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INSIDE THE
KINGDOM
March 25, 2015
the Chronicle
Section B – 20 Pages
A look at the internal struggles of an early feminist
Book review
by Natalie Hormilla
Martha Oliver-Smith of Albany
has written something like a
memoir, except it’s not really about
herself.
The main character of Martha’s
Mandala is another Martha, the
author’s maternal grandmother,
Martha Stringham Bacon, who
went by the name of Patty. Ms.
Bacon was a talented artist and
writer who lived mostly in the first
half of the twentieth century, but
you had to personally know her to
know any of that. She was better
known during her life as the wife of
Leonard Bacon, an accomplished
writer who won the 1940 Pulitzer
Prize for poetry for a collection
called Sunderland Capture.
With the help of Ms. Bacon’s
letters and journals, Ms. OliverSmith reconstructs, and partly reimagines, her grandmother’s life
for a book that’s meant to not only
bring to light Ms. Bacon’s inner
struggles to find her center as an
artist, but also to do justice to the
artwork she did create.
The book opens with the author
as a pregnant 18-year-old in 1965.
When her grandmother asks her
what she’d like as a gift in honor of
her impending shotgun wedding,
Ms. Oliver-Smith requests a
painting — one of the many that
Ms. Bacon has tucked away in her
aging home, out of sight.
After some thought, Ms. Bacon
gives her granddaughter a
mandala.
Mandala is a broad term for a
spiritual symbol that is created to
represent the universe — or the
self, or both — and it usually
includes circular designs and a
definite center point.
In Martha’s Mandala, the
reader comes to understand the
mandala as a representation of the
mandala maker’s inner self, or how
she sees the world, and as an
opportunity to make art that
reflects life.
When Ms. Bacon gives her
granddaughter the mandala, the
young woman knows it’s her
grandmother’s final mandala —
one of 13 she painted in the 1930s,
as part of an effort to understand a
psychotic shift that began for Ms.
Bacon in 1922.
The mandala — whose center is
an open white flower, depicted on
the book’s cover — represents her
creative spirit, Ms. Bacon tells her
granddaughter.
“I knew I had to care for the
painting, but I had to learn how to
use it for its intended purpose,” Ms.
Oliver-Smith wrote. “The final
task, which I would come to
understand as I grew older, was a
compelling desire to discover the
mandala’s story, and to complete
the task of telling that story.”
With that, the book’s trajectory
is clear, and its insights and
meanderings along the way are a
worthy ride.
In telling Ms. Bacon’s story, a
frequent point is a certain
disappointment in her body of
artistic work, in not letting herself
be an artist and writer to her
fullest potential, for various
reasons.
It may be hard for some
modern women to understand why
Ms. Bacon didn’t simply work on
“I am a feminist who is strongly
inclined to the idea that Woman’s
Place is in the Home. Perhaps
there would never have been a
rebellion against that theory if it
had not been accompanied by the
belief, implied or expressed, that the
tasks of the home were suited to
their inferior abilities. Women’s
answer to that was to turn that
work over to hired people whose
abilities they considered really
inferior, and free themselves for
more ‘important matters.’”
But in another journal entry
from a different time in her life,
she wrote:
her art more, if that’s what she
really wanted. But not only were
gender roles more closely observed
in her day, but she was also living
with a husband with a big
personality, one who loved to go
out, recite poetry, host people in his
home, and all this came with
responsibilities for his wife.
“It was in her nature and
conditioning to defer to him,” Ms.
Oliver-Smith wrote about her
grandmother.
Ms. Oliver-Smith’s
disappointment in some of her
grandmother’s choices is clear.
Ms. Bacon’s own disappointment
seems to wax and wane. In one of
her journals, she wrote:
“Today has been another
afternoon, completely gone, another
tea with Leonard’s lady cousins and
the wives of his men cousins. After
the morning’s chores and duties,
she should have been painting or
writing. She sighs aloud. The
voice whispered to her all afternoon.
While part of her knows that she is
here to do one kind of thing — tea
with the cousins’ wives, meals,
housekeeping — another part knows
equally well that she is really here
in this world for something quite
different. She would not presume
to call herself an artist, yet here, as
ever, was this force that drove her
to painting, drawing and writing.
Why does she always feel as if she
were two people opposed to one
another?”
This division of the self
culminates for Ms. Bacon in the fall
of 1922, when at the age of 31 she
experienced what some called a
nervous breakdown.
