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AUGUSTVermont 08, 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM JournaVOLUME 18, ISSUEl 32 Four Democrats, two Republicans run Recovery after in Primary Election for governor tractor-trailer BY AMANDA WEDEGIS “bring all parties to the table to cre- went to the University of Vermont lizing small business economy The Vermont Journal & The Shopper ate smart public policy that will re- and started his first business at the to drive tourism and relocation, spect Vermonters’ rights to own a age of 18. end to homelessness, 90 percent incident REGION – Tuesday, Aug. 14 is firearm while ensuring that people Scott is running with a firm stance renewable energy, fully fund the Primary Election day. In Vermont, can be safe in their schools, homes, against raising taxes as well as keep- education system, clean needle LUDLOW, Vt. – On the offices to be elected include U.S. and communities.” He also wants to ing state spending low. His platform exchange and overdose preven- July 31, Vermont Route senator, U.S. representative, gover- invest in public schools and support also includes making education more tion sites, taxation and regulation 100 was closed for sev- nor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, teachers and their health benefits. affordable, working across the aisle of marijuana, and reducing carbon eral hours while Lud- secretary of state, auditor of ac- For more information on James on legislation, and providing tax re- footprint with accessible public low Police responded counts, attorney general, all 30 state Ehlers, go to www.jamesehlersfor- lief to Vermonters. On June 29, Scott transportation. to a tractor-trailer ac- senate seats, all 150 state represen- vermont.com. stated, “In my first 18 months in of- For more information on Bren- cident at 61 Andover St. tative seats, probate judge, assistant Christine Hallquist fice, we’ve avoided $479 million in da Siegel, go to www.brendafor- The truck was coming judge, state’s attorney, sheriff, high Christine Hallquist is a Demo- forecasted property tax rate increas- vermont.com. into Ludlow from “Ter- bailiff, and justices of the peace. The cratic candidate from Hyde Park, es – including two consecutive years Ethan Sonneborn rible Mountain” when full list of candidates for the Aug. 14 Vt. She is the chief executive officer of level rates for residential property Ethan Sonneborn is a 14-year- the driver noticed his Primary Election can be found at the of Vermont Electric Coop. Hallquist tax payers. We’ve eliminated the in- old Democratic candidate from breaks weren’t working Vermont Secretary of State website has devoted time to serving her com- come tax on social security for low Bristol, Vt. He will be a fresh- properly. at www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/can- munity as town meeting moderator and middle-income households… man at Mt. Abraham Union High As the vehicle turned didates.aspx. and by serving on the development We’ve invested to make childcare, School in the fall, and he is cam- the corner, the heavy Four candidates are running for board, health board, and school early education, and higher educa- paigning for governor because he wooden pellets shifted, governor for the Democratic prima- board. Of community work, she says, tion opportunities more affordable, believes “we need a people pow- causing the truck to flip ry: James Ehlers, Christine Hallquist, “The values of cooperation among and taken critical steps towards im- ered movement to reform poli- to its side and project Brenda Siegel, and Ethan Sonneborn. cooperatives and concern for com- proving the efficiency of our K-12 tics.” He is dedicated to champion- the pellets into the first The two primary Republican candi- munity are a great basis for leader- system.” Scott says he’s running for ing the middle class and working floor of the 61 Andover dates are Phil Scott and Keith Stern. ship at the state level. The power of reelection because there’s still more class families while encouraging St. property, a neigh- Drew Valente escorts Ella Briggs safely to her home across the scene of the crash. James Ehlers people who want to do good, work- to do as governor. young people to get involved in boring front porch, and PHOTO PROVIDED James Ehlers is a Democratic can- ing together, is more powerful than For more information on Phil politics, “because today’s decisions utilities poles along the didate from Winooski, Vt. He is a their individual skills.” Scott, go to www.philscott.org. are their tomorrow.” roadside. ful in assisting the Powers family, U.S. Navy veteran and the executive Hallquist’s platform includes $15 Brenda Siegel Sonneborn supports universal Five members of the Powers as well as other individuals after the director of Lake Champlain Inter- minimum wage, paid family and Brenda Siegel is a Democratic healthcare, employment non- family were in the house at the accident. The scene was cleared that national, championing clean water, medical leave insurance, universal candidate from Newfane, Vt. She is discrimination legislation, a car- time of the accident. One fam- evening, and Route 100 was then re- especially with his 10-point plan to health care, connecting Vermont a delegate of the Windham Country bon emission tax, incentives for ily member was transported to opened. clean up pollution in Vermont’s wa- with fiber optic cable, separating Committee. She is committed to the developing and using renewable Springfield Hospital and treated Black River Good Neighbor Ser- terways. property tax from education fund- Raise the Wage coalition. “We know energy, less education spending for a broken wrist. The driver was vices has helped the family with His platform includes a “peo- ing, protecting women’s health ini- that wealth does not trickle down on administration and more focus also sent to the hospital for minor clothing, food, and other items, and ple-first economy” that invests in tiatives, investing in tuition free and in fact, poverty trickles up, yet on teachers and students, tax ben- injuries. a friend has set up a Go Fund Me schools, working families, and the public college and trade schools, we keep making polices that support efits to small businesses, higher Local fire departments, police, page for the family, www.gofundme. middle class. He supports livable reaching 90 percent renewable en- the top while leaving behind those minimum wage, a worker’s bill of and other authorities were help- com/leone-powers-and-family. wages, universal health care that in- ergy, addressing racial disparities in who struggle, and the middle class. rights, and a bipartisan job cre- cludes vision and dental, 12 weeks of criminal justice system, treating the We need to re-think our outdated ation plan. paid family leave, increased funding opiate crisis as a public health issue, beliefs about what makes a thriv- For more information on Ethan for Planned Parenthood, affordable and taxing and regulating marijuana. ing economy. We know that poverty Sonneborn, go to www.ethanson- Ludlow Rotary Club child care, safe injection sites and For more information on Chris- creates a drain on our state, so it is neborn.com. investment in addiction prevention tine Hallquist’s platform, go to www. in our best interest to make sure we Keith Stern and recovery, taxation and regula- christineforvermont.com. build the economy from the bottom Keith Stern, a resident and busi- tion of marijuana, community-based Phil Scott up instead of the top down.” ness owner in North Springfield, conducts successful renewable energy, and common- Gov. Phil Scott is seeking reelec- Her platform includes $15 mini- sense firearm safety measures that tion in the Republican primary. Scott mum wage, paid family leave, uti- See ELECTION on Page 2A duck race Guild Bazaar a success for the community BY AIYANA FORTIN munity. The Artfest organizers this made with fabrics generously donat- included homemade snacks and The Vermont Journal year, Pat LaBella and Carol Serravez- ed by local artist Stephanie Stouffer. goodies from many of the Guild za, will be looking to showcase the This year’s raffle quilt, pieced and ladies: vegetable soup, sandwiches, MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. - The Com- work of more talented young artists quilted by Claire Poulin, was on dis- cookies, brownies, pies, and a vari- munity Guild of Mount Holly’s an- in future art shows. play, and tickets were still on sale. ety of other desserts. nual Bazaar attracted many visitors The Odd Fellows Hall was filled The Community Guild of Mount The main raffle quilt, first prize, and local friends and family Sat- with handmade items including Holly is a nonprofit charitable or- goes to Beth Duff. One of Judy urday, Aug. 4 in the Odd Fellows quilts, afghans, lap robes, baby items, ganization that has been selling Nevin’s handmade baskets goes Hall in Belmont, where they sold embroidery, crafts, doilies, and items handcrafted and donated items by to Rebecca Pennington. A shawl handmade crafts, raffle tick- members of all ages made by Lynn Anderson was won ets, homemade pies, soup, for 99 years to sup- by Stanley Ramsden, and a fra- sandwiches, and many other port charitable, grant wax burner donated by June delightful items. educational, and Capron goes to Tracy Lazell. From In addition to the Bazaar, civic endeavors. In the mini raffle, Dennis Devereux the Mount Holly Community the past, the Guild and Carol Serravezza each won a Museum, the Perkins House has supported the flower basket donated by Garden on the Green, hosted Belmont Mount Holly Fire Time in Rutland. A. Weintrauss and Mount Holly’s biennial and Rescue, the and Carol Serravezza each won a Rotarians, PTG members, and the children and friends who made the race Artfest, showcasing the work Town Library, the photo print donated by local artist possible. of several local artists and Women’s Shelter, lo- and photographer Tisa VanDine, PHOTO PROVIDED craftsmen. This included the cal families in need, a bird and water lily respectively, work of the famous artist Reg winners at Vermont and Grafton cheese donated by LUDLOW, Vt. - This past Satur- helping with the race selected win- Vessey, who brought the origi- History Day, and Dennis Devereux goes to Alison day, the Ludlow Rotary Club con- ners. The winners were Peter Wiz- nal of his painting of “911” in given scholarships Featherstone and Carol Venter. ducted its annual Ralph D. Ho- bicki with first place prize of $200, tempera paint - a breathtak- every year to select Congratulations to all. gancamp Memorial Duck Race. Sheree Tucker with second place ing depiction of the emotion graduates of Black All of the ladies in the Commu- This year’s race was to support the of $100, and Judy Lushinks with that filled the air. Penny Cold- River High School. nity Guild of Mount Holly look Ludlow Elementary School PTG’s third place of $75. The corporate well, Barbara Palotta, Cindy In the past 10 years, forward to the Bazaar and to the winter sports program. duck winner was Knights Tubs, and Hinchliff, Pat LaBella, Sue Co- the Guild has raised drawing of the raffle, and hope the Due to the raging and danger- April Dunich won the last little duck valla, Tisa VanDine, and sev- and donated over community will continue to sup- ous condition of the Black River, award. eral other artists showcased $40,000 to local enti- port the Guild all year - in the fall the usual venue for the race, the The proceeds from the duck race their work. New this year was ties. at Cider Days and around Christ- race was run in a small inflatable will help support PTG’s Winter a small exhibition of the work The bazaar had many artisans, crafters, and foods available. The bake sale in mas at various festivals and craft swimming pool. Over 500 ducks Sports program that enables students of junior artists in our com- STOCK PHOTO the Odd Fellows Hall fairs. were placed in the pool; the kids to ski at Okemo Mountain Resort.

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Calendar ...... 6B - 9B www.VermontJournal.com 2A | August 08, 2018 The Vermont Journal Tyson Ladies Aid Bazaar Sharon Tanzer celebrates 10 LUDLOW, Vt. - The 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so event that you all have come early, come been waiting for is finally hungry, and come years at Whiting Library going to happen Satur- with your shop- day, Aug. 11 at the gazebo ping list. All mon- CHESTER, Vt. - Please stop in the library’s services across from the Baptist ey earned goes to at Whiting Library during the and considering the pa- Church in Ludlow. The support various week of Aug. 13 to congratulate trons wants and needs.” Tyson Ladies Aid has put community proj- our wonderful director Sharon The number of pro- together an incredible ar- ects such as the Tanzer who will be celebrating grams has increased ray of gift baskets to take free Tyson Library, ten years of service to the library. substantially during a chance of winning - ev- a scholarship for Tanzer first began at Whiting Tanzer’s tenure, includ- erything from spaghetti graduating seniors Library as the children’s librar- ing book discussion dinner complete with the from Black River ian, greatly expanding offerings groups, craft instruc- fixings and cookware to a High School and for its youngest patrons. She soon tion programs, and mystery gift basket. Woodstock High moved into the position as direc- continuous display of Of course to go with all School, and many tor of the library where she is re- local artists’ works. She this is our famous chicken various communi- sponsible for the administration, has developed part- barbecue complete with ty support projects. supervision, and coordination of nerships with orga- corn and a side salad. Got Help us help the all activities and services of the nizations such as The a sweet tooth? The ladies’ community while library. Nature Museum, So- Join the bazaar on Aug. 11. famous baked goods will PHOTO PROVIDED you have fun too! Kathy Pellett, chair of Whit- VerA, Phoenix Books, be there for you to choose For more informa- ing Library’s Board of Trustees, Vermont Humani- whatever tickles your tion, contact Janine remarked that she feels fortunate ties Council, Ches- fancy at the time or just take home there will be a book sale too! Norman at 802-228-8764. Hope to to work with a director of Tan- ter Andover Elemen- for the family and friends. And yes, Tents will open for business from see you Saturday! zer’s caliber. “Sharon is a strong tary School, and many advocate of public libraries, and more. “We are so fortu- has sought and recruited staff nate to have Sharon at and volunteers that have made the helm of our library,” Celebrating 150 years in the Whiting Library one of the most both Pellett and Bock outstanding small libraries in emphasized. Sharon Tanzer, director of the Whiting Library. Vermont.” An open house PHOTO PROVIDED Mariette Bock, longtime trea- will be Monday, Aug. community with the community surer of the library, added, “Sha- 13 with refreshments from noon stop in and thank Sharon for all she ron’s focus is always on advancing throughout the afternoon. Please has done for our library. LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Second in the Londonderry community and former ministers, folks who were Congregational Church, United the world. married or baptized in our church, Church of Christ, in Londonderry, At 4 p.m., there will be a commu- Senior Lunch folks, people who Vt., cordially invites you to our 150th nity barbecue picnic under a big tent came to the Whale of a Sale, etc. Morgan Brown wins Lovell Award anniversary celebration Sunday, at Pingree Park with chicken, ham- Come one, come all! We hope Aug. 19, starting at 9:30 a.m. with burgers, hot dogs, and more. We’ll that you will help us celebrate 150 LUDLOW, Vt. - Morgan Brown, anniversary worship service in the have live music, games, and church years. For questions, please give class of 2018 from Black River church. Joyfully celebrate 150 years displays. the church office a call at 802-824- High School, is this year’s recipi- of seeking to be God’s presence and We look forward to celebrating 6453 or email 2ndcongochurch@ ent of the Dr. E. Sherburne Lovell striving to be Christ’s hands and feet with church folks, community folks, gmail.com. Health Career Award. This award contributes $1,000 annually to- ward a student’s academic pur- Come support our veterans suit of a career in health care. It is funded by the proceeds of the CHESTER, Vt. – On Aug. 11, 2018, veterans for their service, sacrifice, Quilts of Valor. Forty quilts will be Apple Blossom Cotillion, a proj- at 1 p.m. come to the Chester Green and valor in serving our nation. displayed on the Chester Green ect of the Development Office to honor our veterans. Country Please come join and support Su- for viewers to admire prior to of Springfield Medical Care Sys- Treasures and Quilts of Valor will be zanne Ash, the owner of Country the presentation to each veteran. tems. handing out our Vermont Veterans Treasures, her team of quilt makers, Please support us in trying to give Dr. Lovell was a long-time Quilts of Valor. Each of our quilts are and Vermont coordinator Lyne Car- all our worthy Vermont veterans a physician at Springfield Hospi- special and are awarded to thank the rier for a very special presentation of quilt. tal. His daughter, Melissa Post, states, “While he was a man who never sought recognition for his service in the medical field or we service all Types Ge You in the community, we know he of wells & pumps would be honored to have this L N w On n ! award named in his memory. We Morgan Brown receives 2018 Lovell Award from Larry Kraft of Springfield 24 hr. liVe hope recipients of the award will Medical Care System and Susan White of Southern VT AHEC. answer phone Full Online Editions, News, share the same sense of wonder PHOTO PROVIDED and fascination with the world of family owned since 1972 same day service Editorials, Obituaries, Yellow medicine that he did.” and become a trauma surgeon. mation for the Lovell Health Career Pages, Classifieds & More! Morgan will be studying neuro- To be eligible for the award, stu- Award is available from Southern 800-831-8883 science at the University of New dents must attend AHEC’s Med- Vermont AHEC at 802-885-2126 or p.o. box 668 • walpole, nh WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM England in the fall. Her career Quest program. Application infor- [email protected]. www.cushingandsons.com goal is to attend medical school

