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Black River High School graduation in three parts BY SHARON HUNTLEY walk across Presidential Hall’s well, ending the first phase of Colin McKaig served as master The Vermont Journal stage as the last graduating class.” the event. of ceremonies and welcomed The June 13 event began in the Following the lights and sirens students, parents, and commu- LUDLOW, Vt. – The 25 gradu- school with a few speakers lined of local police and fire trucks, the nity members. BRHS teacher ates of the Black River High up on the stage in the gym, with elaborately decorated vehicles of Anne Gardner spoke about the School Class of 2020, the last students and parents separated the graduates, many with the history of the school and gave graduating class of BRHS, cel- in classrooms throughout the seniors perched atop truck beds heartfelt encouragement and ebrated their graduation with a school. in full caps and gowns, rolled congratulations to the class. three-part event that included a An expected highlight for through Main Street in Ludlow Black River long-time coach commencement address by Sen. students in phase one was a by cheering crowds on their way and Ludlow Recreation Direc- Bernie Sanders, a celebratory 22-minute recorded speech by to their final destination, which tor Howie Paul spoke at length, car parade through downtown Sen. Bernie Sanders. Unfortu- was a parent-organized event. sharing specific memories about Ludlow, and an informal car nately, due to technical difficul- Pulling into Blue Lot on the each graduate. rally with parents and commu- ties, the senator’s speech was Okemo Access Road, parents Once the memories had been nity members in the Blue Lot at not live-streamed during the and community members, shared, and after each student Okemo. graduation but was aired di- totaling approximately 80 ve- had been called up on stage in- Graduating in the midst of rectly after the event. In his re- Hats off to the last class of Black River High School. hicles, were directed to park, dividually to be recognized, the a pandemic, which shuttered marks, which can be viewed on PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY with a healthy distance between entire class as a whole gathered the school building ahead of the Okemo Valley TV website, each, facing a large stage set atop on top of the stage, and simul- its planned closure this year, Sanders congratulated the class very bright future for all of us ma, as their parents positioned a huge flatbed truck, complete taneously threw their caps into brought learning quickly into the and acknowledged all the chal- because of you.” themselves in front of the stage with podium, microphone, and the air while family and friends digital age, and kept the students lenges they’ve had to face and Two magna cum laude stu- to take pictures. The graduates Black River High School ban- cheered. socially distanced since March, also commemorated the clos- dents, Natasha Fortin and Chris- then moved their tassel from ner. It was a poignant moment not presented challenges to faculty, ing of the school. At the end of tina LeTourneau, gave speeches, right to left, posed for an offi- Student vehicles, at first di- lost on the gathered parents and students, and parents alike as his speech, Sanders’ encouraged followed by class memories cial photos on stage, and joined rected to another area of the lot, community members. For one they tried to honor graduates students to go out and make the shared by senior class advisor their parents below for a family then drove through a cordoned last time, a Black River High with an appropriate ceremony. changes they want to see in the Trish Rafter. photo-op. roadway leading to the stage and School graduating class stood According to BRHS Princi- world. “Call out injustice wher- Then as each student’s name Final words from Principal parked, face forward, lining both together to celebrate the end pal Karen Trimboli, despite the ever you see it and ask tough was called, they walked out from Trimboli pronounced the class sides of the stage, marking the of an academic year, the end of challenges she was pleased “the questions about everything that their designated area and onto resilient, unique, and persever- start of this last phase of events. their high school career, and the students did have the chance to is around you,” he said. “I see a the stage to receive their diplo- ing, and she wished the class Former BRHS English teacher end of an era. Congratulations Green Flood Brook to hold socially Mountain seniors distant graduation CHESTER, Vt. – The CHS/ cation that this senior class has pared your whole lives for LONDONDERRY, Vt. – emony at school, there will be The Flood Brook School is a GMUHS Alumni Association endured. Many students may this moment. Be proud. The Flood Brook School has a parade through the town of K-8, 300-capacity school locat- would like to congratulate the feel cheated out of much of the knowledge you’ve gained scheduled a socially distant Londonderry. The parade will ed in the heart of ski country Green Mountain graduating pomp and circumstance that cannot be taken away and diploma ceremony for its proceed from school east on in southwestern Vermont. The Class of 2020. In light of the surrounds this time of year. We cannot be diminished by the graduating eighth graders Route 11 to Route 100 south, Mountain Towns Regional Ed- recent pandemic and festive do not want this momentous lack of fanfare. Remember Thursday, June 18 at 5 p.m. to Middletown Road, and ucation District School Board events being canceled or scaled occasion to pass without ac- this time as a moment when This ceremony will follow a back to Flood Brook. Family consists of eight school board back, the alumni association knowledging and congratulat- you persevered despite what virtual celebration that will of graduates and community members from the towns of would like to call attention to ing each and every one of you the world threw at you. You take place earlier in the day. members are encouraged to Landgrove, Londonderry, the tremendous honor and ac- on your success. are more than a ceremony Due to gathering restric- line the route and cheer on Peru, and Weston. At Flood complishment of this year’s se- You are the next generation dictates; you are the hope tions and social distance the graduates. Please adhere Brook School, we challenge nior class. of change and are preparing to for the future and the mo- guidelines, this event will to current guidelines regard- ourselves to be lifelong learn- This is a time to acknowledge enter into the world with new mentum of change. Con- not be open to the public. ing social distancing and mask ers, to practice respect, and to and celebrate the countless ideas and new motivation. You gratulations to the Class of Following the 5 p.m. cer- wearing. value community. hours of hard work and dedi- are the future. You have pre- 2020! Cavendish Streetscapes beautify Post 36 donates to Meals on the town Wheels volunteers CAVENDISH, Vt. – PHOTO BY SHAWNTAE WEBB The strung on the tree and gazebo flags are up, and the flowers in Proctorsville and celebrat- LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ballard-Hobart are planted by the Cavendish ed with a caroling and cookie American Legion Post 36 graciously Streetscapes crew with the help party, and this year benches in donated $50 gas cards for each of of the local fire departments. the park have been added. the Black River Valley Senior Center Currently in its second year, The group continues to Meals on Wheels volunteers. These Cavendish Streetscapes was work on projects around wonderful volunteers use their ve- started in 2018 by local citizen town as well as fundraising Flowers by the gazebo. hicles, gas, and time delivering PHOTO PROVIDED several days a week to Meals on volunteers who are committed to cover expenses. If you Wheels recipients in Ludlow, Cav- to beautifying the town of Cav- would like to offer your endish, and Plymouth. Commander endish and village of Proctors- support, please send donations member Bruce McEnaney at Fred Wilson and Tony Schroeder ville. Since its inception, flags to Cavendish Streetscapes, P.O. cavendishstreetscapes@gmail. from the American Legion pre- have been raised, local parks Box 605, Cavendish, VT 01542 com. Also, to see what is going sented the gift cards to Mary Jane and the school flower gardens or Cavendish Streetscapes on, check out the Cavendish Cratty and Jean Strong of the Black have been cleaned up, flowers through Go Fund Me. For Streetscapes Facebook page or River Valley Senior Center. planted and watered all sum- questions or to become involved, simply enjoy some time in the mer, holiday lights have been please contact committee parks around town. INDEX CONTACT US DEADLINES PLEASE DONATE! 