understanding, support, and a community that understands how The Chinese Cultural Camp is back! Somewhere between you feel. CCV JOB HUNT HELPER TO OFFER CAREER SERVICES July 20 and August 10, there will be 30 high school students from Community College of Vermont (CCV) Job Hunt Helper China coming to learn about our culture. The cultural camp will be AL-ANON MEETING IN NEWPORT Amber Minnie is available at the Goodrich Memorial Library in held at Hazen Union in Hardwick. Chinese students will be here Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church parish Newport for six hours a week to offer career services to library approximately 11 days. Requirements include transporting house on Second Street in Newport. Discussion meeting is open patrons and job seekers. Find employment opportunities in the students to and from school on weekdays, providing two meals a to anyone whose life is affected by someone’s addictions. area, write a resumé and cover letter, apply for jobs online, day, providing an adequate sleeping setup, and enjoying the Newcomers welcome. assess skills and interests, use the Internet to explore career opportunity for cultural exchange. There is a stipend for hosting. opportunities, and learn about education and training programs. For more information or to participate, contact Anna Crytzer at ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Ms. Minnie will be available on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, [email protected] or call 525-4292. For those dealing with family members or friends diagnosed Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. For with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia. Informal gathering. All more information, call 334-7902. welcome. NEWPORT – Caregivers support group meets every fourth Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at North Country Hospital in COMMUNITY MEAL IN NEWPORT Newport, 2nd floor waiting room (Room 221). For further A free Community Meal will be held the third Thursday of information, call (800) 272-3900 or e-mail every month at noon, at the United Church of Newport on Third Always a good time! [email protected]. ST. JOHNSBURY – Caregivers support Street. All welcome. group meets last Monday of each month at the Northeastern Come play Vermont Regional Hospital, room 244, in St. Johnsbury. For at the further information, call Pam at the NEK Council on Aging at 748- 5182, or 1-800-642-5119. Lake House Restaurant CLOSED for Easter. Everyone at The Gap would like to Good Food. Great Spirits. Saloon wish you all a happy Easter!! JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER FIASCO 7 DAYS A WEEK! Thursday Night Pool Tournaments are Back! 7 p.m., $5 Entry fee. Dine in or take out. Coming back April 22, 7-10 p.m. Restaurant & Best Don’t forget Wicked Wednesdays! Check Not going to want to miss it! • HOMEMADE PIZZA selection of OPEN MIC NIGHT IS BACK! Gathering • BURGERS Come & enjoy our local musicans! out our S AMOUS IBS draft beer Restaurant open! Kitchen hours: 802-988-2306 • J.R.’ F R in town! food Thurs.–Sat. noon–8 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. • PASTA We’re 1078 Rte. 242 • FRESH SEAFOOD on the Friday, April 14: menu! Downtown Jay, VT VAST As always, • HAND-CUT STEAKS trail! WOUND FOR SOUND DJ Guest Rooms: • DAILY SPECIALS NEVER a 802-988-2306 Saturday, April 15: Free Something for every palate! cover charge! Wi-Fi! FULL TILT (Live Music) LOBSTER BISQUE IS BACK! Upper Main Street, Barton • 525-6666 www.thejayvillageinn.com Open 7 days a week! Tues.-Thurs. 3-close, Fri.-Mon. 12-close. • No minors allowed. the Chronicle, April 12, 2017 Page 11B

TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] CORNUCOPIA COMMUNITY/SENIOR MEAL IN NEWPORT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC IN NEWPORT NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS Cornucopia Community/Senior Meal will be served every Friday Fourth Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Regular monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every from noon to 1 p.m. at Cornucopia, 125 Main Street, #3 (rear door Department of Health in Emory Hebard State Office Building at month at 6:30 p.m., at the Church of God on Crawford Road in entrance off parking lot between Coventry and Center Streets). Come 100 Main Street, Suite 220, in Newport. Free. Walk in or call for Derby. New members are welcome. at 11 a.m. for cards, board games, or just to socialize and make new an appointment at 334-4386. All childhood vaccinations are friends. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy a warm, offered. Adult immunizations included are: Hepatitis A and B, NORTHEAST KINGDOM COMMUNITY ACTION ASSISTANCE well balanced meal prepared by Cornucopia Culinary Trainees. For Pneumococcal, TDaP, Tetanus, and Measles. Available to help with forms, photocopies, faxes, phone more information, contact Cornucopia at 487-9380. assistance, fuel/electrical assistance, food shelf and commodities, JAY COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL CENTRE Farm to Family coupons, holiday meals, seed packets, housing, COUNTRY ACOUSTIC JAM IN BURKE Located on Cross Road in Jay. Open to all area residents temporary shelter, housing advocacy, and 3Squares applications. There will be a Country Acoustic Jam held every third Sunday of and visitors for free cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking NEWPORT: 70 Main St., Newport, VT 05855. 334-7316. the month from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Burke Community Building. in the winter, and mountain biking, hiking, and walking in the Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone with special musical or singing talents are encouraged to summer. Link to site map at www.jayvt.com and topofvt.com ISLAND POND: 70 Cross St., Island Pond, VT 05846. 723- participate. Come to listen or join in on the fun. $3 donation at the under discover/map. Site maps available locally in Jay and at Jay 6425. Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon. door. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the Burke Town Clerk’s Office. User guidelines: Please leave no trace in this ST. JOHNSBURY: 115 Lincoln St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Senior Meal Site. Snacks and beverages available. For more special place. Pack it in, pack it out. Leash your dog, bury dog 748-6040. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. information, call Therese Stone at 525-3412 or the Senior Meal Site waste away from trails. Respect other users. No motorized at 467-3423 or the Town Office at 467-3717. vehicles. No fires of any kind. As this is a big hunting area, it is OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP advisable to wear orange. Enjoy at your own risk! The National Osteoporosis Foundation Better Bones of the CPR & FIRST AID CLASSES OFFERED BY BARTON Northeast Kingdom group meets on the first Saturday of most AMBULANCE SQUAD JOURNEY TO RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER months, at 1 p.m., in the Community Room at the Community Barton Ambulance Squad is still offering CPR and First Aid Located at 58 Third Street in Newport. Making Recovery National Bank in Derby (accessed from Crawford Road). Free and classes for the public. Classes are taught by certified instructors Easier meets Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Art Group meets open to the public. All welcome. Refreshments. Learn from a who make classes fun while giving you knowledge and skills you Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All Recovery meets Thursdays variety of guest speakers and medical specialists. To register or may need to save a life one day. Four instructors are available so from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, e-mail Kathlene Douglass for more information, contact Mary King, RN, BSN, at 535-2011 or a large class is possible, but not necessary. They also work one- at [email protected]. [email protected], or visit www.BetterBonesNEK.org. on-one. For prices and more information call 525-3637. LINE DANCING CLASS IN DERBY OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING CRAFTSBURY COMMUNITY SUPPERS Learn to line dance with Mo Profera at The Rec, located at Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a 12-step program of Members of the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Coutts-Moriarty 4-H Camp in Derby on Tuesdays through April 11, recovery for the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of Common will offer free evening suppers on the third Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. No experience necessary, but pre-registration is compulsive eating. Derby meeting Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m., of each month at 6 p.m. Open to all. Donations appreciated but required. Call 766-5560 to register or for more information. at Derby Community National Bank training center on Crawford not required. For more information, call 586-8028. Road (behind the bank). Big Book study meeting follows from LINE DANCING IN WEST BURKE 11:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 673-5621. DANCE AT BEEBE TOWN HALL Line dancing is held in West Burke at the meal site on the Come dance with us at the Beebe Town Hall in Beebe, first and third Wednesdays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. PLAY WORLD & NEKCA PLAYGROUP IN BARTON Quebec, every Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. Country western band. Everyone welcome. $3 donation. For more information, call Play World, sponsored by Building Bright Futures, and Also square dancing. Light refreshments and door prizes. For Therese Stone at 525-3412. NEKCA Barton Early Head Start Playgroup, is held Fridays from more information, call (819) 876-2021. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Central Orleans Family Education LINE DANCING IN TROY Center (COFEC) in Barton. For more information, call 525-6291. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Line dancing classes for exercise and enjoyment are held The Diabetes Support Group will meet on the third Thursday every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church Parish RSVP BONE BUILDING & STRENGTHENING CLASSES of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room at North Hall, 130 South Pleasant Street, in North Troy. No partner needed Offered twice a week: at the Jay Community Center on Country Hospital in Newport. For more information or to confirm and all levels of experience are welcome. If you can count to four, Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and at the Westfield your presence, call Barbara Grant at 334-4155. you can line dance! $5 per person. For more information, call Pat Community Center on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A free Sanders at 988-4193. exercise class to prevent or reverse osteoporosis. Classes consist DO DROP IN MEAL SITE IN NEWPORT CENTER of a variety of exercises to improve balance and increase The Do Drop In Meal Site at the Newport Center Fire NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN HARDWICK strength. Participants start out using very light weights which are Department on Cross Road is open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist gradually increased as strength develops. Weights provided. For p.m. Games played before lunch, lunch at noon, bingo played Episcopal Church on West Church Street in Hardwick. All are more information, contact Maureen Mcquire at 334-7746 or after. For more information or reservations, call 334-6443. welcome. NA is for people who wish to try our program of [email protected]. complete abstinence from all drugs. This includes alcohol on an EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION equal status with opiates or cocaine. The disease is addiction, not SENIOR DINING AT DERBY ELKS CLUB The EAA meets every first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at specific to any one particular drug. For more information, call 535- Derby Senior Meals are held at noon every second