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BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The market LUDLOW, Vt. – The market opens TOWNSHEND, Vt. - A wide LONDONDERRY, Vt. – A vibrant is on the lawn in the Hetty Green every Friday from 4-7 p.m. on the variety of fresh products, wood community of farmers, gardeners, Park every Friday through September Okemo Mountain School front fired pizza, and crafts at a food producers, artisans, and from 3-7 p.m. Local farmers, bakers, lawn, 53 Main St. (Route 103), reasonable price. The market craftspeople. The market is located and crafters showcase their products south of the village. There is live runs 4 - 7 p.m. every Friday until at the junctions of Rt. 11 and 100, including local produce, meat, music, and a full array of vendors Oct. 6 on the lawn of the historic Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. cheese, and artworks. A project of the including produce, crafters, hot West Townshend Country Store. Sustainable Valley Group. foods, and more. Sponsored by The West River For more information visit Community Project. westriverfarmersmarket.com, call For details, email For details, a list of vendors, and 802-875-5004, and follow them on greaterfallsfarmersmarket@gmail. more, go to ludlowfarmersmarket. Email westtownshend.org, or call Facebook com. org. 802-874-4800. @westriverfarmersmarket. The Vermont Journal August 08, 2018 | 3A CAFC Thrift Shop Back to A Doll’s House, Part 2 answers School sale the question “Now what?” CHESTER, Vt. - The Chester- through the end of August. If you BY SHARON HUNTLEY tives to voice her Andover Family Center Thrift Shop shop and purchase clothing every The Vermont Journal frustration, gets will be the scene of a special Back to day of the sale, you can accumu- the most laughs. School half price sales event. Starting late six vouchers - quite a deal. WESTON, Vt. – The Sec- Torvald, played Thursday, Aug. 9 and extending for Thrift Shop hours are Thurs- ond Stage at Weston Play- sympathetically six thrift shop business days through days and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 house at Walker Farm is now by Boyd Gaines, Saturday, Aug. 18, all clothing will be p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 showing “A Doll’s House, seems defeated in half price. p.m. We are located at 908 Route Part 2,” nominated for eight contrast to Nora’s Here’s the twist. Customers who 103 South in Chester. Contact Tony Awards in 2017. Writ- somewhat self- purchase clothing on a sale day will us at 802-875-3236, follow us on ten for the modern stage in righteous confi- receive a voucher for one free item of Facebook, or check out our web- 2017 by playwright Lucas dence and the au- clothing. Vouchers will be redeem- site at www.chesterandoverfami- Hnath, this play brings four dience gives him able the day of purchase or any day lycenter.org. Back to school sale. of Henrick Ibsen’s characters their sympathy STOCK PHOTO from his 1879 play, “A Doll’s in Part 2 that we House,” returning after 15 denied him in the years have passed in their original. BRHS graduate awarded Believe & world. Nora Helmer has re- Emmy, played turned after walking out on by Margo Seibert, her husband, three children, is a young woman and her assigned lot in life. about to marry Achieve scholarship Anne Marie and Nora talk about what they’ve been up to. This upbeat and bold play PHOTO BY HUBERT SCHRIEBL who wants every- LUDLOW, Vt. – Cumberland Farms area. step of the way.” brings humor into the rather thing that Nora recently announced that 130 talented “Giving back to the communi- The program is open to students serious topic of marriage and from our four character’s viewpoints: left behind. Seib- high school seniors have been award- ties we serve is a critical part of our entering a full-time undergradu- traditional gender roles, and we’re the servant Anne Marie who raised ert’s portrayal deftly walks a fine line ed Believe & Achieve scholarships to company mission; we had this in ate course of study at an accredited surprised (at least I was) that we Nora’s children; Torvald, her hus- between curiosity about her mother help them attend college in the fall mind when we started the Believe & college, university, or vocational- have no better grasp on the sub- band who felt cheated from the pos- and maneuvering to get what she of 2018. Among the winners is Black Achieve Scholarship Program back in technical school in the fall of 2018 ject now than in Ibsen’s time. sibility of reconciling; her daughter wants. River High School graduate Andrea 2006, with the goal of helping hard- who live within 30 miles of any This one-scene, 90-minute play Emmy who was only a baby when What makes this play exceptional Stevens of Mount Holly. Stevens will working and ambitious young peo- Cumberland Farms store. Scholar- was directed by Mary B. Robin- her mother left; and Nora herself. is that, in the end, no one is right and be attending University of North Car- ple,” said Ari Haseotes, CEO of Cum- ships are awarded based on a stu- son and is perfect for the Walker Actress Kathleen McNenny plays no one is wrong. Truth is all in the olina at Charlotte. berland Farms. “After 12 years and dent’s academic performance and Farm venue with intimate seating Nora with both confidence and com- way you look at it, and we get to look As part of the company’s commit- over 1,200 students, and more than financial need, as well as involve- on three sides, which allows the plexity as she returns to her former at four different truths during our 90 ment to nurturing the future of young $1.2 million in scholarships awarded, ment in extracurricular activities audience intimate access to our home seeking help from former ser- minutes. “A Doll’s House, Part 2” is people, the Believe & Achieve pro- we are truly proud of the difference such as community service and characters and their moving per- vant Anne Marie to secure a divorce thought-provoking, moving, humor- gram provides $1,000 scholarships we are able to make for these deserv- athletics. The application process spectives. from Torvald her husband, some- ous, and worth seeing. annually to 130 eligible graduating ing young men and women, and we for next year’s scholarship program The play examines the after- thing she thought he had gotten “A Doll’s House, Part 2” runs Aug. high school seniors across its service continue to be inspired by them every will open in October 2018. math of Nora’s original departure years before. Her continued modern 2 through Aug. 26 at Weston Play- and carefree existence depends on it. house at Walker Farm. Show times Anne Marie, played hilariously by are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday, Lizbeth Mackey is both sympathetic 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, and CAES food services for the fall 2018 and resentful to Nora’s predicament 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be pur- CHESTER, Vt. - The kitchen staff we highlight a local food in a taste test gies. As always we still offer our salad be a bit proactive in having a program since she was the one left to raise chased by calling the box office at is looking forward to beginning an- during lunch service. The kids look bar daily with every meal. in place well before the deadline. We Nora’s children after she left. Her 802-824-5288, or by visiting www. other fun year of providing nutritious forward each month to this event. This year we plan on expanding our have been working with a company dialogue, which uses modern exple- westsonplayhouse.org. meals to all of the students and staff of Some of the items we purchase from recycle programs to include compost- called Grow Compost Vermont; Chester Andover Elementary School. Food Connects are fruits and vegeta- ing. Last year we pretty much ceased please check out their website, www. This year will begin with the return bles, local grass fed ground beef, and the use of any paper products with growcompostvermont.com. They of- of School Year’s Eve Tuesday evening so on. the exception of napkins of course. I fer training, pick-up of food scraps, with classes beginning Wednesday, The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Pro- eliminated paper plates and portion even field trips to their facility for the Celebrate summer... Aug. 29. gram will be offered again this school control packets such as mayo, mus- children to allow them to see what As in years past, I am working very year. This is a program that is offered tard, and ketchup. We plan to explore happens to the food scraps. hard to increase our purchasing of by the Child Nutrition Programs of the elimination of the plastic straws. I have posted menus on our website fresh local foods. We are still building Vermont whereas we offer fresh fruits New this year we hope will be so feel free to check them out. Please Now open 7 days. our Farm to School programs. One and veggies during non-meal time our composting program of all food call me anytime with any questions aspect is the Harvest of the Month hours to the students at no cost. We scraps. We are currently in the pro- or concerns you may have. Kitchen The art of living well program we offer each month. This have offered this for many years now cess of setting up a compost program phone is 802-875-6850 or Jack’s cell- program is brought to the children and it is an incredible program. It al- district-wide. As we all may or may phone 802-952-9133. Thurs~Sun 10-5 802 875 3109 RT 103 between Chester/Ludlow smokeshiredesign.com with the help of Food Connects, a lows us to introduce a healthy snack not know, in two years we will not be distributor of goods from local farm- to the kids as well as introducing allowed to place any food scraps in Written by Jack Carroll and kitch- ers throughout the area. Each month them to new types of fruit and veg- our dumpsters. We are attempting to en staff. Susan Clark at the Landgrove Meeting House LANDGROVE, Vt. - The Land- of both “Slow Democracy: Redis- Council for eight years where she with her family and cats. Who can’t grove Meeting House continues its covering Community: Bringing coordinated a rural grants program relate to that? eclectic roster of engaging present- Decision Back Home” with Woden and directed a community activists’ So please join us for listening, ers with Susan Clark Sunday, Aug. Teachout and “All Those In Favor,” a network for the northeastern U.S. singing, music, and fellowship all 12 at 9:30 a.m. She is a Vermonter book about Vermont town meetings and Canada. Clark also taught com- followed by coffee hour where lively whose wide and varied endeavors in with Frank Bryan. She consults with munity development at the college conversation is known to erupt. both community and environmen- communities across the northeast level for 10 years and as an award- See our complete summer Sunday tal work will surely resonate with on research, education, and out- winning radio commentator earned service schedule at www.landgrove. all. reach programs to strengthen civic broad recognition. vermont.gov/community.html. Clark is a writer and facilitator fo- engagement. Her work has also in- She is town meeting moderator in cusing on community sustainability cluded communications director Middlesex, Vt., and enjoys hiking, and engagement. She is co-author for the Vermont Natural Resources skiing, and gardening in Vermont

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Tuesday, Aug. 7 - Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 Also, keep supporting your local store - Thank you! 4A | August 08, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper MVP, Mamava, and Konrad Prefab donate first lactation pod SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A freestanding lactation “We are grateful for the generosity of pod is now installed at Springfield Health Cen- MVP Health Care, Mamava, and Konrad ter, thanks to the generous contributions of MVP Prefab whose collaborative efforts made Health Care, Mamava, and Konrad Prefab. it possible for SMCS to introduce the first The lactation pod provides women privacy, clean- Mamava lactation suite in a health cen- liness, and a quiet space designed just for them to ter setting in VT,” comments Larry Kraft, nurse an infant or use a breast pump. Its daily pres- director of Development for Springfield ence is also an ongoing reminder of the importance Medical Care Systems. He continues, of breastfeeding and the good it does for the health “We are pleased to support nursing Boys Next Door of babies, women, and families. mothers in the community, and at work.” The suite is a self-contained, mobile pod with The public is invited to a ribbon cut- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Join the Springfield Community Players as they bring a comfortable benches, a fold-down table, an electri- ting ceremony in celebration of Na- humorous set of vignettes to the stage. “The Boys Next Door” follows the cal outlet for plugging in a breast pump, and a door tional Health Center Week and National lives of four men with mental disabilities. that can be locked for privacy. The 4-foot by 8-foot Breastfeeding Month. The ceremony will Show dates start Aug. 17, doors at 7 p.m. The performances will be pod is meant for individual use, but can fit more take place Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. hosted at the Springfield Community Players Studio located at 165 South than one person, as well as mothers with babies and in the main lobby at Springfield Health Street in Springfield. other children. The Mamava suite at Springfield Center, 100 River Street, Springfield, Vt. PHOTO PROVIDED Health Center is located on the ground floor in the Light refreshments and tours will be of- Mamava pod, privacy for pumping and breastfeeding. main lobby area. fered. PHOTO PROVIDED New kind of book club, the Indigenous tales, science, and music Bookies at Phoenix Books with Michael Caduto WESTMINSTER WEST, Vt. - toys and gadgets; and a demonstra- CHESTER, Vt. – On Aug. 9, 2018, On Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m., tion of how to make your own per- from 5 to 7 p.m., Phoenix Books award-winning environmental- sonal power station. Misty Valley will host a new kind of ist and master storyteller Michael Michael Caduto is known for his en- book club. Caduto is coming to the Westmin- tertaining, dynamic presentations of Have you always loved to read? ster West Library. He will present science, storytelling, song, and stew- Do you have your favorite authors a powerful, entertaining program ardship. His popular books include but always look for new books? Are about renewable energy explored the “Keepers of the Earth” series, co- you guilty of breaking up a book through science and the arts. Sto- authored with Joseph Bruchac, “Earth club - or two - due to your contro- rytelling, music, and participatory Tales from Around the World” and versial opinions? experiences of today’s energy tech- “Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun: Michael Caduto. We welcome you. Join The Book- nologies will engage audiences with 22 Super-Charged Science Projects PHOTO PROVIDED ies. the process of transforming the for Kids.” Caduto’s most recent book Instead of meeting monthly to dis- forces of nature into energy for ev- is “The Garden of Wisdom: Earth keynotes to more than 500,000 people. cuss a single book, we meet to talk eryday living. Tales from the Middle East.” In 1984 This humorous program is full of about what we’ve been reading and The program will feature kid- he founded PEACE – Programs for facts, activities, and special effects that maybe bring a book to recommend. powered demonstrations of wind Environmental Awareness & Cultural reveal simple ways to harness natural Feel free to bring a title to share or power, solar energy, and magnetic- Exchange – to promote Earth stew- sources for energy and reduce global a few ideas of what book has made electrical power; indigenous tales ardship and cultural diversity. He has climate change. Please join us or feel you think, made you laugh, or made Join the new adult book club, the Bookies. of sun and wind; Fun Energy Facts traveled throughout North America, free to contact the library for more STOCK PHOTO quiz show; music for all ages to sing Europe, and the Middle East present- information at 802-387-4682 or west- along to; cool renewable-powered ing performances, workshops, and [email protected]. Ludlow American Legion you mad. This is a meeting of people who love books, want to FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER chat with other book lovers, and Author book discussions at Northshire maybe even eat a few snacks. Friday, August 10 If a recommendation sparks MANCHESTER, Vt. – Join wish to swim with sea turtles. Ezra Parzybok tells the often-inspir- your curiosity, any books pur- Northshire Bookstore, located at Jamie is a Wish Ambassador for ing stories of his practice, where he American chased during or after the meet- 4869 Main Street in Manchester Make-A-Wish Vermont. She regu- assists victims of chronic pain, termi- Italian Buffet ing receive the 10 percent book Center, for a series of author book larly gives speeches at Make-A-Wish nal disease, and even conditions such Legion with Salad club discount. discussions and events. events and has appeared in public as ADHD. This timely volume was Post #36 and Dessert While we encourage every- Jamie Heath, “Wishes Are Med- service announcements for the orga- written for patients and families, law one to read and share their love icine” nization. Jamie lives with her mother enforcement, and health profession- 135 Main Street of books, this book club is for On Friday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m., in Barre, Vt. And she really, really als who are trying to make decisions Ludlow, VT $12.00 those that read adult fiction and join us for an extra special kids’ loves turtles. She will be in our store about cannabis during this critical to Benefit the remember a time before the event and story time! to read this book along with Make- era of transition. It is an honest, clear- 802-228-9807 American Legion Auxiliary iPhone. For our younger book Make-A-Wish Vermont released A-Wish Vermont CEO James Hatha- eyed exploration of the marijuana de- lovers, we host a similar book a children’s book called “Wishes way. bate that looks beyond the hype and Seatings from Seatings will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. club aimed towards young adult are Medicine! How Make-A-Wish Ezra Parzybok, “Cannabis Con- disinformation on both sides to chart 5:30 to 7:00 pm Call 802-228-9807 for reservations. fiction at 4 p.m. the first Monday Gave me Hope and Helped me sulting” a new path toward rational and safe of the month. Heal,” based on the true story of On Friday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m., join use of cannabis. 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Keith O’Brien, “Fly Girls” On Aug. 11, join us for an evening ~ every friday ~ with author Keith O’Brien presenting from his new book “Fly Girls” where get a free fountain drink he shares the untold story of women w/ purchase of any entrée who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s - and won! Pick Your Own Between the World Wars, no sport Dari Joy Pre-Picked Petting was more popular, or more danger- Fruits are Blueberries Zoo ous, than airplane racing. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Springfield in 1913 and 1914 native, Chester SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Come and Historical Society take a walk down memory lane with president, and a lifelong us! Bunni Putnam, president of the LOCAL antiques dealer. Springfield Art and Historical Soci- ety, will present “Springfield in 1913 and 1914,” Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. at the He can be reached at Nolan Murray Center in Springfield. HISTORY 802-374-0119 or email This program is in conjunction with [email protected] Springfield Hospital’s 105th anniver- BY RON PATCH sary. June 29, 1913 was when the Broth- erhood Bible Class of the Methodist Church conceived the idea of the first hospital. It opened on Mt. Vernon Brothers and sisters Street Feb. 26, 1914. We have combed through various Patricia ‘Richards’ Decatur’s fa- he wouldn’t even try it Springfield history books, Springfield Paddock Road after the Flood of 1913. ther, Edward N. Richards, wrote a out. Reporters, town and school photo- PHOTO PROVIDED manuscript titled, “Anecdotes of “Lauris was in- graphs, and other artifacts in the His- the Richards Family.” Pat’s father tensely interested and torical Society collection to give you Included in this PowerPoint presen- What did you do without TV? Social was born in 1905 and grew up in pleaded with Frank a sense of what the town was like. By tation will be the Flood of 1913, “The societies. But times were changing. the Exeter, New Hampshire area for days to be allowed this time J&L (1888), Fellows (1895), Great White Way” and electricity, This program is free and open to all. as did Pat. a shot. Reluctantly, and Bryants (1910) were open, but no schools, businesses, current fashions, For more information, call 802-886- Below are five stories for those under constant bad- Lovejoy (1917) yet. transportation, and leisure activities. 7935. who grew up with brothers and gering, Frank agreed, sisters. Edward Richards was one and the pair took it out of seven children, six boys and on the porch at Maple one girl. Street. Lauris adjusted Paint job the arrow and pulled Remember when... Gill Odd Fellows Home “The Maple Street house had back strongly on the been recently painted white and bow. Mama and Papa were quite proud “‘CRACK:’ the bow of its appearance. On going out broke squarely in the to the clothesline one day, Mama middle. was horrified to see that someone “Frank’s face was a had drawn great gobs and lines of study in mingled rage green paint over the back of the and astonished disbe- house. In the middle of all this lief. How could such a was a large, shaky “PWR.” This calamity occur, when called for instant action, and in a he hadn’t even had a moment Phil was being well pad- try himself?” dled, screeching his innocence at Minor Illness the top of his lungs. This was not “Blessed with a unusual, but when he continued sound constitution, Pat Richards dressed in her Highlands dancer to plead not guilty, Mama inves- Lauris was seldom ill, garb when she was a teenager. tigated further by questioning but he was susceptible PHOTO PROVIDED Don. ‘Oh, yes,’ said Don, ‘I paint- to suggestion. One ed the house.’ ‘Well,’ Asked Mama, time, at Park Street, he had caught a act moment we planned an excur- sharply, ‘why did you paint Phil’s slight cold and was confined to bed. sion, lawful or otherwise, he early LUDLOW, Vt. - Do you initials?’ ‘Because I thought he Frank and I decided to enliven his earned the title of ‘The Pest.’ All remember the Odd Fel- would get the blame for it,’ said stay. he had to do generally was to rush lows Home in Ludlow? Don reasonably.” “Posting ourselves at the foot of shrieking to Mama, and we would It was used to care for The Apple Picker the stairs, we began discussing his find ourselves burdened with our their Odd Fellows. The “Phil tells about the time he per- symptoms in hoarse whispers. We little brother Phil. building was demol- suaded brother Frank that Mrs. agreed on the seriousness of his con- “Many were the stratagems we ished around the ‘80s, Illsley said they could have all the dition and from that point proceed- employed, but one of our most and the Gill Odd Fel- lows Home was built apples they wanted from her back ed to a discussion of his estate and a successful was a casual saunter to- in its current location orchard. probable division of his clothing. It ward the corner, a full cry pf ‘Ooy- on Gill Terrace. “Frank scrambled into the tree, was only when we began measuring ay, aryay, okay let’s skip him,’ and but Phil was cautious enough to the turn in the stair landing for the away we would break in different PHOTOS PROVIDED BY stay on terra firma, near the fence. casket and our surprised welcome directions. This had the desired TED SPAULDING Filling his blouse with the fruit, to Mr. Jenkins, the local undertaker, effect of confusing our brother Frank looked down in astonish- that we had Lauris bolt upright in satisfactorily and allowed us to go ment to see the old ogress, Mrs. bed, clutching the blankets, with a our various ways in peace.” Illsley, stumping out from the conviction of immediate dissolution. barn, and to see his brother Phil “Thoroughly exasperated, Mother A couple years ago I stopped disappearing toward Maple Street. spared few words about our idea of to visit Lee and Pat. I was tell- Frank’s explanations were all in entertainment for our sick brother.” ing them about a Mr. Heald from Aug. 10 - Aug. 14 vain. Mrs. Illsley voiced her sen- The Pest Oregon who came to the histori- “MAMMA MIA! timents to Mother, by telephone, “As Lauris, Frank and I were grow- cal society researching his Heald HERE WE GO AGAIN” about those Richards boys, and ing up, we found more activities in roots in Chester. (Rated PG-13) poor Frank suffered the blame in common and were inclined to ex- I finished by telling them we Buying: Friday: 7:00pm a far from Christian spirit.” clude the younger members from discovered I was related to Mr. • Antiques Saturday: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm The Archer our company. Heald. Pat looked at me and said, Sunday: 4:00pm, 7:15pm “Someone gave Frank a beauti- “To our brother Phil this was a cir- “Is his nose as big as yours?” I still • Early Photographs Monday: 7:15pm laugh when I think of that day. ful bow and arrow set, gleaming cumstance of extreme exasperation, • Military: Helmets, Tuesday: 7:15pm in fine varnish, with gorgeous and his determination to go where Give me a call at 802-374-0119 feathered arrows in an orna- we went would have done more if you have antiques to donate for Flags, Uniforms, WEDNESDAY mented holder. Frank guarded his credit to a more worthy cause. For Chester Historical Society’s an- Weapons, Daggers NIGHT CLASSICS treasure jealously, so much so that his uncanny ability to sense the ex- nual antiques sale in September. and Bayonets Wednesday, Aug. 8 @ 7:30pm • Antique Clocks & “1776” (1972) (G) Clock Parts Stars: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, and Ken Howard Art expo rescheduled to Labor Day weekend • Guns ALL TICKETS: $5.00 LONDONDERRY, Vt. - The Lon- 2153 or email [email protected]. the back including artist’s name, title, • Coins Small Popcorn 50¢ on Monday Medium Popcorn, Soda & Any Candy $5.00 donderry Arts and Historical Society Receiving dates for submissions are description of that work, and price. Art • & More! has postponed the Local Artist Expo Wednesdays and Thursdays, between must be hangable, ready to install/sell. (802)463-4766 to Aug. 31 through Columbus Day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 26, 2 The Custer Sharp House is the head- On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middle- – 4 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – 2 quarters of the Londonderry Arts Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 www.bfoperahouse.com town Road, Londonderry. This exhibit p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1:30 - 7:30 p.m., and Historical Society. It is the former showcases the work of regional artists and the last day to drop off is Wednes- home of artists Bernadine Custer and working in all mediums. There will be day, Aug. 29, 2 p.m. Jimmy Sharp. an artists’ opening reception Aug. 31, Artists should provide paperwork Visit the LAHS website for more 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 5 - 7 p.m. with artist’s name, email, phone num- information on other events and pro- Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM • Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM If you would like to exhibit, please ber, address, and complete list of works. gramming at www.LAHSVT.org or on i t r tes l le contact Garrison Buxton at 917-602- All art must contain information on Facebook. onLY $11 00 sundaY Breakfast Buffet Kids under age 12 for half price! 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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The Aug. 14 Vermont Primary make it harder for legitimate voters ers will continue to try to breach • Daily backup of our voter regis- access to our voter registration and us to stay updated. If you have any Election is just two weeks away. to register and vote – in essence, to and disrupt our voting systems. tration rolls election management system questions, please don’t hesitate to While there has been some indica- challenge or deny access to certain Cyber-security is a top prior- • Blacklisting known problem IP All 50 states need dedicated fund- get in touch with us either on these tion of lower voter turnout, I hope citizens to vote. That’s not the case ity for my office. In Vermont, we addresses ing to ensure the integrity of elec- accounts or my office. You can find that as Vermonters, we can make in Vermont! have taken many steps to protect • Installation of a real-time moni- tions now and into the future. We contact information for my office sure that’s not the case in our state. As Secretary of State, I’m pleased our election system against cyber- tor which constantly examines our were successful in March, with the at www.sec.state.vt.us. To find us Voting is the foundation of our to report that we’ve done many attacks, including: system and reports on suspicious support of Sen. Patrick Leahy and on Facebook go to www.facebook. democracy. When you go to the things in Vermont to ensure access • Paper ballots for every vote cast activity others in Congress, in securing com/SecretaryOfStateJimCondos, polls on Primary Day and Elec- to the ballot box for eligible vot- in Vermont • Periodic penetration testing $380 million ($3 million for Ver- and we’re @VermontSOS on Twit- tion Day, you’re helping shape the ers. From same-day voter registra- • Random audits following the • Weekly Department of Home- mont) in Help America Vote Act ter. future of our towns, our state, and tion to automatic voter registration, General Election land Security cyber-hygiene scans funds to be used for election cyber- Please be sure to vote Aug. 14 and our country. Mark your calendars we’re working hard to eliminate any • Decentralized elections manage- • Trainings with municipal clerks, security and election infrastructure Nov. 6. Your vote is your voice! See today – Aug. 14 and Nov. 6 – and be barriers to voting for Vermonters. ment, where vote tabulators are not who are the front lines of our elec- upgrades in states. you at the polls! sure to vote! We’re also in the process of imple- connected to the internet, to each tion system We work hard to provide ac- Early voting is also a great way menting a new, accessible voting other, or to any external device ei- • Implementation of two-factor curate voter information on both Written by Secretary of State Jim to increase voter participation. You system. This will allow individuals ther by Wi-Fi or hardwire authentication for any user who has Facebook and Twitter, so follow Condos. can vote early for the Aug. 14 Pri- with disabilities to vote privately mary right now, either in-person and independently, both at the polls at your local town clerk’s office, or and from home during the early by requesting a ballot be mailed voting period. to you. Requests can be made by The issue of election cyber-secu- phone, email, walk-in, or online at rity has been in the spotlight since www.mvp.sec.state.vt.us. fall 2016 when the news broke that Reminder, your ballot must be re- Russian intelligence-service hack- turned to your municipal clerk by 7 ers targeted 21 states. Vermont was p.m. on Election Day to ensure it’s not one of the states targeted. For- counted. Don’t wait until the last tunately, of the states targeted, 20 minute! successfully defended against the It is unfortunate that in many attacks, and our federal partners parts of the country, there are at- found no evidence that any votes tempts to enact laws that would being altered. Yet, we do know hack-

