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PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
The world wide pandemic has prompted many of us to check in on folks we know far and wide and to reconnect with
them. What is the same for us all, no matter where we live? What might be different about how our respective countries manage the pandemic, nationally and in our communities? Are there positive aspects to our situation? These experi- ences are presented in this series. If you know of someone who has lived or worked in Shrewsbury but now lives abroad, we would welcome their perspectives! (to contribute, please email Victoria Arthur at: [email protected])
Kumamoto prefecture, which borders Oita prefecture where I From Miho Izuno, Oita, Japan I worked at Shrewsbury Mountain School as an Asian Out- live, passed away in May. Unfortunately, I could not attend a reach Facilitator from 1999 to 2000 for 18 months. I shared funeral because of the restriction. It prevented me from driv- Japan’s culture with the students through activities and ing down to the neighboring prefecture. (Editor’s note: Japan events. My first host family was Uwe, Joy and their son Jay- is divided into 47 prefectures, so we might think of this as meeh, and then I moved to the home of Carol, Jack and though it were states, with a restriction about crossing bor- Jennifer Coleman. Now I live in Oita, Japan with my hus- ders.) band, Mokuji Kageyama, and my daughter, Yukako, who is 9 Currently, some restrictions are still ongoing, but others have years old. been lifted. For example, no visitors are allowed at the hospi- tal yet. On the other hand, as the quarantine restriction was lifted, people could go on a trip, out for dinner/lunch and to the movies, and enjoy shopping at department stores etc. Schools are open, but all the students including my daughter MUST wear masks all the time except during lunch.
The Go To Travel campaign was launched by the Japanese government to encourage domestic travel and help local businesses. The government will cover up to 50 percent of travel costs within the country. It has sparked much contro- versy as coronavirus cases continue to rise and face another wave!!
Some positive things about life right now are that my hus- band could start working for his job from home and that we started jogging everyday. I think Japanese people’s strong point is that we continue to wear masks outside/even inside, Miho helped us learn about Japanese culture. In the pho- and try to avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation and to, SMS students and adults have just finished the tea close-contact settings. Everybody in Japan does this without ceremony which represents harmony, respect, purify, and many strong rules now from the Japanese government. For- tranquility. Miho explained all about the preparation of the tunately, we have not experienced lockdown in Japan yet. tea and brought along many kimonos for us to wear. If you would like to write to Miho, you can email her at: [email protected]. When we first learned of COVID-19 here in Japan I think there were three big challenges to our daily life. At the very beginning, masks were sold out suddenly, and then tissues, From: Elise Bourmault, Nantes, France toilet paper and paper towels were next. Not having masks I lived in Shrewsbury with the Arthur-Sgalias for part of the was a very serious matter for Japanese people. Schools 2003-2004 school year as a Rotary exchange student at- were closed for a couple of months. Remote learning sys- tending Mill River and I became involved in the theater de- tems have not developed in Japan, and I feel that my daugh- partment, among other things. Now I live in Nantes, France ter lost chances to learn during this period. Travel re- strictions started soon. My 102 year old grandmother living in Continued on next page continued from front page where I worked as a florist when Covid began. I'm now creat- He addressed us directly on TV. It was the 15th of March. ing jewelry made from paper and I sell them in my own This lasted about two months, and people who did not re- online shop. This is my new hobby, and as we had to stay spect that restriction had to pay a fine. If you wanted to take home, I took advantage of the Covid period to make a lot. a walk alone, you could go about 1 kilometer perimeter around your house. If you walked to the grocery store, or to When the pan- a medical appointment, you had to take a special paper on demic shutdown which you had to write the time you left your home, your ad- went into effect dress, and the reason for going out. Personally I never felt last spring there too controlled, but some French people think all of this is were challenges. crazy, there is nothing to be afraid of, etc.. So the govern- Confinement was ment made the people pay so that it would discourage them not the same for from going out. The biggest challenge that we had then was people living in the to be able to imagine our daily life differently. We had to cre- countryside as it ate new ways of organizing our time. was for those who live in cities. I was With that pandemic situation and the confinement, we were born in the coun- given the possibility to reconnect with what is the most es- tryside so I would sential in life. We always want to control things, to go out, to have very much travel, but then I realized that we have treasures within our- enjoyed going out selves - that most people ignore. As the entire world was on for walks. Our break, I did not feel tension, pressure or stress anymore within myself. I could enjoy doing art without thinking that Vicky and Elise Bourmault meet at the country’s presi- dent, Mr. Macron, there would probably be something better to do instead. Château de l'Islette in Azay-le-Rideau, France, while Vicky was on tour with the asked every citi- You can email Elise at: [email protected] a cappella group House Blend in 2013. zen to stay home. ~Article compiled by Victoria Arthur
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Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 3 SHREWSBURY SELECTBOARD MINUTES The Selectboard meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7pm at the Town Office. October 21, 2020: Minutes of Selectboard Meeting Discussed that the Transfer Station Attendant needs to have a driver’s license. Present at meeting: Selectboard members: Francis Wyatt, Aaron Korzun, Steven Nicholson. Sharon Winnicki, Lister. Review Minutes: A. Korzun made a motion to accept the Jamie Carrara, Road Commissioner. Ed Hemmer, Delin- 10/7/2020 Selectboard meeting minutes. Seconded by F. quent Tax Collector. Wyatt. Approved. Members of the Public: John O’Dowd, Review Orders: A. Korzun made a motion to approve Se- The meeting was convened at 7:00 PM lectboard Orders #10a for $30,255.87 (the majority was tax refunds) and Road Orders #10a for $9,863.83. Agenda: A. Korzun made a motion to accept the agenda Corrected total for Selectboard Orders #10 is 30,551.83. Se- with additions. Seconded by F. Wyatt. Approved. conded by S. Nicholson. Approved.
Lister’s Report: Movement on the Hankl property. Sharon Adjourned at 10:15 PM will be out for surgery. 37 outstanding building permits. The Respectfully submitted, Francis Wyatt State is advising against entering buildings. These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Select- board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Road Commissioner’s Report/Emerald Ash Borer: Letter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ of intent to participate in Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Pro- gram—the Selectboard signed. November 4, 2020: Minutes of Selectboard Meeting Need to find paperwork for the work on the slide by the cov- ered bridge. Present at meeting: Selectboard members: Francis Wyatt, Working on getting bids for a new loader. Aaron Korzun, Steven Nicholson. Jamie Carrara, Road 1,802 ash trees over 8” diameter in the town ROW. Commissioner. Gary Salmon, Tree Warden. Adrienne Ray- mond, School Board Member. Steffanie Bourque, RRPC (by Delinquent Tax Collector’s Report: The tax sale went well phone). and sold. S. Nicholson made the motion to approve the Poli- Members of the Public: Karen Lorentz cy of the Collector of Delinquent Taxes from Ed Hemmer. F. Wyatt seconded. Approved. The meeting was convened at 7:00 PM
Accidents and Speeding Issues: No new news from Agenda: A. Korzun made a motion to accept the agenda. VTrans, regarding the Rte 103 study. Seconded by S. Nicholson. Approved. Putting “Reduced Speed” signs before the speed limit signs in Shrewsbury Center. LHMP Report: Steffanie Bourque called in and summarized the LHMP. The LHMP report can be viewed online. Com- Town Buildings’ Maintenance: Two air purifiers capable of ments accepted until November 18th. The Selectboard filtering out COVID-19 are now in the Town Office. needs to review it once a year. A new larger propane tank for the generator was installed on 10/9/20. There’s a plan for connecting the tank to the two Road Commissioner’s Report: Jamie Carrara reported on water heaters and removing the other two tanks. loader quotes and differences. Caterpiller for $136,900 after Getting outside wall repaired where tank was. trade. John Deere for $135,500 after trade. A. Korzun made a motion to authorize Jamie to purchase the John Deere Town Administrator Position: Continued discussion re- 554L Wheel Loader. F. Wyatt seconded. Approved. garding the creation of a Town Administrator position. Tree Warden-Emerald Ash Borer: Gary Salmon gave the New Business: Selectboard an accounting of the Ash trees in Shrewsbury Church parcel: Reviewed the church agreement, and along the roads and discussed likely future spread of the agreed in principle, except for payment by December 1, emerald ash borer into Shrewsbury, given that it has been 2020, because of the need to wait for the monies to be in- found in West Rutland. cluded in the next year’s budget. Brook Field Service: A. Korzun made a motion to accept the Report on Backup Cell Service: Jonathon Gibson ex- annual service agreement for $310. S. Nicholson seconded. plained communications union districts (CUD). Some experts Approved. are recommending it, and others are cautioning against it.
Town Employee Wages: S. Nicholson made the motion Town Buildings’ Maintenance: The town office siding repair that the Transfer Station Attendant be paid every two weeks will not be happening until next spring. as agreed by the Transfer Station Attendant. F. Wyatt se- conded. Approved. Town Administrator Position: Continued discussion re- garding the creation of a Town Administrator position. Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 4 SHREWSBURY SELECTBOARD MINUTES
New Business: Steven will look into hiring a rubbish removal service to clean Church parcel: Karen Lorentz said that the churches lawyer up the town office cellar. said that the Town needs to hire its own lawyer. The Church is requesting a $1,000 deposit. We notified her that we won’t Town Administrator Position: Continued discussion re- be able to close and pay the full amount until early 2021, garding the creation of a Town Administrator or Administra- because we don’t have the budget for it. If we can’t come to tive Assistant position. an agreement with the Church, then the Selectboard will take the property by eminent domain for emergency access. New Business: A. Korzun made a motion to purchase the 23.6-acre church Laurel Glenn Historic Marker: Barry Griffith asked for us property across from the parsonage for emergency access to review the language for a proposed roadside historic to the town garage, transfer station and school, for the sum marker at Laurel Glen. The Selectboard reviewed the pro- of $20,000. S. Nicholson seconded the motion. Approved. posed language and was OK with it and the concept of hav- ing a marker. School taxes: The Town of Shrewsbury did not raise enough money by $33,000 for the school taxes because the Excess weight permit: A. Korzun made a motion to accept Agency of Education made a change after the town had al- the excess weight permit for Canopy Timber Alternatives. S. ready set the rate and sent tax bills. Nicholson seconded. Approved.