Thursday the Caledonia County Airport in Lyndonville. All are welcome to 5042. at the Elks Lodge #2155 on the Newport-Derby Road in Derby. By attend. All that you need is an interest in aviation. Each meeting donation. For more information, call the Northeast Kingdom begins with a short business session where we discuss the NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN NEWPORT Council on Aging’s nutrition coordinators Jenny Patoine or Lallie minutes and reports from our chapter’s previous meeting, plus our Narcotics Anonymous meetings are on Tuesdays and Mambourg at 748-5182. past and future events. We then move on to something Thursdays at 7 p.m. On Tuesday the location is North Country educational, such as aircraft maintenance, safety, members’ Hospital located at 189 Proutry Drive in Newport in the surgery SENIOR DINING IN GLOVER projects, or speakers and documentary movies from EAA waiting room on the main floor of the hospital. On Thursday the Lunch is served at noon on Mondays and Tuesdays on the Headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. location is The Church of God at 295 Crawford Road in Derby. lower level of the Glover Town Hall, 3018 Glover Street. Enter through the main front doors of the church. For more Suggested donation by seniors is $3.50; for those younger than FIRST STEPS WOMEN’S GROUP information, call 895-4757. 60, $5. For more information, call the NEK Council on Aging’s Meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m., at 55 Seymour Lane, Nutrition Coordinator Lallie Mambourg at 1-800-642-5119. Newport, in the Community Justice living room. A warm, safe NEK CAMERA CLUB place where women can find support for facing challenges and The NEK Camera Club meets on the first Tuesday of each SOUPER LUNCH AT ST. MARK’S IN NEWPORT learn some new strategies for addressing life’s complications and month at the Cobleigh Public Library on Main Street in Lyndonville St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport problems. All welcome. No qualifications or criteria. from 6 to 8 p.m. This is an amateur photography club. For more holds a free community Souper Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on the information, call Casey at 754-2616. last Tuesday of every month. All are welcome. GRANDPARENTS ’N’ KIN RAISING “GRAND” KIDS Meets second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 NEK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP SQUARE DANCING IN BARTON p.m. at North Country Career Center, 209 Veterans Avenue, room The NEK Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet the first Square dancing will be held every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. 380, in Newport. For more information and to notify of your Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at North at the Barton Senior Center. Judy Clifford will be the attendance, contact group leader Angela Blais at Head Start/Early Country Hospital in the meeting room next to the library. For more caller/instructor. Call 525-4400 for more information. Head Start by leaving a message at 525-3362, extension 201. information, call Stella at 766-0103. Dinner provided. Childcare provided upon request. NEWPORT AREA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA “GROWING STRONGER” STRENGTH CLASSES FOR 40+ The Newport Area Community Orchestra has openings for Sponsored by the NEK Council on Aging. Meets at the oboe, violin, viola, cello and string bass. We are a growing and Church of God on Crawford Road in Derby on Mondays & well-established community orchestra located in the NEK of Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Call Jenny at 748-5182 for more info Vermont. The orchestra plays two concerts each year, one in the or visit www.nekcouncil.org. fall and one in the spring. For more information, please contact us at 766-3021 or www.newportareacommunityorchestra.org. Jane’s “GROW YOUR OWN” GATHERINGS IN HARDWICK Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at RESTAURANT Grow Your Own (GYO) gatherings will be held at the Center the First Universalist Parish in Derby Line. L for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick from 11:30 a.m. to ove at first bite! 1:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month and will include a shared meal. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact Ms. Dale-Brown at 472-5940 or e-mail [email protected], or Bethany Dunbar at 472-5362, extension 214, or [email protected]. “Beyond the Red Gate” Main Street Open 7 days WE’RE Newport, VT a week at 11 a.m. elyn & Cin 334-2224 Joc ta BACK! Wednesday–Sunday, Th p JASPER’S e Bake Sho 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Owners: Jocelyn Bourassa & Cinta Ahrens • Lemon Meringue Pies TAVERN 43 Main Street 150 Main St., Newport,VT •Taking Coconut EASTER Cream Pies (In The Tasting Center) Fri., April 14th: NIX MIX Derby Line, VT Open 8 to closing. Closed Sun. Orders• Carrot Now!Cakes 802-334-4034 Sat., April 15th - WOUND FOR SOUND (540) 847-1594 • Pies • Cakes • Rolls • Desserts & more. Page 12B the Chronicle, April 12, 2017

TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] STAMP CLUB IN NEWPORT COBLEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Memphremagog Stamp Club meets on the second and 70 Depot Street, Lyndonville. Hours: Monday, noon–5 p.m.; 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. 586-9692. fourth Thursdays of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at CALLICO, Tuesday and Thursday, noon–7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 Open Sunday, noon–1 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.– 326 Bluff Road, Newport. All stamp collecting interests are a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For further information and noon, 2–5 p.m. welcome. For more information, call 334-6001. programs, call the library at 626-5475. www.cobleighlibrary.org JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Water Street, Orleans. 754-6660. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.