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

As the election season nears, it is We can no longer continue down the who will not violate his oath of office rightfully return power to the peo- vital that we vet the candidates run- current path of government mis- for personal political gain. We need a ple. I hope you will join me in giving ning for governor to determine who management for which we pay the leader we can trust. your vote to Stern. has the best plan to restore economic price with ever-increasing taxes. I am supporting Keith Stern for prosperity to the Vermont we so We need a leader who makes our governor in the Aug. 14 primary Sincerely, dearly love. state’s economic recovery his actual because he is not running to secure Michele Mauti Lindberg We are in desperate need of change. top priority. We need a governor a political legacy. He is running to Cavendish, Vt.

Dear Editor,

I would like to announce that I am forthcoming legislative session. and work will continue to be a prior- rity. seeking reelection for the 2019/2020 I am proud of the work done in ity for me. I will work hard on im- I ask for your vote in the upcoming legislative term as a Democrat for the the last session serving on the Agri- proving the lives of Vermont’s work- Democratic Primary Aug. 14, 2018. Vermont House of Representatives culture & Forestry Committee and as ing families, cleaning up our waters, Please feel free to contact me at for Windsor 3-1 District represent- an active member of the Rural Eco- and helping rural economies and 802-875-2222 or by email at tbock@ ing Andover, Baltimore, Chester, and nomic Development Caucus, as well communities thrive. leg.state.vt.us or tmbock@vermon- parts of North Springfield. as supporting passage of gun safety I would love to have your support tel.net with your questions and con- It has been an honor to serve as legislation and a balanced budget. for another term to ensure that every cerns. your representative in Montpelier We want a Vermont that works for Vermonter has the opportunity to during the past two years, and I hope all of us. My support of initiatives earn a livable wage, receive a high- Sincerely, that the community will entrust me that provide the resources to make quality education and affordable Tom Bock with that responsibility again in the our state an attractive place to live health care, and to retire with secu- Chester, Vt.

Dear Editor,

In the recent Vermont Public formance if they knew he was both Johnson, a company which profits off the hardship of their constituents. Radio political poll, 47 percent of heavily invested in companies selling from the sale of opiates in Vermont. The Primary Election is Tuesday Vermonters polled approved of opiates in Vermont as well as taking (Source: www.votesmart.org/candi- Aug. 14. Vermonters have another Peter Welch’s job performance as campaign contributions from these date/campaign-finance/55934/phil- opportunity to reestablish their rela- Vermont’s sole representative in companies? (Source: www.vnews. scott#.W2LTzzpKiM8.) tionship with their state and federal Congress. Also, 47 percent of those com/Welch-Owns-Pharmaceutical- These duplicitous politicians go to government. Please vote wisely. polled know someone personally af- Stocks-17664313). great extremes with all kinds of vir- fected by the opiate epidemic. I won- Gov. Phil Scott also takes cam- tue signaling during election years. Sincerely, der how many Vermonters would paign contributions from big phar- They say they care about Vermont- Stu Lindberg approve of Peter Welch’s job per- ma and specifically, Johnson and ers, but in reality they are profiting Cavendish, Vt. Robert Miller, Publisher [email protected] Dear Editor,

Vince West, Ad Consultant / Online Ad Manager In looking at our current political nies. He cosponsored HR.471, which ton, and especially Bernie Sanders Not only am I voting Aug. 14 on my [email protected] leadership, many of us have been ask- streamlined how opioids are dis- more recently. Things have changed. Democratic ballot for Dr. Dan, I am ing a fundamental question: who do pensed. A CBS “60 Minutes” docu- In the Vermont Democratic Pri- actively working for him. I am hear- Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer you serve? Are there any signs of hu- mentary referred to the “sponsors mary, I am voting for Daniel Freilich ing so much concern, so many ques- [email protected] man compassion or acts of true presi- of the bill as ‘blood money’ because who is challenging Peter Welch for tions, and a sense that these are times dential leadership coming from the many Americans may have died con- U.S. Congress. Dr. Dan pledges to when one can no longer be silent and White House? sequently.” “reclaim Democratic Heart and Soul.” not act. Amanda Wedegis, Editor I am particularly disappointed in So I ask Congressman Welch, who He is eminently qualified despite the [email protected] our Congressman Peter Welch who do you serve? I have always been sup- fact that our local Vermont Demo- Sincerely, has succumbed to taking PAC money portive and proud of our Vermont cratic Party leadership has denied Dr. Lew Watters Sharon Huntley, Copy Editor & Writer from the pharmaceutical compa- Democratic leadership in Washing- Dan the voter list. Who do they serve? Chester, Vt. [email protected] Heather Hawkins, Billing Department Dear Editor, [email protected] I have done an exhaustive amount percent renewable energy portfolio, and develop policy. Vermont politics Democratic nominee for governor of research into the Democratic gu- and rates that remained the same has no room for divisiveness, name- Aug. 14. 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Third Congregational Church UCC, River Street Annunciation Catholic Church, Corner of Depot and High St. The First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US Route 5 Sunday service and Sunday school is 10:30 a.m. For more information, Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 802- Regular Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. All are welcome! The church has contact [email protected] or 603-835-6358. 228-3451 a ramp and lift for wheelchair access and a handicapped bathroom. For more information, call 802-772-4148. Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St. BELLOWS FALLS, VT. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Music Ministry, coffee and Faith Christian Church, 582 Rockingham Rd. fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. with nursery care Joshua E. Bates, 1984 - 2018 Pastor Matt and Brenda Farkas welcome all to come and enjoy their provided. Evening Praise service is at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meetings and Bible services. Sunday worship and praise starts at 10 a.m. with the Message at study are Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to www. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Joshua Eric Bates, 34, of Charlestown, N.H., 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church (3-7 years) at 10:30 a.m. Holy Spirit service LudlowBaptist.org or call Pastor Jerry Scheumann calling 802-228-7600. died unexpectedly Monday, July is on the first and third Sundays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 23, 2018 in Springfield, Vt. He was takes place on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at the Flat Iron Exchange SPRINGFIELD, VT. born in Hanover, N.H. July 19, 1984, in Bellows Falls. For more information, call 802-591-1350. See us on TV: Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd. the son of Arthur S. and Tamra L. www.Sapatv.org - “Doing Life.” www.fact8.com - “Say What!” (Snide) Bates. Joshua graduated with On Aug. 12, join us for “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor” at 10 a.m. his high school diploma in 2003. with Rev. Mellen Kennedy. The service is intergenerational so children CHARLESTOWN, N.H. Joshua worked in maintenance for will stay in the service. From noon to 1 p.m., join us after coffee hour for 100 River Street LLC in Springfield, North Charlestown United Methodist Church, Route 12A River Rd. “Bread and Roses, Too” discussion group on the book by Vermont author, Vt. the past two years. Previously, he Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. Church is handicap accessible. Contact Katherine Paterson. Call 802-885-3327 or go to www.uuspringfieldvt.org. was a painter in the area for several 603-826-0381. years. Joshua had a passion for BMX United Methodist Church, 10 Valley St. bikes and riding, and loved Mus- Charlestown Congregational Church, 71 Main Street Sunday worship is 9:30 a.m. Come and praise God through music, tangs. He also enjoyed fishing and Sunday service on starts at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, scripture, and prayer. Christian education and child care available during spending time with his family. worship hour. Communion available weekly for those who wish to receive. call 603-826-3335. Besides his parents, with whom he Joshua E. Bates, 1984 - 2018. Fellowship and refreshments after service. Service by the Rev. Gerry Piper. lived in Charlestown, N.H., he leaves PHOTO PROVIDED For more information, call 802-885-3456. two daughters Kristin and Kyleigh CHESTER, VT. Bates of Somersworth, N.H.; his At Joshua’s request, no services Chester Congregational Church, 469 Main Street, Route 11 West WESTMINSTER, VT. sister Christina Bates of Claremont, are planned. Donations in Joshua’s Sunday Service at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, call N.H.; his maternal grandparents Ed- memory may be made to a charity of 802-875-3382 or go to www.chestercongregational.org. Christian Family Circle Chapel, 1512 Back Westminster Rd. ward Snide of Guilford, Maine and one’s choice. Sunday song service begins at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Katherine Gault of Lake Alfred, Fla.; “Joshua may be gone but will nev- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main Street. Fellowship lunch on first Sunday of each month. Non-denominational. Visit his paternal grandmother Jean Bates er be forgotten.” Love, Dad, Mom, Sunday service is at 8 a.m. Service with music, Sunday School, and of Charlestown, N.H.; and aunts, Christina, family, and friends. nursery care available at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning prayer at 9:40 uncles, and cousins. He was prede- Davis Memorial Chapel of Spring- a.m. Website www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org or call 802-875-6000. Linda E. Davison, 1942 - 2018 ceased by his paternal grandfather field is assisting the family with ar- Arthur W. Bates. rangements. Andover Community Church, 928 Weston-Andover Rd., Andover CHESTER, Vt. - Linda Elaine Cro- Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service 10:45 a.m. For more teau Davison, 75, passed away at her information, go to www.andovercommunitychurch.org. home in Chester, Vt., July 30, 2018 Bonnie L. Blake, 1948 - 2018 after a long illness. Linda was born in Keene, N.H. WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. - Bonnie LONDONDERRY, VT. Aug. 20, 1942 to Leon and Shirley L. Blake formally of Weathersfield, Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main Street (Lang) Croteau of Marlboro, N.H. Vt., passed away July 2, 2018. She She graduated from Marlboro High was born April 20, 1948 in Spring- Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. For more information, please call the School and moved to Washington, field, Vt., and was the daughter of the church office, 802-824-6453. D.C. where she worked for the U.S. late Urban M. Harvey and his wife Landgrove Meeting House, 88 Landgrove Rd, Landgrove, Vt. Government for a period of time. Arlene Harvey. She was a graduate Sunday services at the Landgrove Meeting House feature fellowship, music, She met the love of her life, Carl Da- of Springfield High School. Upon vison Sr. of Chester, while working graduating from high school, Bonnie lifted voices, and inspirational words. Set in a classic 160-year-old building as a secretary at the Keene Dodge- worked at Fellows Gear Shaper. She in a pastoral Vermont landscape, services are held Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Plymouth car dealership. They were spent most of her career employed Through Aug. 26. married Dec. 9, 1972 in Chester. Af- by TD Bank Bellows Falls and retired ter settling at their home in Chester, Linda E. Davison, 1942 - 2018. as vice president. she worked at Readex (Newsbank) PHOTO PROVIDED She was an active member in her for several years where she made community and enjoyed the work Richard Farren, 1956 – 2018 many lifelong friends. two brothers Douglas (Deborah) she did as a member of the Spring- Linda cared deeply for Carl’s two of Keene, N.H. and Wesley (Karen) field Garden Club. She loved her Bonnie L. Blake, 1948 - 2018. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Richard Far- grandchildren Makayla Longtin, children, Carl Jr. and Andrea, as of Venice, Fla.; their children step- travels to Maine and particularly PHOTO PROVIDED ren, 61, passed away unexpectedly at Makenna Weyant, Grace Farren, and well as her great-nieces Maya and son Carl Davison Jr. (Julia) of Mel- enjoyed time spent during the sum- his home in Springfield Friday, Aug. Emmett Farren; brother Patrick Far- Corinne Lindberg, always taking bourne, Fla., stepdaughter Andrea mers in York Beach strolling Long She is survived by her brother Ber- 3, 2018. He was born Sept. 30, 1956 ren; three sisters Teri Pecor, Joanne care of them when needed. She was Greene (Albert) of Fair Haven, Vt.; Sands. Golf and shopping were addi- nard Harvey, stepbrother Richard in Bristol, Conn., the son of James Farren, and Victoria Farren; and an outgoing and friendly person grandchildren Joseph, Cody, Jeremy, tional favorite past times. She loved King, her daughter Tanya Jones and and Helen (Hall) Farren. He gradu- also by several nieces, nephews, and who, with her sharp mind and atten- and Sasha; two great-grandchildren; the Christmas holiday and spreading her husband Chris, and her grand- ated from Green Mountain High cousins. tion to detail, could speak to any sub- sister-in-law Wanda Mauti (Hank) that joy to others. She always cher- children Brady and Hannah. School class of 1974. He was predeceased by one broth- ject that came up, and always kept in of Andover; and nieces, nephews, ished time spent with her friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Richard worked as a carpenter in er Timothy Farren. touch with her neighbors, relatives, and cousins. She was predeceased by Bonnie would always take the extra Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at The Inn at the area for many years, both self- A graveside service will be held at and friends in the community. Linda her parents Leon and Shirley Cro- time going above and beyond help- Weathersfield, 1342 VT Route 106, employed and with various con- 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in loved attending the St. Johnsbury teau. ing her customers at the bank and Perkinsville from 3 to 4:30 p.m. tractors in the area including Green the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctors- Trucking Company annual picnics There will be no visiting hours. enjoyed catching up with each of In lieu of flowers, donations in Mountain Log Cabins and Gilchrest ville, Vt. The date for a celebration of and camping with friends. She loved If friends desire, memorial gifts in them. Her greatest joy in life was the remembrance of Bonnie may be Enterprises. life service will be announced at the animals, especially cats. Her cat Linda’s memory may be made to the moments spent with her two grand- made to the North Springfield Bap- He enjoyed camping, technical cemetery. Sammy will be lost without her but Springfield Humane Society, Skitch- children - reading to them, coloring tist Church – Santa Claus Club at 69 drawing, puzzles, and building mod- Memorial contributions may be will be a great comfort to Carl. ewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. with them, or taking part in their in- Main Street, North Springfield, VT els of all kinds. He was also an avid made to David’s House at 461 Mt. Linda is survived by her lov- A private service will be held at a terests. 05150. Red Sox and Patriots fan. Support Road, Lebanon, NH 03766. ing husband Carl Sr. of 46 years; later date. He is survived by his daughter Davis Memorial Chapel in Spring- Ashley Weyant of Windsor, Vt.; son field, Vt. is assisting with arrange- Louis Lasonde, 1931 – 2018 Thailand Farren of Keene, N.H.; four ments. Alta J. Nestervich, 1928 - 2018 N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Louis La- survives. Also surviving is his daugh- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Alta Jane Vt.; one daughter Valerie K. Matu- sonde, 87, of Leland Avenue died ter Luann Preddy of Barre, Vt.; and Alston L. Springer, 1949 – 2018 Nestervich, 90, passed away Mon- lonis of Springfield, Vt.; one brother early Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at his grandchildren Jake and Lauren day, July 30 at the Springfield Health Leon Olivier; two sisters Eva Trump Hanover Terrace. Louis was born in Preddy. He is predeceased by his par- LUDLOW, Vt. - Alston L. Springer, & Rehab. Center surrounded by her and Gertrude Anderson; seven Readsboro, Vt. Jan. 12, 1931, the son ents and his brothers Lawrence, Ber- 69, passed away July 26, 2018 at the loving family. She was born March grandchildren and numerous great- of Henry and Ella (Reed) Lasonde. He nard, Burton, and Edward Fairbroth- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Cen- 16, 1928 in Goffstown, N.H., the grandchildren; and many nieces, was a graduate of Bellows Falls High er, and his sister Marion Fairbrother. ter in Lebanon, N.H. after a brief ill- daughter of Elphege L. and Hattie nephews, and cousins. School, served in the U.S. Navy dur- Per Louis’s wishes, there will be no ness. He was born April 20, 1949 in J. (Chambers) Olivier. She attended She was predeceased by her par- ing the Korean conflict and worked at services. Memorial donations in Lou- Stamford, Conn., the son of Nelson schools in Manchester and Mediva, ents, her husband Alexander, two Fellows Gear Shaper for 30 years. is’s name may be made to the Spring- F. Sr. and Florence (Layman) Spring- N.Y. brothers Frederick Olivier and Louis On May 1, 1959 in Charlestown, field Humane Society, 401 Skitch- er. He attended schools in Stamford On March 4, 1949, she was mar- Olivier, and one sister Madeline Eck- N.H., he married Norma Patch who ewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. and graduated from Stamford Cath- ried to Alexander Nestervich in Cla- ard. olic High School and later gradu- remont, N.H. He predeceased her Friends called at the Davis Memo- ated from Sacred Heart University in June 1, 2001. rial Chapel Monday evening, Aug. 6. Fairfield, Conn. She made her home in Claremont, Private services will be held at Knight Excavating He was married to Regina C. Tari- N.H. for a short time before moving the convenience of the family with Ponds, Roads, nelli July 15, 1972 in Bridgeport, to Springfield, Vt. in 1954 where she burial in the Oakland Cemetery in Conn. He owned and operated Al’s has resided since. Springfield, Vt. Sewer Systems Landscaping in Stamford, Conn. for She enjoyed cooking and gar- Memorial contributions may be Logging & Land Clearing 40 years. After retiring from land- Alston L. Springer, 1949 – 2018. dening, loved animals and her made to the Springfield Health & Drainage Problems scaping, he moved to Vermont where PHOTO PROVIDED dog Frosty, but most of all enjoyed Rehab. Activities Fund, 105 Chester Complete Site Work he owned and operated Al’s An- spending time with her grandchil- Road, Springfield, VT 05156 or to tiques, which he loved doing for the and his brother Nelson F. Springer Jr. dren. Bayada Hospice, 1222 Putney Road, Free Estimates past 16 years. He also sold Christmas A memorial service will be held at She is survived by two sons Joseph Suite 203, Brattleboro, VT 05301. trees in Ludlow for 16 years. a later date and will be announced at Cantasano of Lockport, N.Y. and Al- Arrangements are under the direc- 802-874-7191 - Jamaica, VT Al was known for his dry wit and that time. Memorial contributions exander P. 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crowd in some time - meaning the children at the Shriners Hospitals ben- efited from the fans’ generosity. In case you didn’t hear, the bad news was that kick-off was delayed one hour and 25 minutes by thunderstorms. That may have put a damper on all, but once things started, the action was the closest outcome in three years. Area football begins All three area football teams begin practice next Monday. Side-by-side states are easy to make comparisons with, and usually when we make these comparisons, Vermont gets the edge, but this time I give the nod to New Hampshire. Both states commence workouts the same day, but New Hampshire has a three-week preseason while Vermont only allows two. I prefer the third full week with scrimmages on consecutive Saturdays the final two weeks. In Vermont, since they have been limited to two weeks, many try to scrim- BY BILL MURPHY mage twice during that second week. The Vermont Journal & The Shopper Bellows Falls Bob Lockerby cut back to one scrimmage beginning last year choosing not to sacrifice skill time for the tune up tests. Lockerby does The Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl game took a step forward last Saturday. From left to right: Bellows Falls’ Shane Clark, Logan Cota, and Jared Zobkiw see a positive to the one scrimmage scenario. He tells me, “I have even got Vermont won for the third straight year, but most importantly, the game and Fall Mountain’s Chris Bashaw. away from a lot of contact in practice. I know you can’t scrimmage twice was more competitive. The Shrine Committee, which sets the parameters PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE in four or five days in the preseason and expect to keep your team rela- for the game, has worked for years to make competition be the next most tively healthy.” Bellows Falls’ only scrimmage will be Saturday, Aug. 25 at important thing to the children whom the game benefits. That’s probably Hampshire players can no longer play in both the New Hampshire CHAD 10 a.m. in Windsor. The Terriers open the regular season at home Labor the biggest reason the playing field for the game changed drastically four East-West Game and the Shrine Game - will be reviewed again by the com- Day weekend, Friday, Aug. 31 versus Spaulding at 7 p.m. They compete in years ago. mittee. Division II. You see the game had basically turned into a New Hampshire rout. Formulas are necessary because New Hampshire has more teams, bigger Both Springfield and Fall Mountain will scrimmage twice including once Those who were interested in the contest for the rivalry between the two schools, and more powerful programs in the top ranks than Vermont. That against each other. The two teams will pop the pads at Fall Mountain Tues- states had clearly lost interest. David can only defeat Goliath when several is why the dominance of the annual get together became so one-sided in the day, Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. in Langdon. The Cosmos will also take part in a four- conditions line up perfectly. first place. In addition, the New Hampshire players playing in the East-West team affair in White River Junction Aug. 25. They will see action versus I spoke to Shrine general chairman Kristi Morris last week, and he was game were already in tip-top shape by the time July arrived because their Hartford, Woodstock, and Burr & Burton. In a very strange scheduling pulling for a closer outcome. The final score was 24-13 Vermont, and the game is in late June, and New Hampshire had even more of an advantage at twist, the Cosmos don’t face Woodstock, a division opponent nearby. If winners had to come from behind after halftime. The final count of 24-13 one time because of that. the schedule makers did this to help Springfield play a more competitive isn’t perfect, but it is a step in the right direction. I’m sure the powers that run the game aren’t interested, but my next move schedule to their program, I salute the move. I certainly can’t think of any Morris told me this week, “We were very pleased competition-wise. We would be to keep the Vermont numbers exactly the same but change the New other common sense reason. Springfield opens their season at home the did expect even a closer game. We knew New Hampshire would be bigger Hampshire numbers to 12 Division I, 10 Division II, 10 Division III, and four same night Bellows Falls does, Friday, Aug. 31, hosting Bellows Free Acad- size-wise, but that Vermont interception for a score in the first half gave Division IV. The general understanding with the numbers is that the concern emy of Fairfax at 7 p.m. Vermont the advantage they needed.” is with Division I specifically. Sometimes New Hampshire and Vermont can Fall Mountain has that extra week before beginning regular season play There are formulas for the game. New Hampshire can select 12 repre- have more Division III players, and no one cares. Saturday, Sept. 8 on the road at Raymond in a 1:30 p.m. contest. The Wild- sentatives from each of their three divisions, while the Vermont formula is The other change I would make currently would be New Hampshire could cats hope to stage a second scrimmage against Newport, but no date had 8 players from Division I, 12 from Division II, and six from Division III. have six players who actually played in the CHAD Game. Lately, the scales been set as of Tuesday. There will have to be some kind of change this year because New Hamp- have definitely been tipped towards Vermont, and this allowance could help shire is sporting four divisions again. even things up even more. If you would like to comment on the sports in this paper, feel free to The current formula - which is also tagged with the stipulation that New And now the best news of all, 5,229 fans attended the game - the largest email me at [email protected].