Review Minutes: S. Nicholson made a motion to accept the Review Minutes: S. Nicholson made a motion to accept the 10/21/2020 Selectboard meeting minutes. Seconded by A. 11/4/2020 Selectboard meeting minutes with the following Korzun. Approved. revision: “A. Korzun made a motion to authorize Jamie to lease/purchase the John Deere 554L Wheel Loader.” Se- Review Orders: A. Korzun made a motion to approve Se- conded by A. Korzun. Approved. lectboard Orders #11 for $24,518.04 (the majority was tax Review Orders: S. Nicholson made a motion to approve refunds) and Road Orders #11 for $44,665.37. Seconded by Selectboard Orders #11a for $6,954.27 (over half was tax F. Wyatt. Approved. refunds) and Road Orders #11a for $14,534.09 (majority
was road salt and insurance). Seconded by F. Wyatt. Ap- Adjourned at 10:12 PM proved. Respectfully submitted, Francis Wyatt
These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Select- Adjourned at 9:27 PM board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Respectfully submitted, Francis Wyatt ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Select- board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. November 18, 2020: Minutes of Selectboard Meeting Editor’s Note: The minutes have been edited for brevity but not content. For complete minutes, go to the Town website Present at meeting: Selectboard members: Francis Wyatt, www.shrewsburyvt.org Aaron Korzun, Steven Nicholson. Members of the Public: Barry Griffith The meeting was convened at 7:00 PM
Agenda: A. Korzun made a motion to accept the agenda with the addition of the excess weight permit-Canopy Timber Alternatives. Seconded by F. Wyatt. Approved.
Town Informational Meeting/Town Meeting 2021: The Selectboard received a petition recommending moving the Town Informational Meeting to Saturday before Town Meet- ing Day. S. Nicholson made a motion to accept the petition and move the informational meeting to the Saturday before Town Meeting Day. Seconded by A. Korzun. Approved.
Discussed logistics of Town Informational Meeting. Need to decide on a platform for having a remote meeting.
Discussed logistics of Town Meeting and warning.
Town Buildings’ Maintenance: Meeting House generator has been installed and is functional.
Transfer station compactor failed last Sunday. Aaron fixed it. Photo by Brian Winkler
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 5 November 3rd, 2020 General Election ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
US PREIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPH R BIDEN and KAMALA D HARRIS 395 DONALD J TRUMP and MICHAEL R PENCE 268 JO JERGENSEN and JERMY “SPIKE” COHEN 10 KANYE WEST and MICHELLE TIDBALL 5 HOWIE HAWKINS and ANGELA WALKER 3 CHRISTOPHER LAFAONTAINE and MICHAEL SPEED2 H BROOKE PAIGE and THOMAS JAMES WITMAN 1 BROCK PIERCE and KARLA BALLARD 1 GARY SWING and DAVID OLSZTA 1 DON BLANKENSHIP and BILL MOHR 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0
Representative to Congress (1) PETER WELCH 387 MIRIAM BERRY 231 PETER R BECKER 43 MARCIA HORNE 7 SHAWN ORR 6 CHRISTOPHER HELAI 0 JERRY TRUDELL 0
Governor (1) PHIL SCOTT 464 DAVID ZUCKERMAN 181 KEVIN HOYT 14 EMILY PEYTON 6 ERYNN HAZLETT WHITNEY 5 WAYNE BILLADO III 4 MICHEAL A DEVOST 1 CHARLY DICKERSON 1
Lieutenant Governor (1) SCOTT MILNE 344 NovemberMOLLY 3, 2020 GRAY 295 CRIS ERICSON 21 General ElectionWAYNE BILLADO III 9 ELECTION NIGHTRALPH RESULTS CORBO 2 Total Ballots cast 707 State Treasurer (1) Voters listed on Checklist 11/3/2020: 926 NEW RECORD: 76.3% participation November 3rd, 2020 BETH PEARCE 346 CAROLYN WHITNEY BRANAGAN 251 Ballots returnedGeneral Early/Absentee: Election 518 CRISDefective ERICSON Ballots: 5 27 BallotsELECTION cast on 11/3/ NIGHT20: RESULTS 189 ALEXTotal WRIGHT Ballots counted 702 25
US PREIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT Secretary of State (1) JOSEPH R BIDEN and KAMALA D HARRIS 395 JIM CONDOS 347 DONALD J TRUMP and MICHAEL R PENCE 268 H BROOKE PAIGE 247 JO JERGENSEN and JERMY “SPIKE” COHEN 10 PAMALA SMITH 32 KANYE WEST and MICHELLE TIDBALL 5 CRIS ERICSON 28 HOWIE HAWKINS and ANGELA WALKER 3 CHRISTOPHER LAFAONTAINE and MICHAEL SPEED2 Auditor of Accounts (1) H BROOKE PAIGE and THOMAS JAMES WITMAN 1 DOUG HOFFER 508 BROCK PIERCE and KARLA BALLARD 1 CRIS ERICSON 85 GARY SWING and DAVID OLSZTA 1 DON BLANKENSHIP and BILL MOHR 0 Attorney General (1) BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 T J DONOVAN 380 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 H BROOKE PAIGE 237 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 CRIS ERICSON 24 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 State Senator (3) PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 CHRYL HOOKER 308 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 BRIAN “BC” COLLAMORE 303 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 GREG COX 283 PHIL COLLINS and BILLY JOE PARKER 0 JOSHUA C TERENZINI 274 BRIAN CARROLL and AMAR PATEL 0 LARRY COURCELLE 222 TERRY K WILLIAMS 204 Representative to Congress (1) BRITTANY D CAVACAS 79 MICHAEL SHANK 36 PETER WELCH 387 CASEY JENNINGS 18 MIRIAM BERRY 231 RICHARD “SENSEI” LENCHUS 11 PETER R BECKER 43 MARCIA HORNE 7 State Representative (1) SHAWN ORR 6 CHRISTOPHER HELAI 0 LOGAN NICOLL 495 JERRY TRUDELL 0 High Bailiff (1) Governor (1) JONATHAN “JJ” BIXBY 421 PHIL SCOTT 464 WILLIAM “CHIEF” HUMPHRIES 120 DAVID ZUCKERMAN 181 KEVIN HOYT 14 Justice of the Peace (7) EMILY PEYTON 6 BARRY GRIFFITH 394 ERYNN HAZLETT WHITNEY 5 JOHN BERRYHILL 377 WAYNE BILLADO III 4 LEE WILSON 343 MICHEAL A DEVOST 1 BETSY JESSER 335 CHARLY DICKERSON 1 LARRY CARRARA 317 TAFFY MAYNARD 308 The Poll Workers Lieutenant Governor (1) TRISH NORTON 290 ADRIENNE RAYMOND 282 Carol Goodwin, Judith SCOTT MILNE 344 Thomas, Mark Goodwin, MOLLY GRAY 295 LUDY BIDDLE 248 CRIS ERICSON 21 BOB FERGUSON SR 229 Ann Vanneman, and three WAYNE BILLADO III 9 LAVINIA SEIDE 196 mystery masked persons! RALPH CORBO 2 JONATHAN GIBSON 184 ~Photos by Liesbeth van der Heijden
State Treasurer (1) BETH PEARCE 346 CAROLYN WHITNEY BRANAGAN 251 CRIS ERICSON 27 ALEX WRIGHT 25
Secretary of State~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (1) JIM CONDOS 347 H BROOKE PAIGEParticipation History 247 PAMALA SMITH 32 CRIS• ERICSON2008 = 672 Ballots Cast; 28 • 75% Participation Auditor• 2012 of Accounts = 661; (1) 70.8 % Participation DOUG HOFFER2016 = 672; 73.6% Participation 508 CRIS• ERICSON 85
AttorneyTimes of General Shrewsbury (1) ~ December 2020 6 T J DONOVAN 380 H BROOKE PAIGE 237 CRIS ERICSON 24
State Senator (3) CHRYL HOOKER 308 BRIAN “BC” COLLAMORE 303 GREG COX 283 JOSHUA C TERENZINI 274 LARRY COURCELLE 222 TERRY K WILLIAMS 204 BRITTANY D CAVACAS 79 MICHAEL SHANK 36 CASEY JENNINGS 18 RICHARD “SENSEI” LENCHUS 11
State Representative (1) LOGAN NICOLL 495
High Bailiff (1) JONATHAN “JJ” BIXBY 421 WILLIAM “CHIEF” HUMPHRIES 120
Justice of the Peace (7) BARRY GRIFFITH 394 JOHN BERRYHILL 377 LEE WILSON 343 BETSY JESSER 335 LARRY CARRARA 317 TAFFY MAYNARD 308 TRISH NORTON 290 ADRIENNE RAYMOND 282 LUDY BIDDLE 248 BOB FERGUSON SR 229 LAVINIA SEIDE 196 JONATHAN GIBSON 184