One day at home, voices in her
head advised her to kill her
children, while holding scissors in
her hand during an afternoon of
helping her daughters with their
paper dolls. She didn’t harm her
three daughters. Instead, she
wound up on a long “rest cure” at a
hospital. There, one day, she had a
vision of something beautiful
emerging from a dark chasm that
seemed to be deep inside her.
“One immaculate petal
gradually frees itself and springs
up. In slow motion, it exposes its
creamy surface and releases a faint
sweet breath; then another petal
unfurls, and another until there
are four.”
That white flower is the one
she eventually paints at the center
of the mandala she gives to her
granddaughter.
Ms. Bacon returns home, back
to her same life, with the voices
mostly subdued, but never gone or
forgotten.
Much of the book sees her
trying to sort through her
experience. She worked on many
drafts of her story, a formal essay
called “The Friend in the
Unconscious.”
Her mandalas were something
like an exercise in wading through
herself.
“Over the years, the images of
her ‘tidal wave’ turned into 13
different mandalas. She filled
circles, some small, some large,
with star clusters and wings, rivers
and mountains to illustrate the
path of her experience from
madness to self-integration,” Ms.
Oliver-Smith wrote.
Though the voices in Ms.
Bacon’s head never fully subside,
she does manage to come out on
the other side of what must have
been a harrowing experience. She
eventually comes to see what she
once called her “crack up” as a
mystical experience. Ms. Bacon
and her family were — and maybe
still are — adherents to the
psychiatrist Carl Jung’s concepts.
Mr. Jung’s concepts are present
throughout the book, as are his
words at times, as he was personal
friends with the Bacons. At some
point later in her life, Ms. Bacon
begins to wonder if her breakdown
was actually a spontaneous
Kundalini awakening, an energetic
and spiritual experience that is
said to travel up through the spine
(Continued on page 10B.)
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the Chronicle, March 25, 2015
On learning to cook a Sunday Haitian meal
Ruminations
Put your meat and all the
seasonings in a pot. Add 2 cups of
water and cook it covered on low for
45 minutes to an hour.
Heat an inch of oil in a pan.
Once the pork is cooked through,
transfer it (but not its liquids) to the
hot oil. Be careful not to burn
yourself, and feel free to cover the
frying pan. Turn the pork over to
fry it entirely. Remove the meat
and lay it on a paper towel to
absorb excess oil.
by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph
I grew up going to my greataunt Tant Yól’s house in Rivièredes-Prairies in Montreal every
Sunday for Haitian dinner.
Everyone would congregate there to
eat and chew the fat.
I learned Creole listening to my
parents talk, but mostly from the
political discussions and big (but
funny) arguments that broke out
over the Sunday meal at Tant Yól’s.
To me it seemed like a huge
party every week. Besides all my
cousins and my own siblings, people
the grownups knew from church or
even from long ago when they still
lived in Haiti would stop by for a
chat and a bite.
Before the actual meal, the
kitchen was where the action
happened. Tant Yól cooked all day
with the help of her sister-in-law
Fifi and any other person she
accepted to have help in the
kitchen. Anyone else pulled up a
chair to keep them company,
secretly hoping that Tant Yól would
tell one of her stories.
Storytelling is a big part of
Haitian teaching and culture, and
Tant Yól is one of the best. She
turns almost anything into an epic
and drawn out adventure,
branching off here and there into
small details and descriptions to
paint the most vibrant and colorful
pictures possible.
As her sauces simmered she
would stand in the middle of her
kitchen waving her wooden spoon
around for emphasis, and inflecting
her sentences just right to get her
point across.
She was possibly the only
person there who could command
complete silence as everyone
watched and listened to her closely
to catch every little nuance and be
part of the laughter that inevitably
followed.
When we finally got around to
eating we had macaroni (macaroni
casserole), diri kole ak pwa (rice and
beans), bannann pese (fried
plantains), salad, poul di nan sós
(farm chicken in sauce), grio (fried
pork), lambi (conch), legum
(vegetable stew), sós pwa (bean
sauce) and many more dishes I can’t
possibly remember.
I lived alone for the first time at
19 when I went to school in Paris,
France. I found myself missing
Haitian dishes, which I couldn’t
make myself, but I mostly missed
being with family.
I started spending every Sunday
at my aunt Manita’s house, a few
bus stops away from my tiny
apartment near Porte de
Clignancourt in the north of Paris.