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Kesman Daniel Kesman, Ralph- Ho CHESTER, Vt. – The Ches- and leaving a message with at the rear of the building uating seniors resident in Memorial Scholarship with gancamp, and Robert Kirkbride ter-Andover Family Center your name, a phone number We know that while these Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plym- emphasis on academic perfor- were legendary members of the thrift shop will be open for where we can reach you, and a new rules are not conve- outh, and Cavendish. In re- mance to Magali Aleman of Ludlow Rotary, which is cel- business starting Friday, June description of your need. This nient, they are not unusual cent years, Ludlow Rotary GMUHS ebrating its 93rd year of service 19, 2020. The CAFC Board re- phone is monitored daily and for these challenging times. funded scholarships totaling • $2,000 Robert W. Kirkbride to the community in 2020. Un- cently adopted new protocols your call will be returned by a Patience will be required by $9,000, with those scholar- Memorial Scholarship with til his passing earlier this year, to guide how we administer our financial assistance volunteer. customers and volunteers. ships now aggregating more emphasis on community ser- Robert Kirkbride was an active food shelf, financial assistance, Our thrift shop will be open We are confident and - de than $270,000. vice to Natasha Fortin of BRHSmember of the Ludlow Rotary and thrift shop programs. All for shopping beginning Fri- termined to provide a safe, Recipients were selected • $2,000 Ralph D. Hogancampfor more than 60 years – an new protocols are consistent day, June 19 for two days a enjoyable shopping experi- on the basis of the following Memorial Scholarship with amazing record. with CDC and state of Vermont week: Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., ence. criteria: scholastic achieve- emphasis on vocational careers For further information, guidelines and are intended for and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Please go to our website at ment, financial need, real- to Calvin Kelley of BRHS contact Tim Faulkner, Ludlow the safety of our customers, re- Thursdays will be reserved for www.chester-andoverfam- istic goals, extracurricular • $1,000 traditional scholar- Rotary Scholarship chair, at tlf- cipients, and volunteers. cleaning and processing dona- ilycenter.org and check out activities, and community ship awarded to Robert Hamel [email protected]. For information Our food shelf will continue tions. our thrift shop page. You service. of BRHS about individual or business to operate with a drive-up, To keep our customers and will see a list of acceptable The 2020 Ludlow Rotary• $1,000 traditional scholar- memberships in the Ludlow take-out system. Recipients volunteers safe, we are putting donations as well as items we Scholarships are awarded ship awarded to Sara Swartz of Rotary and its projects, visit will continue to receive their in place a few safety protocols. cannot accept. As always, we to graduating seniors from BRHS www.ludlowrotary.com. food boxes outside. Volunteers • Limit of five customers will request that donations are and recipients who may need to be allowed in the store at one not left on days when we are be in the CAFC are required to time closed. Mount Holly financial literacy student wear masks, use hand sanitizer • Customers will be required The Chester-Andover when they enter, and respect to wear a mask, sanitize hands Family Center is located MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – college savings account, pro- done in challenging times is social distancing. Food shelf prior to entering, and maintain at 908 Vermont Route 103 Vermont State Treasurer vided by the Vermont Student extraordinary. I also want to hours are Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., social distancing of six feet South. Call us at 802-875- Beth Pearce recently an- Assistance Corporation. congratulate the winning stu- and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • The bathroom and dressing 3236, check us out on Face- nounced 20 kindergarten Despite the onset of COV- dents, and all the students who Financial assistance requests room will not be available book, or visit our website at through sixth grade students ID-19 and school disruptions, completed this year’s program. must be made by calling the • We will receive donations www.chester-andoverfami- who were selected as contest more than 4,500 students com- I hope the skills you developed family center at 802-875-3236 Fridays and Saturdays outside lycenter.org. winners for their completion pleted Reading is an Investment will help you build a money of the treasurer’s Reading this academic year. “For a de- plan as you move forward in is an Investment financial cade, the Reading is an Invest- your education and career.” education program. Allison ment program has provided People’s United Bank gener- Andover awards scholarship Bussino of Mount Holly -El educators a platform to intro- ously underwrote the 2019- ementary School was one of duce basic money skills to our 2020 program, allowing the ANDOVER, Vt. – The An- lege or university scholarships her great success. We want the students who completed elementary learners,” said Trea- treasurer’s office to provide it dover Scholarship Committee to qualified Andover student her to know that the resi- the reading challenge and surer Pearce. “I want to thank to schools free of charge. The has been offering first-year col- residents since the mid-1990s. dents of Andover are proud was entered into a random all of our educators for making 2019-2020 program was sent to We are pleased to announce of her accomplishments. This drawing. Bussino won a $250 this possible – the work you’ve 142 Vermont schools. that this year we are making year, the amount of the award an award to a very deserving is $1,000. student, Olivia Bernier, who The committee is also ac- Okemo Valley TV meeting, awards night will be attending St. Lawrenceknowledging Thatcher La- University to pursue a degree in Prise with a gift. Thatcher LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Zoom teleconference. Instruc- get as well as the election of the @VermontJournal conservation biology. We wish will be joining the U.S. Air Valley TV will be hold- tions for joining the meeting Board of Directors. Voting for Force. Thank you to Thatcher ing its annual meeting and will be distributed via email and the election will be held elec- for his service. The residents awards night Thursday, June to those who RSVP to Executive tronically prior to the meeting. of Andover are proud of you. 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. over Director Patrick Cody. RSVPs Information and an electronic are encouraged; anyone wishing ballot are available at www.oke- Ludlow to join the meeting should email movalley.tv. Paper ballots will congratulates the BRHS Class of 2020 Patrick at pcody@okemovalley. not be distributed this year. tv or call the station at 802-228- “It’s been an interesting year, 8808. and certainly the recent events As Black River High School closes its doors forever this The awards ceremony will have presented challenges to our year… we celebrate all the years of GREAT EDUCATION start at 6:30 p.m., with the normal operations,” said Cody. AND SUPPORT our students have received. Solving hard water, iron, blue meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. “But the current situation has staining, radon and arsenic Through the presentation of also accelerated the next steps For 81 years Ludlow Rotary Club members have had awards, Okemo Valley TV rec- in the evolution of our industry interactions with those aspiring students and wonderful problems in the Central ognizes some of the community and the services that we are able teachers including School to Work, Rotary Youth members and volunteers who to provide. From live streaming Exchange, History Days, The Malayaka House in Uganda, Vermont area since 1984 produced the most noteworthy to hosting Zoom meetings for QUEST, Project Graduation, providing Scholarships,our programs over the past year. town governments and commu- Black River High School Interact Club and support for The awards are for Outstanding nity organizations, to distance countless other projects and celebrations. Achievement, Community Im- learning opportunities.” Okemo pact, Producer of the Year, and Valley TV encourages commu- Fondly, hold on to your high school memories… Youth Producer. nity members to reach out to see Best wishes to all! The annual meeting will in- how the station can help with clude a vote on the annual bud- their communication needs.