FROM THE TOWN CLERK Because there is no Times of Shrewsbury published in Important Info for Townspeople from the January, I want to start reminding Shrewsbury resi- Shrewsbury Community Church dents that if you are considering standing for elected I think I have sent thank you notes to all people who have office in Shrewsbury, a signed Consent of Candidate made a contribution to the Shrewsbury Community form must be received by the Town Clerk no later than Church during 2020. Please keep those notes or records 5:00pm January 12, 2021 (Editor’s note: see update on of your giving because under the CARES Act, you will be page 8). in order to have your name placed on the bal- able to utilize a special 2020 deduction for charitable giv- ing even if you use the standard deduction. lot. Because of COVID, the petition requirement has been suspended for 2021. Whether you give money to the SCC Annual Appeal, Helping Hand Fund or HHF Food Shelf, please note that The following offices will be on the ballot March 2, up to $300 may be taken on your 2020 tax return as an 2021: “above the line” deduction which lowers your AGI. ! Town Moderator ! Selectboard Member I consulted an accountant who researched the issue and ! Town Clerk the $300 “above the line” deduction applies whether filing ! Town Treasurer a single or joint return. However, if you itemize, he said ! Collector of Delinquent Taxes you can still take the $300 and then the remainder of your ! Lister charitable donations on the schedule where you itemize. ! Auditor IRS info from their website follows below, please pursue with your accountant or IRS publications. ! 1st & 2nd Constable ! Town Agent Thank you to all who support the church and, in turn, al- ! Grand Juror low us to support the community. (If you aren’t sure of ! Cemetery Commission (3 open seats) amount given to the church, email me at: ! Shrewsbury representative to the Mill River [email protected] or call.) Unified Union School District. Karen D. Lorentz, Shrewsbury Community Church Treasurer, If you have interest in any of the offices or questions Finance Committee Chair regarding them, please contact the Town Clerk to for information or to obtain Consent Forms. COVID Tax Tip 2020-153 ~Mark Goodwin, Town Clerk Here's how the CARES Act changes deducting charitable contributions made in 2020: Previously, charitable contri- butions could only be deducted if taxpayers itemized their deductions. However, taxpayers who don't itemize deduc- Editors Note: Mark Goodwin who has been Town Clerk for tions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for 12 years announced in the November issue of the Times of cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying organiza- Shrewsbury that he will not be running for Town Clerk in the tions. For the purposes of this deduction, qualifying or- March 2021 election. ganizations are those that are religious, charitable, edu- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cational, scientific or literary in purpose. The law changed in this area due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- School Board Opening nomic Security Act. The CARES Act also temporarily To the great folks of Shrewsbury, I thank you for giving me suspends limits on charitable contributions and tempo- the opportunity to represent our town as a school board rarily increases limits on contributions of food inventory. member. My term ends on Town Meeting Day and I will not More information about these changes is available on be running again. After participating in school board busi- IRS.gov. ~Submitted by Karen Lorentz ness for, I think, 17 years I am giving in to an increasingly strong pull to have more free time to play. It has been a priv- ilege to serve Shrewsbury. Thank you. Submitted by Andy Richards-Peelle ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Donation Time! The Times is mailed to all residents of Shrewsbury and is 2021 Dog Licenses also available online on the Town website. The cost of print- will be available January 5, 2021 ing and mailing is made possible through advertising and by mail or call 492-3511 your donations. Donors are recognized for the remainder of Current rabies certificate required. the calendar year in which their donation is received. How- $9.00 Spayed/Neutered ever, if you contribute between now and the end of this cal- $12.00 intact endar year, you will be recognized for the remainder of this year and all of next year! You determine the amount--any and all donations are appreciated! –The Editors
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 7 Sincere Thanks to Voters and Poll Workers Updated information: I would like to extend a sincere Thank You!! to Shrewsbury Town Officer elections – March 2021 Voters and Poll Workers. Well over 75% of voters utilized the As previously indicated last month, the requirement of a peti- Early Voting/ Absentee mail ballots sent them from the Sec- tion signed by 5% of voters to have your name appear on retary of State’s office. Although these ballots were not the ballot has been suspended for the 2021 Annual Meeting opened and counted until election day, it was an essential Election of March 2021. aspect to the overall success of the November 3 election day process to log in and track these individual ballots ahead of It is anticipated, but at the time of this writing not certain, that time. To all the voters who chose to vote in person, Thank the Selectboard will be utilizing a tabulator readable ballot for You for your patience and adherence to the safety protocols March, in which case the process of ballot creation and print- utilized to keep the event as safe as possible for both voters ing will have a January 12, 2021 deadline. and poll workers. If you are anticipating having your name on the ballot for one Particular thanks to the Poll Workers who volunteered, most of the various Town offices, you will need to have your con- for the first time. Because of the unprecedented aspect of sent form submitted no later than January 12, 2021 to the this particular election during a pandemic, I had slightly over- Town Clerk. Consent Forms can be found on the Shrews- planned, so that the full contingent of Poll Workers were not bury Web Page: https://shrewsburyvt.org/town-offices/town- all needed, but the deep bench of workers was appreciated clerk/ in making adjustments during the day. Currently, absentee / early voting ballots for the Annual Poll Workers: Sally Deinzer, Jean Marie Walker, Melissa Meeting will be available no later than February 2, 2012. Reichert, Roxanne Ramah, Gretchen Gould, Ann Vanne- ~Mark Goodwin, Town Clerk man, Martha Sirjane, Louise & Stan Duda, Linda Fontana, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vickey Arthur, Doris Perry, Laurel & David Fretz, Rich Biziak, Taffy Maynard, Laura Black, Carol Goodwin, Liesbeth Van Updated information: der Heijden, Judith Grealish-Thomas, Heather Shay, Penel- Accessing the Town Clerk’s Office ope Weiss Thomas Hartigan, Julanne Sharrow, Sarah As of this writing (11/16/20), the Governor has imposed new Greenspan. restrictions on “In-Person” transactions throughout Vermont and across all business sectors. I would especially like to thank members of the Board of Civil Authority for their participation in election activities on No- Please call the Town Clerk at 492-3511 if you require an ap- vember 3. From early set up to summarizing the final tabula- pointment or assistance in obtaining a Land Record, Vital tion of ballots at the very end of the day: Trish Norton, Lee Record or other public records filed with the Town Clerk. Or Wilson, John Berryhill, Adrienne Raymond and Barry Griffith. if you need to file a new document with the Town Clerk for recording. I am anticipating maintaining the current protocols Except for a couple of glitches with very tightly folded ballots for access to the Town Office; by appointment, including lim- which had difficulty being read by the tabulator, the election ited number of individuals in the Town Office at any given with all the extraneous aspects of a pandemic and process time. Please plan and call ahead to obtain the records that perceptions went very, very smoothly. you might be looking for.
Thank you all!! The record breaking election would not have If you have questions, please contact Mark Goodwin, Town unfolded the way it did without your efforts. Clerk, at 492-3511. ~Mark Goodwin, Town Clerk
Calling All Photographers! The Shrewsbury Board of Auditors is soliciting photographs of Shrewsbury life during the current year for the town’s 2020 Annual Report.
If you would like your photograph to be part of the historical record of our town, please submit your picture to the Board of Auditors for consideration.
Pictures of our town should be in one of the following categories: Historic Town Buildings, Landscape and Environment, Agriculture, Town and Town Organization Events, Town Officers, and Kid’s Events. Given the Covid-19 pandemic that affected us all this year; pictures of how town residents, officers, and organizations dealt with the pandemic would be of special interest. Examples would include the modified voting procedures implemented at the polls for the primary and general elections, and the musical concerts performed outside the meeting house during the summer and early fall.