Logan Cota, a quarterback and a running back The Vermont offensive line was one of the keys to the Shrine Shane Clark carried the ball for 20 yards in the Shrine game. for the Terriers, played different roles in the Shrine Fall Mountain’s Chris Bashaw (52) is trying to make Game victory. The nearest blocker in white is Jared Zobkiw Clark reports to Westfield State on Friday to begin his freshman game. He makes a tackle playing as a special some progress here against a Vermont line. Bashaw doing his job, which many graded him highly on for his year of practice in the sport. teamer. He also saw time at tight end. had two tackles for New Hampshire on the day. play. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE Black River BioBlitz nets nature lovers SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - From mush- In addition to an early-bird Action Team, and supported by rooms to mussels, wood turtles to walk with the Ascutney Moun- a crew of several young adults warblers, bass to bugs, and milfoil to tain Audubon Society, partici- with the AmeriCorps National maple trees, visitors to the first Black pants were treated to exhibits Civilian Community Corps who River BioBlitz were treated to a little and tours by experts and hobby- are camping nearby and seeking bit of everything. Adventuring from ists including the Orianne Soci- volunteer opportunities in the Muckross State Park to Hoyt’s Land- ety; the State of Vermont’s Fish area for the rest of the summer. ing, BioBlitz participants of all ages & Wildlife Department; a fas- AmeriCorps NCCC members explored the woods and water all day cinating “mushroom meander” address critical needs related and past dark. Their goal? To capture into the woods of Muckross to natural and other disasters, images on their phones and cameras State Park; a paddle excursion infrastructure improvement, of as many organisms as possible in with aquatic plant expert Laurie environmental stewardship and one day, uploading them to the “2018 Callahan; an aquatic insect zoo conservation, and urban and Black River BioBlitz” project page at with Billy Ernest; tree tours and rural development. For more www.iNaturalist.org. The images will discussions about forest pests information, visit www.nation- Young BioBlitzer meets largemouth bass. serve to build the Vermont Atlas of and problems with Bob Little PHOTO BY KELLY STETTNER alservice.gov. Life as well as to help the State of Ver- Tree and Barb Schultz. Lauren To learn more about the Black mont inventory the flora and fauna of Griswold was also on hand at River Action Team’s BioBlitz, Muckross State Park. Muckross State Park, sharing infor- JoAnne Russo. Russo brought a full check out the project page at www. A free shuttle bus ran between the mation about the ValleyQuest pro- setup with a white cloth strung on a inaturalist.org and search for “2018 sites all day, courtesy of Butler’s Bus gram; and the State of Vermont sent frame, a lantern, and various ultra- Black River BioBlitz.” For more Pierce Lawton banquet Service. While the BioBlitz was a free, Caleb Basa to man a portable, high- violet lights - all to seek out noctur- information about BRAT, go to family-friendly event, participants tech boat-rinsing device down at nal insects! There were moths galore, www.BlackRiverActionTeam.org BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Bellows Falls Pierce Lawton Post 37 had their season- who donated were offered a com- Hoyt’s Landing, discussing the threats caterpillars and small spiders all “hid- or by contacting Kelly Stettner at ending baseball banquet last week at the Bellows Falls Legion Hall. Jacob memorative button and a cinch sack posed by aquatic invasive species with ing” in plain sight. [email protected]. Streeter was presented the Louis Largess Most Valuable Player award for the season. From left to right: Head Coach Bill Lockerby, Streeter, Asstis- provided by Clever Cow Designs of boaters at the Blitz and those just vis- The event garnered over 130 indi- Voice messages may be left at 802- tant Coach Shawn Burke, and Team General Manager Kevin Vancor. Springfield. Complimentary issues of iting the public access for the day. vidual observations on iNaturalist, 738-0456. Get in touch to find out Northern Woodlands magazine were When dusk descended on Hoyt’s with more on the way. BioBlitz was how you can participate in the next PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE distributed, courtesy of the publisher. Landing, so did moth enthusiast organized and run by the Black River BioBlitz! Hunting seminars starting Aug. 22 Moose hunting permits for Veterans REGION – The Vermont Fish & at www.vtfishandwildlife.com and • “Deer Processing,” Sept. 19 from REGION - The five winners would have had to apply or lose used in future years. Wildlife Department will be hosting clicking on the seminar portion of the 6 to 9 p.m. at Mountain Deer Taxi- of Vermont 2018 moose hunt- those points, as required by statute. The permits may be used to take seven free hunting seminars that will Hunter Education page. For more in- dermy, Northfield, Vt. ing permits for resident military By law, five permits were available to bull moose during Vermont’s Oct. be helpful for hunters who have some formation, call John Pellegrini at 802- • “Squirrel Hunting,” Sept. 22 veterans were determined in a Vermont resident military veterans 20-25 regular moose season. Hunt- experience as well as for beginners. 793-1894. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hale randomized computer lottery and up to three permits are available ing will only be allowed in Wildlife The seminars will be taught by Ver- • “Predator Hunting,” Aug. 22 from Mountain Fish and Game Club. drawing Aug. 1 at the Fish & for “Special Opportunity” recipients Management Units E1 and E2 in mont Fish & Wildlife staff and hunter 6 to 9 p.m. at Pelkey’s Archery Shop, • “Deer Tracking,” Oct. 17 from 6 Wildlife office in Montpelier. The with life-threatening illnesses. Also the northeastern corner of the state education volunteers. “Both experi- 275 Nason St., Saint Albans, Vt. to 9 p.m. at Mountain Deer Taxi- five permit winners were among required by law, the remaining five where Fish & Wildlife recommends enced and first-time hunters stand • “Hunting Vermont Black Bears,” dermy, Northfield, Vt. 100 military veteran applicants permits will be auctioned with pro- the moose population be main- to benefit from these seminars,” said Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lin- Reasonable accommodations for who applied at no cost by a July 6 ceeds going to Fish & Wildlife con- tained at its current level to reduce John Pellegrini, Hunter Education wood Smith’s Archery Shop, 281 Old persons with disabilities are avail- deadline. The winners’ names are servation education programs. the effects of winter ticks. Training coordinator with Vermont Bradley Road, St. Johnsbury, Vt. able upon request. Please include a posted on Vermont Fish & Wild- Veteran applicants who did not As required by law, an auction for Fish & Wildlife. • “Introduction to Bow Hunting,” description of the accommodation life’s website at www.vtfishand- receive a permit were awarded a vet- five moose hunting permits is open Participants are urged to bring a Sept. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Linwood you will need and contact informa- wildlife.com. eran bonus point to improve their until Aug. 14. Sealed bids must be lunch for the daylong seminars and Smith’s Archery Shop, 281 Old Brad- tion. Please send an email to Cath- No regular public lottery was chances in any future moose permit received by Vermont Fish & Wild- dress for the weather as these semi- ley Road, St. Johnsbury, Vt. [email protected] or held because only 13 moose hunt- lotteries. life by 4:30 p.m. that day. Contact nars have an outdoor portion to them • “Hunting with Primitive Firearms,” call the office staff at 802-828-1000 ing permits were authorized this Non-veteran applicants who the Vermont Fish & Wildlife De- and will be held rain or shine. Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Preci- (voice), 1-800-253-0191 (TTY). year. If any public lottery permits have moose hunting bonus points partment to receive a moose permit Space is limited, and they fill up sion Valley Fish and Game Club, 2879 A more detailed list can be found had been offered, all those with from previous years will have those bid kit. Telephone 802-828-1190 or quickly, so sign up as early as possible Route 106, Perkinsville, Vt. at www.vermontjournal.com. bonus points from past seasons points “frozen” so that they may be email [email protected]. 2B | August 08, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment It’s almost Palooza time Sounds of Sensible Shoes BELMONT, Vt. - On Saturday, CAVENDISH, Vt. - The Town Utt, bass guitar and vocalist Pooh dents and visitors to join their friends Aug. 18 at the ODD Fellows Hall of Cavendish and the Cavendish Sprague, and Barbara Blaisdell on and neighbors in front of the gazebo beside Star Lake in Belmont the fun Community and Conservation As- keyboard. on the green. Bring a blanket or a commences. Starting off at 3 p.m. sociation invite everyone to spend This will be the last of this year’s comfortable chair, have a picnic, or it’s games, games, games, and lots an evening listening to the sounds regularly scheduled concerts that just lie back and relax on the grass. of prizes. Plus DJ Brett Myhre keeps of Sensible Shoes on the Proctors- are held on consecutive Wednesday It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer the fun moving with lots of music ville Green Wednesday, Aug. 15 at nights in July and August, and will be weather and either reconnect with old leading up to our live music event 6 p.m. sponsored by Outer Limits Brewery friends or make new ones. with Jenny Porter and Jeb Porter and Sensible Shoes is a returning in Proctorsville. As always, the concerts are free and Friends. regular to the Proctorsville Green However, due to previous rain post- open to all. For more information, With less than a month to go, Re- and is always warmly welcomed to ponements, there will be more con- please call Robin at 802-226-7736. inbow Riding Center is busy gearing the gazebo. The four members are certs in August this year. Watch for In the event of rain, postponement up for their second annual Summer drummer and singer Steve Dreb- date announcements. information will be reflected on the Palooza! Have you started getting ber, lead guitarist and singer Tim Cavendish encourages all area resi- Cavendish Facebook page. your boat ready for the Cardboard Regatta? It’s a whole lotta fun - and sometimes a little wet. Families and businesses, why not Black River get a team or two together and chal- lenge your friends, neighbors, or Regatta boat. anyone else you can think of and PHOTO PROVIDED see who can build the best and most Academy Museum floatable boat out of duct tape and ODD Fellows Hall where you will 7:30-8 p.m. cardboard. Trophies and bragging find donations and gift certificates Funds raised from Summer rights are at stake here. from local businesses and restau- Palooza support Reinbow Riding chair caning class At the lake, you will find fun for rants from Killington to Manchester Center’s therapeutic horseman- the whole family. Everyone can take and most of the valleys in between. A ship program, an important tool LUDLOW, Vt. - Do you have a We would like to see part in the games, especially the tra- $50 gift certificate from the Pet Cage for improving the mental and favorite chair that needs some re- your chair before Aug. 6, ditional tug-of-war, and there will be in Rutland plus a few surprises like a physical well being of children pairs and you are not sure what so that the correct supplies a face painting table, raffle table, tie- signed baseball by Red Sox Catcher and adults. The funds raised are to do with it? Well, join us at the will be ready for your use. dye shirt table, and a table of those Sandy Leon, two $100 gift certificates used to support the program and museum Saturday, Aug. 11 from You can email the photos fabulous desserts and cookies made for New Balance shoes, tickets for also provide financial assistance to 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All supplies to Georgia Brehm, muse- by Gloria’s Pantry. Who cares if you the activities at the Adventure Zone those that need our help but may will be included with the partici- um director, at glbrehm@ indulge before the barbecue at 5 p.m. at Okemo’s Jackson Gore, Weston not be able to afford it. pation fee. Participants are asked tds.net. See you there with You can always go back for more…if Playhouse tickets, Montshire Mu- We would like to thank our to bring a bag lunch. your chair. Repair one of your old chairs. it’s not all gone. seum passes, four tickets for a UVM sponsors Rutland Regional Medi- STOCK PHOTO At 5 p.m., along with the barbecue, Lady Cats Basketball game, special cal Center and GE Aviation, the live music starts. This year we are rates from Okemo Valley Golf Club, Cassellas, Ludlow Rotary, and pleased to have Jenny Porter as our a bike tune-up by Mt. Cycology, Five Rutland Veterinary Clinic and Saxtons River Art Guild exhibits headliner along with Jeb Porter and Elements Salon gift certificates, spe- Surgical Center for their generous REGION - Janet Moore of West along with Carol Stephens are may be seen during regular business Friends. The music continues until 8 cialty baskets and more and more donations. Chesterfield, N.H., is exhibiting showing their work at the Horizon hours from August until November. p.m. coming in every day. Bidding begins So mark you calendars, get your her watercolor and oil paintings Dental Clinic on Putney Road in All exhibits are sponsored by Sax- While you’re here, don’t forget to at 3 p.m. and closes at 7 p.m. Win- boats ready, and come celebrate at the River Valley Credit Union Brattleboro, Vt. Watercolors by Al- tons River Art Guild, a nonprofit or- visit our silent auction tables in the ners can pick up their items from summer with us Aug. 18, 3-8 p.m. in Townshend, Vt. Artwork by stead, N.H. artist Donna Lund will ganization devoted to the advance- For more information and regatta Jonathan Otto of Sarasota, Fla., be on display on the solo wall of ment and encouragement of the fine rules, go to www.reinbowriding- is on exhibit at People’s United Rockingham Medical Group in Bel- arts. The group includes members Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door center.org. Bank in Chester. Deedee Jones, lows Falls, Vt. throughout the Connecticut River Sales & Installation, Garage Door Repair & Vinyl Siding Pat McPike, and Maggie Smith The exhibits are free of charge and Valley. BILL STANKEVICH GET YOUR Stone Hearth Inn 7th annual Hot Dog Building & Remodeling LOCAL NEWS Full Service Care Taking WITH US! Cook-Off 173 Baltimore Road 802-263-9374 www.vermontjournal.com CHESTER, Vt. - On Sunday af- Show” with 802-228-3600 Perkinsville, VT 05151 Fax 802-263-5129 ternoon, Aug. 12, the Stone Hearth his spectacu- Inn will host the 7th annual Hot lar New Or- Dog Cook-Off. This family-friendly leans style community fundraiser benefits the “Big Easy.” Chester-Andover Family Center and Will he retain local youth athletic organizations. his title? Join The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. us at the Stone and features music, prizes and the fa- Hearth Inn mous Chester-Andover Family Cen- from 1-4 p.m. ter Silent Auction and Basket Raffle. Sunday, Aug. The best part, however, is the rivalry 12 and vote Join in the hot dog cook-off! among the “hot dog” chefs. Eleven for your favor- PHOTO PROVIDED chefs have entered the competition ite dog. and will be cooking “dogs” during the Your participation will support the The Stone Hearth is located at 698 WOODBOOGER cook-off. Chester-Andover Family Center Food Route 11 W in Chester. Call the Stone DEMO DERBY The price of admission entitles you Shelf and financial assistance program Hearth at 802-875-2525 or CAFC at RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG to all the hot dogs you can eat and a helping local residents struggling to 802-875 3236 for more information. chance to vote for your favorite dog. make ends meet and provides funding Last year, Billy won the “Best Dog in for local youth athletic programs. 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Not even fowl breath, bad hair, and missing appendages will stop the prowl for soulmates. There are some strange stirrings at the local Clamrot cemetery. This DAN TYMINSKI production is a parody tribute to “Night of the Living Dead” meets AUGUST 17TH “Disco Inferno” with a unique nod to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” An unusual space/time anomaly has allowed this group of zombies to River Valley Credit Union roam the earth for one more evening Total-e card of fun and to see if a zombie can find true love with the living. Will zombie She’s ready to take the lips fall off on that first kiss? money into her own Director Larissa Cahill said, “Last Dance is a tribute to my mom who hands... is a total disco queen. I grew up lis- tening to this music on the radio and She’s ready for RVCU’s Total-e card. her records so my hope is that the It’s a Mastercard debit card that works audience enjoys this retrospective as like a credit card, but there’s no credit. much as I’ve had fun writing it be- cause who doesn’t like Donna Som- It’s the card designed for people ages mers, The Bee Gees, and of course 13 to 18. It’s time to ask us about the Barry Manilow.” Total-e card. General admission tickets can be purchased by phone, in person, night of show, or at www.claremon-

