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LUDLOW, Vt. – While Black River Good Neighbor Services has continued its food distri-bution throughout the pan-demic, its thrift stores have been closed until now. Effec-tive July 7 for the thrift store and July 10 for the furniture store, the staff and volunteers will be ready to serve the pub-lic. At least for now the thrift store will only open Tuesday through Saturday, while the food distribution will continue Monday through Friday. There are several rules, how-

ever. Each shopper must wear a mask at all times while in the stores, and a limited num-ber of people will be allowed in the stores so that everyone can maintain physical distanc-ing. A sanitation station will greet customers with wipes

and hand sanitizer; the staff requests that everyone use it. Also, a dressing room is no longer available in the thrift store. Depending on the num-ber of customers waiting, the staff may impose a time limit on visitors. All restrictions are intended

to keep customers and staff safe and healthy. At this time, no donations of

goods are accepted, although food may be donated at any time. Employees will accept donations of clothing and household goods on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only, starting July 7. The dona-tion sheds are locked and not in use; anyone with a donation must first call 802-228-3663 and must give their donation to an employee. No exceptions

will be made to this rule. All of these rules are sub-

ject to change depending on circumstances and condi-tions. Please check the web-site, www.brgn.org, or the Facebook page for updated information and details. The food shelf has never

shut down and remains open for anyone in need. Similarly, the financial as-sistance programs are op-erating normally. Please call Krey at 802-228-3663 if you need food or financial assis-tance with rent or utilities. BRGNS is committed to helping neighbors in need and to keeping customers, clients, and staff safe and healthy. If you have ques-tions, please call Audrey or Krey at 802-228-3663.

BRGNS to reopen thrift and furniture stores

LONDONDERRY, Vt. –

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to put off medical visits for fear of getting infected when see-ing a medical provider. In response to this community health concern, the Moun-tain Valley Health Coun-cil decided to renovate the health center’s lower level as a way to isolate patients who may have a contagious illness like COVID-19 or flu. The renovated area will be

completely separate from the health center’s main floor, enabling appropriate care to these patients while ensuring

protection of the clinic’s other clientele. Included in the plan is a private entrance at the rear of the clinic building with ADA compliant doors, waiting area, a full ADA compliant bathroom, two exam rooms equipped with sink for washing hands, and an office. “This plan responsibly pro-

tects our patients and our medi-cal staff while ensuring quality care for all,” says Dr. Roger Fox, medical director at MVHC. The renovation is expected to be complete by mid-summer, well before the onset of the fall flu season. Equipment, including PPE,

and furnishings for the reno-vation are being provided by Springfield Medical Care Sys-tems. Dorr Company is also providing a storage pod free of charge for the duration of the project. Community contribu-tions are welcome. “Community support keeps our clinic func-tioning at the highest level,” says Skip Raymond, MVHC co-pres-ident and head of fundraising. “Because of the wonderful past strong support from the com-munity the Mountain Valley Health Council is able to make this important upgrade that will enable the continuation of our high standard of care.”

Renovations at Mountain Valley Health Center

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Okemo Val-ley Women’s Club completed their an-nual garden project at Mountainside House in Ludlow Saturday, June 6, 2020. With masks and social distanc-ing, a group of 10 ladies gathered at the house in Lud-low to weed the pe-rennial bed planted three years ago and fill eight window and railing planters and two tubs with flowers and vines. Existing shrubs were trimmed and weeded including an evergreen shrub that is now housing a nest of baby birds. The residents of the house helped out and were excited to see the nest themselves. Within the space of two

hours of busy gardening, the planters were hung and placed on brackets and plantings mulched. The la-dies hope that the house looks and feels more like a

home for those who live there. The garden project is an ongo-ing yearly volunteer effort for the women’s club in which the members greatly enjoy partici-pating every spring to freshen the outside of Mountainside House and get outdoors to dig in with flowers. After the gardening was

complete, several of the ladies gathered at the gazebo at Me-morial Park in Ludlow with

pizzas from Village Pizza to catch up with each other after being separated by COVID-19 since their March meeting. Their April and May meetings have been held with Zoom. The General Federation of

Women’s Clubs is an interna-tional women’s organization dedicated to community im-provement by enhancing the lives of others through volun-teer service.

Okemo Valley Women’s Club completes annual garden project

Okemo Valley Women’s Club completes annual garden projectPHOTO PROVIDED

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – On Wednesday, June 24, Lions Joan Dayton, Gail Wyman, and Randee Keith planted colorful hanging flower baskets to hang on the lamp posts at Smith Ha-ven. This is the local Lions Club second year of adding a little beauty to Smith Haven grounds.

A special thank you to Center Merrill and Joan Dayton for pro-viding the flowers and the potting soil for this project. In these uncertain

times of COVID-19, Tri-Mountain Lions

will not be able to hold our annual Duck Race; we will be back next year if all goes well. Look for the Tr i -Mount ain Lions lawn float on Middletown Road July 4. Tri-Mountain

Lions have do-nated to the Neighbors Pan-try to aid in the backpack program at Flood Brook for the com-ing school year. Tri-Mountain Lions

welcomes new members. If you are interested, call Randee Keith at 802-824-

6750 or email [email protected]. Without bring able to hold

any fundraisers, we would gladly accept any donations at P.O. Box 401, Londonder-ry, VT 05148.

Tri-Mountain Lions plant flower baskets for Smith Haven

Tri-Mountain Lions planted flower bas-kets for Smith Haven.

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Planting flower baskets.PHOTO PROVIDED

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CHESTER, Vt. – With the sunshine comes many fun outdoor activities at the Whiting Library. Every Sat-urday between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. a pop-up li-brary springs up on the front lawn, offering a themed se-lection of library books for you to browse and check out. The theme for July is beach reads, featuring a selection of books to take your mind on vacation. The theme for the 2020

children’s summer reading program is “Imagine Your Story.” Kids of all ages can sign up to record their read-ing in order to win prizes and raffle tickets for grand prizes.

There is also a program for adults that has 20 reading and library inspired activities with entry to a separate raffle. Find out more information at www.whitinglibrary.org or give us a call at 802-875-2277. The Nature Museum will

once again offer an incredible series of nature programs in the library’s backyard this summer. On four consecutive Wednes-days starting July 15, Jay DeGre-gorio, senior environmental ed-ucator, will introduce children to the wonders of the natural world through demonstration and crafts. Families will be able to set up at respectful, socially distant spots in our nice, shady backyard or attend virtually on

the Whiting Library Facebook page. If you would like to attend virtually, make sure that you are following the newest Facebook page @WhitingLibraryChes-terVT. All are welcome any time to

use the library front or back-yard as a public space serving the Chester and Andover com-munity. There is excellent free Wi-Fi access all around the li-brary building. Don’t forget that the library is currently open for front porch pickup. We also of-fer wireless printing and copy and scan service by donation. We miss seeing your faces in-side the library but look forward to offering you quality outdoors programming all summer long.