Submit your picture as a jpeg file and email it to [email protected] no later than January 1, 2021. Don’t forget to provide captions identifying people, places, and events. Also, be sure to identify the photographer so we can give proper credit! The Board of Auditors will review the prints and select them based on applicability and space availability. Thank you for your help with our Town Report! Shrewsbury Board of Auditors
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 8 Our Unsung Heroes of Democracy By Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos As Vermonters we should be proud. The November General FOOD ASSISTANCE EVENTS Election saw Vermonters voting in record numbers, exercis- ing our civic duty both safely and securely during circum- Free bag and box giveaway of food and various pa- stances that are anything but ordinary. Much of the conver- per and other products on sation nationally is focused on the results of the election. I Sunday, November 29 from 11am to 12noon think it’s equally important to discuss the hard work done by At the Meeting House local election officials administering our democratic process. Sponsored by Shrewsbury Community Church
The elections process is different across all 50 states. How We ask anyone who might need some assistance to votes are received, and when they are counted, may be dis- drive up to the upper lot behind the Center Church and similar across county or state lines. However, every state in open their trunk or rear hatch so we can put food in for the nation shares one common underpinning: hardworking you. Due to COVID we will be distancing and wearing election officials focused on the integrity and security of our masks. elections. If this date is not convenient or you don’t have transpor- tation, please contact Sue Kelley or Karen Lorentz and In Vermont, these heroes of democracy are the Town and we will arrange to deliver food to you. City Clerks. While my office and the Legislature get much of the credit for big picture policy setting, none of that would Food Shelf Locations matter were it not for the diligent, steadfast work of the Also, we have a food shelf at the Cuttingsville Library Clerks. From Town Meeting Day to the Presidential Election, which townspeople in need can utilize any time the li- the Clerks keep the front door open to democracy for Ver- brary is open or by special arrangement with Sue (492- mont voters, working long days and late hours before, on, 3738). and after Election Day. We also have stocked a food shelf at our church which Their list of responsibilities is a lengthy one, from assisting people can visit it by calling Karen (558-5991) who can local voters with the registration process, to recruiting elec- let you in to help yourself. tion officials and processing early/absentee ballots. Across ~~~~~ every acre of this state, the Town and City Clerks conduct We don’t want anyone to be hungry during this trying these tasks with excellence. The same is true of local pandemic when many are out of work so please take Boards of Civil Authority members and election workers who advantage of this assistance which very generous assist the Clerks in this work. townspeople are helping the church to provide through their generous donations. Already the church has been This year was no exception, despite the significant challeng- the conduit for over $4,500 of food and we have also es that the COVID-19 health crisis has posed to our normal delivered food orders and meals (through the Everyone elections process. In response, the Clerks went above and Eats program) to anyone in need. beyond. They worked in advance with my office to put measures in place to make the elections process as safe as If you know of anyone too proud to ask for this assis- possible for every voter, ensuring that no Vermonter eligible tance, please call us. We are happy to help and preserve to vote would have to choose between their health and their anonymity. right to vote. They processed the enormous influx of early ballots to ensure that every vote cast by an eligible voter was Our sincere thank you to all who have given to the Help- counted. They designed safe polling place layouts, so that ing Hand Fund and Food Shelf. in-person voting on Election Day could be done as safely as Your Friends at the Shrewsbury Community Church; possible at the polls. After all that, they were still able to tab- Submitted by Karen Lorentz ulate and provide unofficial election night results for over 98% of Vermont precincts by midnight that night. In the en- suing days they carefully reviewed and certified results, in a deliberative process that ensures accuracy in the count. ~~~Job Opportunity~~~
When I hear rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and baseless Shrewsbury Transfer Station claims denigrating the security and integrity of our elections Full time employee process, one of the things that bothers me most is complete $12.75/hour dismissal of the hard work done by these sworn officials who Available to work 14 hours per week care deeply about the integrity of the process, and the sanc- Sundays (8 hour shift) tity of democracy. Wednesdays (6 hour shift) Every election cycle, and even more so this year, I am grate- Must have valid driver’s license ful for the diligence and dutifulness of Vermont’s Town and Do not have to be a resident of Shrewsbury City Clerks. I hope that you will join me in thanking our local Will be able to start immediately heroes of democracy. Submitted by Adrienne Raymond In interested contact: Bert Potter 773-2272
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 9 * A Small Farm Future: Making the Case for a Society Built Around Local Economies, Self-Provisioning, Agricultural Diversity, and a Shared Earth by Chris Smaje. * She Come By It Natural: Dolly Parton and the Woman Who Lived Her Songs by Sarah Smarsh: A profile of the beloved singer. * Jack by Marilynne Robinson: The fourth in the Gilead quartet of novels set in the Midwest. * A Time for Mercy by John Grisham: A new legal thriller, featuring a return of Jake Brigance. * INTRODUCING: THE LITTLE LIBRARY! A free-standing * The Zealot and the Emancipator: John Brown, Abraham little house for books (for all ages), puzzles, and games to Lincoln, and the Struggle for American Freedom by H.W. take and/or borrow or exchange, to be found outside Brands. Pierces’ Store. MANY THANKS to the LIBRARY CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE’s DONNA SWARTZ, DORIS New DVDs include: PERRY, and CARRIE CLANCY for this great idea, and to * Great Adaptations: 50 Movie Greats: A great anthology of Donna’s brother-in-law, Paul Marshall of Enfield, NH, for favorite movies based on books. building the sturdy structure! MANY THANKS too to NEAL * Schitt’s Creek: Seasons 1 & 2 of this popular TV series. SHARROW for the 2nd LITTLE LIBRARY EXCHANGE We’ll get more on request! outside the Library itself! Please see CARRIE CLANCY’S CHILDREN’S LIBRARY NEWS in this issue of the Times for more details.
* With the LITTLE LIBRARY, you’ll be able to find some- thing to read or enjoy, even when the Library is closed. Remembering Dick Keane We’re still offering limited in-person hours and of course, The Library is mourning the loss and celebrating the curbside service and deliveries. Please call 492-3410 or life of our Town Hill Road neighbor and longtime Trus- e-mail: [email protected] to order books and DVDs. tee, DICK KEANE, who died on November 2.
* MANY THANKS to the Library Trustees and volunteers Dick was the best neighbor ever, always willing to help who are staffing during IN-PERSON hours: DONNA with building issues, including checking to make sure SWARTZ. LISA SHARROW, GAIL HARTIGAN, CHUCK the water line wasn’t freezing in winter, and always FINBERG, CARRRIE CLANCY, and BREANNA DAVIS! generous in sharing the driveway between the Library and his house. LIBRARY HOURS with COVID RULES (on door) MONDAY 10-12pm He was a faithful trustee over many years; always WEDNESDAY 7-9pm showing up for meetings and staffing, and regaling us SATURDAY 10-12pm one Holiday Celebration with his hilarious Ogden Nash recitation. He was a great reader and a loyal member Continuing Programs (via Zoom): of the Famous Books Book Club: always honest and Sunday, January 17 @ 4 p.m. FAMOUS BOOKS BOOK respectful in his opinions. CLUB: The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel: We’ll dis- cuss the third book in this trilogy based on the life of Thomas We are aware that we saw only a part of his life, which Cromwell, Henry VIII’s secretary, taking two or three months included his work as a dedicated substance abuse to finish. It’s a long and fascinating imagining of a dramatic counselor, serving as CEO of Recovery House for 15 period in English history. Copies will be in the Library; please years, and as director of the Vermont Department of call Joan (492-3410) if you need a hard copy or want to or- Health Project CRASH, an impaired driver rehabilita- der an e-book or audio-book. tion program.
Sunday, January 24 @ 4 p.m. SCIENCE BOOK CLUB: As- He was also a skier and ski instructor, an enthusiastic trophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Dr. golfer, and the father and grandfather of a large family. Tyson makes the most complex ideas seem simple and en- joyable. Hard copies are in the Library. Please call Joan if His loss leaves a hole in the fabric of many lives. We you need more, or if you want to order an e-book or audio- remember his kindness, steadiness and good will, and book: 492-3410. his many contributions to our small community. We will miss him very much. New Books include: * The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. Her newest novel, For a full obituary, detailing his accomplishments, about a death doula revisiting a past love. please go to: www.rutlandherald.com/obituaries. * Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World’s Smells by Harold ~Joan Aleshire McGee: A fascinating exploration by the author of Food and Cooking.
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 10 Book Reviews from the Library— !! that their baby had died, when in fact it became the newest, Book lovers! Please share your book innocent victim of this treacherous scheme. Kids were stolen reviews by writing them in the journals kept at the front desk at the Library or e- from front porches, while walking to school, and in this par- mailing them to [email protected] ticular story, from a shanty boat on the river. Essentially, if Book reviews are compiled by Marilyn Dalick you were poor and you lived near Memphis, your children ★★★★★ Fantastic! were at risk. Our little heroine in this story is a smart, re- ★★★★ Compelling, page-turner sourceful child, and she does everything in her power to pro- ★★★ Enjoyable tect her brothers and sisters as she plans their escape. The ★★ Just O.K. general public regarded Georgia Tann as a well-meaning ★ Not recommended woman who devoted her life to rescuing children in need. Even Eleanor Roosevelt consulted her on matters of child Being Mortal welfare. This unregulated system, fueled by greed and cruel- by Atul Gawande ty, thrived pre-Depression to the 1950s. This is hard to be- ★★★★★ lieve but proves all people have the capacity for great cruel- If you’re like me, you probably haven’t spent much time ty. The book is compelling and a real page-turner.