M toperahouse.org where you can print The future of banking...now at home or order will call tickets. Brattleboro • Springfield • Bellows Falls • Townshend • Putney • 802-254-4800 rivercu.com The Vermont Journal/The Shopper August 08, 2018 | 3B arts & entertainment The 27th annual Late Summer Vermont State Fair returns Arts and Craft Festival for 173rd year LUDLOW, Vt. - If you missed our oil paintings, folk art, primitives, fer a variety of items, which will July 7 Arts and Craft Festival, you’ll jewelry, woodworking, photography, tempt your appetite for lunch. The RUTLAND, Vt. - Vermont State certainly want to attend our second fabric products, pottery, handmade Lazy Cow will offer delicious ice Fair returns for its 173rd year special event of this summer, fea- soaps, maple syrup, party dips and cream. Raffles and a silent auc- Tuesday, Aug. 14. The gates open turing quality artisans. The Society herbal products, hand woven items, tion will benefit the Fletcher Farm at 1 p.m. and the Midway opens at of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen’s and much, much more. There will School. 5 p.m. with admission fee and free 27th annual Late Summer Arts and be many of your favorite artisans The Society Craft and Gift Shop- parking. Craft Festival will be held Saturday, returning for the August festival, as pe is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Vermont State Fair is an ag- Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain well as a variety of designs and prod- The society is also having a fabric ricultural fair that first took place or shine, at the Fletcher Farm School ucts of new participants. sale. in 1846, originally named the for the Arts and Crafts, located on Demonstrations by instructors We hope you and your family Rutland Fair. It is one of the old- Route 103 south of Ludlow, Vt. This at the Fletcher Farm School for will join us for another special fes- est state fairs in the United States. year we are pleased to combine our the Arts and Crafts will take place tival. Mark the date on your calen- Renamed the Vermont State Fair event with the Ludlow Chamber throughout the day. Charles Dion dar; come and enjoy the Chrome in 1972, the fair is now located at Chrome Show. will demonstrate the art of chainsaw and Craft Festival Saturday, Aug. 175 South Main Street in Rutland Juried crafts will feature water and carving. Food concessions will of- 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is held by the Rutland County Agricultural Society. This year’s fair features fun for the whole family, from the Midway The Vermont State Fair, originally called Rutland Fair, returns for the 173rd year. Twilight On The Tavern Lawn rides provided by Amusements of PHOTO PROVIDED America to the Woodbooger De- molition Derbies at the Springfield jokes. Rosaire’s Royal Racers – racing 16 you can register to “run what you Buick GMC grandstand. The Ver- pigs – will also return each day at 2, brung” on the drag racing track. On presents M.O.D. mont State Fair runs from Tuesday, 4, 6, and 8:30 p.m. to race around a Friday, Aug. 17, don’t miss Grammy Aug. 14 to Saturday, Aug. 18 with 180-foot-long track. Cheer for your Award-winner Dan Tyminski, who PUTNEY, Vt. - Twilight Music many exciting events each day. favorite pig. Win prizes if your pig sang “Man of Constant Sorrows” for continues its 16th annual Twilight The Barnyard Cackle Review wins! the movie “O Brother Where Art On The Tavern Lawn series of sum- will run every half hour, from 1 Woodbooger Demolition Derbies Th ou .” mer concerts Sunday, Aug. 12 with to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sat- will be in front of the Springfield For more information, contact the M.O.D. - Molly Steinmark’s funk, urday. Rocky Da’ Roosta and his Buick GMC grandstand twice this Fair Office at 802-775-5200 or go to soul-jazz, hip-hop and R&B band. cackling hens will entertain guests year: Wednesday, Aug. 15 and Sat- www.vermontstatefair.org to pur- The seven concert series continues with their funny family-friendly urday, Aug. 18. On Thursday, Aug. chase tickets online. every other Sunday through Aug. 26. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. in downtown Putney on the Putney Tavern lawn or at Next Stage at 15 Fletcher Farm School more classes Kimball Hill in case of rain. The series is sponsored by the Town LUDLOW, Vt. - The pictur- skills in the arts and crafts taught • Landscape Painting in Watercol- of Putney, Green Mountain Well, esque Fletcher Farm campus lies there, instructors provide historical or with Robert O’Brien, Aug. 22-24 Soundview Paper Company, The along Route 103 in Vermont’s background and strive to link that • Basics of 3D Digital Design with Putney Food Co-op, The Stockwell Black River Valley between Lud- background to contemporary cul- Janalyn Peepel, Aug. 22-24 Brothers, and many other Putney low and Proctorsville. Since its ture. Students are invited to explore • Let’s Explore Basketry II with area businesses and organizations. inception, the Fletcher Farm their creativity and are given sup- Dona Nazerenko, Aug. 25-26 The concerts are free to the public School has offered thousands of port in this endeavor by nationally • The Art of Fly Casting with Su- and food will be available. For more classes in traditional and emerg- renowned instructors. san Damone Balch, Aug. 25 information, call 802-387-5772 or Molly Steinmark. ing arts and crafts, many led Following is a list of the classes PHOTO PROVIDED • Introduction to Fly Tying with visit www.twilightmusic.org. by world-class artists. Fletcher the school will be offering in Au- Peggy Brenner, Aug. 26 Steinmark blends the sounds of Farm School for the Arts and gust: Class and material fees vary, but jazz, hip-hop, funk, and soul mu- mer singer and percussionist of the working as a freelance musician Crafts celebrates its 71st anniver- • Steps to Outdoor Painting in Oils advance registration is required for sic, backed by a rotating cast of bands Groove Shoes, Mo Ambesa, while putting together her debut sary this summer. with Lynn VanNetta, Aug. 17-19 all classes. Most classes fill quickly, the area’s finest musicians. The for- and Dr. Reputation, Molly is now solo album. Besides providing the basic • Useful Baskets with Dona Naz- so please register early to ensure erenko, Aug. 18-19 your place. Further information • Using Technology to Make Art and online registration is available (ages 8-17) with Janalyn Peepel, on the school’s website at www. Tommy Bones and the The Artful Flea returns Aug. 21 fletcherfarm.org. to Gallery at the VAULT, Thunderous Tones to Join Our part of the Sidewalk Sale Award-Winning Community perform in Jamaica at SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Gallery at a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday and 11 JAMAICA, Vt. - The Jamaica Com- and Laurie Indenbaum who both the VAULT’s Artful Flea returns a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Satur- munity Arts continues their summer play the fiddle and Thomas Logan Aug. 11 as a fun part of Spring- day. Our storage space is limited so Valley Cares is a 2013 and 2016 National concert series at the historic Jamaica who plays the bass. The group also field’s Sidewalk Sale. It’s been a we are not able to take large items Excellence in Action Award Winner Town Hall Thursday, Aug. 16 with a includes Allen Partridge on guitar few years since we’ve held this and please no electronics. performance of traditional Irish mu- and Jake Geppert on vocals, banjo, flea market event that offers art- Artful Flea benefits VAULT pro- 1 BR apartments with private bath; choice of full kitchen/kitchenette, sic by Tommy Bones and the Thun- and mandolin. They are all very ful finds or finds that can be used grams, which include exhibits and emergency call system; options for in-house meals, laundry, cleaning, derous Tones. excited to play a second season in artfully. Perhaps you’ll discover workshops for students and adults. and personal care services; hospital nearby. The group formed roughly 15 the historic hall with its renowned artist or craft supplies, jewelry, art VAULT, a Vermont State Craft Cen- years ago from sharing their love acoustics. books, or other interesting items ter, sells the work of 160 artists and is We have options for supportive and assisted living. of playing Irish music at the Red The concert begins at 7 p.m, at to spark your creativity. delighted to be next door to the new Fox Inn of Winhall, Vt. Many of the Town Hall located at 3735 VT Items to donate may be brought Copper Fox restaurant and part of To inquire and for an application, call 802-365-4115 x104 the band members have even trav- Route 30. For more information to Gallery at VAULT on 68 Main Springfield’s historic downtown in a Equal Housing Opportunity eled together in Ireland; Tom Logan on this and other events, go to St. in Springfield, open from 11:30 1907 bank. of the Red Fox, but also Jill Newton www.jamaicacommunityarts.org. August Plant Sale! 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4B | August 08, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper golf news Two senior championship Vermont Mid-Amateur players score aces Championship at Sugarbush LUDLOW, Vt. – Two golf profes- WARREN, Vt. - The mation on practice sionals made holes-in-one at Okemo greens have fully re- rounds and other Valley Golf Club during the NEPGA covered from last information will be Senior Championship Monday, July month’s aeration. emailed to all partici- 30. Thanks to a bit of rain, pants and posted on Chris Bohac, a golf professional at the course is lush and the website as soon as Kirkbrae Country Club, in Lincoln, in immaculate condi- it becomes available. R.I., aced the eighth hole. Bohac tion. Make your next Pairings for the made the 173-yard hole-in-one us- outing easier by set- stroke play qualify- ing an 8 iron. Paul Politano and Fred ting up your tee time ing round to be held Aulette witnessed the amazing feat. online. Thursday, Aug. 16 at John Paesani, a golf professional This month brings the Sugarbush Resort at The Bay Club at Mattapoisett, in the Vermont Mid- Golf Club. They will Mattapoisett, Mass., made a hole-in- Amateur Champion- be available on the one on the fourth hole. The 150-yard ship. If you’re a Ver- VTGA website and ace was witnessed by John Hickson mont golfer age 25 and emailed to partici- and Greg Farland. above, don’t forget to pants upon the close Okemo Valley Golf Club is Ver- sign up for this great of entries. mont’s first heathland-style golf event at www.vtga.org. Sugarbush Mid-Amateur Championship golf. For more infor- course and was designed according The championship PHOTO PROVIDED mation, go to www. to the traditions of the game. The Two holes-in-one scored at Okemo Valley Golf Club. takes place Thursday, vtga.org or www.sug- PHOTO PROVIDED championship 18-hole golf course Aug. 16 and is limited to 78 play- match will culminate Sunday, Aug. arbush.com or call 800-537-8427. features a full-service clubhouse, ers. It consists of an 18-hole stoke 19. Entry deadline is Aug. 10, 2018. Sugarbush Resort Golf Club is lo- indoor practice facility, 18-acre out- ensuring playability and challenge 802-228-1396 or visit www.golf. play qualifier Thursday. The field Active, valid GHIN handicap is cated at 102 Forest Drive, Warren, door training center, fully stocked for all ability levels. Rolling hills, okemo.com. cut will be 32 on Friday. The final required for all participants. Infor- Vt. pro shop and fleet of electric carts. moderate elevation changes and The layout is a par 70 that measures wide fairways with well-placed haz- 6,400 yards in length and features ards enhance the heathland layout. bent grass greens, tees and fairways For more information about OVGC Men’s League Bellows Falls with multiple tee areas on each hole, Okemo Valley Golf Club, please call LUDLOW, Vt. – The final two on the fourth. weeks of Okemo Valley Golf Club’s Weekly results: Gentlemen’s League Men’s League are shaping up to be 1st Engel & Volkers - 26/15 a race of historic proportions. There 2nd Knight Tubs - 21/13 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Rich Demuzio – 20 David Chaves are five teams that could win it all, 3rd Diamond Realty - 19/11 Bellows Falls Country Club Gen- Ken Kinson – 18 and eight teams that could come 4th Benson’s Chevrolet - 19/10 tlemen’s League went into their Butch Stearns – 14 in the money. Winning the night, 5th Built Rite MFG. - 19/9 11th week Thursday, July 26. Gerry McAuliffe – 12 EXCAVATING July 31, and moving into third place 6th Huntley’s Wealth Manage- Their season results are: Hardy Merrill – 12 Family Owned & Operated Since 1980 overall, was Engel & Volkers. Chris ment - 17/8 Terry Keefe – 40 Steve Bouch – 11 Garvey, Austin Danyew, Larry 7th Stryhas Builders - 17/7 Don Garrow – 40 Norm Bartlett – 11 Plumb, and Fra Devine combined 8th Skygate Financial - 17/6 Bob Smith – 34 Carl Snide – 9 to win a whopping 26.5 holes. Fin- 9th Honey Dew Man - 15/5 Fran Stewart – 34 Don Beers – 6 Complete Site Work ishing in second place for the night, 10th Green Mountain Apprais- Jim Houghton – 28 Henry Abbott – 5 From Clearing to Finish and remaining in the top four in als - 9.5/4 John Williams – 27 For more information about the Grading, Roads, Foundations overall standings, was Knight Tubs. Season standings: Mike Kangas – 24 Bellows Falls Country Club, please Septics & Drainage Problems Clemente Delarosa, Mark Mont- 1st Stryhas Builders - 117 Jim MacMahan – 23 call the clubhouse at 802-463-9809 gelas, Jake Pierce, and Ken Guy Tie Benson’s Chevrolet - 117 David Westover – 23 or visit www.bellowsfallscountry- combined to win 21 holes. Finish- 3rd Engel & Volkers - 113 Larry Bolaski – 22 club.com. Specializing In ing third and staying relevant in the 4th Knight Tubs - 102 Equine Land Development & Ponds overall race, was Diamond Realty, 5th Honey Dew Man - 98 Sculpting your as Roger Danyew, Mark Griffin, Bob 6th Huntley’s Wealth Manage- Ahlers, and Craig Peters combined ment - 96 piece of Vermont Tater Hill Men’s League to win 19 holes. Closest to the pin 7th Diamond Realty - 92 802-824-3140 to fit your Dreams! Londonderry, VT winners were Clemente Delarosa on 8th Skygate Financial - 90 WINDSOR, Vt. - We have come pionship Thursday, Aug. 16. 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The Committee would also like to thank our SLICES Corporate Sponsors: Whitney Blake Co., J&H Hardware, The Grafton Inn, GC Builders, James Plumbing & Heating as well as Crown Point CC & The American Legion, Post 37, for hosting the event as well as all of the individuals and businesses listed below: Saturdays after 4 PM G LF Nine holes w/cart and wood-fired pizza dinner Hole Sponsors for two for $84, including tax and gratuity.