Outdoor summer programs at the Whiting Library

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Collaborative proudly an-nounces Emma Tobin as the inaugural Refuse to Use college scholarship recipient. A 2020 Burr and Burton graduate, and 2016 Flood Brook School grad-uate, Tobin embodied the pro-gram’s mission and scholarship criteria. Burr and Burton Acad-emy presented Tobin the award at the school’s pre-recorded scholarship awards ceremony May 26, 2020. The Refuse to Use program is

designed to help scholars make healthy choices and prevent substance misuse by provid-ing a healthy alternative, paired with education about healthy lifestyles and emotional wellbe-ing. It builds connections with the people and organizations that make our community great. In the fall of 2019, the Collab-

orative identified the value and importance to recognize a stu-dent’s dedication and involve-

ment in the program for all six years with offering a scholarship to a graduat-ing high school senior who participated all six years in the Refuse to Use program. Tobin stated in her schol-

arship application, “While at first I thought the only reason it was worthwhile to continue with the pro-gram was the pass, as I got older I could easily see how I gained so much more. I have learned helpful strat-egies in saying no to drugs and alcohol, how to not succumb to peer pressure, and what my healthy alterna-tives are. These are lessons that I will carry with me not just in my near future in college, but for the rest of my life.” Jason Pergament, Refuse to

Use volunteer rep for Burr and Burton Academy’s senior class participants wrote, “Emma’s participation in the Senior Re-fuse to Use curriculum this

year was exemplary. Her final paper and presenta-tion on the power of snow-boarding as a tool to combat substance abuse and fos-ter mental health is exactly why Refuse to Use exists in collaboration with Stratton Mountain. Emma has been a model participant in the program her entire time at Burr and Burton and has set a positive tone and strong target for the 11th graders to strive for next year.” Refuse to Use program

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Emma Tobin.PHOTO PROVIDED

WESTON, Vt. – Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate is pleased to announce that Chuck Sweetman has joined the firm. Chuck joins owner and broker Claudia Harris and associate broker Kathy Snyder in their Weston of-fice. Chuck and his wife Mar-ion have lived in Landgrove,

Vt., for almost 20 years, and he served as a superintendent of schools, teacher, coach, and mentor, and was superintendent of the Battenkill Valley Super-visory Union in southern Ver-mont before retiring in 2010. Not one to keep quiet or en-

joy a life of leisure, Chuck de-cided to pursue a second career in real estate after retiring, and he has specialized in the sale of single-family homes, condos, and land in the area between Okemo, Magic, Bromley, and Stratton. Chuck is active in the local community, is a past chair of the Mountain Valley Medical Clinic, and is currently a justice of the peace and lister in the town of Landgrove. As an avid outdoorsman and

true sports fan, Chuck is a board member of a local trout club and a member of the Okemo Golf Course, and he can of-ten be seen sporting a ball cap showing his love for the Boston Red Sox. Chuck graduated from Colgate University with a B.A., followed by a master’s degree from Wesleyan University, and a sixth-year degree from Fairfield University. Mary Mitchell Miller Real

Estate is located in Weston, Vt., and has been working with buy-

ers and sellers of southern Ver-mont real estate in the moun-tain towns between Okemo, Magic, Bromley, and Stratton ski areas since 1972. They are a full-service real estate bro-kerage firm specializing in the sale of fine homes and prop-erties in Weston, Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, Dorset, Manchester, Andover, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Stratton, Winhall, and Windham. Chuck Sweetman can be

reached at 802-824-3176 in the office or 802-345-9054 mobile, and [email protected].

Chuck Sweetman joins Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate

Chuck Sweetman joins Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate.

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LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black River Valley Senior Center is indebted to Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville for provid-ing weekend evening meals to 40 recipients of the weekday Meals On Wheels program. At this point we are in need of ad-

ditional drivers, and we would appreciate any help that volun-teers might be able to give us, either Saturday or Sunday eve-nings, or both days. If you are willing to help, please call the senior center at 802-228-7421. Thank you!

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WALPOLE, N.H. – Savings Bank of Walpole began reopen-ing their branch lobbies over the course of two phases: as of Wednesday, June 24 for ap-pointment-only visits and then Wednesday, July 1 for walk-in business with limited capacity. Customers can request an

appointment by calling 603-352-1822 or by visiting www.walpolebank.com/schedule-an-appointment. On Wednesday, July 1, the

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LOCAL HISTORYBY RON PATCH

Ron Patch is a Chester native, Chester Historical Society president, and a lifelong antiques dealer.

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Below is an article I found in Carpenter’s Store News. The author is unknown. Carpen-ter’s News was a small paper advertising specials the store offered. At the Chester Historical

Society, we have a collection of Carpenter’s News from 1912 to the late 1930s. The story below dates to February 1936.

Booth’s Harness Shop “It was the center of our

neighborhood from the view-point of the small boys of 50 years ago. Our world was bounded by Adams’ & Park’s store, where Frank Adams and Dan Davis sold us candy and gum as carefully and pleasantly for our pennies as they did buy-ers of bbls. of flour and tons of feed; and by Spencer Taylor’s shoe repair shop, which is now ‘Benjy’ Wells’ woodshed, where the old gentleman sewed our baseballs and mended our shoes, by Ernest Tuft’s home (now Mrs. Coleman’s) where we began to strip off blouse and pants while on the run for the old swimmin’ hole at Co-bleigh’s dam; by Bill Walker’s pond where we learned to skate and by Osgood Sargeant’s (now Delmar Rowe’s farm) where we boys must have bothered Mr. and Mrs. Sargeant nearly to distraction during the sugar season, but never a cross word did we hear. A finer more hos-pitable gentleman and lady never lived. “So much for the setting of

Booth’s Shop which faced al-most directly the Cong. Church and the small diamond where we played our first baseball. Over the shop was the Masonic Hall where ‘they kept the goat’

waxed end, which faced the long work bench strewn with tools, leather, buckles, and an old flute with one silver key and nearby was the creasing machine to put the scrolls on a finished strap. For heat was a big round stove that belched fire and smoke every time it was started with a good charge of excelsior. In the other side were stored sleighs and carriages for sale or swap and pervading all was the tang of leather. “I can see ‘H.B.’ now in his long

ticking apron and white shirt with sleeves rolled up and no collar, pick up his old flute with a twinkle in his eyes and a pucker of his lips to get his long black moustache just right to blow through, as he played a merry jig to pass an idle mo-ment. Every summer John would clip our hair to the skull with a pair of horse clippers. That was a time looked forward to for then we never had to comb our hair, nor could our folks tell how often we went swimming. That was the life except for Saturday nights when a thorough scrubbing in the family wash tub by the kitchen stove took place. “With the death of H.B. Booth

the business ceased. Machines were taking place of hand work so such shops had to go, but somehow I feel that ‘H.B.’ is even now playing a nice sil-ver flute to good little boys and John is fixing their broken whip lashes, and I trust that when St. Peter figured up their ac-counts at the Pearly Gates they were given due credit for all the kindness and patience they bestowed on their friends, both young and old, 50 years ago in Booth’s Shop.”