She made Haitian food for my
cousin Peggy and me, and the three
of us would spend the rest of the
day watching TV together, curling
up on the sofa for a nap, or playing
with Peggy’s son Lenny.
In the evening, Manita would
send me off with a Tupperware full
of food. Unfortunately, I was living
without a microwave for the first
time in my life and didn’t really
know how to reheat food on a stove.
Sometimes I even ate my leftovers
Grio (fried pork), bannann peze (fried plantain), and pikliz (spicy coleslaw) is one of
my favorite Haitian meals.
Photo by Nathalie Gagnon-Joseph
cold. I decided I had to learn to
cook myself.
My first stab at making Haitian
food was a disaster. I made way
more rice and beans than I could
possibly have eaten, and the dish
tasted…well, gross, despite my
having carefully followed the recipe
book’s instructions.
I told another cousin, Carmelle,
about it one day when she had
invited me over to her place in the
Parisian suburbs, and she promised
to come to my apartment in the city
to teach me to make rice properly.
Here’s one of the things I did
wrong: I hadn’t tasted what I was
cooking during the process. Haitian
cooks have a tasting technique I
grew up seeing and quickly adopted
after my failed rice-cooking attempt.
They grab some sauce with their
ever-present wooden spoon, tap the
sauce into their palm and taste it.
I realized that the only way to
know the tricks was to get my
information directly from the
source. I needed someone to pass
their knowledge on to me, the same
way all Haitians have been passing
on knowledge through storytelling
for generations.
After making my first delicious
(and reasonably portioned) pot of
rice thanks to Carmelle, I started
asking everyone I knew to teach me
how to make something, anything.
Peggy taught me how to clean
meat (Haitians always clean their
meats with vinegar and limes) and
make epis, a seasoning for meat,
chicken, and fish. She also showed
me how to make bannann pese
(fried plantain). Manita showed me
the right way to fry the pork to
make grio. My father showed me
how to make my favorite rice of his,
diri ak kalalou (gumbo rice). At the
baptism of my goddaughter —
Peggy’s youngest, Lyzia — in
Chicago, Illinois, Lyzia’s
grandmother Carole showed me how
to make akra (fried codfish fritters)
and marinad (savory fried dough).
When I visited Haiti last year, my
godfather’s wife, also named Carole,
taught me how to make pate kóde
(fried meat, fish, or egg patties).
Tant Yól showed me how to make
red sauce to add extra flavor and
moisture to rice.
Now I get to share my Haitian
heritage and tell the story of some
of my favorite foods. Like any
human being, I love fried foods, or
fritay, in Creole. Fritay, which
includes pate kóde, marinad, and
bannann peze is mostly sold in the
street in Haiti. I couldn’t find it in
any of the restaurants I went to in
Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
Grio is also considered to be
fritay but is a staple at big events
and is always on the menu at a
Haitian restaurant. Here’s how to
make it with bannann peze and
pikliz (spicy coleslaw used as a
condiment).
Cleaning the meat
Use any cut of pork, but I
recommend something with a little
fat on it. Cut the pork into one- to
two-inch cubes. In a bowl, sprinkle
your meat with white vinegar and
some salt. Cut one lime in half and
squeeze it over the meat. Use half
the lime to scrub the meat. When
you’re done, rinse the meat with hot
water.
Epis (seasoning)
1/2 onion
1 bell pepper
1 cube of beef bouillon
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper (the
seeds are the spiciest, exclude them
if you want)
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
6 green onions
1 shallot
Generous handful of fresh
parsley
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Pinch of powdered cloves
Add all the ingredients into a
food processor and mix until you
have a sort of paste. Taste it to see
if you like it. Keep it in a jar in the
fridge to be used for any other
recipes.
Grio (fried pork)
When you’ve cleaned the pork,
cut it into one- to two-inch pieces,
and add 3 tablespoons of epis, and
mix well. It’s better to leave the
meat in the fridge overnight so it
soaks up the spices, but it’s not the
end of the world if you don’t have
time.
Pikliz (spicy slaw condiment)
1/4 cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 scotch bonnet peppers,
slice the half pepper
1/2 clove of garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cube of chicken bouillon
Pepper
Vinegar (see instructions)
Juice of half a lime
Pinch of powdered cloves
Put everything except the
vinegar and the whole scotch bonnet
pepper in a bowl and mix. Put the
mixture in the jar you will be
keeping it in. Fill it with vinegar
until the vegetables are just
covered. Use a knife to poke a hole
in the whole scotch bonnet pepper
left over. Put it in the mixture.