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Ron Patch is a Chester McClure Foundation’s gift to VT native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society high school 2020 graduates president, and a lifelong antiques dealer. REGION – As school districts ecutive director of the McClure Community Foundation, of across the state say goodbye to Foundation. “We are eager to which the McClure Founda- He can be reached at the Vermont high school class see them grow and for them to tion is an affiliate. “That is truer HISTORY of 2020, the McClure Founda- help us build the just, sustain- this year than any other. Our 802-374-0119 or email tion announced a graduation able Vermont we all dream of. message to them is that when BY RON PATCH [email protected] gift for every member of that This gift to the Class of 2020 it comes to learning, you’re not class. Every graduating senior, is a concrete way of saying: we done yet. There is hope for the no matter their circumstances, are invested in you. You make future if you take this simple will be eligible for a free course Vermont better, and we want to step. The state of Vermont can’t of their choosing at the Com- make Vermont better with you.” absorb one more year where The raven munity College of Vermont this The McClure Foundation is the talent of young Vermonters fall. proud to partner with CCV in is left on the table. I encourage This past Thursday about “Congratulations, Vermont making its commitment to the us all to join hands around that 6:30 p.m., I was sitting on high school class of 2020 – de- class of 2020. CCV has the ca- message.” my sofa watching Channel spite all the uncertainties these pacity to serve every graduat- The McClure Foundation en- 3 News. I noticed through past months, you’ve completed ing senior with robust online visions a Vermont where no job the skylight a black object senior year,” says Barbara Bene- course offerings and locations goes unfilled for lack of a quali- near my barn. I got up to see dict, president of the McClure within 25 miles of 95% of Ver- fied applicant and where college it was a large raven. I see ra- Foundation. “Celebrate this monters. It currently offers 600 and career training contributes vens in my field often so it moment. We want continuing courses each semester in subject to greater equity and resilience. was nothing new. your learning and exploring areas that include allied health, This gift builds on the $400,000 This raven was minding your interests to be as easy as computer information systems, it has already granted so far in his own business, making possible. You deserve some- art and design, biology, and a 2020 to help make the educa- an honest living picking up thing you can count on.” wide variety of courses in the tion and training pathways grasshoppers and other in- The foundation’s gift will cov- humanities and social sciences. to Vermont’s most promising Milk snake. sects. I looked to the right PHOTO PROVIDED BY LYNN RUSSELL er tuition and fees associated And, as part of the Vermont jobs more visible, more acces- thinking I might see one or with any course students choose State Colleges, CCV students sible, and more affordable. It two other ravens. I often see I watched him the other day place. She said they have a lot to take, including courses that and their coursework can trans- also builds on the foundation’s more than one. for quite a while. I named him of panthers this year. are part of shorter-term certifi- fer to the VSC, the University of partnership with the Vermont Where my hiking trail be- Bucky. Robins cate programs that prepare stu- Vermont, Champlain College, Department of Labor to pro- gins in my field stood a beau- Most woodchucks will sit When I mow my field, it dents for skilled jobs. Becom- and other colleges and universi- mote the many dozens of high- tiful doe. She stood there up on their hind legs to look isn’t long before I see robins ing a student at CCV is simple. ties outside of Vermont. paying occupations that will be cautiously looking around around if you give a sharp, high where the grass has been CCV requires no application “In every corner of the state, in demand in Vermont in the making sure the coast was pitch whistle. Not Bucky. He’ll mowed. Robins have excel- fees, no essays, no reference let- in every graduating class, there coming decades. clear. She must have seen the be dinner for one of the foxes lent hearing. If you watch a ters, and no standardized test are young people wrestling with To help spread the word about raven as a threat. I have here. It was nice know- robin, you’ll notice they tilt scores. Students will be able to the question of what comes the McClure Foundation’s 2020 She put her head down, ing him. their head a little to the side. enroll until Sept. 4 and can visit next,” says Dan Smith, presi- gift, visit www.mcclurevt.org/ swaying it from side to side, Stonewall panthers They are listening for night www.ccv.edu/2020gradgift to dent and CEO of the Vermont gradgift. and advanced toward the There’s a lot of stonewall pan- crawlers close to the surface. learn more about the opportu- raven. When she was about thers this year, aka chipmunks. When they detect one, they nity. 20 feet from the raven, she The photo with this article was will peck the ground catch- “I want to thank the McClure charged. Off the raven flew. sent to me by Lynn Russell. ing the crawler. How they do Foundation for this generous This is not the end of this Lynn wanted to know what tug on that crawler. When gift to the class of 2020,” said story. I continued watching kind of snake this was. the grass is high, their hear- Gov. Phil Scott. “The uncer- the doe for a couple minutes. I replied to Lynn that it is a ing isn’t as affective. With tainty caused by COVID-19 has Suddenly, three ravens milk snake. Some people call short grass, the robins can undoubtedly made this pivotal showed up for an aerial at- them checkered adders. A good hear the crawlers better. time in their lives more chal- tack. They commenced dive- name for this snake would be lenging to navigate. But having bombing the doe’s head. One Addie. I was telling Lynn they This week’s old saying an opportunity to take at least raven after another flew in can grow to four feet in length. George Patton said to his one course for free at the Com- to attack. Then a raven flew They are my favorite snakes. staff officers in WWII. He munity College of Vermont – 603-477-4941 ~ Charlestown, NH in and attacked her rear end. Their camouflage markings had asked their opinion on and access CCV’s college and She bolted and ran back into and colors are absolutely beau- his strategy. They all agreed. career resources – can help this the woods. tiful. They do have a nasty tem- “If everyone is thinking class who has endured a lot in I bet she had a fawn in the perament though. A cornered alike, then someone isn’t their senior year.” 32 FLAVORS OF HARD ICE CREAM nearby brush and only came milk snake will curl up like a thinking.” Any student who registers for 16 FLAVORS FRESH SOFT SERVE out to see if it was safe for the rattlesnake. a course at CCV is assigned an Non-Fat Yogurt • Sherbet • Sugar-Free Ice Cream fawn to join her. I have never At the same academic advisor who can help LARGE FAST FOOD MENU INCLUDING: witnessed this behavior be- time, their them identify goals, choose the Hamburgers • Hotdogs • Fries • Chicken Fingers • Onion Rings & More! fore. tail will rap- right class, and connect to sup- Danny Clemons told me to idly shake port resources. At a time when High School Grad Sundaes call him back if the doe reap- just like a their access to high school- One FREE Sundae for all Bellows Falls and peared with reinforcements. rattlesnake. based counselors and advisors Fall Mountain High School Graduates! We fantasized a major battle They are is ending under unanticipated Available Father’s Day Weekend Only. Must present Student ID or License. playing out in my field. non-poison- conditions, this opportunity Skitz the squirrel ous, but their will connect students to sup- I have a few gray squirrels bite really portive advisors who can help Take Out & Window Service Only running around my place. I hurts. I told chart next steps in the context like watching them. There is Lynn they of today’s economic realities. one who seems schizophren- would keep “As Vermonters, we should Dari Joy ic. I named him Skitz. He re- the stone- collectively find hope in the 68 YEARS ON THE CORNER ally has erratic behavior. wall panthers talent and potential of the class 140 Rockingham St. | 463-9816 | Bellows Falls, VT Bucky’s sibling. He sat up when I whistled. Skitz comes out of the down at her PHOTO BY RON PATCH of 2020,” says Carolyn Weir, ex- woods into the field. He sure is nervous as he zigzags across the open Est. 1926 • Choice Meats ground. He zigs and zags LISAI’S 526 Depot Street • Chester, VT and then heads back to the woods, turns around We are Reopening Open 7 Days a week 9 am - 6 pm Chester Market 802-875-4715 | www.LisaisChesterMarket.com | Facebook and repeats. Eventually, *Not Responsible for any Typographic Errors he gets where he’s going. Tuesday, June 23 Danny Clemons imag- ines Skitz has suffered an Reservations Required aerial attack from a P-51 Hawk but survived. Zig- ging and zagging the way Congratulations to the he does, he probably cov- 802-463-9807 ers an acre to travel one hundred yards. Kim Ken- Hours: dall laughed when I told Classes of 2020! him about Skitz. Kim says Tuesday - Sunday Skitz might be eating the 11 am - 8 pm wrong wild mushroom. Located off Route 103 Bucky At The Bellows Falls Country Club North of Bellows Falls I have a family of wood- We’re Proud of our Graduates chucks living on the edge of the field. There’s a fat mother and her three Rileigh & Jake! youngsters. They pretty much stay in the tall grass. There’s one baby wood- chuck that doesn’t have a bright future. He’s oblivi- ous to his surroundings. 