– Third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Faith Lighthouse Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. 586-9683. 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 Church on Route 105 in Newport (105 Alderbrook). A support [email protected]. www.craftsburypubliclibrary.org. a.m.–1 p.m. Closed Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. group for those who have lost someone to suicide and wish to Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon; Handicapped accessible. Story Time: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. have a safe place to talk, share, and spend a little time with others Thursday, 2–6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.– Board Meetings: 3:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every who have had a similar experience. For more information, call noon; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday Story Time: 10 a.m., month. Computer tutorials: available by appointment. Mary Butler at 744-6284. up to age 6. Friday Lego Club for children 5 to 12 years old, 3– 4:30 p.m. Story Hour: for children birth to 5 years and families on LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY TAI CHI CLASS Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Irasburg. 754-2526. Hours: Monday, 3–8 p.m.; Wednesday A Tai Chi Class (Bagua meditation) will be offered on and Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Story Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. Call Marc DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hour for preschoolers and home schoolers Fridays at 10 a.m., Bourdelle at 525-1234 for locations and more information. 101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. Hours: Tuesday and through May 31 when school is in session. Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 TAI CHI IN BARTON p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Preschool Story Time: RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY Leader Brenda Lowther is teaching Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Family Movie Night: Third Friday of the 160 Railroad Street, North Troy. Hours: Mon. & Wed. 5-8 Falls Prevention at the Barton Senior Center on Tuesdays and month at 6 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting: Last Wednesday of p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. www.randmemoriallibrary.com Thursdays at 9 a.m. The Arthritis Foundation Thai Chi Program, the month at 6 p.m. For more information, call the library at 766- Playgroup on April 14 & 28, May 5 & 19, every Friday in July, and developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi 5063, visit www.daileymemoriallibrary.org or check Facebook August 4 & 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. All children are welcome with routines that are safe, easy to learn, and suitable for every fitness page. a parent/caregiver. We offer a story hour, a craft, and a healthy level. For more information, call 525-4400. snack. GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY TOPS MEETING AT BARTON LIBRARY 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover. 525-6524 or 525-4365. ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM TOPS VT #82 Barton meets every Monday at Barton Public www.gloverlibrary.org. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1–6 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-8291. Library. A fun, informative way to learn how to take off pounds p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–noon. Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. www.stjathenaeum.org. Story Time (Acorn Club): Fridays at sensibly. Weigh-ins, 5 to 5:45 p.m.; meetings, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Cook & A Book Discussion: Call for book and date. Children’s 10:30 a.m., ages 0 to 6, children’s Library. First Wednesday For further information, call 525-3685. literature discussion group for adults: Call to sign up. Arm Series. Scrabble Club: First Saturday of each month from 11 Chair Chats meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. Readings in the Gallery. TOPS MEETING AT ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY For more information, call library coordinator Toni Eubanks at TOPS VT #135 Island Pond meets every Monday at Island 525-4365. WEST BURKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Pond Public Library. Weigh-ins from 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.; meeting 135 Main Street (5A), next to the park. Hours: Saturday 1-4 from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. For further information, call Bev at 723- GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY p.m. For further information, call (201) 519-3633. 5907 or e-mail [email protected]. 202 Main Street, Newport. 334-7902. www.westburkepubliclibrary.wordpress.com or on Facebook at www.goodrichlibrary.org. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. www.facebook.com/westburkelibrary. VAN SERVICE FROM WESTMORE TO BARTON to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting Every first and third Tuesday of each month there will be van monthly, Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Book discussion group held third service from Westmore to Barton. 10:30 a.m. pickup at the old Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Chess Club meetings held Town Clerk’s office; 1:30 p.m. return trip to Westmore. Free to each Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Job Hunt Helper from CCV is ART GALLERIES, HISTORICAL residents age 60 or older. For more information, call Mary at 525- available Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4128 or the Area Agency on Aging at 334-2190. 1 p.m., and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS

VAN SERVICE TO SENIOR MEALS IN BARTON GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY **PLEASE SUBMIT CORRECTIONS OR DELETIONS IF YOUR LISTING Every Thursday there is van service to senior meals in 53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. 533-2531. NEEDS UPDATING TO [email protected] Barton. The pickup schedule is as follows: 11:25 a.m., Mountain [email protected], www.greensborofreelibrary.org View Apartments; 11:30 a.m., Congress Court; 11:35 a.m., Librarian Mary Metcalf. Hours: Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; ALBANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM Monitor Manor; 11:40 a.m., Hillcrest; 11:45 a.m., Memorial closed Mondays; Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed The Albany Historical Society is located in the old village Building; 11:50 a.m., Park Street trailer park. For more Wednesdays; Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and school on Route 14 across from the Methodist Church, and is information, call Brenda Sargent at 525-4400. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Story Hour for Children: at open by appointment. Contact Jim Oliver at [email protected], Four Seasons Learning, Fridays at 10 a.m.; Story Time for ages or Paul Daniels at the Diamond Heart Farm in East Albany for an WEDNESDAY POETS 0-6 every Thursday at 10 a.m.; and for ages 6-12 every Tuesday appointment. Wednesday Poets, a poetry writing workshop, will continue at 10 a.m. for its fourth season at 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Public Library on ARTFUL EYE Wednesdays. Weekly sessions run until 8:30 p.m. This workshop HASKELL FREE LIBRARY A unique St. Johnsbury Gallery. 443 Railroad Street, St. features writing and sharing (or not) in a relaxed and supportive 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. 873-3022. Open Tuesdays, Johnsbury. 424-1414. www.theartfuleye.com. Open Monday space. Veteran and beginning poets make up the group; no prior Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays from through Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Open Sunday by chance. experience is required. Materials and refreshments provided. For 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Board of Come explore 4,500 sq. ft. of locally crafted fine art and artisan more information, call Adrien Helm at 525-3740. Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. craft. Toddler Time is Thursdays and Fridays at 9:45 a.m. Book Club WESTFIELD COMMUNITY MEAL SITE meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Scrabble is BREAD AND PUPPET MUSEUM Every Thursday at noon at the Westfield Community Center played Saturdays at 1 p.m. Bring a game if you have one. For One of the largest collections of some of the biggest puppets (North Hill Road/School St.). Suggested donation $4 with the 2nd more information, call Nancy at 873-3022, extension 201, online in the world. 753 Heights Rd. (Route 122), Glover (off Route 16 Thursday of the month free. Free RSVP Bone Builders Balancing at haskellopera.com/library-activities, or find us on Facebook. and I-91 S, exits 24/25). Closed for the season. For more and Strengthening Class meets weekly before the meal from information, please visit www.breadandpuppet.org or call 525- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Following lunch, join the fun and play Bingo! HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 3031. Sponsored by the Troy and Area Lions Club. For more 1252 VT Route 100, Westfield. 744-2484. Hours: Tuesday & information, call 744-2484. Thursday 1-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Sept. through May). BROWN LIBRARY GALLERY Visit the Hitchcock Museum/Library page at www.westfield.vt.gov At Sterling College, Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, Wii BOWLING IN WEST BURKE and on Facebook at Town of Westfield, Vermont for up-to-date extension 129. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wii Bowling is held in West Burke at the The Meal Site on activity listings. Exhibit Plowing Old Ground. For more information, visit the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1 to 3 www.VermontArtHouse.org/openings or call 586-2200. p.m. Everyone welcome. By donation. For more information, call ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY Therese Stone at 525-3412 or 467-3423. Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER 2–6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and 115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. Masonic Temple Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 building. 748-2600. www.catamountarts.org. Open Monday a.m. For further information, call 723-6134 or look on Facebook. through Friday, 1–6 p.m. and before and after each movie LIBRARY ACTIVITIES screening. Gallery is always open to the public free of charge. ALBANY TOWN LIBRARY JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY Located on Route 14 in the back of Albany Town Hall on 93 North Main Street; P.O. Box 536, Hardwick. 472-5948. CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Main Street. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 4:30 p.m. www.jeudevinememoriallibrary.org. Hours: Monday and For more information, call 723-4833 or 895-2901. For more information, call 755-6107. Wednesday, 1–7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1–5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sunday. All CHUCK GUEST GALLERY BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY programs are free and open to the public. For more information, Featuring over 130 paintings of abstract imagery. Located at 100 Church Street, Barton. Open Mondays from 1–7 p.m., please call the library at 472-5948 or visit 205 Vermont Route 114 in East Burke. Open Monday through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1–7 p.m., Fridays from 1–7 jeudevinememoriallibrary.org Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For p.m. Friday Afternoon Classic Movies, Friday Night Movies. more information, call 626-9011 or visit www.chuckguest.com. Scrabble players meet on the first and third Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Afterschool Story Hour on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. throughout the school year.