~ thinking about the end of your life, and you likely don’t want Reviewed by Marilyn Dalick to. It’s unhappy, difficult, distant, and entirely natural. And it’s ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ equally difficult, unhappy and distant to discuss it with rela- tives. Reading Being Mortal I realized how important it is to SHREWSBURY LIBRARY CHILDREN’S CORNER think personally about the physical aspects of dying and to You’ve heard of binging on Netflix, but have you binged on a discuss those thoughts with family members, or close book? This winter break, rather than a movie marathon, friends. Or both. check out some of these amazing stories that were books before they were ever made into film! These are just a few of I did not find the book easy to read. I actually had to put it the titles that we have in both Book and DVD format on the aside for a few weeks and go to something less challenging. library shelves. We have so many more to keep you enter- But I did return to it and am very glad that I did. The book’s tained this winter! Come check one out! Also, please visit our main theme is how patients are treated as they reach the new "Little Local Library" locations at Pierce's Store and the end of their lives. The evolution from multi-generational locker outside the Shrewsbury library if you would like to bor- households 100 years ago, and the caregiving role of the row or leave non-library books and puzzles. younger generations, to the nursing home/assisted living facilities of more recent years, gave rise to a much- The Jungle Book, published in 1894, is a collection of stories diminished happiness factor among the elders. In fact, by English author Rudyard Kip- Gawande says that loss of control over even simple things: ling. Most of the characters are wake up or eating times, can have a greater impact on a animals though a principal person’s will to live than a physical ailment. character is the boy or “man- cub” Mowgli, who is raised in Gawande is a surgeon and cites many specific examples to the jungle. These stories were make his points. He examines the role of various types of written when Kipling lived in care “homes,” Hospice, the medical profession, and the pa- Naulakha, the home he built in tient’s level of comprehension and acceptance of his or her Dummerston, Vermont. condition. This is not a light book, but it does stimulate nec- essary thinking and ultimately action. I highly recommend it Jumanji is a children's picture book, written and illustrated by for any age, but particularly for those of us in the second half the American author, Chris Van of our lives. I think that I’ll give copies to my boys for Christ- Allsburg. The book is about a mas. ~Reviewed by Sally Deinzer magical board game that imple- ~~~~~~ ments animals and other jungle elements as the game is played Before We Were Yours in real life. The book was adapted by Lisa Wingate into a 1995 film of the same ★★★★★ name. This is a sad tale about poor, vulnerable children being snatched from their homes and brought to the Tennessee Seabiscuit: An American Legend is a non-fiction book written Children's Home Society where they are sold to the highest by Laura Hillenbrand, published in bidder. Their names and birth records were altered so that 1999. The book is a biography of there is little chance that their grieving families can ever find the thoroughbred racehorse, Sea- them. While awaiting adoption, the kids are neglected, mo- biscuit. It won the William Hill lested, abused, and treated like objects. They are given Sports Book of the Year and was hardly anything to eat. Even sadder still is that this is based adapted as, Seabiscuit, a feature on a true story about Georgia Tann and her thriving baby film in 2003. The author has been farm. It is hard to imagine how this evil network managed to praised for her ability to convey a operate largely unchecked for decades--a lot of people were sense of historical times. willing to turn a blind eye. Birth mothers were duped into ~Submitted by Carrie Clancy signing paperwork while under postpartum sedation--or told
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3642) for a burn permit. The wardens have the latest infor- ber to be safeby withCara Christmas Black (mysteries lighting, wood set instoves, Paris) firepla c- mation on burn safety and possible hazards. They also can es, and other potentially dangerous!!!!! fire hazards. Please call Fran Patten, 492-3706 or inform dispatch regarding smoke which might be observed I LOVE these! I read one on a plane to California, and Roxanne Ramah, 492-3675 to volun- by a passerby and called in, thus triggering an unnecessary Rememberone coming to always back— STAYand couldn’FIRE SAFE!t stop reading. teer. Thank you! response from the department. Submitted by Bob Snarski,Reviewed SVFD Safety by Joan Officer Aleshire
The Beautiful Mysteries by Louise Penny !! Spellbinding setting—a monastery deep in the forests of northern Quebec—an intriguing premise—a monk has been murdered in the monastery garden—that calls on the skills of the kindly, calm (but haunted) Chief Inspec- tor Armand Gamache. The plot is intricate without being FREE compelling, though—and it gets hard to tell one monk Come and pick it up! from another! The Chief Inspector is good company, if A light green LL Bean love seat. this mystery, with its DaVinci Code echoes, seems unin- In fair condition. Interested? spired. Reviewed by Joan Aleshire Call Joyce at 492-3542
Book Reviews Compiled by Marilyn Dalick
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Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 13 red glass on the mantel. The table was set with a red topper on white lace and red candelabra, with two large punch bowls on either end. Two kinds of punch were featured along with many home made goodies from the kitchens of the vol- Christmas Victorian Tour of Laurel Hall, Year 1994 unteers. Only real china and glasses were used to provide In the fall of 1994, Joan Stewart, Superintendent and Trus- Victorian elegance, constantly being washed by the men tee of the Laurel Glen Cemetery Assoc., and the Shrewsbury who stood by the kitchen sink washing and drying and re- Historical Society began to make plans for a special event to placing them in the butler’s pantry.(A joyful job as they found be held at Laurel Hall as a Christmas event to show off the the half empty bottle of "Christmas spirits" in a cabinet). The recently restored rooms on the first floor and a few on the crew included Sam Husselman, Con Winkler, Bud Clark, second of John P. Bowman’s Laurel Hall, which took almost George Brigham and B-J Stewart. two years. The dates chosen were Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11, 1994 from 1 to 4pm. A $2 donation was de- The grand staircase, with its evergreen boughs twisted cided upon, which was to be divided between the two organ- around the bannister, featured candlelight and a small lit tree izations. on the landing. The late afternoon setting sun gleamed through the stained glass windows casting a rainbow of col- On the outside of the man- ored light throughout the Hall. sion were garlands of ev- ergreens and wreaths. On the second floor, several rooms and a bath were deco- Upon entering the glittering rated and another room was left for all to see the work that halls, the first room on the had yet to be done to completely restore this section of this right called the Reception beautiful home. Room, was decorated by Nancy Spencer, which At 1pm, opening day, Rich Bettelli, dressed up in a suit with included a huge Christmas a bow tie and a bowler hat, greeted approximately 500 tree (see photo) which was guests in the two days. Strolling throughout the Hall, wearing lit by the elegant tiny Mo- her grandmother’s wedding dress, Marjorie Pierce refused to ravian lights. Underneath, sit. She wanted to chat with the guests. The refreshments Con Winkler placed his were enjoyed by all and the Christmas music filled the Hall..
Lionel train set in motion. The following day, nearing the closing of the Tour, Dee Dee A small wooden cradle Erb presented a flaming Christmas Plum Pudding to every- was filled with dolls. The mantel was decorated with various one’s delight, as they gathered round the dining room table. tiny toys and a stocking hung with candy canes. After the doors closed at 4pm, Grace and Sam Husselman
On the left side of the Hall was the Sitting Room, furnished surprised us all with a light supper and later Heidi played with period furniture and a setting for tea, a decorated fire- Christmas carols led in song by Edie Clark’s wonderful place and mantel, and a pictorial exhibit about Laurel Hall. voice.
The center hallway was decorated I know that most all the folks that with a simple tree decorated with were involved in this wonderful event white crocheted snowflake orna- will never forget it. And here are ments handmade by Ruth Win- more names of those who helped: kler’s mother. Two life-sized wom- Fran Patten, Edie Clark, Liesbeth en statues were festooned with van der Heijden, Fran Brigham, Jean poinsettias. Swain, Jill Suprin. and three little girls
The large room to the right was (see photo), all dressed in Victorian called the Library and was deco- "best dresses" who enjoyed making rated with another tree filled with little Christmas cards for the guests colorful ornaments. At the piano using an antique official seal of Lau- sat Heidi Mitchell playing Christ- rel Glen Cemetery Assoc., 1884. mas carols accompanied by Paul They were Kayla Suprin, Stephanie Anthony on his cello. On a side Clarke, and Emelie Ridlon. table was a crystal decanted bottle The event was covered by the Sun- of wine and glasses. Here and day Rutland Herald Times Argus, the there were colorful pillows and Mill River Area Current, and small figurines, all supplied by vol- the Times of Shrewsbury. To this unteers. day, folks ask "when are you going to
Across from that room was the din- do another?" ing room which was decorated by MERRY CHRISTMAS Lois Butler using some of her own Article by Ruth Winkler silver, furniture and collection of Photos from Shrewsbury Historical Society Victorian Christmas Album
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Shrewsbury Gems Featured on Television On October 29 Shrewsbury Historical Society members Grace Brigham and Barry Griffith welcomed a My Champlain Valley television crew at the SHS Museum. The station broadcasts on channels 22 and 44, available to some locally. The TV station has a weekly feature This Place in History, filmed in and featuring places of interest around Vermont. They heard we had places of historical interest in Shrewsbury. They were not disappointed. We greeted co-hosts Amanda Thibault and Steve Perkins, Executive Director of the Vermont Historical Society -- and showed them around the Museum. We then introduced them to three noteworthy Shrewsbury places and people.
The first segment, which aired on November 5, featured Smith Maple Crest Farm. Two hundred years ago Gleason Tavern served thirsty trav- elers and locals on this spot. The Smith family has farmed and operated a bed and breakfast here for generations, a history well narrated by knowledgeable hostess Donna Smith.
The second segment, which aired on November 12, featured Pierce’s ^ Kayla Suprin, Stephanie Clarke, and Store. Longtime Board member Emelie Ridlon at the 1994 Victorian Christ- (and former manager) Sally Dein- mas party. zer reviewed the long history of the
(Related article on previous page) store’s operation by the Pierces and their relatives, as well as the v Marjorie Pierce in her mother’s wedding successful transition to a coopera- dress with Mark Stewart holding his son tive under the Preservation Trust of Elliot reflected in the mirror behind her. Vermont.
The third segment, which aired on November 19, featured the story of John Bowman and the edifices he erected in Cuttingsville – the family Mausoleum in Laurel Glen Ceme- tery, and his summer residence Laurel Hall (aka the Haunted Man- sion) which stands across the street. Inside the Bowman House For those interested: It is possible to view these well-done spots over the internet, through their websites. Each segment runs for about three minutes. Copy either of the following links into your browser:
https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/vermont-historical-society/
https://vermonthistory.org/this-place-in-history
This was the second television crew visit to Shrewsbury this fall. Last month’s Times reported on a thirty-minute Halloween special produced by the New England Legends team, featuring the legend of John Bow- man and tales about his Haunted Mansion. If you have the time and in- terest, you can also use your computer to view this show at your leisure, pasting in the following link: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/haunted-halloween-haunts/
We know what a special place Shrewsbury is. Thanks to the airing of these programs, many others now know that as well. Celebrate our hometown! ~Submitted by Barry Griffith
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Archangels Tri-Fold Sculpture Long time Shrewsbury resident Peggy Angstadt has a background in art, and in 2002 she took an iconography course to learn the art of painting icons. The photo (left) “is one of her interpretations of archangels on a tri-fold with a gallery of color bathed in a light golden yellow background. The angelic wings on their backs are feathery long and birdlike awning colors of yellow, gold and brown. The details are vivid; illuminating these heavenly beings with airy and ethereal qualities. In iconogra- phy all the materials used are representative of nature. The pigments and minerals have to be ground up. The materials are all from the earth: a sable brush and yolk of an egg mixed with varying amount of distilled water.”
Peggy says the tradition is to find images of a master copy, turn them into line drawings, then add color interpretation. She has done about ten and is working on some right now including a commissioned work. Submitted excerpt from University of Massa- chusetts student Cheryl Golden
Birdfeeders The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recommends that Vermonters only feed birds dur- ing the winter months to avoid attracting bears. Bears are very fond of suet and bird seed, es- pecially black oil sunflower seed. Bringing feeders in at night doesn’t work, because bears will still feed on seed that is spilled on the ground.
While we generally recommend people only put bird feeders out from December 1 through March 31, variable winter weather can sometimes dictate that birdfeeders should be re- moved even during this period. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s generally “wintery” out for an extended period of time, with consistent snow on the ground and temperatures at or below freezing, you can keep your birdfeeder out.