Today, Booth’s is Newsbank. This story offers us a rare

glimpse of life in 1886 Chester. I arrive at 1886 by subtracting 50 years from 1936. The photo with this article

is Booth’s Harness Shop. The Masonic Lodge can be seen upstairs as described in the story. The “goat” is a Masonic secret.

This week’s old saying was used when someone was re-ally sick or hungover. “You look like you were dragged through a knothole sideways.”

Days gone by

as John always told us kids. Besides John there was ‘Tim’, his younger brother and their father ‘Henry B’, who owned the shop. “The walls of the old shop

were hung with new hand-made harness for sale and old harness for repair, a glass counter case held fancy ros-settes, various styles bits, martingales, hand clippers, pads, interfering boots, brushes, curry combs, etc. and in a wall case hung light driving harness with light col-ored reins or fitted with hand grips for ‘fast steppers’, whips with their bright colored silk crackers, whip-stocks and lashes for oxen, lay robes, blankets and gay woolly foot mats for the smart rig, with-out which no young sport would think of taking his best girl for a ride. There were two horses used for holding the straps for hand stitching with

Booth’s Harness Shop circa 1910.PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 takes great pleasure in announc-ing the recipients of this year’s lodge scholarships. The scholar-ships attracted over 40 applicants from Green Mountain Union and Springfield high schools and the three awards totaled $3,000.

The 2020 lodge winners:• Abigail Williams, GMUHS,

parents Thomas and Adrienne Williams; attending Norwich University• Zoe Svec, GMUHS, parents

Jeffrey and Wendy Svec, attend-

ing Duke University• Rileigh Thomas, GMUHS,

parents Marc Thomas and Lisa Roberts, attending UVM The Springfield Elks Lodge

also participates in the Elks National Most Valuable Schol-ar scholarship program. This scholarship program awards over $2.5 million in college scholarships at the national and state levels. Local lodge recipi-ents will receive awards totaling $9,000.

The 2020 MVS & VEA State winners:

• Angelae Wunderle, GMUHS, parents Scott Wunderle and Jana Bryan• Laurel King, GMUHS, par-

ents Gary and Carrie King• Madison Wilson, GMUHS,

parents Matthew and Amber Wilson If you are interested in these

scholarships or have questions about the application process, please contact your school’s guidance office or Jacqueline Driscoll-Page, 1560 Lodge Scholarship Chairperson, at [email protected].

Springfield Elks announces scholarship winners

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Thir-ty-four farms across the state received a combined total of $73,000 this month through the Vermont Land Trust’s new program for farmers affected by COVID-19 and the associated economic downturn. Loss of restaurant sales, increased dis-tribution costs, and lower milk prices, among other challenges posed by the pandemic, have placed many farmers in dire economic straits. “Farmers in our state are

struggling and they need our help,” said Nick Richardson, president and CEO of the Ver-mont Land Trust. “This is a mo-ment for all of us to help them recover from this crisis, in re-turn for all they have done to feed and nourish us throughout the pandemic. It’s an opportuni-ty for the Vermont Land Trust, in partnership with dozens of organizations, farmers, and innovators, to build a robust regional food system that can last.” The grants, ranging from

$1,500 to $3,000, were avail-able to help dairy farmers and processors transition to new markets and products, and to help non-dairy farm businesses adapt to new market condi-tions, such as online, direct-to-consumer sales. One farm to receive $3,000

was Stony Pond Farm in Fair-

field for their new cheese facil-ity. “Receiving support from the Vermont Land Trust was huge – and timely – in helping our newly established creamery pivot and adapt to market chal-lenges posed by the pandemic,” said Tyler Webb, owner of Stony Pond Farm. Funds were available to farm-

ers on land conserved or owned by the Vermont Land Trust who have experienced significant financial losses due to CO-VID-19. In selecting awardees, preference was given to farmers working with a farm-business

planner as they make decisions about the future of their farm. Grant awards were made on a first come, first served basis. Funding for this effort has

been provided by the Lookout Foundation and Beatrice Birkin Thomas and James Thomas of Fair Lawn, N.J. An additional $100,000 in funding recently se-cured from the Lookout Foun-dation will enable the Vermont Land Trust to extend the pro-gram, which will remain open to new applicants. For more in-formation, contact Maggie Do-nin at [email protected].

Small grants to farmers serve as a bridge to recovery

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From the Family of

Robert KirkbrideThank you. These two words are not enough to express how

grateful we are for the acts of kindness, support, love, and as-sistance we received from the Ludlow community, organiza-tions, friends, and family. What an honor to say our final fare-well to our very loved Dad, surrounded by you all. Thank you for being there for us.

Fondly,Deb (Kirkbride) Khiel and Martha (Kirkbride) Chessie

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Da-vid E. Gould, 65, passed away Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020 at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, N.H., after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1955 in Springfield, Vt., the son of Raymond and Barbara (Gates) Gould. He attended schools in Chester and gradu-ated from Green Mountain Union High School in Chester. Dave’s passions were family,

friends, and food. He lived out his passion in his work as an esteemed chef in area restau-rants, including his own, for many years, but his greatest joy was in spoiling his friends and family with delicious indulgent food every chance he got. All who knew Dave will remem-ber him as a kind and generous man, a man who would give ev-erything he had, even if it was his very last – his last dollar, his last shirt, his last meal. He was humble and full of grati-tude, mentioning several times over the past couple years how thankful he was to have lived such a full and rewarding life, a testament to just how reward-ing the act of giving was to him. He is survived by daughter

Jennifer Henning and husband Micheal; sons David Gould and wife Maureen, and Matthew

Gould; brother Dale Gould and wife Ellyn; sister Diane Stocker and husband Richard; five grandchildren Benjamin, Isabella, Madison, Mason, and Maya; one great-granddaugh-ter Azaryia; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Barbara. A celebration of life will be

planned at a later date, likely in the fall. In lieu of flowers, do-nations can be made on Dave’s behalf to the grandson of one of his dearest friends, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer at a very young age. Go to www.gf.me/u/x3qh78. Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