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BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Car- ASCUTNEY 802-226-7131. LONDONDERRY those who are interested ol E. Ellison, 72, passed away in attending service Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Open Bible Baptist Church, CHARLESTOWN First Baptist Church, should let Father Mircea Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, 168 Cemetery Rd. 62 Crescent St., S. know in advance. Email N.H. following an illness. She Sunday services are being North Charlestown United Londonderry, Vt. [email protected]. was born Dec. 9, 1947 in Wind- held in the church, with Methodist Church, Rt. 12A In-person services are For more information, call sor, Vt., the daughter of George people sitting every other River Rd. suspended. Stream Sunday 802-885-2615 or go to www. and Jessie (Picknell) Woodley. pew. Morning service at 11 Go to www.facebook.com/ 10 a.m. services at www. She was a graduate of Windsor htocvt.org. a.m. Sunday evening service UMCOfNorthCharlestown firstbaptistslondonderryvt.org/ High School. at 6 p.m. and Wednesday for daily prayers and more streaming-worship.html. For First Congregational Church Carol was employed at the evening at 7 p.m. Services are more information, visit www. UCC, 77 Main St. Whitney Blake Company in information. also available on Facebook firstbaptistlondonderryvt.org or Live streaming of Sunday Bellows Falls for more than 20 and YouTube. For more Holy Resurrection Orthodox call 802-856-7266. years, retiring in 2013. She en- worship at 9:30 a.m. For information, call the church at Church, 99 Sullivan St., joyed knitting and crocheting, more information, call 802- 802-674-2266 or visit www. Claremont, N.H. Second Congregational 885-5728, email fccucc@ doing crossword puzzles and Carol E. Ellison, 1947-2020. obbcvt.org. Services are currently Church of Londonderry, vermontel.net, or go to www. word searches, and especially PHOTO PROVIDED 2051 N. Main St. loved spending time with her suspended, but services are fccuccspfdvt.org. Brownsville Community Worship service is at 9:30 grandchildren. Wash.; 12 grandchildren and broadcasted remotely and United Methodist Church, a.m. online only. Fill out a form She is survived by three sons one great-grandson; and many are available on YouTube. For North Springfield Baptist John A. Ellison Jr. and his wife nieces, nephews, and cous- 66 Brownsville-Hartland more information, go to www. at www.2ndcongregational Church, 69 Main St. Sara of Sanford, Maine, David ins. She was predeceased by Rd. hroc.org. churchvt.org to be sent a link Sunday service at 10 a.m. via M. Ellison and his wife Nao- her parents George and Jessie Sunday 9:30 a.m. services to the live stream. Zoom. Stream on YouTube or mi of White River Junction, Woodley and by siblings Don- are streaming via the CHESTER email offi[email protected] for the Vt., and Randy T. Ellison; two ald Woodley, Everett Woodley, church’s Facebook page LUDLOW link. Go to www.facebook. brothers Ronald Woodley and John Woodley, Evelyn White, at www.facebook.com/ St. Joseph’s Church, 96 S. com/nsbcvt or www.nsbcvt. his wife Sheila of South Royal- Vivian Anna Woodley, and brownsvillecommunitychurch Main St. Annunciation Catholic org for additional information. ton, Vt., and Maurice Woodley Verginna Woodley. and www.brownsvilleumc-vt. Public masses resumed June Church, Corner of Depot of Alabama; six sisters Esther Due to COVID-19 restric- org, where there’s a link to 1. Services at St. Joseph’s and High St. Precision Valley Baptist Lawson of Enfield, N.H., Susan tions, the family will have a join the service on the church’s include Saturday at 4 p.m.; Church has reopened for Church, 69 Rt. 106 Kelley and her husband Rus- private memorial service at a Nest Cam live video. Wednesday at 9 a.m. Services Sunday and weekday In-person Sunday services sell of Plainfield, N.H., Barbara later date. Contributions may are also available on YouTube. masses: Saturday at 4:30 start at 10 a.m. Please Freeland of Plainfield, N.H., be made in her memory to the Vision of Light Church of For more information, go to p.m. Sundays at 8 a.m. wear a mask and observe Laura Battles of Charlestown, Springfield Humane Society, Spiritualism and Healing, 2 www.stmaryjoseph.com. and 10 a.m. For more social distancing. 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Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

As quarantine has gone on, I to call for violence. The mis- have been in protest, or are I think America’s centu- when the bigot is a pal. dividual’s fate, each subgroup’s have felt that I have been living handling of the police officers the result of someone taking ries’ long discussion of rac- Still, most (many?) white fate, results from a complex quietly and peacefully in my se- involved has just made a larger advantage of all the chaos, it ism is confused by the use of people can examine themselves mix of factors. Race, per se, is nior year despite what has been problem more complex. The is wrong. There are people one word with two different and find in themselves no not the sole determiner of fate. going on in the world. I have worst thing about this night- committing crimes. Whether definitions, resulting in a negative emotions or opinions. But statistically, race is a fac- been in blissful ignorance every mare, the worst thing about they are doing it to profit il- discussion of two different They can say in total sincerity, tor. To be black in America, all day and have been happier now this moment in history, is that legitimately, or to protest, things while we think we’re “I don’t have a racist bone in else being equal, is a statistical than I was before the quaran- it doesn’t just end there. Cur- it won’t convince the other talking about the same thing. my body.” “I don’t care if you’re disadvantage. The worst of this tine began, despite lacking hu- rently, as I am writing this, peo- side. It will only strengthen One definition views rac- white, black, or purple! People is violence, and the worst kind man interaction with anyone ple have gathered in protest in their argument. ism as a collection of racist are people to me!” Such a decla- of violence is violence at the else except my family. I would Washington, D.C., at Lafayette It has been a chaotic year, emotions and opinions, an ration of one’s “color blindness” hands of government officials still have been living on with- Square, Tuesday, June 3, 2020. and many problems have attitude. Another definition is a not guilty plea of racism – if whose job it is to protect citi- out care, until I heard about During their protest, President arisen. But this particular recognizes racism as situ- racism is defined as an attitude. zens from violence. something that had happened Trump held a speech on the turn of events has made me ational, as a collection of rac- But it is a renunciation of civic When Martin Luther King concerning the death of a man protests saying that the protests feel uneasy. I am a senior ist circumstances. and ethical responsibility if we condemned color awareness, named George Floyd. Accused were an act of domestic terror, just about to graduate. But The attitudinal definition define racism, not as a set of color awareness meant “back of of buying a pack of cigarettes an affront to the First Amend- I won’t feel safe anymore. I think white people, of emotions and opinions, but as the bus, no trial before we hang with a counterfeit $20 bill. The ment of freedom of speech. The After the quarantine is over, whom I am one, see racism a set of circumstances. you, no punishment for your white police officer dispatched protestors are there to freely I will not feel safe living un- as involving one or another The situational definition rapist.” Today, color awareness to resolve this incident pinned advocate for Black lives and in der the government if it is negative emotion about a ra- People of color sometimes means noticing the racial dis- down Floyd, suffocating and response to the death of George willing to push out peaceful cial group, ranging from ex- experience racism as a mat- parities in wealth, justice, safe- killing him. The police officer Floyd. As the protest continued, protesters in an unnecessary treme hatred, through fear or ter of white people’s emotions ty, and we demand that they was then arrested on charges of however, police were ordered show of force. I won’t feel safe dislike, to mild annoyance. It and opinions. Bigots often stop. In particular we notice the murder and manslaughter. This to use tear gas and rubber bul- under its protection if there also includes acceptance of hurt people of color with rude- disproportionate frequency of escalated, even more, when lets to push protesters back. are some police officers that various stereotypical racist ness, insult, smug patronizing, young men of color murdered people began protesting against The protesters at the time did would commit murder. And superstitions. “Black people and presumption. But people by the police. those responsible for the death nothing to warrant such action. I won’t feel safe next to my lack ambition...are less in- of color experience racism, as When a white person cheerily of George Floyd, saying it was Morals were ignored, and many fellow citizen if some of them telligent than white people... well, as a pragmatic fact of exis- congratulates himself or herself an act of racism and police bru- people were hurt in the process. are willing to take such dras- are violent...etc.” In the past, tence. To be black in America is for not caring if you’re white, tality. Even with this misdeed com- tic measures to be heard. The such racism was common to experience America one way, black, or purple because people I do not have any moral right mitted by the government, the point is, I don’t feel safe any- and acceptable. Even today, and to be white is to experience are people, he or she is declar- to have any say in this. But as I worst is to come. While there more in America; this has to we all know white racists. it another way. By so many cri- ing indifference to the dispari- have begun to learn more and have been many peaceful pro- change on all sides. Sometimes they’re dear old teria, prenatal care, school pre- ties between the black experi- more about this, I have agreed tests going