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LUDLOW, Vt. – Firewood for sale. Melvin at 802-356-5329 cell, or 802- business spotlight Aug. 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. at 96 Views. $1500/month plus utilities, Mixed hardwood maple, ash, cherry, 228-8466 home. (08/21) Route 106 N. Springfield. 802-683- security, and last month rent. Call and a little white birch cut last May/ 7104. To be auctioned: Karin at 802-588-1687. (08/21) June. $250 a cord. 4 cords total. Must Dennis Wilson unit #103 pick up. Call 802-952-8323. (08/21) Matt Reynolds unit #177 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – One bedroom on Tony Losavio unit #122 first floor. No pets. No smoking. All PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – 2009 Artic Cat STORE SALE Dylon McCutcheon unit #50 utilities included. $8-875/month. Call Clever Cow Designs 500 LE ATV, 550 cc engine, heated CHESTER, Vt. – Store closing! Display Jessica Hunsdon unit #29 802-885-3975. (08/14) 27 Main Street, Springfield, Vt. grips, 55 inch snow plow, 3,000 lb. items for sale: hutches, shelving, cor- (08/14) 802-885-4388 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Two-bedroom winch, 1,348 miles, like new. $4,000. ner cupboards, jewelry cases, towers, www.clevercowdesigns.com apartment, heat included. Nice 802-554-0011. (08/21) gift boxes, and more. Hurry, closing www.facebook.com/clevercowdesigns location. $845/month. Call 802-885- soon! 103 Artisans Marketplace, FOR RENT 3819. Studio/efficiency apartment, 802-875-7400, 103marketplace@ Kathy and Conrad McCroy opened Clever Cow Designs in May of 2016 in Springfield, Vt., offer- heat included, nice location. $575/ HELP WANTED gmail.com. (08/28) ing quality custom designs at fair prices, “strengthening the relationship between entrepreneurs BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – One bedroom month. Call 802-855-3819. (08/14) and their community through promotional products.” They offer designs for apparel, banners, apartment. $550/month, includes LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Hiring part LONDONDERRY, Vt. – 2-bedroom window and sign vinyl, game mats, dice bags, hats, stickers, and more. Most of their work has heat, hot water, rubbish and snow re- time for person with production apartment. No smoking. No pets. been signage and branding for local businesses, but other custom designs are available such as moval, onsite laundry, offsite parking. experience in fettling, glazing, and WOOD BOILERS Call Kathy for application 802-463- $950/month. One-year lease re- window decals, bags, and clothing for personal use. ceramics, or we’ll train. Call 802- NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS save 9863. Income limits do apply. Equal quired. Call 201-248-1973. (08/14) Clever Cow Designs is a family-owned business, operated by Kathy and Conrad, and occasion- 375-5015. (09/11) up to 30% of the system and instal- housing opportunity. (08/28) ally their son Clark. “At first we came to support our friends opening their new business, Dark lation cost on a Maxim wood pellet SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Delivery and Mountain Games,” a game store that made its own start in Springfield, where the McCroy’s now HHHHHH boiler. Contact New England Outdoor maintenance person needed. Full share their workspace for their design shop. “Then we met other small business owners, and their Furnaces at 603-863-8818. (TFN) time, Monday – Friday, 8-4:30. Good customers,” Kathy explained, and the McCroys decided to help promote local businesses by cre- work environment. Call 802-885- ating their new brands and designs, while also Wilson & Lawrence Inc. Tennis Court supporting the community by getting individuals to shop local. Contractors is hiring for summer jobs “We commonly fall under the direct sales mod- submit your classified online! el,” Kathy explained. Custom designs are mainly Come join our team. Good pay and overtime. ordered off their website, and since they have www.VermontJournal.com a shared workspace, personal visits are held in Please call 802-843-2436. Monday through Click “SUBMIT A CLASSIFIED AD” in the black navigation menu their Springfield location by appointment only. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They also “host online stores for different local businesses,” included Springfield Humane Soci- ety, Springfield Wrestling, and Dark Mountain Games. They are hoping to soon work with Black Two Rivers Supervisory Union TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT River Action Team to do an online store for them School Year Position Finance Office POSITION AVAILABLE as well. TRANSFER STATON ASSISTANT To the McCroy’s, Clever Two Rivers Supervisory Union has an immediate opening Cow Designs is all about for part Finance Assistant. This 20 hour a week position the quality of their designs The Town of Ludlow invites applications for the position of will work with our hot lunch program, student activities, and products, as well as Transfer Station Assistant. This is a full-time, year-round posi- the satisfaction of their local grants and service as the mail courier for the district. This tion. Principal duties include operation of a bailer, compactor customers, both commercial position follows the school calendar with the addition of and other machinery and power tools and assist residents and individual. “We don’t two weeks before and after the start of school. Flexible and commercial users with the proper disposal of materials want you to buy something schedule and competitive pay. Accounting experience and and recyclables. Requires the ability to perform physical just so we make money. We valid driver license required. want you to buy something labor with heavy lifting and to maintain the cleanliness of the because it supports you, Send letter of interest and resume to Cheryl Hammond, facility. Competitive wage with municipal benefit package. your cause, your family, or Business Manager at TRSU at [email protected] or Send resume in confidence with references to the Municipal our community,” Kathy said. call 802-875-6433. Manager, Town of Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT, 05149. “That is what shopping local Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The is about.” Background Check Required. EOE. Town of Ludlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. yellow page BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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(11/06/18) 6B | August 08, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED Berglund at 603-352-7398 for MONDAY AND can help you finish a project, Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, com or check for updates on CLASSES & additional information, or to THURSDAYS - repair an item and even take Subway, 65 Square in Bellows founder of Buddhaful Yoga, Facebook: www.facebook. WORKSHOPS register for the workshop. MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Bone on special projects. The group Falls. All poets welcome. will be offering a Gentle com/gemstaichi/. TFN Builders summer classes will is happy to donate “Knitted Discussion of all aspects of the Flow Kundalini Yoga class for SATURDAY, AUG. 11 - WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22 - be held in the Mount Holly Knockers” to breast cancer poem. 802-463-2204. TFN beginners every Wednesday CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Take School gym on Mondays and survivors. Stop by and ask for 9:30-11 a.m. You will be building chair yoga class with Experience a watercolor a Batch Cooking Class at DG Thursdays from 9 to 10:15 Betty for more information. Call SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - 9:30- encouraged to go at your Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., workshop with award-winning Bodyworks in Proctorsville a.m. through Thursday, Aug. 802-463-3907. TFN 11 a.m. Play Group at Saxtons own pace and listen to your Fullerton Inn, Main Street, artist Robert O’Brien Saturday, Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 23. Anyone who wishes to River Elementary School. Come body. Held at the Fullerton Chester. This is a strength Aug. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will join us for a healthy exercise SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 9-10:30 on over for crafts, activities and Inn, on the Chester Green. For building yoga class in the 3:30 p.m. at the United Church be demonstrations, recipes, program please call so that a.m. Playgroup at the to play! Call Molly 802-376- more information visit www. hatha tradition for anyone in Bellows Falls. Robert will and instructions for healthy paperwork and weights are Springfield Area Parent Child 6204. TFN buddhafulyoga.com or call looking to build bone density, focus on a variety of tips and snacks, lunches, dinners, and a ready for you. The program Center. Come to play and meet 802-875-2868. TFN physical strength, flexibility and techniques used to create WEDNESDAYS - special ketogenic dessert! This is free and all are welcome. new friends. All parents with endurance. Come as you are watercolor landscapes with BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The is a great class for those with Contact Judy Nevin 802-259- young children are welcomed. S. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Sit and do what you can. Use a flowers. The workshop is Bellows Falls Area Senior a busy lifestyle who still want 2443 to sign up. Contact Celeste at 802-886- and Knit workshop every chair, yoga mat, or both! Drop organized by the Saxtons River to eat healthy and want quick 5242 or email at celestem@ Center Knit and Stitch group Wednesday from 7 – 9 p.m. in anytime or purchase a few Art Guild. Contact Carolyn access to convenient foods. MONDAYS - vermontel.net. TFN meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the South Londonderry Free classes at once. No experience Food tastings will be served. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The They can help you finish a Library in the Janeway Wing, necessary. For details, contact Share your event with us! Space is limited and there is Bellows Falls Area Senior TUESDAYS - project, repair an item and located at 15 Old School 802-875-2868, eaton. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River even take on special projects. e-mail: [email protected] a fee so reserve your spot by Center Knit and Stitch group Road, South Londonderry, Vt. [email protected] or www. calling 603-401-8123. meets Mondays at 9 a.m. They Voices Poetry meets every The group is happy to donate buddhafulyoga.com. TFN “Knitted Knockers” to breast THURSDAYS – cancer survivors, stop by CAVENDISH, Vt. – From 7 to 8 FRIDAYS - 2018-2019 Bus Routes and ask for Betty for more p.m., join a Tai Chi beginners’ CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, Green Mountain Unified School District information. Call 802-463- class at DG Bodyworks, 7 founder of Buddhaful Yoga, 3907. TFN Depot St. in Cavendish/ offering a Strength Building GREEN MOUNTAIN UNION HIGH SCHOOL - CHESTER ANDOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Proctorsville, Vt., next to the Vinyasa Yoga Class using CAVENDISH TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Play Post Office at the corner of optional weights on Fridays 716 VT RTE 103 SOUTH, CHESTER, VT. 05143 - 802-875-2146 Group at First Baptist Church Rt. 131 and Depot St. There from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Build of Bellows Falls/Rockingham Director of Maintenance and Transportation: Todd Parah, Phone 875-4246 Fax 875-3183 is a monthly tuition cost. To bone density, upper body Recreation Center. 9:30 a.m. learn more about the classes, strength as well as overall Green Mountain Union High School announces the following bus schedule for the 2018/19 school year. -11 a.m. Come join the fun! please contact Djemila at strength, endurance, resilience, Buses will begin running on Monday August 27 for 7th grade orientation, and then for all students starting on Wednesday Healthy snack served. Call 802-490-0225, by email: flexibility & reduce stress. August 29th. Molly 802-376-6204. TFN djem.translator@gmail. No experience necessary. At Bus questions should be directed to Todd Parah, the transportation supervisor at 875-4246. Please note that the a.m. and Buddhaful Yoga, Fullerton Inn, p.m. routes may not be the same. Green Mountain’s bus drivers make every effort to provide a safe and comfortable ride to 40 The Common, Chester, VT For more information go to and from school. Parents should review expectations for good bus behavior with their children. Please remember that times Black River High School/Middle School are approximate. Please have your student at the bus stop 5-10 minutes early during the first week of school. www.buddhafulyoga.com, email [email protected] or COACHES NEEDED ROUTE 1 BALTIMORE ROUTE 6 CAVENDISH TOWN ELEMENTARY call/text 518-763-1490. TFN for upcoming 2018 Fall 6:15am Baltimore Rd bus will be going in from Rt. 106 to Baltimore 6:40 CTES Rd 131 to Tarbell Hill SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Free Open Co-Ed Middle School Soccer Coach 6:20-6:25 Ivek Tarbell Hill to Chambers Rd turn Left Art Nights, second Fridays Middle School Boys Basketball Coach 6:30 Gould Rd Chambers Rd and East Rd from 7 p.m., open to people of all ages. Try something new, 6:35 Amsden Hill Rd and turn around at the top 6:56 East Rd and Kingsbury Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 6:40 Mineral Springs Canton Camp ground make mistakes, learn, and - Management and Coaching of the Teams 6:42 Back out to Rt 10 Go to Tarbell Hill try again at the Art Gym on - Program development 6:43 1626 RT 10 7:00 Knapp Pond 62 Clinton Street, Springfield. 6:44 1337 Rt 10 Turn around at Pond - Experience is preferred but not required. Visit www.facebook.com/ 6:45 Chandler Rd 7:05 Laplante Rd and Knapp Pond springfieldartgym/. TFN 6:45 Left on Mattson 7:10 Knapp Pond to Tarbell Hill Background Checks Required 6:50 Pick up at Graham Rd and turn around go to Tarbell Tarbell Hill to 131 Please forward a letter of interest and references to: WEEKLY – 7:00 3713 Turn Right on Whitesville SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Youth 7:01 3559 7:20 Turn around at 4 way making pick ups before turn around and adult swim lessons are 7:03 Pick up at end of Crow Hill Back down Whitesville to 131 Joe Gurdak Athletic Director available at Edgar May Heath Turn Right onto Flamstead Left onto Cavendish Gulf before Mack Molding and Recreation throughout 7:10 Turn Right onto Flamstead 7:35 Cavendish Gulf Rd and Dean Rd making pick ups along the way. Black River High School/Middle School the year. Check their website Proceed to Green Mountain then CAES. 7:37 Cavendish Gulf and Densmore Rd 43 Main Street for days, times and details at 7:42 Cavendish Gulf and 131 Ludlow, VT 05149 ROUTE 2 Cavendish to GM 7:43 131 and Post Office www.myreccenter.org or for an appointment call 802-885- 6:00 am Depart GM to Cavendish 7:44 131 and Bonts Hill EOE 7/2018 6:25 Start end of Knapp Pond Rd 7:45 Shelias Day Care 2568. TFN Right on Tarbell Hill and pick up to Greenbush CTES 6:30 Greenbush to Stevens Rd to Green Bush to East Rd 103 to the Winery turn around and Depot St back to CTES REGION - Bone Builders to Pick ups along the way. Green Mountain Unified School District combat osteoporosis. Free 6:35 Chambers and East Rd Turn around back to East Rd and Tarbell PM Run and open to 55+. Call 802- Hill CTES bus: Stars with 131 to 103, as necessary to Stepping Stones, and JV and MS Soccer Coaches Needed 674-4547. Mondays and 6:40 Down Tarbell Hill to 131 Greven Ext , back to CTES,pick up high school kids. Twenty Mile Wednesdays classes are held 6:45 131 and Brook Rd Stream, Johnson Rd,carleton Rd, Heald Rd, Reading Rd, Brook Rd, for upcoming 2018 Fall Season at at Martin Memorial Hall in 6:50 Right at Williams Store to Davis Rd and turn around Center Rd,Hoey Rd,East Rd, Corner of Old County Rd, Chambers Green Mountain Union High School Ascutney from 10 - 11 a.m. Pick up along 131 to CTES Rd, lower Tarbell Rd, Rt 131, Cavendish Gulf Rd. Tuesday and Thursday classes Return to Green Mountain and CAES PM GM bus: Green Mountain Union High School is looking for Soccer are held at Cavendish Baptist Travel 131,Corner of Brook rd and 131,Tarbell Hill,Knapp Pond,Tar- Coaches for JV Boys and Girls and Middle School Boys Church from 10 - 11:30 a.m. ROUTE 3 bell Hill,East Rd,Chambers Rd,Tarbell Hill back to school. and Girls. or at Andover Community 6:00 am Depart GM PM routes will be the same as the morning routes. Please be Church from 3 – 4 p.m. TFN 6:20 Pick up on 20 mile Stream in Cavendish patient with bus times as we have some new drivers and some routes Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 6:30 Greven Ext. have changed. The buses will make pick ups along all routes even if - Management and Coaching of the Soccer Teams SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield 6:32 Cross over 103 pick up and back to 103 your address was not listed. - Program development Adult Learning offers on- 6:40 Taxidermy Shop on 103 - Experience is preferred but not required. going classes to earn your 6:40-6:50 pick up thru the Gulf to Cavendish Gulf Rd Late Bus Schedule high school diploma. Anyone Left on Rt 10 Pick up GM then to CAES at the 4:- 4:15 tentative. Background Checks Required interested contact 802-546- 6:55 Turn around at Cummings Garage make pick ups back to 103 7:00 Wymans Falls Rd Andover 0879 or visit Vermont Adult Please forward a letter of interest and references to: 7:05 Church St pick ups Hardware Store 4:17 Learning at 363 River St. in 7:10 Marcs Drive and back to Church St and turn Right on Church St Pot Ash Brook Rd 4:25 Todd Parah North Springfield. TFN And go to Rt 11 North Hill Rd 4:35 Transportation Supervisor/Athletic Dirctor Rt.11 to 103 Andover Ridge Rd 4:40 Green Mountain Union High School 7:25 Beth Goulds and Town Hall Pickups Magic Mountain 4:55 716 VT Route 103 South View the weekly Return to Green Mountain and CAES Return to GM Chester, VT 05143 Calendar online! 802-875-2146 ROUTE 4 Andover Chester/Baltimore Depart GM 6:00am Intersection of 103 and Rt 10 4:30 EOE 6/2018 www.VermontJournal.com 6:15 Potash Brook Rd and turn around at new bridge Baltimore Rd 4:45 Back to Andover Rd 6:22 Andover Town Hall Cavendish Right on North Hill Rd CTES 4:40 Turn around at 561 and back to Andover Rd at 6:35 Williams store 4:45 Travel to Andover Ridge Rd and turn around at 6:40 Intersection Green Bush and Tarbell Hill 5:00 Andover Ridge Rd to Middletown Rd and turn Right to rt 11 at 6:45 Making pick ups from Andover Ridge Any children along any of the late bus routes will be dropped off at Rt.11 to Magic Mountain turn around 6:50 the bottom of the road and along the late bus routes. Late bus depar- 6:55 Castaldo Rd ture times may vary due to weather and traffic. 1280 Rt 11 7:00 1926 Rt. 11 In Town Pick up along Rt. 11 to Chester and in town on rt. 11 to RT.35 inter- Popple Dungeon 4:30 section. 103 South 4:45 Return to GM then CAES. South end of GMT 4:50 Rt.11 Fletcher Hill Rd 5:00 ROUTE 5 Chester 6:05 Depart GM Late bus stops may change depending on number of students riding Pick up Popple Dungeon and Ethan Allen Rd at 6:30 and time the busses get onto the route. Pleasant Brook Apts 6:42 6:45 1780 Rt.11 6:48 Fletcher Hill 6:50 Kenyan Rd 6:52 Logan Dr 6:54 2447 Rt 11 6:55 1592 Rt 11 7:00 Jacks Diner 7:02 A&B Rt 103 7:05 GM 7:08 Mountain View 7:10 Marshal Rd and Kavatas Circle 7:15 Gingerbread Apts 7:17 269 S Main 7:25 CAES 7:30 GM The Vermont Journal/The Shopper August 08, 2018 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED calendar information call 802-228- First Congregational Church a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday MANCHESTER, Vt. – Visit the Understand Medical CLUBS 6276. TFN in Westminster will hold through Friday to area seniors. EVENTS Northshire Bookstore Friday Marijuana.” Writing from SATURDAY, AUG. 11 - A Summer Salad Supper The Senior Meals menu for the FRIDAY, AUG. 10 - Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. to meet Ezra the perspective of a parent MANCHESTER, Vt. – Join SATURDAYS – Saturday, Aug. 11 from 5 – 7 week is available by calling MANCHESTER, Vt. – Visit the Parzybok, writer of “Cannabis and veteran schoolteacher local Green Mountain Club MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life p.m. Dinner will be buffet 802-463-3907. The Bellows Northshire Bookstore Friday, Consulting: Helping Patients, turned professional cannabis sections throughout Vermont drawing. The Mount Holly style with many different cool Falls Area Senior Center is Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. for a Parents, and Practitioners consultant, Ezra Parzybok tells for Long Trail Day Saturday, Artists Group meets at 10:30 summer salads to choose located at 18 Tuttle St. We special kids’ event and story Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. in the community center from. This is the same concept are wheelchair and walker time. Meet Jamie Heath who p.m. Celebrate the Long Trail room (under library) and sets as our crockpot supper only accessible with plenty of will read from the illustrated Full time general Maintenance Position with guided hikes and visits up a still life. The sessions are cool salads for the hot days of parking. TFN children’s book, “Wishes for Winterplace Condo Association to some of the state’s most open to all and free of charge. summer. Finish off your meal Are Medicine: How Make- on Okemo Mountain spectacular places. Or register All that is needed is pen and with a great dessert. Takeout SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Blue A-Wish Gave Me Hope and to hike a piece of the Long paper. TFN available. Door Kids’ Free Lunch program Helped Me Heal” based on Must be able to work all weekends during ski season. Trail to celebrate the trail on at Christ’s Church on Main her story. This book, illustrated Competitive wage and benefits ffered.o your own. Then continue the SUNDAYS - BELMONT, Vt. - The members Street continues. Through the by fellow Vermonter Leonard Call 802-228-4934 for an application. fun at local breweries, which SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The of Colfax Lodge in Belmont will blue door at the back of the Kenyon tells the story of will host hikers after their Catamount Composite hold a pork dinner at the Hall church on River St., kids, along when Jamie meets her Wish day on the Long Trail. Visit Squadron of the Civil Air starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, with families and other adults, Granters and, along with her Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 www.greenmountainclub. Aug. 11. Call 802-259-2460. will find a simple lunch every pet turtle Bob, and dreams Invitation to Bid p.m. most Sundays at weekday at noon throughout org/longtrailday for more up her wish to swim with sea The Town of Andover is seeking Winter Sand information. Squadron Headquarters, 13 SUNDAY, AUG. 12 - the summer vacation. The turtles. She will be in our store Airport Road, N. Springfield. CHESTER, Vt. - Join us at menu is simple: kid-friendly to read this book along with Bids for the 2019/19 season MONDAYS – Membership is open to ages Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern in sandwiches, lots of fresh fruit, Make-A-Wish Vermont CEO QUECHEE, Vt. - Valley Stamp 12 and up. Call Commander Chester for our 7th annual Hot cookies, and a drink. On James Hathaway. For more Submit bids for 1,500 yards of winter sand both FOB your pit Club meets second Mondays at Capt. Tom Williams at 802- Dog Cook-Off Sunday, Aug. certain days of the week, there information call 802-362- and delivered. The sand must be available for our trucks to the Quechee library AT 7 p.m. 558-5571, Twilliams@vtcap. 12 from 1 – 4 p.m. There will are specials: mac ‘n cheese, 2200 or visit the Northshire haul now and meet town quality specifications. located at 1957 Main St. For org. TFN be hot dog tastings, music, grilled cheese sandwiches, Bookstore website at www. more information contact John a silent auction, games for ice cream cones, and pizza. northshire.com. Bids will be received until August 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. and Lutz at 802-728-6212. TFN children, a basket raffle, and Seconds are available. will be opened at the Selectboard Meeting on August 13, face painting to keep the fun COMMUNITY 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Andover Town Office. CHESTER, Vt. - Please join the going all afternoon. There is Chester Senior Citizens Club MEALS an admission fee. This event Town of Mount Holly Please send bids to: for their monthly luncheon FRIDAY, AUG. 10 - is in support of the Chester- Notice of Public Hearing meeting, third Mondays at Andover Town Office – Winter Sand ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Join us Andover Family Center. If you August 23, 2018 6 P.M. 11:30 a.m. at the Chester for the Bartonsville Grange are interested in participating 953 Weston Andover Road Congregational Church on Dinner Friday, Aug. 10, from in the competition, please give Mount Holly Elementary School Andover, Vermont 05143 Main Street. Enjoy lunch, jokes 5 – 7 p.m. at 116 Upper our inn a call. Town Plan and funny stories, and possibly Bartonsville Road, Rockingham The Town of Andover reserves the right to reject any and all Bingo. Just bring your place (across from the old State WALPOLE, N.H. – Pursuant to Title 24[4382 V.S.A., Chapter 117] bids. setting, if possible a dish to Police Barracks) Menu includes Chicken barbecue at First The Mount Holly, Vermont Planning Commission invites the Congregational Church in share, and a friend. If you Shake n’ Bake Chicken with public to a hearing to provide input on Mount Holly’s Town Dated at Andover, VT this 24th day of July, 2018. Walpole Sunday, Aug. 12 from need a ride, just call Georgia all the fixings and a variety of Plan. The plan can be obtained through the unofficial Mount Jeanette Haight, Clerk 4 to 5:30 p.m. Purchase either 802-875-6242. TFN desserts. Children under the Holly VT website, at the town office or at the public hearing. age of 5 are free. If you have full dinners or half-chicken TUESDAYS - only. The public is encourages to submit written comments to the any questions, please call 802- Planning Commission at [email protected]. LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary 376-5504. Town of Westminster Club meets every Tuesday and WEEKDAYS - P.O. BOX 147 WESTMINSTER, VT 05158 is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The SATURDAY, AUG. 11 - Tel. 802-722- 4524 Fax 802-722-9816 146 Main St. from 12:15 WESTMINSTER, Vt. – The Bellows Falls Area Senior TOWN OF CHESTER Center serves lunch 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE side door opposite bank DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (DRB) drive-through. Visit www. THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD WESTMINSTER TOWN HALL ludlowrotary.com or contact TOWN OF CHESTER 3651 US Rt. 5, Westminster The Development Review Board will be holding a Site Visit club President Jill Tofferi at NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE Legal Notice [email protected] TFN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD at 5:25pm and a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 27th 2018 at the Town Hall, for a Conditional Use WEDNESDAYS – Review application (# 528) The Westminster Development Review Board will meet LUDLOW, Vt. - Looking for a The Development Review Board will be holding a Site Visit at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 to consider the at 4:45 pm and a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, friendly game of bridge? Want PROPERTY OWNERS: Dennis Allard / DCA LLC following: August 27, 2018 at the Town Hall, for a Preliminary Plat to learn how to play or update APPLICANT: Dennis Allard Review of a Minor Sub-Division application (#529) Application #19-05 Application #19-05 (Jonathan Whit- your rusty skills? We play every LOCATION: 1016 Rte. 103 South man) – property located at 18 Metcalf Drive. The Applicant Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. DISTRICT: Residential Commercial (RC) / R120 at the Black River Valley Senior PROPERTY OWNERS: Jeff Baldwin is requesting a Home Business (tattoo & art studio). This Center, 10 High St. in Ludlow. APPLICANT: Jeff Baldwin Application will be reviewed under Section 311 Site Plan ACTION REQUESTED: Renovate existing structure and You are most welcome to join LOCATION: 3215 Trebo Hill Rd. Review; Section 445 Village District Zone; Section 613 (C) 4 adjoining lots to accommodate mixed uses such as not us. For more information, call DISTRICT Residential 3 acres (R120) Home Business; and Article X Historic Preservation Over- limited to vehicle service, commercial storage units, heavy 802-228-2983. lay District of the adopted 2017 Zoning Bylaws. construction trades, light industry, retail sales and a porta- ACTION REQUESTED: Subdivide 1 lot into 2 lots ble sawmill operation. THURSDAYS – Application #19-09 Application #19-09 (Rodney Dupuis)