David E. Gould, 1955-2020.PHOTO PROVIDED

LUDLOW, Vt. – Yvonne “Evvie” Lawrence, 92, of Cavendish, Vt., passed away peacefully at the Gill Home in Ludlow Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was predeceased by her

husband Harold G. Lawrence and son John A. Lawrence. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Pam and Carl “Buzz” Lindberg of Cavendish, Vt.; grandchildren Shawn and Meagan Lindberg of Proctors-ville, Vt., and Sheri and Brett Eggebraaten; great-grandchil-dren Sierra, Mallory, and Jakob of Fresno, Calif.; and daughter-in-law Marianne Lawrence and family of Weare, N.H. A celebration of life will be

held at a later date at the con-venience of the family. Dona-

tions in her memory may be made to the Gill Home Activi-ties, 8 Gill Terrace, Ludlow, VT 05149. Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Yvonne Lawrence, 2020.PHOTO PROVIDED

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A graveside committal service for Betty A. Lewis, 85, who passed away March 15, 2020 in Spring-field, Vt., will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph Center, Vt. Reverend

Marty Bascom will officiate. A Celebration of Life gather-ing will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the pavilion at the Lake Cham-pagne Campground in Ran-dolph Center. Davis Memorial Chapel assisted with arrange-ments.

PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – A graveside service with Military Honors for Maurice Alfred Shel-don, 86, who passed away at his home April 15, 2020 surrounded

by his family, will be held Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1 p.m. in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctors-ville, Vt. Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

CHURCH SERVICESASCUTNEY, VT.Brownsville Community United Methodist Church, 66 Brownsville-Hartland Rd.Sunday 9:30 a.m. services are streaming via the church’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/brownsvillecommunitychurch and www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org, where there’s a link to join the service on the church’s Nest Cam live video.

Vision of Light Church of Spiritualism and Healing, 2 Legion Rd., Hartland, Vt. Sign up for the Vision of Light newsletter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VOLChurch to receive weekly emails including the Zoom links for Sunday services.

CHARLESTOWN, N.H.North Charlestown United Methodist Church, Rt. 12A River Rd.Go to www.facebook.com/UMCOfNorthCharlestown for daily prayers and more information.

Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 99 Sullivan St., Claremont, N.H.Services are currently suspended, but services are broadcasted remotely and are available on YouTube. For more information, go to www.hroc.org.

CHESTER, VT.St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. Services have been canceled at this time. Until further notice, the Diocese of Vermont has made online services available with Bishop Shannon. Go to www.diovermont.org. Visit www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org for more information.

Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St.Sermons are available live Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the streaming page at www.chesterbaptist.org.

GRAFTON, VT.Grafton Community Church, 55 Main St. Worship begins Sunday at 10 a.m. Masks must be worn in the sanctuary and maintain a safe distance from others. View sermons on Zoom. For more information, go to www.graftoncommunitychurch.org or call 802-843-2346.

LONDONDERRY, VT. First Baptist Church, 62 Crescent St., S. Londonderry, Vt.In-person services are suspended. Stream Sunday 10 a.m. services at www.firstbaptistslondonderryvt.org/streaming-worship.html. For more information, visit www.firstbaptistlondonderryvt.org or call 802-856-7266.

Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, 2051 N. Main St.Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. online only. Fill out a form at www.2ndcongregationalchurchvt.org to be sent a link to the live stream.

LUDLOW, VT.Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St.In-person Sunday services are at 11 a.m. Mid-week prayer will continue over Zoom. For more information about social distancing guidelines, go to www.LudlowBaptist.org or call Pastor Jerry Scheumann at 802-228-7600.

Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. Service is at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/TysonCommunityChurch, call 802-522-8249, or email [email protected].

MOUNT HOLLY, VT.Village Baptist Church, 32 Church St.In light of social distancing restrictions, Village Baptist Church is suspending church services until further notice. Pastor Glenn Davis is available to counsel or pray with anyone who is struggling with anxiety or other issues at 802-259-2959. A suggested reading for comfort is Psalm 91.

SPRINGFIELD, VT.Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Main St.Join live streaming of Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. at www.facebook.com/calvarybaptistchurchspringfieldvt. For more information, go to www.calvarylovesspringfield.com.

First Congregational Church UCC, 77 Main St.Live streaming of Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 802-885-5728, email [email protected], or go to www.fccuccspfdvt.org.

Precision Valley Baptist Church, 69 Rt. 106In-person Sunday services start at 10 a.m. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/precisionvalleybaptistchurch.

Springfield Assembly of God, 269 River St.Sunday morning services will be live streamed starting at 11 a.m. Go to www.facebook.com/Springfield-Assembly-of-God-156583214402910 for links and more information.

WALPOLE, N.H.St. John’s Church, corner of Westminster and Elm St. In-person services are suspended until further notice. Services take place via Zoom. For more information and the links, go to www.stjohnswalpole.org.

First Congregational Church of Walpole UCC, 15 Washington Sq.Sunday service are at 10 a.m. via Zoom. For links and more information, go to www.facebook.com/FirstCongregationalWalpoleNH.

WESTMINSTER, VT.The First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US Rt. 5Sunday services are online. For more information, call 802-772-4148, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/First-Congregational-Church-of-Westminster-Inc-1506511432980057.

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I am a retired law enforce-ment officer. During my 46-year tenure, I saw things that sickened me then and things that sicken me now. The use of fire hoses, dogs, tear gas, and batons on black and white peaceful protestors and children in the ’60s, to the use of pepper spray and batons on peaceful protestors today. The actions of some law en-

forcement officers are appall-ing. From the knocking down and disregard of a 70-year-old man, the shooting of an African American man in

the back, to the suffocation of a man in handcuffs and so on. I and all other law enforcement officers took an oath to protect and serve. Not just white, not just African American, not just Hispanics, everyone! The of-ficers that committed the acts described are a disgrace to all officers that spend their careers doing what they swore to do. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers come from a very falli-ble species, the human race. No matter how hard we try, there will be bad ones. I am proud of my tenure as a

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Peaceful protest is just that, peaceful. When those protes-tors, black and white, set fires, destroy and loot property, they are no better than those bad cops, maybe worse.

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Dear Editor,

I’m running for gover-nor to bring a much-needed outsider’s perspective to a fundamentally broken po-litical system. We don’t need people with decades of Statehouse experience. We don’t need people who are beholden to PACs, lob-byists, or deep-pocketed in-fluencers. We need people like you and me, who bring common sense solutions and real world experience. I’ve never been a legislator, com-missioner, or political opera-tive – and that’s why I’m the best person for the job. My friends are my neighbors in Bennington, my wife Kim, and my dog Alfie. I’m not running to be somebody be-cause they think I already am somebody – and that’s good enough for me. My name is Pat Winburn.