on around Ameri- friends. Sometimes they’re paredness, childhood trauma, ence and the white experience. more and more with the pro- ca, there has also been looting Sincerely, relatives. Often, aside from education, all the way through He or she is also declaring that testers. I am not a police officer, and destruction committed by Toby Charlton their bigotry, they’re other- health and life expectancy, white people get to decide what but the situation did not appear others. Whether these actions Chester, Vt. wise nice people. statistics show people of color the issue is. Unilaterally! White But, one hopes, the majori- have a less enviable situation people need to learn that rac- ty of white Americans feel no than white people. ism is less about our feelings Dear Editor, such animosity and believe Are there exceptions? Of and our opinions than it is in no such superstitions. Nor course, millions. There is a about the facts of black people’s My name is Leslie Goldman, workers, among others. And, at robust small businesses that is such bigotry socially ac- large and successful black mid- reality. and I am running to represent the same time, we are facing a attract and retain a workforce ceptable. Though, admitted- dle class, indeed there are black Windham-3 in the Vermont climate crisis that needs to be a which improves the quality of ly, white people who know billionaires. Are there poor Sincerely, State Legislature. A previous priority. life for all; and we are com- better will let a racist remark white people? Plenty. Many Sen. Dick McCormack edition of The Shopper ran my As I study these critical is- mitted to tackling the climate go unchallenged to “be nice” right here in Vermont. Each in- Windsor County letter to the editor discussing my sues, I find myself asking these crisis now. qualifications. Now I am writing questions: What is the Vermont The outcome of the 2016 to explain why I am running. of the future? How do we get presidential election com- Dear Editor, COVID-19 has turned our there? How do we contend pelled me to become more world upside down, and it has with inequality and disparities actively involved in politics, The 2020 lieutenant gov- professional experience make pletely out of step with Repub- been heart-wrenching watching in Vermont? How do we de- and in 2017, I became chair ernor race is wide open. It her the right candidate to lead lican voters. The good news is what has been going on world- velop a local response to climate of the Rockingham Town presents an important op- policies that will keep Ver- that his millions will not buy wide. Here in Vermont, we have change? How do we ensure that Democratic Committee and portunity to turn the tide monters healthy and safe. him the Aug. 11 election. not faced the suffering that all Vermonters find dignified the vice-chair of the Wind- for struggling Vermonters. In contrast, the millionaire A vote for Meg Hansen is a other regions have seen from work that allows them to sup- ham County Democratic Voters have a clear choice in opponent, who entered the Re- vote for a new future of pros- the disease, but the economic port their family and contribute Committee. This year I am the Aug. 11 primary election. publican primary at the very perity for all Vermonters. fallout has been enormous. The to their community? running for state representa- Meg Hansen is the only Re- last minute, has supported Please join me in voting for Vermont Department of Labor One of the most important tive to use my knowledge and publican lieutenant governor Bernie Sanders. He is strongly Meg Hansen for lieutenant gov- reports that the April unem- places to answer these ques- skills to participate in and candidate who can defeat the pro-abortion and anti-Second ernor in Republican primary ployment rate was 15.6% com- tions is in the Vermont State contribute to these important Progressive/Democrat nom- Amendment. He is a strong on Aug. 11. pared to 3.1% in March. Legislature. Representatives conversations. It would be an inee in November. supporter of mail-in voting We are seeing the conse- from across our state can come honor and a privilege for me Meg has a medical de- without adding any checks like Sincerely, quences of workers who lose together in Montpelier to ad- to serve the people of Wind- gree, health policy expertise, voter ID or signature verifica- Randy Gray their healthcare when they lose dress these and the many other ham-3. and a long record of health- tion. These positions are com- N. Springfield, Vt. their jobs. We are witnessing important questions that we are For more information, care service. She also owns lay-offs in our town halls and facing today. Our beliefs and please see my website at www. a small business. She is a K-12 schools, and a state col- values are translated into laws lesliegoldmanvt.com, or con- bright, kind, dynamic Indi- GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS ONLINE. lege system in disarray. We are that affect our lives. I am a life- tact me at lesliegforwind- an-American woman who

learning about who is truly es- long Democrat because we sup- [email protected]. brings fresh and inspiring WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM sential in sustaining our econ- port healthcare for everyone; we solutions to our state’s one- omy – small business owners, are committed to dependable Sincerely, sided politics. In this unprec- grocery store workers, truck and affordable education for our Leslie Goldman edented time, Meg’s integrity

drivers, teachers, and healthcare citizens; we are committed to Rockingham, Vt. of character, courage, and Your donations and purchases provide critical ! services for low-income residents in Windham and Dear Editor, Windsor counties. GOOD BUY STORES I am writing this letter in sup- We got a range of responses. ment working for everyone and the Vermont Legislature, and I Discover the Spring/Summer items for the entire family. Recycle SHOP&SAVE $$ port of Leslie Goldman’s candi- She listened, respectfully and how much she wants to hear wholeheartedly support Leslie’s Donate Furniture Now! Tax deductable 10% off w/ad. dacy for the Windham-3 seat carefully. She asked follow-up and learn what people are ex- candidacy. OPEN MON-SAT 10-4 RECYLE AND REUSE in the Vermont House of Rep- questions. She repeated back periencing in order to deepen 45 Rockingham St. 23 Main St. (2) 676 Hartford Ave. & RT5 S. Bellows Falls Springfield White River Junction resentatives. During the 2018 what they had said to make sure her understanding of the is- Sincerely, 802-463-9084 802 885-7074 802-359-4183 campaign season, Leslie and I she had understood correctly. sues. I think these are the very Ann Golob We need and will pick up your furniture donations. ! spent every Sunday going door And then she listened harder. best qualities that we need in S. Newfane, Vt. Recycling textiles at Ludlow, Cavendish, Plymouth transfer to door talking to voters about For me, these were powerful the urgency of the upcoming moments where we stood at election and the need to get people’s doors and they shared out and vote. We met people feelings and thoughts about our of all different political persua- electoral process as well as a lot GREATER FALLS sions – most were friendly but of disappointments about how INSURANCE some decidedly were not. But our elected officials did not serving VT and NH since 1996 Leslie was not deterred by any represent their needs or ideas. response we received. Having watched Leslie in ac- Again and again, Leslie tion over those many months, Residential-Commercial-Generator-Fire Alarm-Security would ask what they were it was clear to me how much UL Listed 24 Hour Monitoring Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Motorcycle • Recreational Vehicles thinking about the candidates. she cares about our govern- www.llelectricservices.com • [email protected] 15 Barker St. Tel: 802-460-3479 7190 US Route 5 • Westminster, Vermont 05158 Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Fax: 802-460-3480 802-463-1900 • www.greaterfallsinsurance.com ournal Like us on hopper Facebook! Join Our CHAVES EXCAVATING @VermontJournal Award-Winning Community at ALL MATERIALS FOR COMPLETE SITE WORK • SandSand • Gravel • Gravel • Stone• Stone • Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill Valley Cares is a 2013 and 2016 National Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill Excellence in Action Award Winner • 5000 lb. Hydraulic 5,000Hammer lb. Hydraulicfor Ledge Hammer& for 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! RockLedge Splitting & Rock Splitting

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Application Ludlow Community gardeners who can and Recreation proposes to Dorand State Forest in Rock- will include foliar and cut stem Garden, located at the provide great tips conduct treatments to con- ingham, Mount Ascutney State methods utilizing Round-up, back of the Fletcher on preparing and trol invasive exotic plants on Park and Windsor Grasslands Rodeo, or Triclopyr. Treatment Farm Foundation, now getting the most properties owned by the state Wildlife Management Area in will occur between June 1 and has three additional out of your plot. of Vermont in Windsor and Weathersfield and Windsor, Oct. 1, 2020, and each site will plots available. This is The all-volunteer Windham counties. These and Amity Pond Natural Area have signage displayed for addi- the perfect opportu- garden enjoys will include but are not lim- in Pomfret. The proposed treat- tional public notice. nity to start your own working together to “victory garden” with maintain the over- a 10-by-10 plot in this all area. all-organic fenced gar- Please contact REREC installs emerald ash borer den. The fee includes Gary Macintyre at plot and tools, water, 802-228-7178 or hoses, and mulch, gmac1025@gmail. traps in Ludlow which are provided to com for more infor- LUDLOW, Vt. – If you hap- ash borer beetle that is inch- ash tree, will lay its egg under- garden members. Ludlow Community Garden plots available. mation and to sign pen to be driving through ing its way into the area, killing neath the bark of the