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TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] COLBY CURTIS MUSEUM & STANSTEAD HISTORICAL NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM (NATIVE CULTURAL SOCIETY, THE 99 GALLERY AND CENTER SOCIETY INC.) The 99 Gallery and Center on School Street behind 316 535 Dufferin Street, Stanstead, Quebec. 1-819-876-7322. 56 Church Street in Newport Center. 334-6770. Open from Main Street in downtown Newport. Work by Seattle surrealist Two exhibitions: Remembering our Soldiers of the Great War and 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., closed Mondays. No admission fee. Donald Peel and Northeast Kingdom artists, free classes, movies Rural Medicine in Stanstead County. and community events. Open most afternoons till 5 p.m. 323- NEWPORT NATURAL CAFÉ GALLERY 7759. Whimsical sculptures and drawings by Newport’s Manfred CRAFTSBURY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER GALLERY 194 Main Street, Newport. 334-2626. Monday through Rieder now on display. 1784 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. 586-2414. Saturday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. On www.craftsburycommunitycarecenter.org. display are a few watercolor and ink drawings depicting the THE ART HOUSE GALLERY Vermont river by the self taught artist Olga Lawson. 67 South Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Open Wednesday CRAFTSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to Babcock House Museum, Craftsbury Common. Open NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS GUILD (BACKROOM noon. 586-2200. www.vermontarthouse.org. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–noon. GALLERY) 430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-0158. THE THIRD FLOOR GALLERY CRYSTAL LAKE FALLS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION & www.nekartisansguild.com. Hours: Open Monday through Hardwick Inn, 4 South Main Street, Hardwick. Call 472-9933 BARTON MUSEUM Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Improbable Surfaces, Paintings for information. Works by Marie LaPreGrabon will be on display Located at the Pierce House on Water Street in Barton, open in Mixed Media by Kelly Doyle, on display until April 22. Also through May. late spring through fall. Brick Kingdom Park open daylight hours featuring Vermont country-style furniture by Paul Toney. year-round. THE MUSEUM OF EVERYDAY LIFE OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM (ORLEANS COUNTY 3482 Dry Pond Road (Route 16) in Glover (short distance FAIRBANKS MUSEUM HISTORICAL SOCIETY) south of Shadow Lake Road). Clare Dolan: 626-4409. 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372. 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022. www.museumofeverydaylife.org. New Exhibit: “Dust” on display www.fairbanksmuseum.org. Open seven days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected]. now. Admission by donation. Self-service museum, open every www.oldstonehousemuseum.org. Museum is closed until May 15, day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. GLOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM but the Alexander Twilight Visitors’ Center and gift shop are open Bean Hill Road in Glover, second floor in Municipal Building. year-round, Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Closed Monday THE VIEUX FORGERON ART GALLERY www.gloverhistoricalsociety.org. Open by appointment only: Call and Tuesday. 240a Dufferin St., Stanstead, Quebec. All are welcome! Joan at 525-6212 or Randy or Betsy at 525-4051. Craft Circles (all welcome!): Spinner’s Circle meets the third Hours: Thurs.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. www.levieuxforgeron.com Wednesday of every month from noon to 4 p.m. (bring lunch). GRACE GALLERY Quilter’s circle meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from WHITE WATER GALLERY Old Firehouse, 59 Mill Street, downtown Hardwick. 472- 1 to 3 p.m. 5 River Street by the bridge, East Hardwick Village. Open 6857. www.graceart.org. Gallery hours are Monday through Sundays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. or by appointment. Call Watergate Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Community Workshops are held PARKER PIE GALLERY at 563-2037. http://whitewatergallery.blogspot.com. weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and are open to West Glover Village. Exhibiting works by local artists. all community members. WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD (WHAG) PARSON’S CORNER P.O. Box 502, North Troy 05859. 988-4300. GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Parson’s Corner Restaurant in Barton exhibits artwork by www.woodenhorsearts.com. Wooden Horse Arts Guild is a 501c3 29 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro. 533-2457. local artists. Changes monthly. Open every day until 2 p.m. charitable organization composed of artists, crafters, writers, www.greensborohistoricalsociety.org. Open Tues., Wed., and except Tuesdays. photographers, and musicians who live and work throughout Thurs. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Check out our Vermont and beyond. They support and encourage artistic powerful new tool for researching Greensboro families stored in PEACHAM CORNER GUILD excellence in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Their virtual our archives! Permanent Exhibit: Hill Homestead: The Story of The Peacham Corner Guild is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., gallery gives members an individual web page on Greensboro: Faces of Our Town has been updated and displays closed Tuesdays. The guild features small antiques, fine www.woodenhorsearts.com. To read the news of members and tools and ledgers, kitchen gadgets, and farm implements, and handcrafted gifts and specialty foods. Located at 643 Bayley arts around the area, visit http://blog.woodenhorsearts.com and parlor furniture from the 19th century. Hazen Road in Peacham. 802-592-3332 Like them on Facebook.

LOOKING GLASS MUSEUM AT CLAN OF THE HAWK PLEASANT VALLEY ART GALLERY YE OLD BLACKSMITH ART GALLERY The Looking Glass Museum is located on the grounds of the 146 White Road, Irasburg. 754-2000. Open Saturdays and 240 A Dufferin, Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-2282. Open Clan of the Hawk off Route 58 in Evansville. Free admittance. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m or call for an appointment Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the heart of Rock This is a museum dedicated to the local Native American groups. anytime. Island in the historical Ye Olde Blacksmith overlooking the For more information, call 754-2817 or e-mail [email protected]. Tomifobia River. This historical blacksmith shop is now a cozy ROWE DESIGNS CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING & GALLERY gallery featuring a variety of works from numerous local artists. MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS 287 East Main Street, Newport. Open Tuesday through 158 Main Street, Newport. 334-1966. Hours: Monday Thursday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 45 Vermont visual Saturday 10 a.m.–noon. Featuring wood carvings by Al Diem, artists and handcrafters offer their work in the 2,000+ square foot scenic and nature photography by Robert Lyons and Gustav gallery. MAC Center for the Arts also offers special events, Verderber, Bella Doni Pottery, Edgewater Jewelry, original art by exhibits, musical performances, and classes/workshops for adults John Rowe, Elry Maze, Deb Cowan, Pat Lipinsky. and children. Visit www.memphremagogartscollaborative.com. ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM GALLERY VERMONT MEMPHREMAGOG HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEWPORT 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-8291. HERITAGE Second floor of Emory Hebard State Office Building, Main www.stjathenaeum.org. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.– Spring Water Co. Street, Newport. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Art Gallery at the WATER COOLER RENTALS • BOTTLED WATER • COFFEE Showcasing Newport’s forever changing history and landmarks. Athenaeum contains one of America’s unique collections of 19th MACHINES & SUPPLIES • HOME & OFFICE DELIVERY century American paintings. Admission fees: $8 for adults; free for MILLER’S THUMB GALLERY age 12 and under, St. Johnsbury residents, and nonresident Water bottled at the source in Beebe Plain, Vermont. 14 Breezy Ave., Greensboro. 533-2045 or patrons. Second floor gallery features exhibits by local artists. NEWPORT, VERMONT [email protected]. 334-2528 TOLL-FREE 1-800-698-4792

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We shook hands and I wished him well. It narrow the further I drove. takes a certain kind of courage to kickstart a It turned into gravel soon after we passed a business that has been long dormant in a tiny, farmhouse, where life-size scarecrows still rural town where most of the traffic is operating marked the boundaries of a garden. The road on the other side of the river, which is to say, was sprinkled with frost heaves, and at one point New Hampshire. overlooking the river, was a small structure, From the store, we followed the river north on about the size of a warming hut, that look the Vermont side. Within a few miles from the abandoned. Plywood had been used to board up intersection, the land becomes uncommonly flat what appeared to be a window facing the water. for a region where folks come to climb and marvel It was hard to tell what the place had been at the fire tower on Mount Monadnock or run the used for in its former life, but next to the river in canoes or kayaks from Canaan to entrance someone had mounted two small, rust- Bloomfield. Today, the river is in full spring colored car doors on the wall. Either the door