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Dear Editor,

The residents, staff, and Board of Trustees of the Gill Odd Fellows Home want to send out a public “thank you” to LaValley’s of Ludlow for their donation of our new fence in our courtyard. It really need-ed to be replaced, and we called them, hoping they could give

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Remember how Democratic candidates told us again and again during the presidential primaries that Americans love their private health insurance, love their employer-sponsored plan, and it shouldn’t be taken away from them? Well, the “radical left” didn’t take away health insurance and health care from as many as 27 mil-lion Americans. Mass unem-ployment from the pandemic, and Trump’s mishandling of it, did that. How many of those 27 million love their health care now? Tying health care to employ-

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health care back from the insur-ance companies. It is about time we create a universal health care system in America that meets the health needs of its citizens, rather than the health of the insurers. Their concern is the health of their firms, not the health of the people. Universal health care won’t

prevent or cure a pandemic, but it will give us the best chance of physically and financially sur-

viving one. Nobody would be worrying about paying for health care. We wouldn’t have millions of people un-able to visit a doctor or hos-pital because they are un-insured or can’t afford their insurance’s deductible and co-pays. What better time than now,

as we still struggle to recover from the coronavirus, to cre-ate what Bernie has champi-oned for decades: Medicare for All!

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Dear Editor,

I had the distinct honor to serve with Michael Mrowicki as his district mate in the Wind-ham-4 district for 10 years. In that time I learned that Michael works hard, is imaginative in response to difficult situations, and that he earned the respect of the members of all three of the political parties in the House – Republican, Demo-crat, and Progressive – because of his fair and thoughtful delib-erations about issues. In the upcoming Aug. 11 pri-

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is an open primary, the top two vote-getters are the nominees for the party. A sitting House member seeking reelection has no inherent claim to one of the seats. In my three decades of elec-

tions, I faced a few primaries in the same situation as Michael now faces and in all of those races those candidates running for one of the two seats assured me they were not running against me. All well and good in terms of their intentions, but that is not how it works. The top two vote-getters are the nominees, it matters not a whit who someone claims to be run-ning against. Please keep that in mind as

Aug. 11 approaches. In order to keep an experienced and caring Michael Mrowicki as one of the representatives from this dis-trict you first need to vote, and

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MONTPELIER, Vt. – The deadline to apply for a Vermont moose hunting permit is July 8. Moose permit applications are available on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s website, www.vtfishandwild-life.com, for the hunt limited to Vermont’s Wildlife Manage-ment Unit E in the northeast-ern corner of the state. “Moose density in WMU E

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DUMMERSTON, Vt. – The Fish & Wildlife Department’s Dummerston Fishing Ac-cess Area on the Connecticut River will be closed for repairs during the entire month of July, starting July 6. The existing boat ramp at

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MONTPELIER, Vt. – Bob-links, meadowlarks, Savannah sparrows, and grasshopper sparrows enrich our summers with their songs, but some of these species are in decline due to the loss of appropriate grass-land habitat. Landowners can make a dif-

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PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Celebrating the 244th birthday of the USA – and a whole lot more – Neal’s Restaurant & Bar has announced a deliciously festive Fourth of July party. The three-hour extravaganza

Saturday, July 4, takes place from 4-7 p.m. Come for Neal’s famous barbecue and comfort food, stay for the music, and leave in time for the commu-nity fireworks display. Neal’s is eager to welcome its

customers “home.” Attendees can expect many of their menu favorites, including house-smoked, Dr. Pepper brisket, baby back ribs, and cider pulled pork. Also on the menu: lobster roll; surf and turf hoagie; Ver-mont burger; housemade mac and cheese; the iconic Cluckin’ Russian sandwich; and much more. Neal’s array of Vermont craft beer and fine wines will be available. Local musician Jim Yaeger

will join a full band, bring-ing a heavy dose of rock and funk, perfect for danc-ing. Neal’s house musician Sammy Blanchette will sit in on the set, with a hard shutdown at 7 p.m. to al-low guests and employees to watch the local fireworks together. Reservations are highly

recommended for this out-door event. Call Neal’s at 802-226-7251. Neal’s Res-taurant & Bar is at 2588 State Route 103 in Proctorsville.

Neal’s Restaurant & Bar to throw Fourth of July party

BROWNSVILLE, Vt. – Even without public gatherings, there will be an Independence Day Celebration in Brownsville this year – with the participation of the whole town. The celebration will take place the full weekend from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5. The Brownsville Indepen-

dence Day Celebrations vol-unteers and the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Department will decorate the center of town. It is hoped that the red, white, and blue will be celebrated on every road in West Windsor, from the shortest dirt road to the length of Route 44 and the Browns-ville-Hartland Road. Sugges-tions include posters, banners and streamers of all kinds and American Flags on mailboxes, barns, fences, homes, and busi-nesses.

Prizes will be awarded to the folks who discover the great-est number of locations that are decorated. There will be maps of West Windsor avail-able to download or pick up at Brownsville Butcher & Pantry.

Everyone is invited to take the weekend to explore the roads and byways of Brownsville in cars, on bikes or horses, or on foot and to mark the locations on the maps of all the places they’ve found decorated. Five

Brownsville celebrates Independence Day

SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – No parade, no street fair, no fireworks, no water polo, but Saxtons River will continue the tradition of a special Fourth of July t-shirt in spite of the cancellation of the fes-tivities. “We are sad that the cel-

ebration won’t be happening this year,” said Susan Hernan-dez of the Fourth Committee, “but we wanted to hold onto some part of the tradition.” The t-shirt features a de-

sign by local artist Kathleen “Daze” Mortensen set against

a background of the American flag with a figure in the fashion of Rosie the Riveter holding cotton candy in one hand and a sign reading “Taking a Break” in the other while looking wist-fully off into an unknown fu-ture. “I think it perfectly captures

how we’re all feeling now,” said Hernandez, “remembering the good times and looking forward to the next time the crowds can fill the streets of Saxtons River.” The shirts will be printed in a

limited number and will be for sale outside the Saxtons River

Inn on a date to be determined. There will also be aprons and tank tops. Masks and social dis-tancing will be required. Cash or checks are the preferred method of payment. Pre-orders can be made by

contacting the committee at [email protected]. Anyone wishing to purchase a shirt that cannot attend the sale may use that contact to make arrangements for delivery or mailing. The date of the sale will be announced on the Saxtons River Fourth of July Facebook page.

Saxtons River Fourth of July t-shirt tradition carries on

$25 gift card prizes will go to the families or individuals who’ve found and marked the highest number of locations on their maps. Participants are en-couraged to put a star by their favorite location. The location with the most stars will receive their own gift card and bragging rights. Maps can be dropped off

Monday, July 6 by 6 p.m. in the collection boxes located at the Mary Blood Library, the Brownsville Butcher & Pantry, or at the front door of the West Windsor Town Hall. Partici-pants can also email a photo of their map to [email protected] or message the photo to Karen Diop at 802-595-9573. Visit the Brownsville IDC

Facebook page for details at www.facebook.com/Indepen-denceDayBrownsville.