tree. The We also have several PHOTO PROVIDED up. Ludlow and spot a triangu- ash trees and causing infested resulting larva then proceeds to lar purple box hanging from towns and property owners destroy the tree. the branch of an ash tree, it’s large expenses to remove the Ludlow will soon begin a pro- Pollinators in peril not the result of a COVID-19 infested trees. cess of inventorying ash trees regulation. Bob Brandt, a The traps, secured through in public areas. This inventory MONTPELIER, Vt. – Many of fruits and vegetables in gardens, tract pollinators to your yard member of the Regional EAB state agencies dealing with for- will then become the basis for Vermont’s pollinator species con- wild berry patches, commercial and garden. Resource Committee, placed estry matters, will alert REREC planning on how to deal with tinue to remain in peril, and as berry farms, and apple orchards.” • Learn to live with wildflow- it there. These traps are in- to the presence of the EAB bee- this crisis. For information on Vermonters are returning to their “But many pollinator species ers and weeds growing in your stalled to catch the emerald tle. The beetle, when it finds an EAB, call 802-228-7239. gardens and landscaping projects in Vermont are in trouble,” Fer- yard and fields. this spring, the Vermont Fish & guson says. Habitat loss, invasive • Keep an eye out for bare Wildlife Department would like species, single-crop farming, dis- patches of lawn where ground- VT migratory bird hunting seasons to share a few simple and sup- ease, and pesticide use are a few nesting bees may make their portive decisions to greatly bene- of the threats affecting popula- home. MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Zones with a daily bag limit of adult and youth must have fit our essential pollinator species. tions of these insects across our • Use pesticide alternatives Vermont Fish & Wildlife De- two Canada geese. Vermont hunting licenses. The “The majority of our flowering state. such as pollinator-friendly partment has announced the In the Connecticut River adult may not hunt or carry a plants need pollinators in order Vermont Fish & Wildlife is barriers to keep unwanted 2020-2021 migratory bird Zone, the second Canada goose firearm. Youth ages 16 and 17 to produce seeds,” says Vermont working closely with the Ver- pests off your plants. hunting season dates and season will be Oct. 6-Nov. 8, and must have a Vermont Migra- Fish & Wildlife Department zo- mont Center for Ecological Stud- • Avoid using insecticides – bag limits. A printable copy Nov. 17-Dec. 12 with a daily bag tory Waterfowl tag and federal ologist Mark Ferguson. “Vermont ies and is inviting any members of especially those that contain of the migratory bird sylla- limit of two Canada geese. duck stamp. is home to hundreds of species the public interested in contribut- neonicotinoids such as imi- bus can be downloaded from Duck season this fall opens Woodcock hunting season is of pollinators from bees to but- ing to this data collection to email dacloprid, thiamethoxam, clo- the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Oct. 10 in the Lake Champlain Oct. 1- Nov. 14 statewide with a terflies to beetles and other bugs [email protected] or visit thianidin. website, www.vtfishandwild- and Interior Vermont Zones three-bird bag limit. that play a vital role in pollinat- www.val.vtecostudies.org/proj- • Reduce the amount of prop- life.com. A printed version and Oct. 6 in the Connecticut In addition to a hunting li- ing our flowers, trees, and food ects/vtbees. erty that is mowed, mow less also will be available from li- River Zone. The Lake Cham- cense, a waterfowl hunter 16 or crops. These insects are respon- Here a few simple household often, and consider leaving cense agents and post offices plain Zone has a split season older must carry a current fed- sible for pollinating 60 to 80% of considerations: fields unmowed until October by late August. (Oct. 10-Nov. 1 and Nov. 21- eral duck stamp and Vermont Vermont’s wild plants and play a • Provide a variety of vibrant when most pollinators have A statewide Vermont open Dec. 27). The Interior Vermont Migratory Waterfowl tag in critical role in the propagation of flowers and native plants to at- finished their pollinating ac- hunting season for resident Zone has a straight season (Oct. order to hunt waterfowl in Ver- tivities. Canada geese will occur 10-Dec. 8). 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(TFN) Civil No. 2:20-cv-00013-wks electrical start in addition to 802-226-7494. (06/30) manual pull start. Everything BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – 300 sq. for $1200.00. 802-259-9178 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE ft. commercial space available. house 609-504-0628 mobile. YARD SALE Notification to Chester taxpayers $350/month all utilities includ- (06/23) In obedience to a Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure ed. Handicapped accessible. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - June 19- regarding 2020 Tax Bills: and Order for Judicial Sale entered on March 24, 2020, 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 98 and recorded in the Town of Westminster, Vermont, Contact Kathy at 802-463-9863 In previous years, the Town of Chester has mailed tax for more information. (06/23) Darby Hill Rd. Furniture, smalls, for breach of the mortgage as stated therein, and for the HELP WANTED bills the second week in July. This year, there will be a and much more. Follow signs to purpose of foreclosing the same, NOTICE IS HEREBY delay in mailing tax bills. The State of Vermont will not BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Available house. (06/23) GIVEN that on the 16th day of July, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., GRAFTON, Vt. – Wilson & be setting the Education Tax Rate until August 1st with 1 bedroom apt. $550/month at the land and premises known as 25 Maple Ridge includes h/hw. On site laundry, Lawrence Inc. Tennis Court Con- N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Multi- this date “being subject to change”. To avoid poten- Road, Westminster, VT 05158, the said real property and off site parking. Contact Kathy at struction and Supply is hiring for family yard sale Saturday, June tial confusion and additional expense of mailing two improvements thereon, as further described in said mort- 802-463-9863. (07/14) our summer crews. Perfect for 27, 10 am - 3 pm, located at 30 separate bills, the town will not be mailing tax bills until college or high school students. gage (the “Property”), will be auctioned, “AS IS, WHERE Northfield Drive, North Spring- the Education Rate has been set. At this time, the tax BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – 4 Please call 802-869-2333 IS” with no representations or warranties, express or field, VT. Furniture, kayak, due date will remain September 15, 2020. Should the bedroom apartment, 2nd floor Mon-Fri, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. implied, of any kind, subject to all superior liens, if any, saxophone, Webber amplifier, education rate be delayed further, we will reevaluate this walk-up, rent is 30% of income (06/23) and many good items. (06/30) to the highest and best bidder for cash. Includes h/hw. Contact Kathy process. 463-9863 for application. Equal N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Full-time www.VermontJournal.com This delay in billing will have a significant impact The legal description of the property foreclosed upon can Housing Opportunity. (07/14) openings for Mechanic/Installer and Purchaser/Scheduler. Year- on the cash flow for the town and may cause a need be found in the mortgage filed in the Town of West- round w/benefits. Min. age 21 for additional borrowing. In effort to help minimize minster Land Records and all deeds and instruments of w/driver’s license. Springfield this impact, we are encouraging property owners to record. The physical address of the property is 25 Maple FOR SALE Fence, 50 Route 106, N. Spring- make prepayments for their property taxes in July and Ridge Road, Westminster, VT 05158. field, 802-886-2221. (06/23) early August, based on their 2019 tax bill. Prepaying CHESTER, Vt. – 2014 Jeep Pa- any amount will also help relieve the overall financial The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the property at any triot for sale, 47,725 miles. No burden for property owners when the final bill becomes time prior to the auction by paying the full amount due Accidents ~ Pristine Condition. due. under the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure, $12,000. 