flush, white and void of boats, as it surges windows were rolled down or missing. unconstrained through the land, past The river was running a torrent of white bottomlands on one side that yield some of the water when we came to a brightly painted road most productive cornfields in Essex County and sign that welcomed us to New Hampshire. I was by the plunging banks of Coos County, on the flabbergasted. other, that foretell of a state resource-rich in “We can’t be in New Hampshire, the river is timber and granite. still on our right,” I said in a complaining voice to The swing north at Bloomfield marks the first Rose. turn in a proverbial trip around the horn, going With disbelieving eyes, I continued until the Yours from the Perimeter east from IP. A road trip worth taking any time gravel road ended at a paved highway junction, by Paul Lefebvre of year, it is especially appealing on a spring day US 3. At the junction, I turned left and continued that is sunnier and warmer than any of 90 or so north for a few miles until I came to a sign We were approaching Stone Dam on the days that have preceded it since the New Year welcoming us to Pittsburg, New Hampshire, and Nulhegan River when we flushed several crows began. home of the Indian Stream Republic, a short-lived out of a ditch between the highway and railroad Sunday was a day when people were shedding republic that stemmed from mistakes mapmakers tracks. Rose spotted it first: A big bird with an their coats. In yards and driveways they stood made in the Treaty of 1783 with Great Britain, expansive wingspan. around in their shirtsleeves, usually in twos or which ended the American Revolution. I drove into the turnout that overlooks the threes. Some were gabbing, some were working It marked the first time I realized that river to the north and headed back toward Island cutting wood, stringing clothesline, cleaning out Pittsburg, headwater town of the Connecticut Pond. “Let’s see if we can get another look,” I cars with all four doors wide open. We met more River, actually sits on the doorstep of the Upper said, driving slow and hugging the shoulder of the walkers than oncoming cars, and driving into Kingdom. Rose had a ready explanation to dispel highway. “They must be feeding on something.” Canaan, we passed a single cyclist, wearing my confusion. The difference, she said, stems We flushed the birds a second time, only this shorts and calf-high socks. No matter what from the geographic configuration that separates time, Rose was able to identify the largest bird people were doing, everyone appeared to be the far reaches of northeastern Vermont from the with a red head as a turkey vulture. Down in the wearing faces of welcome relief. northern tip of New Hampshire, which extends ditch lay a dead deer, likely killed crossing either “This is the first time I’ve seen so many above Vermont and borders Quebec to the west. the highway or the tracks. “It’s been there people on this road,” said Rose, speaking of a We backtracked and I derived some awhile,” I said. “Something has been eating it highway that often sees as much traffic as the satisfaction when we came to sign posting weight down to the rib cage.” neighboring river. limits on the gravel road, which was identified as After turning around and heading east again, Towns in the North Country appear to have the “Old Canaan Road.” The sign was posted on I could see the birds, boldly black against a elastic boundaries that stretch beyond any a tree that was unmistakably standing on the perfectly blue sky, return again to resume feeding distance you might imagine. New Hampshire side of the line. in the ditch. There was no one else on the At Canaan we broke away from the tour Later at home, I consulted my copy of the highway or the tracks to disturb them. around the horn and continued north toward Vermont Atlas. Sure enough, to the north of At the four-way intersection in Bloomfield, we Beecher Falls, where I unexpectedly got a lesson Beecher Falls — a village in the town of Canaan stopped at Debanville’s, which had recently in geography. — there was a strip of land that connected reopened after being closed for several years. It For years I had assumed that to go to New Vermont and New Hampshire by way of the had the basics of what you might expect from a Hampshire from Vermont you must first cross the Beecher Falls Road. I was unable to find any resurrected general store, with an added display Connecticut River. With that mistaken explanation, though, about the car doors that had of handcrafted jewelry. The new owner, Jim, said impression in mind, I drove straight through been mounted on the exterior wall of a camp. an unexpected crowd had shown up earlier that Beecher Falls — making sure I didn’t take a left morning, the first day he had added breakfast to toward Canada or a right to cross to New the menu. Hampshire. The road became increasingly

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