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 16 Helping Hands Fund The Helping Hand Fund is for Shrewsbury residents experi- encing financial hardship. Assistance can be given for basic needs such as food, heating, gasoline, etc. If you or a neigh- bor are in need please let us know! Call Rita Lane 775-2578, Donna Smith 492-3367 or Sue Kelley 802-661-8399, 492- 3738.
Community Food Shelf Free Community Food Shelf at the Library in the front entry
way. Those in need are welcome to help themselves any Gift Cards for Holiday Dinners time the Library is open. Limited hours are: Monday 10am- During the Holiday Season we will be providing gift cards for 12noon; Wednesday 7pm-9pm and Saturday 10am-12noon holiday dinners. If you or a neighbor would like to be includ- ed call Rita 775-2578 or Sue at 492-3738 or 802-661-8399. Call Sue 802-661-8399 or 492-3738 or Karen 558-5991 for Our Community Sharing Project will provide gift cards for gift cards to purchase specific items you need which are not necessities such as: winter boots, coats and clothing for on the shelf or to make an appointment to pick up food and children in Shrewsbury to be distributed during the holiday gift cards. season. Call Lynette 775-0853 or Sue 802-661-8399 or 492- Donations of non-perishable food or toiletry items are always 3738 if you know a child who you would like to be included. appreciated and can be placed on the Food Shelf anytime
the Library entryway is open or dropped off for placement in Community Food Share the donation basket at Pierce’s Store. Monetary donations Box of Basics: Food and Hygiene Staples Free to Shrews- are also welcome and will be used to restock the shelf when bury Residents. All are welcome to pick up yours at Shrews- donated items need to be supplemented. Send checks pay- bury Meeting House on the back ramp. able to Shrewsbury Community Church (write Food Shelf or Sunday, November 29 Time: 11am-12noon Helping Hand Fund in the Memo). Mail to Shrewsbury Sponsored by Shrewsbury Community Church. If transporta- Community Church Treasurer Karen Lorentz @ 1300 CCC tion is a problem, call: Karen 558-5991 Road Shrewsbury, VT 05738.
Shrewsbury Community Church is participating in the Every- Special Thanks to Martha Sirjane of Caravan Gardens for one Eats Program. In partnership with the VT Farmers Food keeping the fridge stocked with fresh vegetables for the food Center, meals are ordered weekly and delivered to folks in shelf all summer and fall! Shrewsbury. The meals are prepared by local restaurants. Restaurants are compensated through the Cares Act. We Community Loss have been doing this for 13 weeks and we will continue do- It is with a heavy heart and much appreciation we bid adieu ing this each Wednesdays thru December. If you or a neigh- to our friend and neighbor Richard Littler. Dick passed bor would like a meal please let us know! Meals will be cold, peacefully on Nov 17 at Genesis Rutland Health and Rehab. ready to eat or heat. If you have Vegetarian, Vegan or Glu- Dick was a long-time member and devoted Deacon of the ten free preferences please let us know. Call Sue 492-3738, Shrewsbury Community Church. Dick could often be seen Roxanne 492-3675, Julanne 492-3361, or Lynette 775- for many years copying bulletins for services, shoveling the 0853 to order meals or ask questions. Let’s get through the walks and doing many other unseen things it took to keep pandemic together! the church running. Dick was especially proud of his service in the US Air Force and his career of over 30 years at Gen- Virtual Worship Service eral Electric. He was also a long-time devoted volunteer at The Shrewsbury Community Church has suspended Sunday the Rutland Regional Medical Center. He loved bowling on worship service, Sunday Funday Kids Program, and the his bowling league and his faithful pet collies, who often ac- Prayer Shawl Group until further notice. Our pastor, Wendy companied him and his wife Marsha to church to copy bulle- Savery, will continue to prepare a Sunday service for us tins. Dick is survived by his sister Shirley of Springfield each week, including a written sermon, scriptures, prayers, Vermont and his wife Marsha. Condolences may be sent to etc. All our regular members continue to receive info by Marsha at Genesis Rutland Health and Rehab Center 46 email each week so we can carry on together in a virtual way Nichols Street, Rutland , Vermont 05701. during this difficult time. If you know anyone else who would like to receive this, let us know and we will gladly include Community Needs them in the mailing each week (make your request to --Wedding, Funeral or Memorial Service Requests: Contact Roxanne Ramah at [email protected]). Rita Lane 775-2578, Sue Kelley 492-3738, 802-661-8399 or Donna Smith 492-3367. Keeping in Touch with Each Other --Community Helping Hand Requests: Contact Rita Lane We are concerned about those who may be feeling lonely or 775-2578 , Donna Smith 492-3367 or Sue Kelley 802-661- isolated while we are unable to see each other face to face 8399, 492-3738. regularly. Therefore, we encourage you to check in with oth- --Pastoral Care, Home, Hospital Visitation, Outreach Re- ers during the week. If you or someone you know would ap- quests: Contact Rita Lane 775-2578, Roxanne Ramah 492- preciate a weekly phone call or if you would like to be a call- 3675 or Ruth Kinne 775-5318 (no in-person visits for now, er, let us know ([email protected]). but consider phone calls, virtual visits, emails, etc
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Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 18 October Challenge—They did it! With goose bumps and courage, Galen Miller (L) and Amy Thomas (R) braved the low temperatures and took a dip in Spring Lake every day in October! Photo by Galen
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 19 MILL RIVER UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL programming intact? Can we delay parts of the five year plan? There are never easy solutions when budget expense DISTRICT NEWS lines are reduced. It is still too early in the budget process to The finance committee of the Mill River school district is be able to say where any reductions will be made. Our ulti- working on next year’s budget. Budget work is always an mate goal is to present a level funded budget. We are hope- exercise in tradeoffs. Should we decrease one expense line ful we can achieve this. I will provide a full update of the 21- so we can increase another expense line to address a press- 22 school year budget in the February issue of the Times. ing issue? Is our budget aligned with our long term goals? Until then be safe and be well. What can we expect for state funding? As enrollment de- Submitted by Andy Richards-Peelle creases, where must we reduce expenses to keep our per pupil spending at a reasonable rate? What must we do to maintain a quality education for the students of our district? This year we have the added question of uncertainty; with the state facing a sizable shortfall in sales tax revenues we are very uncertain what we can expect next year for state funding to local school districts.
SHREWSBURY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL When a year ago at this time we were writing our current As I write this we are deeply enjoying having all grades PK-6 year’s budget, we added several positions to both address a back in our school for in-person learning. Students have pressing need and move ahead with the district’s five year quickly adapted to new procedures and are engaged in plan. In May we watched the state economy turn sharply learning and play happily within the safety procedures we've downward which in turn caused tax revenues to plummet. designed for the Mountain School. Families who have cho- Not knowing if the state would be able to meet its funding sen to remain in remote learning are also making wonderful obligations to schools for this year, we decided it was pru- growth and enjoying the same curriculum as students within dent not to fill these positions. And now, here we are in the the physical building. Every family has been so supportive middle of another budget writing season with the state again and flexible during this time and I am so thankful for our en- predicting significantly lower tax revenues. Amidst such un- tire community. certainty we know expenses will continue to increase. We know health insurance costs will be up by 9.6% for next There have been some exciting happenings at the Mountain year. Staff will receive a raise for next year. We know we School in addition to the return to in-person learning. have the same pressing need which we strongly feel must Through our partnership, SAGE has begun work on the be addressed. Finally we know some taxpayers in our com- compost system for our school in the back parking lot by the munities have seen decreases in their income due to what garden. When complete, this compost system will break Covid has done to the economy. down school compost and provide an amazing hands-on
learning opportunity for students to work with data and sys- This brings us to the challenge of meeting anticipated ex- tem management. Last spring we were disappointed to have pense increases while striving to minimize a budget in- to cancel our planned artist in residency program with Sayon crease. Balancing these two pressures will mean looking for Camara drumming, but I am excited to say that we have re- where we can make reductions. The committee is still con- scheduled and revamped the residency into a digital artist in sidering a variety of scenarios. How many of this year’s va- residency for December. Sayon and Lev Camara will be join- cant positions should we fill to address our most pressing ing each one of our classes every day for a week via Zoom needs? Where can we cut back expenses and still keep to teach students about West Guinean culture, drumming and the importance of com- munity. You can read more about Sayon's work at https://sayoncamaradrumming .com/. In addition to all of this excitement, our PTO is work- ing on a farm to school mini surprise for students for the holiday season.
I wish you all a wonderful hol- iday season filled with bless- ings and a happy beginning to 2021, a year I am sure will be filled with grand adventures for our resilient, brilliant SMS students. ~With care, Jodie Stewart-Ruck, Principal
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It Couldn’t Be Done by Edgar Albert Guest
Somebody said that it couldn’t be done But he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, and he did it!
Somebody scoffed: “Oh, you’ll never do that; At least no one ever has done it;” Reinbow Riding Center But he took off his coat and he took off his hat The horses are starting to look really, really, shaggy as you And the first thing we knew he’d begun it. can tell by this photo of Molly, Fonda and the Ultimate (left With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin, to right). Soon it will be time to break out the cold weather Without any doubting or quiddit, boots, sleds, skis and skates. Hope everyone has their win- He started to sing as he tackled the thing ter snow tires on. To all of you, from everyone at Reinbow That couldn’t be done, and he did it. Riding Center we wish you Happy Holidays and Good Health in the New Year! Let’s all hope for good times again. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, Please check out our website: reinbowridingcenter.org, and There are thousands to prophesy failure, follow us on Facebook, Twitter @ReinbowRiding and Insta- There are thousands to point out to you one by one, gram @reinbow_riding_center. Everyone remember to mask The dangers that wait to assail you. up and social distance at least a horse length apart. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, Submitted by Janet Upton Just take off your coat and go to it; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That “cannot be done,” and you’ll do it.