2.4L Heated Seats, ANSWERS TO TAKE A BREAK! including the costs and expenses of auction. Remote Start, AVS Window Payments can be made by hand delivery, mail, direct Vent Shields, Floor & Cargo debited from a checking/savings account, or paid by An OPEN HOUSE will be held at the property on Thurs- Liners, Bluetooth Connection, credit/debit card (3% fee for this payment option). day, June 25, 2020, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Aluminum/Alloy Wheels, and Luggage Rack. Call 802-875- Payments can be dropped off to Town Hall Monday 4422. (06/30) through Friday 8;00-4:00 or can be mailed to Town of The United States reserves the right to cancel or post- Chester, P.O. Box 370, Chester, VT 05143. If you would pone the auction at any time. LUDLOW, Vt. – Frigidaire like to make a payment or set up recurring payments to electric range $100. Whirlpool be taken out of an account, please call the Town Office For a written copy of the (1) Decree of Foreclosure which washer $150. Both in good at (802) 875-2173. contains the terms and conditions of said auction, and (2) condition. Call 802-384-0313. the purchase agreement, contact Tyler Hirchak. (06/23) Thank you to the property owners that will take advan- tage of this option and to everyone for their understand- Tyler Hirchak, Thomas Hirchak Company Items for sale: 9kW Ford ing during this difficult time. FG11050 Back up Generator, 1-800-634-7653, www.THCAuction.com Dual Fuel, 75A. yellow page BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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(09/01/20 - TFN - 13) 8A | June 17, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper reading AUTO/REAL ESTATE/LEGAL/HELP WANTED ournal Like us @VermontJournalhopper Fletcher Community Library summer reading CAVENDISH, Vt. – eral ways to participate in stakes or attached to a fence endish Town Elementary home with “take and make” Fletcher Community Li- the program. First of all, the where a family can walk to- School. activities. brary in Cavendish is think- library is erecting a large gether and read. There will As usual, there will be Please contact the library ing outside the box for their canopy called “Camp Wan- be three of them in town: weekly activities, prize days, at 802-226-7503 to sign up Londonderry summer reading program nareadalot” in the lawn in the Cavendish Green, the and story times under the your child. This program is this year. The theme of this front of the entrance where Proctorsville Green, and canopy. Patrons may also open to children age birth Hardware year’s program reflects a all programming will oc- the fence in front of Cav- complete the program from through 18. JOB OPENING shift in thinking brought on cur. Adjacent to that will by the COVID-19 pandem- be a small “campsite” with Londonderry Hardware is accepting applications ic: Outdoor Adventures. outdoor toys and activities. Springfield Town Library for a sales person. The position requires a self- Usually, the idea of a Various sanitary practices motivated, energetic individual with retail summer reading program and social distancing will experience. THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FOR is to bring children into the be required to participate expands curbside pick-up ADVANCEMENT! We offer competitive wages, library to read, play, and in these activities and use excellent working conditions, and merchandise learn. This year, we are go- these items. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The acrylic sneeze guards have chased two Adirondack discount, yearend bonus, paid vacations. ing to read, play, and learn The library is also erect- Springfield Town Library been placed at the check- chairs, placed outside in the outside –thinking out of the ing “story walks” through- continues to expand the out points, the library must library’s garden, for those box and out of the library. out town. Imagine the curbside pick-up stage of wait until a permanent glass needing public Wi-Fi ser- Please send resume or stop in to: There are going to be sev- pages of a picture book on its phased reopening plan. partition is installed on the vices using their own de- Londonderry Hardware Mountain Marketplace Appointments to receive front of the circulation desk vices. PO Box 397 Londonderry, VT 05148 Lincoln Maples library materials can be and the side of the reference All materials that were made Monday through Sat- desk before opening to the taken out before March 16 Hardware urday during the day. Eve- public to keep all as safe as need to be returned at this ning curbside pick-up times possible. time. Items placed in the TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT JOB OPENING are now available Monday The target date for al- book drop will be isolated FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE Lincoln Maples Hardware is accepting applications through Thursday to ac- lowing patrons to make before being placed back on POLICE OFFICER for a sales person. The position requires a self- commodate those who have an appointment to select the shelves. Fines had been motivated, energetic individual with retail returned to work. their own materials is July waived but will begin to ac- The Town of Ludlow invites applications for the position experience. Patrons can again request 6. Limited computer usage crue as of July 1, 2020. The of Police Officer. The successful candidate must be items themselves through appointments will also be Springfield Town Library 18 years of age or older, be certified or certifiable as THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FOR the online catalog. Staff will available for essential tasks. staff thanks you for your a Police Officer by the VT Criminal Justice Council ADVANCEMENT! call to set up a pick-up ap- The Friends of Springfield patience during this transi- (VCJTC), possess a valid VT driver’s license and be able pointment when library ma- Town Library have pur- tional time. We offer competitive wages, excellent working terials are ready. Requests to perform all essential functions of the job. This is a conditions, and merchandise discount, yearend full-time, year-round union position. Competitive wage by phone or email may still bonus, paid vacations. with municipal benefit package. Send resume in confi- be made by those who do Fletcher Memorial dence with references to Jeffrey Billings, Chief of Police Lincoln Maples Hardware not wish to place their own by email to [email protected] or to Town of 1 River Road Winhall, Vt. ~ 802-787-7907 holds. While temporary Library summer reading Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT, 05149. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town of OVER 2000 LUDLOW, Vt. – The no in-house programming Ludlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fletcher Memorial Youth this summer; however, the BROKEN-IN TIRES Library in Ludlow, Vt. library will still be provid- WESTMINSTER AUTO MANY SETS OF 4 is preparing for another ing fun and educational ac- summer of fun as it em- tivities for area children and WEEKLY SPECIALS braces this year’s theme of teens. LMHUUSD SCHOOL BOARD “Imagine Your Story!” Due Beginning June 22, fami- to the changing nature of lies can register for the - Has an Immediate Opening - 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO CANON TIRE day-to-day life due to the summer reading program, Crew Cab Z71, 4D, 5ft, Auto, 4WD, V6, COVID-19 pandemic, this which will run seven weeks Heated Seats, Backup Camera, I-91, Exit 8, Ascutney, VT The Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified Union School Keyless Entry, Dual Power Seats, 802-674-5600 summer’s program is go- and commence Aug. 7. Board (LMHUUSD) seeks a Ludlow Town resident OnStar, 16,570 Miles ing to look different than Registration can be done NEW TIRES TOO!! interested in serving as a member of our local $29,995 in the past. There will be our website, www.fmlnews. school board. The term of this position will be org, or by calling 802-228- 3517 and asking for Youth until Town Meeting Election Day held on Tuesday, Services. Once your family 2017 TOYOTA RAV4 LE Walpole Valley Tire March 2, 2021. The Board meets regularly, the is registered, come by the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and 4 Cylinder, Auto, AWD, ABS, Keyless Entry, library to pick up a starter others as necessary. Members may fulfill additional Rear Spoiler, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Power Lift Gate, Daytime bag filled with all sorts of responsibilities including board committees. Running Lights, 14,101 Miles surprises. Another change to the Please submit a letter of interest to: $19,995 program this year is the LMHUUSD Board absence of reading logs. 802-722-4722 Financing Instead of having to keep c/o Meg Alison Powden Available as Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 • Saturday 8:00 - Noon low as 3.99% track of how many books or 609 VT Route 103 South Open Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm | Sat. 9am - 12pm Route 12 • Walpole, NH • 603-445-2060 I-91 • Exit 5 • Route 5 • Westminster, VT minutes read, participants Ludlow, Vermont 05149 Find us on Facebook!ournal www.WestminsterAutoVT.com hopper can choose to play “Sum- mer Reading Book Bingo,” win small prizes, and be entered into a raffle to win a Professional Friendly Service Barrett & Valley magical unicorn pool float. 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 Associates Inc. Each participant is eligible 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com “Professional Real Estate Services” to pick up a weekly enrich- ment bag. These theme- www.barrettandvalley.com based and age-appropriate Lori Muse, Carol Cole, 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton bags will contain a variety Broker/Owner REALTOR of things from craft supplies to games, STEM projects, and more. A new bag will be available Monday each week. Restored 1800’s home offers lots of interior room with To kick off the summer office, eat in Kitchen with pantry, formal dining room with reading program, the li- built in’s. Spacious living room with access to the porch, oversized bath with claw foot tub, curved hall leading to brary is running a “Story a grand staircase, upstairs with 4-5 bedrooms. Level lawn Book Character Hunt.” and two bay barn. A nice find in today’s market. JUST Members of the summer REDUCED TO $139,900 Classic Historic Federal Home Farmhouse Just Outside Village Impeccably Maintained Income reading program – and Circa 1820 Gracious & Spacious w/Studio Guest House! Property w/Commercial Rentals anyone else interested – 4 Bedrooms, 2 ½ Baths, 27.75+/- Acres 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths & Residential will receive a special color- Grafton, $850,000 Grafton, $399,000 Chester, $279,000 ing sheet that depicts one of six different story book Rural Vermont Living in this comfortable Ranch located characters, such as Jack and on 2+/- acres just outside of Springfield. Includes three the Beanstalk or the Little bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, functional kitchen and living/ Mermaid. They are asked dining room. Walk-out basement with laundry and work to color and decorate their shop space lends itself to be finished off for additional living space. Ample yard with large shed for storage. sheets and then display $172,500 them somewhere that they can be easily seen by those walking or driving by. Each participant will also receive Expressive Main St Home with Mobile Home On 4.5+/- Acres Manufactured Home w/Additions a checklist and are encour- Charming Farmhouse with the