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The Abutters are hereby notified that further information can is requesting a “Minor Subdivision” located at 1505 Da- Charlestown Rotary Club meets Abutters are hereby notified that further information can be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which is open Monday vidson Hill Road. This Application will be reviewed under at the Charlestown Town Hall be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participation in this Section 311 Site Plan Review; Section 447 Rural Residential at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participation in this hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to take any subsequent Zoning District; and Article VIII Subdivision of Land as it For more information email hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. pertains to the 2017 Zoning Bylaws. [email protected]. TFN appeal. Participation in the proceeding is a prerequisite to the right For the Development Review Board RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley For the Development Review Board to make any subsequent appeals. Duplicate Bridge Club meets Michael Normyle, Michael Normyle from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator The application is available for review in the Westminster Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. (802) 875-2173 (802) 875-2173 Town Hall, 3651 US Route 5 Westminster, Vermont 05158, Snacks provided. Come join [email protected] Monday – Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. for a fun evening. For more [email protected]

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Best advice: Deal ger has the appeal it once held. In the with them now, before they can create meantime, you can start to explore costly delays. other opportunities. VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense 22) Your aspect continues to favor an of what’s right can inspire others if expanding vista. This could be a good you remember not to push too hard time to make a career move, and tak- to make your case. Moderation works ing an out-of-town job could be a good best for you. way to do it. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | August 08, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar REAL ESTATE be accepted at intermission. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Donations accepted. For mainstreetarts.org/camps for preacher, star of the family’s LUDLOW, Vt. – The 27th EVENTS CONT. For more information about the Springfield’s Sidewalk Sale is more information, contact more information. hit reality show, and the secret annual Late Summer Arts and FRI., AUG. 10 CONT. - chorus and other performance happening Saturday, Aug. 11 [email protected] or pregnancy that threatens to Craft Festival will be combined the often-inspiring stories venues on the tour, visit www. in downtown Springfield. The call 860-303-3717. TUESDAY, AUG. 14 - blow their entire world apart. with the Ludlow Chamber of his practice, where he yankeemalechorus.org. United Methodist Church on PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts For more information call Chrome Show, held Saturday, assists victims of chronic pain, 10 Valley Street will be joining PUTNEY, Vt. – Twilight Music Project is hosting Gia Forakis & 802-362-2200 or visit the Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. terminal disease, and even MANCHESTER, Vt. – Visit the downtown vendors in this sale presents M.O.D., drummer Company for a staged reading Northshire Bookstore website at Fletcher Farm School for conditions such as ADHD. Northshire Bookstore Saturday, offering homemade baked and vocalist Molly Steinmark’s of their work-in-progress “Love at www.northshire.com. the Arts and Crafts on Route For more information call Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. to join us goods, plus additional items for funk, soul-jazz, hip hop and in Space-Time,” Tuesday, Aug. 103 South in Ludlow. Enjoy 802-362-2200 or visit the for an evening with author sale. Stop by and see what we R&B band, for the sixth concert 14 at 7 p.m. “Love in Space- THURSDAY, AUG. 16 – instructor demonstrations, Northshire Bookstore website Keith O’Brien presenting from have to offer or just say hello. of the 16th annual Twilight Time” is an experimental, non- JAMAICA, Vt. - The Jamaica juried arts and crafts, chainsaw at www.northshire.com. his new book, “Fly Girls” Hosted by the Rev. Gerry Piper on the Tavern Lawn series linear performance project that Community Arts continues carving, food concessions, where he shares the untold and the United Methodists. For Sunday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. aims to create an experience their summer concert series raffles and silent auction. View CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – story of women who fought to more information, call 802- in downtown Putney on the of the fourth dimension or the at the historic Jamaica Town collectible cars for all ages. “Cruizin” will perform a free compete against men in the 885-3456. Putney Tavern lawn (bring a time continuum. It is a story Hall Thursday, Aug. 16 with Rain or shine. concert, rain or shine, Friday, high-stakes national air races lawn chair or blanket) or at about what lies on the other a performance of traditional Aug. 10 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at of the 1920s and 1930s, and SUNDAY, AUG. 12 - Next Stage at 15 Kimball Hill side of grief and is a journey Irish music by Tommy Bones MANCHESTER, Vt. – Visit the Charlestown Senior Center won! For more information, LUDLOW, Vt. - The Ludlow VT in case of rain. The concert is of hope, humor, catharsis, and and the Thunderous Tones. The the Kid’s Tent at the Green in Charlestown. Burgers, call 802-362-2200 or visit the Recreation Department is proud free to the public (donations transcendence. concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Bluegrass & Roots hot dogs, chips, and cold Northshire Bookstore website to present Gerry Grimo and are accepted) and food will be Town Hall located at 3735 VT Festival at Hunter Park in beverages will be on sale. at www.northshire.com. the East Bay Jazz Ensemble at available. For information, visit WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15 - Route 30. For more information Manchester Center for a book Please bring a lawn chair and the Summer Sunday Evenings, www.twilightmusic.org or call PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – The on this and other events, go to signing by author Anne Hunter enjoy our entertainment. WINDHAM, Vt. – The now on the Black River High 802-387-5772. Cavendish Summer Music www.jamaicacommunityarts. for her book, “Possum and Windham volunteer fire School Lawn (formerly at the Series finishes the year org. the Summer Storm,” Saturday, SATURDAY, AUG. 11 - company is holding their Ludlow Bandstand) Sunday, MONDAY, AUG. 13 – on the Proctorsville Green Aug. 18 at noon. Hosted by CHESTER, Vt. – The Yankee annual auction and barbecue Aug. 12 from 7 - 8 p.m. More FRIDAY, AUG. 17 - Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 6 - FRIDAY, AUG. 17 - Northshire Bookstore. For more Male Chorus, a 65-year male Saturday, Aug. 11 starting parking, farther set back from SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - Main 8 p.m. with evening listening to MANCHESTER, Vt. – Visit information, call 802-362- choir tradition, is performing at 9 a.m. Flea market and the road, and restrooms will Street Arts invites children the sounds of Sensible Shoes. the Northshire Bookstore 2200 or visit the Northshire their final concert at Chester preview starts at 9 a.m. and be available at the adjacent ages 6 to 11 to unleash The four members are drummer Friday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. to Bookstore website at www. Baptist Church Saturday, auction kicks off at 10 a.m. Community Center. Lawn chairs their creativity and explore and singer Steve Drebber, lead meet best-selling author and northshire.com. Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. before We have household item, tools, and blankets are encouraged. all sorts of exciting projects guitarist and singer Tim Utt, communication expert Cynthia disbanding. The four-part new donations as well as gift Rain venue will be the Ludlow at Art, Crafts, and Games bass guitar and vocalist Pooh Kane as she discusses her harmony chorus is comprised certificates and much more. Town Hall. Camp, Monday, Aug. 13 Sprague, and Barbara Blaisdell book, “Talk to Yourself Like a FARMERS of approximately 90 singers, Then at 5 p.m. our chicken through Friday, Aug. 17 from on keyboard. This concert is Buddhist: Five Mindful Practices most of which are from Glee barbecue kicks off with all the SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The 1 - 4 p.m. The camp will sponsored by Outer Limits to Silence Negative Self-Talk.” MARKETS Clubs in the Northeastern and fixings. Stick around for our Dances of Universal Peace draw, sculpt, design, explore Brewery in Proctorsville. Bring Kane’s book teaches you FRIDAYS – mid-Atlantic states. No tickets famous pie auction at 7 p.m. are scheduled Sunday, Aug. outdoors, sing songs, and your blankets, lawn chairs and how to turn off the enemy in LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow are needed, but donations will Rain or shine. 12 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the play games. Activities such picnic basket. As always, the your mind, and create a new Farmers Market is happening Springfield UU in Springfield. as sun prints, paper mache, concerts are free and open relationship with yourself and every Friday throughout the DUP are simple, joyous, fairy houses, make journals, to all. In the event of rain the world around you, simply summer from 4 – 7 p.m. on We’re Recruiting Writers meditative, multicultural, circle and other creative crafts will postponement information will by noticing, investigating, and the lawn in front of Okemo dances that use sacred phrases, make the time fly! The group be reflected on the Cavendish changing the words you use Mountain School in Ludlow. chants, music and movements will spend time both indoors Facebook page. to speak to yourself. For more Over 25 vendors with fresh to touch the spiritual essence and out. Scholarship assistance information, call 802-362- local produce, baked goods, ASCUTNEY, Vt. – Green within ourselves, and recognize available. Email info@ 2200 or visit the Northshire specialty foods, personal Mountain RSVP connects it in others. All are welcome. mainstreetarts.org or visit www. Bookstore website at www. care products, and unique people 55 and older with northshire.com. crafts from local artists. volunteer opportunities in Enjoy live music and a fun, local nonprofits. The Windsor SATURDAY, AUG. 18 – Foreclosure: 2,964± SF Building festive atmosphere. For County Office of GMRSVP, at BROWNSVILLE, Vt. - Ascutney Former Restaurant and 2 Apartments more information, email 20 Ascutney Store Road in Winds and Albert Bridge ludlowfarmersmarket@gmail. Ascutney, is hosting an Open School together invite the Grafton, Chester, com or call 802-230-7706. House Wednesday, Aug. 15 community to come out and from 2 – 4 p.m. Stop by and enjoy the next installment of the Londonderry, Weston Wednesday, August 29 @ 11AM TOWNSHEND, Vt. – learn about the opportunities continuing Umbrella Concert Townshend Farmers Market is (Register & Inspect from 10AM) and benefits of belonging to Series: a Community Picnic - attendance to monthly selectboard meetings required open every Friday from 4 – 7 26-A Main Street, Rockingham, VT this Senior Corps program. and Dance Saturday, Aug. 18, p.m. until Oct. 5, located on - report on the agenda and discussions Call 802-674-4547 for more starting at 4 p.m. Bring folding the lawn of the historic West - quick turnaround & tight deadlines information. chairs and a picnic; wear your Townshend Country Store. - spelling, grammar and editing skills required dancing shoes (a dance floor Vendors will feature fresh MANCHESTER, Vt. – Visit will be provided), or just kick produce, baked goods, local - knowledge of AP Style preferred the Northshire Bookstore off your shoes and dance in the honey, specialty foods, and Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6 - opportunity to cover other local news and events grass. The event will be held in unique crafts. Live music and p.m. to meet Meghan Maclean Brownsville at the Albert Bridge wood-fired pizza. The market Weir, whose debut novel “The School Field, 108 Brownsville- is hosted by the West River Email us to Book of Essie” is causing a Hartland Road, Brownsville. Community Project. For more sensation and is a finalist for Apply Today! Admission is free; the event is information, contact info@ the 2018 New England Book [email protected] open to the public - tax-exempt westtownshend.org. 2,964±SF building with former restaurant and two upstairs Award. A captivating novel of donations are gratefully Please include a apartments. Pleasant Main Street location in the village of family, fame, and religion that welcomed. Send an email to BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The resume & writing sample Saxtons River. Check village zoning for permitted uses. tells the story of the 17-year- [email protected] for more Greater Falls Farmers Market Thomas Hirchak Co. • THCAuction.com • 802-888-4662 old daughter of an evangelical information. happens every Friday throughout the summer from 3 – 7 p.m. Vendors feature local produce, Barrett & Valley Professional Friendly Service meats, baked goods, cheese, Associates Inc. 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 artworks, and more. For “Professional Real Estate Services” 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com more information, contact greaterfallsfarmersmarket@ www.barrettandvalley.com gmail.com. Lori Muse, Carol Cole, Broker/Owner REALTOR SATURDAYS - LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The West River Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Country Setting on 1.5+/- acres. This three bedroom Ranch junctions of Route 11 and offers a spacious living room with picture windows overlook- contemporary cape stunning Views classic Brick Ranch in country setting ing the large terraced back yard, updated kitchen and full 100. Local farmers, gardeners, closeTo snowmobiling close To Okemo! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths bath. Walk-out basement offers a laundry room and potential food producers, artisans and 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths 10.15+/- Acres 4 Bedroom, 4 Baths, 10.1+/- Acres 2.75+/- Acres family room. Convenient, practical, comfortable...a nice home. craftspeople feature their Baltimore, $269,000 Andover $249,000 Springfield, $229,000 $139,900 fresh, local products. For more information, visit www. 11 23+/- acres in a rural area of Vermont with easy access to I91 (exit 7) and points north/south. Includes easy access to westriverfarmersmarket.com. power and developed ROW into the property. 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Enjoy the lovely one acre lot, sur- rounded with wonderful landscaping and flowers while taking [email protected] a moment to sit on the deck and watch the evening sunset. The (yes, leave out the “u”) or call large living room can host family gatherings and the oversized 603-826-3335 for vendor kitchen/dining room boasts a beautiful stone floor. It’s easy information. living with the master bedroom, full bath, den and first floor Very Well Maintained Architecturally Interesting Brick home! cabin laundry area. Two additional bedrooms and lots of storage area SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield New Roof, , septic an Well 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths In Need Of Tlc on the second floor. With a full basement fferingo more storage, 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, 3.9+/-Acres 0.50+/- Acre 1.6+/- Acres Farmers Market happens on a 2 car garage and the shed, handy for gardening tools, this is chester, $89,900 Springfield, $87,000 Grafton, $37,500 Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 the complete package. 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A full basement and detached 2 for weekly businesses car garage offer plenty of room for tools, a workshop and more. 802-843-2390 802-875-2323 802-885-8282 802-365-4311 $235,000 page 5B The Vermont Journal/The Shopper August 08, 2018 | 9B AUTOMOTIVE calendar FRIDAYS - are available. Registration is Board meetings are on the St. Meets every Monday from WEDNESDAYS – (ext. 650055#). TFN KIDS CORNER CHESTER, Vt. – Join the recommended if you will need second and fourth Monday 1-2 p.m. For more information, LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Weekly MONDAY, AUG. 13 – Whiting Library in Chester to use a library computer. If of the month starting at 7 call 800-639-6480 or visit clean and sober 12-Step SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Twin FRIDAY, AUG. 17 - every Friday, from 10:30 – you are joining the club with p.m. in the Selectman’s Hall www.namivt.org. TFN Meeting. Support Group meets State Depression Support SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - Main 11:30 a.m. during the summer your own laptop and Minecraft on 96 Main Street. For more at Neighborhood Connections Group meets on the fourth Street Arts invites children through Aug. 10 for the account, you do not need to information, go to www. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - next to the Londonderry Post Wednesday at Turning ages 6 to 11 to unleash summer reading program, sign up. TFN springfieldvt.govoffice2.com. Overeaters Anonymous Office at 5:30 p.m. every Point Recovery Center their creativity and explore “Libraries Rock.” Activities for Meeting from 7 - 8 p.m., 44 Wednesday. TFN (Handicapped-accessible), 7 all sorts of exciting projects our reading programs include SATURDAYS - TUESDAYS - School St., Bellows Falls. Please Morgan Street, Springfield at at Art, Crafts, and Games stories, songs and music, group ALSTEAD, N.H. - Stop by the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – call 802-376-3507. TFN KEENE, N.H. – “All Recovery” 6:30 p.m. Do you know or Camp, Monday, Aug. 13 games, musical crafts, art Shedd-Porter Memorial Library Rockingham Select Board is held at the Keene Center think you may be depressed? TUESDAYS - through Friday, Aug. 17 from projects, science experiments, a for cinnamon buns the last meetings are on the first Serenity 40 Carpenter St. in Have a friend or family LUDLOW, Vt. – Co-Dependents 1 - 4 p.m. The camp will hike, and more. This program Saturday of each month and Tuesday of every month at Keene every Wednesday from member who has depression? Anonymous meets on draw, sculpt, design, explore is open to young people, visit with friends or neighbors. 