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts in Ludlow, Vt. will be offering on-campus classes be-ginning July 1, 2020.• July 6-10, Shepherd Rug

Braiding with Sue Carey• July 6-10, Intaglio Printmak-

ing Workshop with Roger Hyn-dman• July 6-12, Quilter’s Choice

with Susan Damone Balch• July 11-12, Warping the

Loom: A Review with Susan Rockwell• July 13-17, Introduction to

Weaving and Open Studio with Susan Rockwell• July 15, Weave a Necktie Seat

for a Child’s Chair with Joyce Fuller• July 17-19, Basic Drawing

with Deborah Gentile• July 18, Whimsical Fish Bas-

ket with Lyn Haas and Nancy Conway• July 20-24, Silver Fabrication

Open Studio with Debi Orton• July 25-26, Beginning Green

Wood Spoon Carving with An-dre Souligny• July 25, Woven Journal with

Jean Reed• July 27-31, Introduction to

Silver Fabrication with Debi Orton• July 29-31, Beginning Punch

Needle Rug Hooking and Open Studio with Layne Herschel

Advance registration is re-quired for all on-campus classes. You will find a link to our classroom policy on each on-campus class information page. Complete information on the particulars of each class and online registration is avail-able on our website. If you have questions that are not answered there, please call our office at 802-228-8770. The office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A new raffle prize has been

added, increasing the number of prizes for this year’s annual raffle to six. We have added a beautiful hand-hooked wool rug with eight floral designs against a cream background. This is sure to be a favorite with our raffle ticket buyers, so get your tickets early. You can buy tickets on our website at www.fletcherfarm.org. Our online classes now in-

clude several online painting classes with Marcia Dockum and a class in Handmade Sto-

ries with Angie Follensbee-Hall. This is a hand papermak-ing, collage, and book-building workshop. Participants will make their own handmade pa-pers with embossing and em-bedded materials. Once dry, we will paint and collage these pages with our own personal stories and narratives written, typed, or collaged from other sources. Simple bookbinding techniques will be included to create our very own completely handmade and from-scratch art. In this class, you will learn how to make your own paper and then turn that paper into a personal journal. The class will be held on three consecu-tive Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning July 13, 2020. Finally, we will be holding

a Fabric and Craft Supply sale July 25, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the same day as the Cavendish town wide yard sale, so stop by and see us on your way to or returning from the yard sale.

Fletcher Farm School opens for on-campus classes

Celebrate the Fourth of July throughout town.PHOTO PROVIDED


entertainmentLEGAL/HELP WANTED

Lincoln Maples Hardware is accepting applications for a sales person. The position requires a self-motivated, energetic individual with retail experience.

THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT!

We offer competitive wages, excellent working conditions, and merchandise discount, yearend bonus, paid vacations.

Lincoln Maples Hardware

1 River Road Winhall, Vt. ~ 802-787-7907

Lincoln Maples

HardwareJOB OPENING

Londonderry Hardware is accepting applications for a sales person. The position requires a self-motivated, energetic individual with retail experience. THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT! We offer competitive wages, excellent working conditions, and merchandise discount, yearend bonus, paid vacations.

Please send resume or stop in to: Londonderry Hardware Mountain Marketplace PO Box 397 Londonderry, VT 05148

Londonderry

HardwareJOB OPENING

Green Mountain Unified School District

JV Girls Soccer Coach Needed

for upcoming 2020 Fall Season at

Green Mountain Union High School

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Management and Coaching of the Soccer Team- Program development- Experience is preferred but not required. Background Checks Required

Please forward a letter of interest and references to:Todd ParahAthletic DirectorGreen Mountain Union High School716 VT Route 103 SouthChester, VT 05143802-875-2146

EOE 6/2020

PUBLIC NOTICE

Two Rivers Supervisory Union

Ludlow, VT

Destruction of Information Process

The Two Rivers Supervisory Union (formerly Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union and Rutland Windsor Supervisory Union), encompassing the Vermont towns of: Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth, will be conducting a Destruction of Information process commencing August 5, 2020. Edu-cational Records and personally identifiable information used under the Individual with Disabilities Educational Act, but no longer needed to provide educational services to students will be destroyed. Only records for students with a Date of Birth year of 1992 will be destroyed. Any person desiring their records must put that request in writing so that the Director of Student Services receives your letter no later than July 31, 2020. Please send your request to: Mary Barton Director of Student Services TRSU 609 VT Route 103 Ludlow, VT 05149

Please include the following information in that request:Student Name (if there has been a change of name, include all names)Student Date of Birth Town of Residency when enrolled in school

This process does not apply to records of currently en-rolled students. Please feel free to call this office with any questions at 802-875-6425.

TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Town of Ludlow Select Board is receiving applica-tions for Development Review Board (DRB) members:

One-year term – 2 positions openTwo-year term – 1 position openThree-year term – 1 position open

All interested parties should submit a letter of interest to Scott Murphy at [email protected] or mail to the Town of Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT 05149 no later than July 1, 2020. Appointments will be made at the Ludlow Select Board’s regular meeting scheduled on July 6, 2020.


POSITIONS AVAILABLE

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Town of Ludlow Select Board is receiving applica-tions for Planning Commission members:

One position ending 2023One position ending 2024

All interested parties should submit a letter of interest to Scott Murphy at [email protected] or mail to the Town of Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT 05149 no later than July 1, 2020. Appointments will be made at the Ludlow Select Board’s regular meeting scheduled on July 6, 2020.


POSITION AVAILABLE

LUDLOW AMBULANCE SERVICE

AEMT AND/OR PARAMEDIC

The Town of Ludlow Ambulance Service (LAS) is accepting applications for Full-time AEMT or Paramed-ic. Minimum requirements include: NREMT AEMT or Paramedic certification; VT Paramedic license/ ability to obtain; CPR, ACLS & PALS (for paramedic candidates); Valid Driver’s License and the Ability to pass a back-ground check.

Applicants must be able to start immediately, possess a valid driver’s license and be able to perform all essential functions of the job. This is a full-time, year-around position with competitive wage and municipal benefit package.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Stephanie Grover, Deputy Chief at [email protected] or mail to the Town of Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT 05149, or contact the Ludlow Ambulance Service at (802)228-2880. The Town of Ludlow is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

VILLAGE OF NORTH WALPOLE

Residents of the North Walpole Village District are hereby Notified: Voting on the 2020 Budget & Warrant Articles is scheduled for 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 07, 2020 at St. Peter’s Church basement on Church Street, North Walpole, NH.