land, the view, the Antique Charm & Large Yard! Detached 2 Car Garage On a Great Level Lot 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath barn. This property offers 42.58+/- Acres with awe 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath aged to try to locate as many Chester, $175,900 Rockingham, $79,000 inspiring views of Ascutney Mountain. The home offers Weathersfield, $159,000 of the six different charac- 3 bedrooms, a spacious eat in kitchen, formal dining/ ters as they can. When they living room. Three season back porch, front mudroom have found three or more entry and a foyer. Basement offers extra storage. Newer characters, they may bring well, new septic and a standing seam roof make a tidy package. Detached garage, multiple sheds and a barn for their checklist back to the equipment storage or run in for livestock. Easy access off library for a small prize and I91. $269,900 to be entered into a raffle. Keep an eye on our Face- book page and website as additional activities may be announced. Call Youth Minutes Walk To Chester Village Fabulous 3.36+/- Acre Lot Come Build Your Dream Home! Services Librarian Sacha Views Of Country Side Views, 3 Bedroom Septic, Pond Country 5.0+/- Acre Lot Delightful single-wide home with a 2-car garage on .33 3 Bedroom Septic, 4.68 +/- Acres Close To Village Partially Wooded Krawczyk with any ques- of an acre on a quiet cul-de-sac. This 2 bedroom home Chester, $75,000 Chester, $69,000 Chester, $41,600 tions. The summer reading features a large living room, kitchen/dining with plenty of storage. There are 2 generous size bedrooms with lot program is made possible of closets, a laundry area and a nice covered porch on the GRAFTON CHESTER SPRINGFIELD NEWFANE by a generous Spark Com- back. The garage has an addedstorage shed for the tractor 802-843-2390 802-875-2323 802-885-8282 802-365-4311 munity Grant provided by and this nice level lot is easy to care for. $87,000 the Vermont Community Foundation. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper June 17, 2020 | 9A arts & entertainment Book discussion via Fletcher Farm School Rockingham Library Zoom upcoming classes BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – inventing and Co-creating When Dr. Dottie Morris of- Organizations.” Dr. Morris LUDLOW, Vt. – The website. If you have questions canceled classes, and some will fered to facilitate a four-part is also busy leading training Fletcher Farm School for that are not answered there, be considering offering their discussion of the book “The sessions addressing issues the Arts and Crafts is offer- please call our office at 802- classes online. Please check our Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas such as unconscious bias ing the following on-campus 228-8770. The office is open website, www.fletcherfarm.org, for the Rockingham Library and cultural humility for all classes during the first two Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- frequently to get information beginning July 27 at 7 p.m., Brattleboro town employees, weeks of July: day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on new or rescheduled classes. what else could the staff say but along with the Selectboard • July 1-2, Creative Metal- We also have a growing va- Toward the end of June, deco- an enthusiastic “Yes!” and the town’s senior man- working with Piper Strong riety of online classes avail- rative painter Tricia Joiner will “The Hate U Give,” a #1 New agement team. She has been • July 2, Pottery Bowl Weav- able on our website. Angie be offering a special, free, on- York Times Bestseller, explores a resident of Bellows Falls ing with Jean Reed Follensbee-Hall is offering a line introduction to the Zhosto- the life of 16-year-old Starr since 2003. • July 6-10, Shepherd Rug three-Monday class incorporat- vo painting style and her online Carter who moves between two Copies of “The Hate U Braiding with Sue Carey ing papermaking and creating classes. We will be adding on- worlds: the poor black neigh- Give” are available as down- • July 6-10, Intaglio Print- your own handmade journal. line classes from Tricia within borhood where she lives and Book discussion via Zoom. loadable ebooks and au- making Workshop with Rog- Classes will run July 13, 20, and the next week or two. the fancy suburban prep school PHOTO PROVIDED diobooks from www.rock- er Hyndman 27, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Marcia Tickets for our annual raffle she attends. The uneasy bal- inghamlibrary.org free of • July 6-12, Quilter’s Choice Dockum is offering Wednesday are also available on our website. ance between these worlds is a position she has held for the charge for any Rockingham with Susan Damone Balch evening painting classes June 10 You buy the tickets online, and shattered when Starr witnesses past 12 years. In this role, Mor- Library patrons. Copies of • July 11-12, Warping the and 24 and July 1 and 8, from one of our staff will fill out the the fatal shooting of her child- ris provides support and direc- this book are also available Loom: A Review with Susan 6-7:30 p.m. Supply lists are pro- tickets for you and place them hood best friend, Khalil, at the tion to the entire Keene State for loan from the Rocking- Rockwell vided on the web pages for both in the appropriate jar. Proceeds hands of a police officer. Khalil College community in fulfill- ham Library’s curbside ser- Complete information on classes. from this raffle will help us pro- was unarmed. “The Hate U ing its commitment to diversity vice. Live in or own property each class and online reg- Some of our instructors will vide young artist scholarships Give” was selected by the Ver- and multiculturalism. Named in the town of Rockingham, istration is available on our be rescheduling previously for local youth next year. mont Humanities Council for as a “Hero for Justice” by the but don’t have a library card its 2020 Statewide One Book New Hampshire YWCA, she is yet? Sign up for a temporary Community Read Program. also a sought-after speaker for ecard at www.rockingham- As this book’s discussion Vermont, New Hampshire, and library.org. Call the library Tai Chi in the park facilitator, Dr. Dottie Morris national conferences. with any questions Monday brings much to the table. She The topic of Dr. Morris’ most through Friday from 9 a.m.- LUDLOW, Vt. – Tai Chi is Park in Ludlow. The 10:30 a.m. is the associate vice president recent talk for a TEDxSIT talk 5:30 p.m. or email program- a steady, rhythmic series of class is sponsored by the Black for Institutional Diversity and was “Beyond Tolerance, Ac- ming@rockinghamlibrary. motions that utilize the en- River Valley Senior Center for Equity at Keene State College, ceptance and Inclusion: Re- org. tire body. Anyone with the people 55 years or older. The desire to strengthen mind, second class at 12 p.m. is for all body, and spirit may enjoy. ages. Many experience increased For more information, con- WE’RE Vermont Summer Group Show at energy and more peace. It tact the Black River Senior is especially good for people Center at 802-228-7421 or text who are not interested in – or or call Ken Saccardo at 802- BACK! Canal Street Art Gallery ready for – strength training 228-7664. Vermont guidelines with weights or machines. for social distancing will be fol- Stop in Soon! BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Dawson, found object sculp- one-hour time slots to al- Tai chi is not a strenu- lowed. The Vermont Summer Group ture; Spaulding Dunbar, origi- low for all common spaces, ous martial art. Its roots are Route 12 in Walpole, NH Show is Canal Street Art Gal- nal photography; Carolyn Enz frequently touched surfaces, based on ancient tai chi and Like us on Facebook! lery’s third annual open call to Hack, metal and mixed media and doors to be disinfected chi gong martial arts; howev- Share your A+ E News! regional artists, showing art- sculpture; Nancy Fitz-Rapalje, between appointments. All er, it is a mind-body exercise. 802-228-3600 works in all mediums, styles, oil painting; Kim Grall, painted transactions are conducted Slow, gentle, and continuous [email protected] and subject matters. The exhi- mixed media sculpture; Fe- electronically via email or movements are performed bition celebrates the diversity licity Haselton, mixed media telephone with curbside with your body, while focus- and abundance of local art in painting; Deedee Jones, pastel pick-up. Please wear face ing on the breath. Many of southern Vermont. The show painting; Carol Keiser, acryl- coverings and observe physi- the movements have poetic opens June 19 and will contin- ic painting; Susan MacNeil, cal distancing. names like “Wave Hands in ue through Sept. 12. acrylic painting; Jeanne Mc- For more information or the Clouds,” “Playing the Everyone is invited to our Mahan, oil painting; Lisa Eck- to make an appointment, Lute,” and “Push the Moun- virtual gallery live on Face- hardt McNealus, acrylic paint- call 802-289-0104, email tain.” book at www.facebook.com/ ing; Charles Norris-Brown, ink artinfo@canalstreetartgal- Two beginner-level eight- canalstreetartgallery/live June drawing, ink wash, and water- lery.com, or visit www. week sessions are being of- 19 at 6 p.m. Also, visit the gal- color painting; M.C. Noyes, oil canalstreetartgallery.com. fered Mondays, starting lery’s online viewing room on painting; Rodrica Tilley, pastel Canal Street Art gallery is lo- June 22. These free one-hour our website, www.canalstree- painting; and Kathleen Zim- cated at 23 Canal St. in Bel- classes will take place on the tartgallery.com. merman, serigraphic prints. lows Falls. gazebo at Veterans Memorial The 19 artists and their medi- Canal Street Art Gallery is ums in this year’s show include also pleased to now offer pri- Clare Adams, enamel painted vate appointments, Wednesday glass; Penelope Arms, oil and to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 acrylic painting; Zoee Blossom, p.m. The private appointments cyanotype prints; Jean Cannon, for groups of no more than four oil and acrylic painting; Sloane people. 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