Poem read by Pam Darrow at the dedication of the Staying in Touch and Being in the Know
Town Farm Wildlife Management Area The following might help you stay in touch with the news Submitted by Louise Duda around town and be in the know about winter time respons- es: ! Shrewsbury News Flash Email List: If you need to send an urgent message (i.e. lost animal, suspicious behavior, etc.) or you want to receive information about urgent news or reminders send Betsy Jesser an email at: [email protected] or [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1968 Bombardier trail plow. Mechanical ! Downed tree on the road: To report roadway blockage work done recently. 22" wide tracks, new batteries, on a non-work day, call the Town Garage at 492-3656 and 6 cyl Chrysler engine. Please call for photos & follow the prompts. price. Located in Shrewsbury 492-3038
Celebrating 105 Years
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Snowmobile Safety Course If you are interested in taking a Snowmobile Safety Course, go online to the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) website at https://vtvast.org for more information. ~Dave Blecich
Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 22 The shade tree preservation plan is now the mechanism for documenting a community’s tree program, the jurisdiction of the tree warden, and any municipality-specific processes for shade tree removal. Ironically the creation of a shade tree preservation plan uses one of the legal terms, may, rather than shall, in directing a towns interest (or not) in managing its newly defined shade trees. The new law also taketh and giveth away the use of the public meeting. Because the em- erald ash borer is considered an infestation of state wide proportions the law allows the tree warden to designate ash for removal without having a public meeting. The law, as it should, does require a public meeting for the review and adoption of a shade tree preservation plan. Word about this new law travelled fast as I very quickly got comments from the Town Clerk, one interested citizen, and the Conserva- tion Commission, making sure the tree warden was aware of Roadside Maples H673. The selectboard was aware of it and supplemental info has been provided as well. A google search of Vermont May/Can and Shall/Must Tree Warden Changes 2020 will provide any and all in- May and Shall are found on legal documents and for us lay- formation regarding the new tree warden law as well as high- persons mean Can and Must. These terms are important lighting the changes. when reading H:673 which Governor Scott signed into law If a shade tree preservation plan is in your future it is likely to on October 8, and became “the law of the land” effective No- require more than the tree warden. It may be necessary to vember 1. The legislation modernizes the existing Tree War- make this a group project (dare I say a committee of inter- den Statutes which have not been updated since 1969. This ested citizens). It can be as detailed as the community wish- three year effort supported by a wide group of “tree organi- es or needs it to be (plan details are still being worked out). zations” clarifies tree warden duties, defines terms like A plan shall be necessary if a town wishes to continue to “shade tree,” “public places” and “public ways,” and solidifies manage road side trees and must reflect the interests of the the relationship between the tree warden and the governing town and its citizens in implementing our new tree warden body of the municipality. laws. So like a new Christmas each year, this is all new to Only half of Vermont’s towns have tree wardens so “can” all of us. Get on board. ~Gary Salmon, Tree Warden super cedes “must”. However a couple of key changes may ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ encourage other towns to appoint a tree warden. Shade tree is now defined as “those trees that have been planted by a municipality or that are otherwise designated by the munici- Bone Builders pality through the development of a shade tree preserva- RSVP representative Pat Facey says that Bone Builder clas- tion plan. This refers of course to trees planted in either ses were suspended in Vermont until after the New Year. public places or public ways controlled by the municipality. However, you can go to public access channel on PEGTV Town greens, recreation areas and parks are public places channel 1075 (formerly channel 15). There is a Bone Build- while town forests are not. Public ways are existing town ers class on Tuesday 8:30am and Saturday at 10am that rights of way that have been the focus of tree warden duties you can exercise along with. Also there is a video of Pat do- for nearly a century and form, via trees along the roads, the ing the exercises on volunteersinvt.org where you can scroll character of miles of town roads throughout rural Vermont down to the orange bar and click on "view online class" towns.
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SNOWSHOES (Adult & Children)
If you’ve been by the mountain school recently you’ve seen some changes in the back of the parking lot. Terry, Sea- Available for checkout mus, Silas, and Stephen have been hard at work building at the out the rugged yet elegant shed that will be the home to Shrewsbury Mountains School’s composting system. Com- Shrewsbury Library posting will be integrated into student education while it creates value out of the school’s waste. Borrow for 3 days
Principal Jodie Stewart-Ruck feels that this project is further deepening the SMS and SAGE partnership. “SAGE's help building this compost system will allow us to have a real life, hands on system that teaches sustainability, science, math and civics. Students will learn to care for an ecosystem, learn the importance of sustainable waste management and learn how to use real data to make decisions, all while help- ing our earth. I am so grateful for this opportunity for our school.” COVID-19 rearranged the way the Book Clubs met or didn’t meet in 2020. Only one meeting was held at the Library and then there was a shift to meeting by Zoom.
2020 Famous Books Club Selections: ! These Truths by Jill Lepore ! The Inferno by Dante Alighieri ! The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ! The Plague by Albert Camus
2020 Science Book Club Selections: ! Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything by Randi Hutter Epstein ! Ivory Vikings: The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessmen in the World and the Woman Who Made Them by Nancy Marie Brown ! The Best Science & Nature Writing 2019 edit- ed by Sy Montgomery ! Zero: Biography of A Dangerous Idea cy Charles Seife
The system and the accompanying project-based curricu- lum, is being developed by SAGE and SMS staff as part of the education for sustainability and Farm To School work that Shrewsbury Mountain School has been championing for the past few years.
For now, work will continue on the composting system with the promise of rich educational experiences ahead.
For more information about SAGE: contact Stephen Abatiell at [email protected], Joan Aleshire at 492-3550 or visit www.sagevt.wordpress.com. Follow us on Facebook for up to date event details at Shrewsbury SAGE. ~Submitted by Stephen Abatiell
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In Memory of Anne Nancy Spencer The members of the Shrewsbury Historical Society wish to extend their heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the family of the late Anne Nancy Spencer, one of the founding members of the Society formed in 1971. Nancy served as secretary for GLORIA’S PANTRY 12 years, trustee for 12 terms, co-president for one year, and was named Honorary Trustee for four years. The Spencers It’s Christmas cookie time!!! were also among the founding families of the Shrewsbury Outing Club in 1955. December 9 until Christmas Eve Nancy’s interest in Shrewsbury and her generosity are leg- endary. Beginning in the 1950's Nancy and her husband Good selection of Jack were involved with our young people at the Cuttingsville Cookies School (now our library). Their kids--Mitch, Deedee, Stevie and Luisa--were pupils of the inimitable Mary Stapleton, Also, we have our along with my brothers and me. We missed Sam, the Jams, Pickles, & Relishes youngest, but later on I got to be his art teacher. plus ,our own Raw Honey Nancy’s passion for history helped establish the Historical
Society in 1971, and create Dawn Hance’s Shrewsbury, Smith Maple Crest Farm Vermont–Our Town As It Was. This book has been a price- less resource since 1980. In 2015 the Historical Society ex- Maple syrup available pressed our town’s gratitude to Nancy by dedicating the Mu- seum to her. Our group would not exist had we not been Gloria’s Pantry blessed with her vision, help, energy, time, and efforts over Route 103, Cuttingsville, VT these many years. She will be long remembered and deeply Phone 492-8700 missed by all. Nancy Spencer was a Shrewsbury Treasure! THANKS TOSubmitted OUR by Grace Brigham, President CONTRIBUTING JOURNALISTS,Shrewsbury Historical Society PHOTOGRAPHERS, & ARTISTS!! HistoricalThe and Times Genealogy is grat Researcheful to the contributors of 2020 whoThe provided Shrewsbury articles, Historical poetry, Society stories, (SHS) drawings, Museum general closed i n-for Ridlon Wreaths formation,the winter photos, the last and Sunday letters in toOctober, the editors. with our Their opening submi sets- sionsfor thehelp first to make Sunday the in T July,imes 2020.more interesting However, ifand the inform weathera- and Maple Syrup tivecooperates….and useful and foryou us want all! ~~to Chrylbe able Martin to research & Rich Biziak something,
pleaseStephen''Abetelli call Ruth Winkler at 492Taffy'Maynard-3324. Julanne Sharrow can help you with genealogy questions, contact her For Sale and Pre-order at [email protected]''Aleshire Lynn'McDermott Victoria''Arthur Michael'McDonough Robert''BalewiczSHS 2020 MembershipsSusanna'McGowan At 230 Town Hill Road Judy'BancroftIndividual $10,Benna'McGowan Family $15 Randell'Barclay ContributingBrewster'McGown $30 Open daily 10 – 6 LifeNancy'Bell Members $125 for eitherAlice'McGratyCMartin a couple or an individual. Gloria'&'Mike'BensonPlease send check to TreasurerLinda''McGuire Catherine Carrara, 492-2018 or 747-8852 2544 Northam Road, Shrewsbury, VT 05738 Cynthia'Biziak Galen'Miller