Residents may pick up the Village Report at the following location: Village Hall (Commissioner’s Office) Tuesday or Thurs-day between 10:00 am and Noon.

North Walpole Village Commissioners.

TOWN OF WESTON

INVITE TO BID WINTER SAND

The town of Weston is seeking pricing for winter sand for the 2020-2021 winter season. Contact the Road Foreman Almon Crandall at 802-824-6890 or [email protected] for more information.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V.

ESTATE OF STEPHANIE SEARS, ET AL.

Civil No. 2:20-cv-00013-wks

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE

In obedience to a Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Judicial Sale entered on March 24, 2020, and recorded in the Town of Westminster, Vermont, for breach of the mortgage as stated therein, and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 16th day of July, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., at the land and premises known as 25 Maple Ridge Road, Westminster, VT 05158, the said real property and improvements thereon, as further described in said mort-gage (the “Property”), will be auctioned, “AS IS, WHERE

IS” with no representations or warranties, express or

implied, of any kind, subject to all superior liens, if any, to the highest and best bidder for cash.

The legal description of the property foreclosed upon can be found in the mortgage filed in the Town of West-minster Land Records and all deeds and instruments of record. The physical address of the property is 25 Maple Ridge Road, Westminster, VT 05158.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the property at any time prior to the auction by paying the full amount due under the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure, including the costs and expenses of auction.

An OPEN HOUSE will be held at the property on Thurs-day, June 25, 2020, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The United States reserves the right to cancel or post-

pone the auction at any time.

For a written copy of the (1) Decree of Foreclosure which contains the terms and conditions of said auction, and (2) the purchase agreement, contact Tyler Hirchak.

Tyler Hirchak, Thomas Hirchak Company

1-800-634-7653, www.THCAuction.com

CAVENDISH, Vt. – With high hopes that quaran-tines would be lifted, the town of Cavendish has been planning another summer of concerts on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville. Now that outdoor gatherings are permitted, the town will present the annual sum-mer music series for 2020 Wednesday evenings start-ing July 8 at 6 p.m. Things are different now,

and we must behave dif-ferently. Wearing masks will be mandatory as will be physical distancing. The green is large and the bands will be loud enough to be heard throughout, so please spread out and maintain distancing. Please don’t jeopardize these con-certs – follow the rules! This summer will be-

gin with The Gully Boys, a professional rock and jam band from the Green

Mountains. They present an amalgamation of style, sound, and personality that makes them unique, but with a comfortable fa-miliarity. They like to mix up the playlist with origi-nals and cover tunes from all genres. As Vermonters, they feel that music helps bring us all together and helps to sustain our com-munities. The Cavendish Com-

munity and Conservation

Association will again coordinate the series. All concerts are free and open to the public, so grab your lawn chair, a picnic, and a cold drink, and join your friends and neighbors to enjoy plenty of rollicking good music from the gaze-bo. Even better than a pic-nic, Murdock’s Restaurant and Outer Limits Brewery will each be serving food but you have to call ahead, so please support your lo-cal businesses.

The summer concert series has a long history in Proctorsville and many area residents reserve Wednesday evenings to listen to the live music. As always, the concerts will be held unless severe weather threatens. In case of rain, alternative plans will be announced on the Cav-endish Facebook page. If you would like to help, we would like to hear from you. Call Robin at 802-226-7736 to volunteer or

Cavendish announces 2020 summer concert seriesfor more information on the concerts.

P R O C T O R S V I L L E ,

Vt. – On Saturdays, July 4 and 11, Lori Wright from DG Bodyworks will be offering yoga classes at the Proctorsville Green from 9-10 a.m. Improve flexibility, strength, and balance in this flow class designed for all levels. Im-prove circulation, reduce stress, and reduce aging of the brain. Positive affir-mations, breathing tech-niques, and meditation will leave you feeling more peaceful. Lori Wright, CPT, has

been in the fitness indus-try for over 28 years. She is an ACE certified personal trainer, certified health coach, and holds addition-al certifications in AFAA, YogaFit, CurvyYoga, and spinning. Finding ways to bring humor and self-compassion into move-ment activities, Lori’s mis-

sion is to help others fall in love with health and fitness while taking care of the body they have today. This is a donation-based

class and students will need to bring their own mat, which will be spaced 10 feet apart. Class size is limited, so please call Lori at 603-401-8123 to reserve

your spot and with any questions or email [email protected]. August dates to be an-nounced.

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Cottage with acreage! This property has much to offer. The cottage offers a rustic interior with open concept living space, 2 bedrooms plus a loft area and a front porch. The 26+/- acres is mostly wooded and could potentially be subdivided. Located in Weathersfield a short distance to paved roads, close to trails and recreation. $189,900

Weathersfield Land. This 10.85+/- acre parcel has been partially cleared exposing views of Ascutney Mountain and the hills surrounding the area. Located in the country with access to I91 makes it ideal for commuting. Easy access to recreation sites, including ski-mountains,golfing, river activities and so much more. $55,900

A great parcel of land consisting of 17.8+/- acres facing west offers views with clearing. Located on a quiet country road in an area offine homes (they call the road Skyline Drive for a reason). Current access off a shared driveway (ROW) or develop your own. Utilities on the road. Great access to the Upper Valley or any points off I91. $159,900

Is Water Important? This property has approximately 2600 feet of river frontage on both the Connecticut River and the Black River. A portion of the land is not in the flood zone, which makes for a lovely building spot with views of the river. Includes a 20X24 foundation/shell, power on site and a septic design. This is truly a rare opportunity! $129,900

There’s not much left to do in this property other than enjoy! This well cared for ranch style home is located on the outskirts of Grafton on a slightly sloping lot of 4+/- acres with perennials, fruit trees/bushes, garden space, lawn and so much more. The comfortable home includes a main floor consisting of a kitchen/dining open to the liv-ing room, den/craft room with built-in storage, full bath and master bedroom. Basement is partially finished with additional finished rooms, workshop space and laundry. A nice expansive deck outside with room for a hot tub, oversized/drive through shed for motorcycle/snowmo-biles/lawn equipment. Solar power for efficiency, taking advantage of the sunny location. A must see! $199,900

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TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD

The Town of Springfield Development Review Board will be conducting a site visit on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. for Application 202021. Peter and Patricia Fuller are requesting a permit to establish a Glampground and Trout Fishing Retreat. No testimony will be taken at the site visit. The public is welcome to attend, but social dis-tancing is required with masks optional. Questions may only be asked during the regular scheduled zoom meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. the same evening. Zoom meeting information is on the Town of Springfield website.

In addition to the previously advertised agenda, the Development Review Board will also hear Application 202023 Springfield Community Players for a Conditional Use (Section 5.3) and Site Plan Review (Section 5.2) to expand use to include outdoor music concerts. The prop-erty is located at 165 South Street and is zoned Medium Density Residential.