6:30 p.m. and Bellows Falls 6:30 – 8 p.m. It is open to all Then this group is for you! Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in outdoors, sing songs, and preschool through young The cinnamon buns are from Village Trustee meetings are people in recovery and to the Support, empathy, sharing, the basement of the Fletcher play games. Activities such adults, with prize drawings, McGuire’s Bakery and are the second Tuesday during the families and loved ones of education, confidentiality, peer- Memorial Library, 88 Main as sun prints, paper mache, story time, and even an ice available for a small fee. All summer. Both meetings take people who are suffering. It is led. Contact TwinStateDSG@ St. in Ludlow. Find out more fairy houses, make journals, cream and tie-dye party to the proceeds go to benefit the place in the Lower Theater of free and confidential. People gmail.com or 641-715-3900 about CoDA at coda.org. For and other creative crafts will celebrate the program. For library. The library is at 3 Main the Bellows Falls Opera House. with questions can call the (ext. 650055#). TFN more information regarding make the time fly! The group specifics, call 802-875-2277. St., Alstead. Call 802-463-4336 for more Center at 603-283-5015. TFN will spend time both indoors information or go to www. this meeting, contact Sarah THURSDAYS – and out. Scholarship assistance SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The rockbf.org. Recordings can be E. at sarahcoda2016@gmail. LUDLOW, Vt. – Eating SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Mental available. Email info@ LIBRARIES Springfield Town Library has found at www.fact8.com. com. TFN behavior support group meets health peer support group, mainstreetarts.org or visit www. a tech help desk available on every other Wednesday at 6 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the First SUNDAY, AUG. 12 – WALPOLE, N.H. – “Hope and mainstreetarts.org/camps for Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Select p.m. at the Green Mountain Congregational Church, 77 MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. - The Help for Families” is held every more information. p.m. Having trouble with your Board meetings are on the at Fox Run at 262 Fox Lane. Main St. The group’s goal Mount Holly Town Library first smartphone? Want to reset second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. of Tuesday night from 6:45 – 8 This free group is intended will be to provide a safe and SUNDAY, AUG. 19 - and the Book Nook in Ludlow your Facebook privacy? Need each month at the Town Office. p.m. at the Congregational to help you understand your healthy environment for people PUTNEY, Vt. - Next Stage Arts will be hosting an author talk to take a course in Word or For more information, call 802- Church on the common in eating and/or weight-related to give and receive support Project cooking class series and book signing with local Excel? Call 802-885-3108 259-2391. Walpole, N.H. It is open to struggles. The group is led around mental health issues. continues with “Smoothies Vermont author Yvonne Daley to make an appointment. all family members and loved by trained therapists who The group is free and open to and Healthy Snacks for Kids” Sunday, Aug. 12 from 3 – 5 The Springfield Town Library WESTON, Vt. – Select Board ones (over the age of 16), specialize in eating behavior. the public. Call Diana Slade at Sunday, Aug. 19 from 1 – 4 p.m. Daley is the author of five is located at 43 Main St., meetings are on the second of people who are suffering To join call 802-228-8885 or 802-289-1982. TFN p.m. in the kitchen at Next previous books and director of Springfield. and forth Tuesday of every from addiction. It is free and email shiri@fitwoman.com. Stage in Putney. In class the Green Mountain Writers month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town confidential. For information TFN SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - TOPS (Take you will learn how to make Conference. Daley will discuss Office. Call 802-824-6988 or call Becky Pearson at 603-860- Off Pounds Sensibly) at Huber smoothies and healthy snacks her new book “Going Up the MEETINGS go to www.westonvt.org for 0221. TFN ASCUTNEY, Vt. - Twin State Building, 80 Main St. Weigh- from scratch, taught by Lulu Country” that released June more information. Recordings Depression Support Group in starts at 8 a.m. and the MONDAYS – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Wellness/ Lovering from the Putney Food 5. “Going Up the Country” can be found at www.gnat-tv. meets on the third Wednesday meeting begins at 9 a.m. TFN ANDOVER, Vt. – Select Board Lifestyle Change Support Co-op. It will be a fun, and is part oral history, part org. at Martin Memorial Hall, meetings are every second and Group, meets the second delicious class so bring your nostalgia-tinged narrative, Lower Level (Handicapped- fourth Monday of the month at WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Tuesday of each month from appetite! The Putney Food Co- and part clear-eyed analysis accessible), 5259 Route 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. Westminster Fire & Rescue 5:45-7 p.m. at the Springfield op is generously donating all of the multifaceted phenomena Ascutney, (near Exit 8 off I-91) For information, call 802-875- Department monthly meeting Health Center, 100 River the ingredients. The only thing collectively referred to as the at 6:30 p.m. Do you know or 2765. on the first Tuesday at 7 p.m. St. Free. Register by calling you need to bring is an apron. counterculture movement in think you may be depressed? Rescue training is on the 802-886-8946 or email cht@ Children ages 6 - 12 should be Vermont. CAVENDISH, Vt. – Select Have a friend or family second Tuesday and combined springfieldmed.org. TFN accompanied by an adult. This Board meetings are on the member who has depression? WEDNESDAYS – drill on the third Tuesday. More Then this group is for you! class is free but registration is second Monday of the month BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - TOPS CHESTER, Vt. – Join the information can be found at Support, empathy, sharing, required at www.nextstagearts. at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Chapter Vermont #12 meets Whiting Library in Chester www.westminsterfireandrescue. education, confidentiality, peer- org. Office. For more information every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at every Wednesday, from 1:30 – org. TFN led. Contact TwinStateDSG@ go to www.cavendishvt. Sacred Heart Social Center, SUNDAY, JULY 1 – FRIDAY, 2:30 p.m. throughout the gmail.com or 641-715-3900 com or call 802-226-7291. WEDNESDAYS - 39 Green Street in Bellows AUG. 31 - summer through Aug. 29 for Recordings of the meetings can CHESTER, Vt. – Chester Select Falls. Come to TOPS (take off CHESTER, Vt. - Phoenix the Grafton Nature Museum’s be found at www.okemovalley. Board meetings are on the first pounds sensibly) a nonprofit, Books Misty Valley in 2018 Summer Unplugged tv. and third Wednesday of every non-commercial, weight loss Chester is launching their Program. Topics include insects, month. For more information, support group that really Reading Without Walls Bingo animals, raptors and other GRAFTON, Vt. – Select Board WESTMINSTER AUTO call 802-875-2173 or go to works. Every week there are WESTMINSTER AUTO Challenge, a summer reading nature themes. For program meetings are the first and Financing www.chestervt.org. Recordings interesting programs that touch Available as program from Sunday, July specifics call 802-875-2277. third Monday at the Grafton WEEKLY SPECIALS low as 2.99% can be found at sapatv.org. on topics that help us in our 1 through Friday, Aug. 31. Elementary School or the Town BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Brooks quest for weight loss. We share Children entering 4th-8th Garage at 6 p.m. For more 2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED Memorial Library in Brattleboro LUDLOW, Vt. - Black River healthy recipes for main meals grade in the fall are invited information, call 802-843- V6, Manual, 4WD, ABS, Power Steering, is sponsoring a 4-part Area Community Coalition and snacks. Your first meeting Tilt Wheel, Hard Top, Running Boards, to take the Reading Without 2552 or go to ww.graftonvt. workshop series on creating meets third Wednesdays in is free. Bring a friend; you AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, Privacy Glass, Walls Bingo challenge! The org. Recordings are found at Towing Package, Rear Seat constructed languages - the Community room of the won’t be disappointed. Visit program celebrates reading www.fact8.com. conlangs - like Dothraki in Fletcher Memorial Library, our website www.tops.org for $13,695 and diversity by challenging Game of Thrones, on Aug. 15 Main St. in Ludlow, starting at more information. TFN children nationwide to read a LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Select and 22, from 7 – 8 p.m. For 5:30 p.m. More information, book about a character who Board meetings are the first 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT more information, visit www. visit www.braccvt.org. TFN doesn’t look or live like them; and third Monday of the month 4 Cylinder, Auto, FWD, ABS, PW, PDL, PS, A/C, brookslibraryvt.org or email Cruise Control, Anti-Theft System, XM Satellite, read a book about a topic at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. EMAIL US YOUR [email protected]. For more information, call Keyless Entry, Power Seat, OnStar, they don’t know much about; SUPPORT Daytime Running Lights 802-824-3356 or go to www. and/or read a book in a FRIDAYS - londonderryvt.org. Recordings $11,995 format that they don’t normally BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - GROUPS are found at www.gnat-tv.org. read for fun. Feel free to join Minecraft Club at the MONDAYS – throughout July and August. 802-722-4722 Find us on Facebook! Rockingham Free Public LUDLOW, Vt. – Select Board SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - NAMI For more information, visit Library every Friday from 3:30 meetings are the first Monday Vermont Connection Recovery Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-5:30pm | Sat. 9am-12pm www.phoenixbooks.biz or call p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A limited of every month at the Town Support Group is a mental [email protected] I-91 • Exit 5 • Route 5 • Westminster, VT 802-875-3400. www.WestminsterAutoVT.com number of library computers Hall. For more information, call illness support group. It 802-228-2841 or go to www. provides a forum to share ludlow.vt.us. Recordings found experiences and learn about at www.okemovalley.tv. opportunities and challenges regardless of diagnostics. Ask about Local author to SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Select HCRS, CRT Room, 390 River our Guaranteed P&M Auto Sales Credit Approval Bankruptcy • Bad Credit discuss new health Quality Used Cars and Trucks First Time • Divorce book about breath Specials of the Week LONDONDERRY, Vt. - On sale at this event. Neighbor- 2014 Ford Focus 2014 Hyundai Elantra Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 2 to 3 hood Connections is a non- 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan p.m. as well as Tuesday, Aug. profit social services agency Sun Roof 4 Cylinder 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Neigh- located in Londonderry’s Fully Loaded 6-Speed borhood Connections hosts Mountain Marketplace, next local author Betsy Thomason to the post office. who will share the number one health secret that can bring wellbeing to all. 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For the 2017-18 you may be able to claim a tax deduc- tainly take some digging to find these Conference in Provi- Alpha Delta Kappa academic year, college costs (tu- tion or receive a tax credit. funding sources, but the effort can be dence, R.I., as delegates provides a wealth ition, fees, room and board) were By starting your 529 plan early, worthwhile. from Delta Chapter. Del- of opportunities for on average nearly $21,000 for in- when your children are just a few Here’s another option for reducing ta is one of three chapters leadership develop- state students at four-year, public years old, the investments within the college costs. Consider sending your in Vermont. ment and networking schools and nearly $47,000 for stu- plan have more time for potential child to a local community college for Mary Ann Lauder through workshops, dents attending private colleges or growth. 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Community col- years to come. tion-savings tool you can use, but it leges are typically quite affordable, To help prepare for these costs, has proven effective for many people. and many of them offer high-quality you might want to consider putting Yet you may also want to consider programs. your money in a vehicle specifically ways to keep college costs down in A college degree is costly, but many designed to help build assets for col- the first place. people feel it’s still a great investment pet of the week lege, such as a 529 education savings For one thing, your children may in their children’s future. And by tak- plan. All withdrawals from 529 plans be eligible for various forms of finan- ing the appropriate steps, you can are free from federal income taxes as cial aid. Some types of aid depend help launch that investment. Hi! My name’s Gabby, and I’m a 5-year-old spayed long as the beneficiary you’ve named on your family’s income, but others, female. I came to Lucy Mackenzie when my family uses the money for qualified college, such as merit-based scholarships, are This article was written by Edward was moving and couldn’t take me with them. It’s OK, trade school, or graduate school ex- open to everyone. But you don’t have Jones for use by your local Edward though – I’m a pretty happy go-lucky girl! The thing penses. Withdrawals for expenses to wait until you get an offer from a Jones Financial Advisor. that makes me the most happy is playing fetch! I just love playing that game! I’m active and would love to find a human that is active, too. I’d like to try going Dog Days of Summer all about dogs jogging alongside somebody – I think I’d fancy that! GRAFTON, Vt. - Calling all dog professionals and related busi- I’m also a huge cuddler and love nice comfy beds, lovers! On Aug. 26, the first-ever nesses to join us in the celebra- especially when I have a few toys nearby. Dog Days of Summer event will take tion. 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Feel free to contact your dog, and watch canine demon- the outdoor center for more in- 4832 VT Route 44, West Windsor Vt. strations including a visit from Ver- formation at 802-843-2400 or 802-484-5829 mont Search & Rescue K9s! [email protected]. www.lucymac.org We are thrilled to offer an event There is a small admis- Tuesday through Saturday, noon - 4 p.m. dedicated exclusively for dogs and sion fee; kids under 6 are free. their people. Visitors will be able to Friendly canines are encour- Bring your friendly fur babies to play. Serving the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Londonderry, Ludlow, browse a variety of booths showcas- aged to enjoy the festivities STOCK PHOTO Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston, and Windsor ing Vermont based companies and as well, but must be leashed organizations. Vendor spots are still at all times. Event information and site www.graftontrails.com and our available and we welcome any canine updates can be found on our web- Facebook page.

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Sunday, August 12th, noon - 4 pm 5,000 Steps Fundraising Walk-a-Thon to benefit Ludlow Health Center The Family Center, Springfield, VT 1 Elm Street, Ludlow, VT (All are invited - Entry forms at The Family Center Facebook pg) Mountain Valley Health Center Monday, August 13th Join the Fun - Health Care Heroes in Hero T’Shirts 38 VT Route 11, Londonderry, VT & Backpack & School Supplies Drive Kickoff to benefit area schools. Drop off your donations Ridgewood Professional Building at any of the locations listed to the right. Connecticut Valley Orthopaedics Connecticut Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Tuesday, August 14th, 4:30 pm Walk With a Doc - Scott Durgin, MD Surgical Associates Ludlow Health Center - Free - 1 Elm St., Ludlow 29 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT 6:30 pm Family Evening at The Commons, Springfield, VT Rockingham Health Center For adults - Free screening of the movie “Resilience.” 1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls, VT Hosted by the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Collaborative. Join us to learn about childhood trauma Springfield Health Center and how you can help improve the health and wellbeing of 100 River Street, Springfield, VT our community. For children - free, fun activities. The Women’s Health Center Wednesday, August 15th, 2 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Mamava Breastfeeding Pod 29 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT Brought to us by MVP Health Care, Mamava, and Konrad ______PreFab, the Mamava pod supports breastfeeding moms by If you need help finding a physician, providing a quiet space to feed or pump. Join us as we unveil please call our Physician Referral line: this new suite in the main lobby at Springfield Health Center, 802-885-7604 100 River Street, Springfield, VT at 2 pm, and become the first health center in Vermont to install a Mamava lactation suite ** Financial Assistance Available ** Where People Come First designed especially for moms and babies! All are invited. www.springfieldmed.org