David'Blecich A ChristmasJeff'&'Pam'Monder gift idea Sarah'BolsterShrewsbury, VermontGena'Niblack–Our Town As It Was Ronaele'Bowers by authorLogan'Nicoll Dawn D. Hance Sandy'Bragg Just when you$20 thought pus $6 Trish'Norton forthat m ailing.you’ve Sendseen ordereverything! and Grace'BrighamOnecheck day to:you Catherine seeRachelle'Patton a cow Carrara, riding a horse!2544 Northam Actually it was Reese Shattuck dressed in a cow costume Andrea'Calotta Road, Doris'PerryShrewsbury, VT 05738 riding his horse, Blitzen, along Northam Road towards the EspeciallyMountainCatherine'Carrara for School newcomers to surprise andJack''Perry his growing younger childrenbrother duringlearning the aboutschool’sLarry'&'Lila'Carrara their Halloween town, the festivities. historyNancy'Perry book A number is perfect. of motorists It will (inclu arrived- coveredingKarly'Carrara me) in werebright also Christmas very surprised. redBert'Potter with ~~goldRich lettering. Biziak Signed by the author and illustrated~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ by Grace Brigham and Thomas Carrie'Clancy Adrienne'Raymond Merry Christmas! Mousi Carol'Colemannis. Submitted by Ruth WinklerAndy'RichardsCPeelle' Marge''Congdon LastHelen'RichardsCPeelle' month, I had major surgery Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2019 15 Danny'Côté' andDick'Rohe am happy to report I’m fine, Carrara’s Rust Proofing & Maple looking to fill glad to have it in the past, and Times of Shrewsbury ~ September 2015 2 a Full Time Year Round Position Lindsay'Courcelle lookingKim'Royer forward to getting back to Marilyn'Dalick LIVINGGary'Salmon IN PLACE! Jack and I werePam'Darrow well-fed during the timeDebbie'Schoch' I wasn’t up to cooking, thanks ! Position includes prepping cars for undercoat- toSally''Deinzer Heather Shay and herLavinia'Seide incredible crew of volunteer ing & for the customer’s departure. cooks!Louise'Duda In this season of Thanksgiving,Lisa'Sharrow I want to say a heart- ! Assisting with daily tasks such as (but not lim- felt thank you to this wonderful group of Shrewsberries who, Judy'Emerick Alan'Shelvey ited to) yard maintenance, building mainte- with Living in Place and Shrewsbury Community nance and everything in between. Kathy'Felder Linda'Shelvey Church/Helping Hand, are providing wonderful food for those ! Also part of the position will be assisting with Michael''Flanigan Martha'Sirjane in need: Heather Shay, Donna Swartz, Carol Goodwin, Doris Maple Sugaring (checking lines, tapping trees, Perry,Lily''French Connie Youngstrom,Jonathan'Skiipsey Ann Vanneman, Sue Kelly, processing, etc.) Lynette Over, Rita Lane, Joan Aleshire, Ludy Biddle, Trish Maria'French Bob'Snarski NortonJonathan'Gibson AND our generous localJodie'StewartCRuck farmers: Martha and Podge Sirjane of Caravan Gardens (it was Martha who first pro- Valid driver’s license is required. posedMark''Goodwin this program at a LivingTim'Stout in Place luncheon!), Scott and LindsayPeter'Grace Courcelle of AlchemyDonna''Swartz Gardens, Jeff and Mary Smith Positive attitude & respect for yourself and others ofBarb'Griffith Smith Maple Crest Farm,Janet'Upton and Ryan and Kara Fitz- are a must. BeauchampBarry'Griffith of Evening SongLiesbeth'van'der'Heijden Farm. All these people either provided,Abbey'Harlow cooked, or deliveredAnn'Vanneman food! Position starts @ $14/hour. Job training is in
Theresa'Hoffman Steve'Walsh house, with opportunity for advancement for the What a wonderful resource we have for people in Shrews- Betsy'Jesser Phillis'Wells right person. bury who, for one reason or another, are unable to cook a goodCrystal''Kelley meal for themselves. Lee'Wilson I encourage anyone in need of We are a family owned and run business for 49 thisSue'Kelley service to take advantageRuth'Winkler of it...it’s here for the asking! years; we take great pride in the work we do. Susan'Kennedy Brian'Winkler
LIPElijah'LaChance is planning a ChristmasSharonWinnicki gathering! Date and time not yet set but notices will be coming by email, snail mail, or phone! Only serious inquiries, please contact: Elana'Levin Francis'WyattSubmitted by Judy Emerick Russ Carrara @ 492-3339. Marcos'Levy Mark'Youngstrom Karen'Lorentz Connie'Youngstrom Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2018 14 Gerry'Martin Times of Shrewsbury ~ December 2020 26 Solar Reflections Lincoln Hill After our initial list printed in the Times last month, we had several more Shrewsbury residents report Short Term Road Closure on their solar usage as well. The Lincoln Hill Road closure is expected to begin around July 6, 2015 and the closure will remain in The townspeople below are great resources if you place for 28 consecutive days. are considering "going solar" and have ques- tions. Let's keep the list growing! Please follow the signed detour to be installed by the Town of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury Solar Users
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation Joan Aleshire throughout this upcoming construction season. Con- Sandy & Kristi Bragg tact project outreach coordinator Natalie Boyle at David Catellier (802) 310-7822 or [email protected] if you have Louise & Stan Duda any questions. Lily & Eldred French David & Laurel Fretz Scott Garren & Heather Shay Mark & Carol Goodwin Mark & Licia G. Hamilton Greg and Galen Miller Art Krueger & Trish Norton Randy & Deena Page 12 12 Russell and Donna Reay Podge & Martha Sirjane Jeff and Mary Smith / Maple Crest Farm systemAar andon populatedSchnieder itand with Marty our inventory.Anderson It would there are particular items you’d like to see in the not have happenedSharon as & Rogereasily withoutWinnicki him. NEWS FROM store. Ryan Wood-Beauchamp A Recipe SooFoo – Remember last month I men- PIERCE’S STORE & Kara Fitzgerald Giftstioned and this Gift item Certificates as a really Here’s tasty protein/ricea gift suggestion: altern a- Submitted by the Conservation Commission Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm purchasetive? I found a bulk a greatquantity way of to your use familyit. I had member’s some late favorite [fill in the blank!]—members can purchase Sunday 8am-5pm zucchinis in the garden—they were a little larger than forI like just to 20% have overas plain the vegetable, wholesale so price I thought and I non’d stuff- During this time of givingSally thanks Deinzer, and reflectionManager on the members get the benefit of the lower price of pur- Thanksgiving Specials them for a supper one evening. I cooked up a half past year, on behalf of the Board of the Shrewsbury chasingcup of in dry quantity. SooFoo Remember, with some chicken too, that bouillon you can and Rob has developed a pre- purchase a gift certificate to Pierce’s Store as a gift Coop at Pierce’s Store, I liminary would like menu to thank of special the olive oil. Then I mixed in some chopped up veggies Shrewsbury community for being supportive of our for someone special. Just ask the person at the reg- order treats for the holiday. from the crisper—peppers, a bit of onion, some adventure. Nearing the end of the year, it appears ister. chopped greens and a few sad tomatoes. I placed They include: that our revenues have continued to grow— the mixture! 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At at 492-3326 or email492 us- 3326 at [email protected] ShrewsburyA big THANK Coop at YOU! Pierce’s to Store Randell throughout Barclay this whoturbulent re- with your request.Sally Deinzer at the store, In addition,Beerleast &6 feet wine we’ll of separation be stocking between or everyone offering while special inside, year.searched Our shared alternatives abilities and to adapt, made practice the recommend patience, anda- 2. JulyMonitor 17: your Lasagna inbox on Wednesday for Friday’s offerings. treats:Sodasplease. a few & If varietiesseltzersyou're waiting of festive to be rung wines out, we and threw bubbles; down if you are interested in making a meal, please expresstion to investdogged inenthusiasm this system. is the Then grease Randell that keeps built these the 3. Order via email as soon as possible. First come first candieswheelsJuicessome moving! and duct confections; tape X's on the Thomas’s floor to guide Eggnog; distance. preo r- contact either Heather Shay at 492-2284 or ! -Everyone is required to wear a mask while inside at Julyserved! 24: The Mac cutoff & Cheese time for preordering is Thursday at der turkeysMoxie and perhaps hams. Please let me know if Sally Deinzer at the store, Pierce's! We are offering masks at the door for anyone 4pm. In your email, please include the best phone # to Here’sIce some strength from Camus for the coming months: 17 reach you. “In thewho midst has foundof winter, themselves I found withoutthere was, one* within me, an i19n- July 24 - Nancy Ellery will be making Cod Fish Cleaning supplies & trash bags (13 & 39 gallon) 4. Start planning your menu... vincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that 5. steamedYour order in will individual be portioned parchment and packed paper on packets Friday. with Pleaseno matter stay how tuned hard as the we world continue pushes to roll against with the me, tides within and me, Alka Seltzer!!! choppedPickup time Kale, starts Lemonat 3pm, and and we’re Artichokes, open until served6pm (to with dothere what’s something we believe stronger is best fo –r somethingour community. better, We pushing are open right to suggestions! Bulgarsave time, Wheat we won’t and calla Cookie. any longer unless necessary!). back.” Find your order with your name on it on the bottom shelf * Soups, Pizzas and Friday meals from Rob’s kitchen * FYI,change these from masks week ain't to cheap week .and During we go the through summer a lot Rob in ao f- Julyof the 31:produce Lasagna cooler. We’ll keep your seafood cold and Thank you all for another amazing year, fresh in the fridge for you if you need to pick up after Fri- day.ten If makesyou happen a refreshing toSee have you anysalad at sparethe or store! cold change soup to on toss hot in days. the jar Pleaseat the register, call the we'dstore be (492 ever-3326) so grateful! if you’re wondering Mealsday’s close. will be available on Fridays 5:00 to Elana 6. Catch any extras in the produce cooler throughout the what’s on the menu. It will always be posted on our Fa- 7:00pm…and on Saturday until they run out. It’s best ceBook page and sent out to the daily email list. If you toweekend! call ahead and reserve your order! Timeswant of to Shrewsbury be included ~ onAugustDecember the email 2020 2020 distribution please let 2527 492-3326 me know at [email protected]. 23 Times of Shrewsbury July 2015
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