NOTICE TO SPRINGFIELD VOTERS

Absentee Ballots for the Statewide Primary Election to be held Tuesday, August 11, 2020 are available. In an effort to keep you, other voters and election

officials safe in this COVID-19 environment, please

consider voting through the mail with the absentee

ballot process.

If you wish to vote by absentee ballot, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office as soon as possible by phone or email. You will find the Absentee Voter Request Form on the town’s website which can be printed then emailed, mailed or dropped off to the Town Clerk’s Office. You can also request your ballots online at https://mvp.vermont.gov/ The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is Monday, August 10 at 4:30 p.m. All voted absentee ballots must be received by the Town Clerk by the close of polls, located at Riverside Middle School, by 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Reminder that for the State Primary Election you will receive:• Three(3) absentee ballots. • Certificate Envelope• Unvoted Envelope• Pre-paid return envelope addressed to Town Clerk

You will vote on only one(1) ballot and put it into the CERTIFICATE Envelope. The Certificate Envelope requires you to answer the questions and sign the affidavit on the envelope. The other two(2) unvoted ballots must be put inside the UNVOTED Envelope.Return the following in the pre-paid return envelope addressed to Town Clerk:• CERTIFICATE Envelope with your voted ballot inside; and • UNVOTED Envelope with your two unvoted ballots inside.The polls are located at Riverside Middle School and will open on Tuesday, August 11th at 8:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Mail drop slot at town hall is located in the brown door at the top of the outside stairs. At this time town hall is closed to the public, however, staff is working and avail-able to assist you.Please note: Even if you plan on voting in person for

the Statewide Primary Election, contact the town clerk’s

office in advance of August to make sure that we have

the correct mailing address for you in our database.

Barbara A. CourchesneTown Clerk, CVCSpringfield, Vermont 05156(802) [email protected]

Notification to Chester taxpayers

regarding 2020 Tax Bills:

In previous years, the Town of Chester has mailed tax bills the second week in July. This year, there will be a delay in mailing tax bills. The State of Vermont will not be setting the Education Tax Rate until August 1st with this date “being subject to change”. To avoid poten-tial confusion and additional expense of mailing two separate bills, the town will not be mailing tax bills until the Education Rate has been set. At this time, the tax due date will remain September 15, 2020. Should the education rate be delayed further, we will reevaluate this process.

This delay in billing will have a significant impact on the cash flow for the town and may cause a need for additional borrowing. In effort to help minimize this impact, we are encouraging property owners to make prepayments for their property taxes in July and early August, based on their 2019 tax bill. Prepaying any amount will also help relieve the overall financial burden for property owners when the final bill becomes due.

Payments can be made by hand delivery, mail, direct debited from a checking/savings account, or paid by credit/debit card (3% fee for this payment option). Payments can be dropped off to Town Hall Monday through Friday 8;00-4:00 or can be mailed to Town of Chester, P.O. Box 370, Chester, VT 05143. If you would like to make a payment or set up recurring payments to be taken out of an account, please call the Town Office at (802) 875-2173.

Thank you to the property owners that will take advan-tage of this option and to everyone for their understand-ing during this difficult time.

JULY 3 –

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – JJ’s Music will perform a free concert Friday, July 3, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Rd. Refreshment will be

available for sale, including hot dogs, burgers, chips, hot and cold beverages, and a sweet of some kind. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Please bring a lawn chair and join us for a fun evening.

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – First Friday suppers will return to the First Baptist Church, 9 Church St. in Bellows Falls. On Friday, July 3, the menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, green salad, corn on the cob, watermelon, and a beverage. Gluten-free and vegan options are available. Suggested

donation. Outdoors distance seating or take out. Net proceeds to benefit Bellows Falls Area Senior Center.

JULY 4 –

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester American Legion will host Independence Day fireworks Saturday, July 4 at dusk. They will be lit off from McKenzie Field.

The police department will be on site. Physical distancing and COVID-19 safety protocols such as wearing a mask is highly suggested. Parking at the American Legion is open to Legion members only. Happy Independence Day!

JULY 8 –

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – On July 8, from 10-11 a.m., Brattleboro Area Hospice’s

Taking Steps Brattleboro program will host a Zoom Advance Care Planning Q&A session. Who should be named as a healthcare agent, who do I give the completed form to, and how do I talk with my family about my healthcare wishes if I am unable to speak for myself? Anyone over 18 years old should have a completed Advance Directive. If you are interested in attending, please contact Don Freeman at [email protected] or 802-257-0775 ext. 101 and leave your contact information so you can receive the emailed Zoom invitation.

JULY 10 –

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – On

July 10, the Londonderry Conservation Commission is sponsoring a free online showing of “The Pollinators,” directed by Peter Nelson and produced by Sally Roy, Nelson and Michael Reuter, present the fascinating and untold story that warns that the bees are in serious danger. Register to attend by emailing the Londonderry Conservation Commission at [email protected]. Only 100 attendees permitted.

JULY 14 –

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join Pasture Pals Monday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Pasture Pals is a humane education program from VINE Sanctuary. This program introduces children to issues of the animal rights movement in an age appropriate manner. Children will learn about animals, while also learning about important issues like the importance of sanctuaries of all kinds, gender identity, and empathy towards others. Sign up is required. Children of all ages are welcome and accommodations can be made. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Anna at [email protected].

JULY 18 –

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Area Parent Child Center is collaborating with the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center to host the Virtual Duck Run, a spin on last year’s “Fit ‘n Fun Duck Run.” Purchase ducks now online at www.sapcc-vt.org through the Virtual Duck Run Facebook event or in-person at the Edgar May Health & Recreation Center front desk. Watch on Facebook and Instagram Live as your rubber ducks race down the Black River in North Springfield Saturday, July 18. If you have questions, call the Springfield Area Parent Child Center at 802-886-5242 or email [email protected], or call the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center at 802-885-2568 or email [email protected].

JULY 20 –

LUDLOW, Vt. – Give blood Monday, July 20, from 12-5 p.m., at the Ludlow American Legion, 133 W. Main St. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter to schedule an appointment.

JULY 27 –

TOWNSHEND, Vt. – To ensure the safety of our community, Grace Cottage’s 70th annual Hospital Fair Day will be a virtual event this year. We invite you to bid in the online auction, buy a t-shirt or hat, try favorite Fair Day recipes, and help us raise crucial funds for Grace Cottage. Visit our Online Hospital Fair Day Auction and register to bid on unique and exciting items. We’ll be adding new items from now until bidding begins Monday, July 27. Bidding will end the following Monday, Aug. 3 Visit www.gracecottage.org/events for more information.

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