Keep your pikliz in the refrigerator.
Bannann peze (fried plantain)
1 plantain per person
a bowl of salted water
Depending on what people
prefer, you can purchase ripe
plantains for a sweeter bannann
peze or green plantain for a more
savory result.
I prefer green plantain. Peel
the plantain and keep the skin. Cut
the plantain into three or four
chunks (don’t cut them lengthwise).
Dip the pieces into the salted water.
Place them in the hot oil. Turn
them over to make sure the pieces
are cooked through before you
remove them. The cooked side will
turn a more golden yellow. Use the
leftover peels or two plates to
squash each piece flat. Dip the
squashed pieces into the salted
water once again. Do not soak them
or they will fall apart in the oil and
have a piece-y consistency. Once
you’ve dipped the flattened pieces,
put them in the oil again. Don’t
forget to turn them over, and serve.
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Obituaries
Gloria Mae (Lontine) Reynolds
died peacefully on March 22, 2015,
in Newport, after several months of
courageous battle with a rare form
of disease affecting the kidneys and
blood. Due to a recent fall, other
complications set in.
She was born in Newport on
August 10, 1940, to Floyd and
Laura (Barber) Lontine.
She attended Sacred Heart
High School then transferred to
Newport High School, from where
she graduated. She then attended
Champlain College, where she
obtained an associate’s degree in
math. She loved to work with
numbers.
She worked for Community
National Bank, the Ames
Department Store as assistant
manager, then as executive director
for the city manager of Newport,
until she retired.
Her passion was her love of golf,
until she suffered from a back
injury. She especially liked Tiger
Woods. She loved to play at the
Orleans Country Club with Pat
Hunt and other ladies. She then
turned and devoted the rest of her
life to helping veterans. She
became a life member and got really
involved in the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She
served as president and secretary of
Gloria Mae (Lontine) Reynolds
Post #798 in Newport. She then
went through the chairs in the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies
Auxiliary and was state president
from 1994 to 1995. Then from 1998
to 2000, she was national
councilwoman, covering District 2
Massachusetts and Vermont. She
traveled extensively through the
U.S. She was then approached by
the Eastern States Conference to go
through the chairs for national
president of the Ladies Auxiliary to
the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW), but decided not to go any
farther. She has received numerous
awards on the state and national
levels. She later transferred her
membership to the VFW Post
#10038 Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans in Lyndonville. She is also
a life member of Brighton Post #80
Auxiliary in Island Pond, and a
member of the Eagles Auxiliary
#4329 in Newport. She was proud
to watch her daughter Shari follow
in her footsteps as she went through
the chairs to be state president of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW
department of Vermont from 2012
to 2013. She installed Shari as
president and became Shari’s chief
of staff during her term of office.
They were the only mother and
daughter to become state presidents
in the department of Vermont.
Barbara M. Robishaw
Barbara M. Robishaw, 91, of
Derby died peacefully on March 22,
2015, at her home in Derby.
She was born on November 23,
1923, in Ipswich, Massachusetts, to
James and Hazel (Smith) McCormack.
On July 11, 1942 she married Philip L.
“JoJo” Robishaw, who predeceased her.
Mrs. Robishaw moved here in
1985 after her husband retired. She
was past president of the Ladies
Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post #1093. She volunteered for
many different causes: North
Country Hospital, the Old Stone
House, and she was a caregiver for
Orleans Essex Visiting Nurse
Association and Hospice Inc. She
was a member of the Garden Club,
and she worked many years at the
Ipswich Recreation Department.
In her younger years, she enjoyed
boating, fishing, and going to the
beach with her husband and children.
She is survived by her children:
Joe L. Robishaw of Derby, and
Nancy B. Simmons and her
husband, Ronald, of Beverly,
Massachusetts; 26 grandchildren
and 12 great-grandchildren; her
brothers: Richard McCormack and
his wife, Shirley, of New Hampshire,
and James McCormack and his wife,
Kay, all of Massachusetts; and by
several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two
sisters: Ruth Stackhouse and
Maryann Lincoln.
Friends may call from 6 to 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, March 25, at the
Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford
Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill
Road in Newport. Burial will take
place on Friday, March 27, at 3 p.m.
at the Veterans Cemetery in Ipswich.
Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. at
the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home in
Ipswich, on March 27.
Online condolences at curtisbritch.com.
Ms. Reynolds was always the
life of the party and loved to sing
and play her guitar. She will be
greatly missed by everyone who
knew her. She especially loved Mr.
Reynolds, who was always with
her and they always strived to
make each other proud and happy.
She also enjoyed her German
shepherd Chermack, who was
always by her side.
She was predeceased by her
parents; her sister Anita Rivard; her
grandson Charlie Buckland Jr.; and
her former husband who died in a
tragic accident, Irwin Piper.
She and Mr. Piper had three
children: Julie Dupree of South
Carolina, Shari McAllister of
Newport, and Jon Piper of North
Carolina, as well as grandson
Joshua McAllister of Barton.
She leaves her husband, Brad
Reynolds, of Derby; four stepchildren:
Mary Beth Belmore and her
husband, Rick, of Island Pond, Kim
Reynolds of Waterbury, Connecticut,
Michael Reynolds and his wife,
Germane, of Mulberry, Florida, and
Jacquelyn LaCasse of Hooksett, New
Hampshire; and by her sister-in-law
Janice Fournier and her husband,
Joseph. Between them, there are
nine grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. She also leaves one
niece and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at
3 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at
the Curtis-Britch-ConverseRushford Funeral Home, at 4670
Darling Hill Road in Newport.
Friends may call at the funeral
home on March 26, from 1 p.m.
until the hour of the funeral.
Should friends desire,
contributions in her memory may be
made to the American Legion
Brighton Post #80 Auxiliary, 60
Railroad Street, Island Pond,
Vermont 05846; or to the Lyndonville
VFW Auxiliary Post #10038, in care
of Bonita Before, P.O. Box 356,
Lyndonville, Vermont 05851; or to
the charity of one’s choice.
Carol J. Grondin
Carol J. Grondin, 58, of Albany
died suddenly on March 22, 2015, at
her home.
She was born on June 23, 1957, in
Barre, to Dorothy (Hemp) Goodridge
and the late Donly Goodridge Sr.
She was employed by North
Country Hospital in the operating
room and housekeeping department,
and also at one time for the
Vermont Teddy Bear company.
She enjoyed her yearly shopping
with her sisters in North Conway,
New Hampshire. She also enjoyed
playing bingo, bowling, visits at her
family camp “Beahive,” and spending
time with her grandchildren.
On February 14, 1976, she
married Michael Grondin, who
survives her. She is also survived
by her children: Joshua M. Grondin
and his wife, Casey, of Morrisville,
and Monica Grondin of Albany; her
grandchildren: Katlyn, Derek,
Madalyn, Abigail, and Syrus
Grondin; her siblings: Jean Bezio
and her husband, Charlie, of
Newport, Donly Goodridge Jr. of
Eden, Susan Richardson and her
husband, Jim, of East Albany,
Gilbert Goodridge and his wife, Kay,
of Craftsbury, and Kevin Goodridge
and his wife, Rosemary, of East
Albany; several nieces and nephews;
and by her sisters- and brothers-in-
law: Peter Grondin, of Newport,
Terry Grondin of Morgan, Vicky
Lewis and her husband, Danny, of
Derby Line, Pedro Grondin of
Coventry, Barbie Fecteau of
Holland, and Kevin Grondin and his
wife, Tina, of Concord.
brother-in-law Keith Grondin.
Friends may call from 2 to 4
p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the
Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in
Newport.
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work colleagues endured throughout
the years and she looked forward to
her get-togethers with the “girls
from the bank,” which continued
regularly until recent months.
During her retirement, she and
her sister Zelma operated the Fox
Farm as an antique and used
furniture business. Together, they
enjoyed wintering in Florida for a
number of years. In the summer
months, they spent time antiquing in
Maine and New Hampshire and
participating in many antique shows
and flea markets throughout northern
New England. Among the collections
of glassware she appreciated most are
the “hens and chicks on the nest.”
She was a very faith-filled
woman and devotion to the church
was important to her. She was a
devout parishioner of St. Mary Star
of the Sea Catholic Church and a
member of the Ladies of St. Anne.
She was also a loving grandmother,
“Memere,” to three grandchildren
who will remember her well for the
seemingly bottomless jar of
homemade sugar cookies that
greeted them upon every visit, and
James Begin Sr.
James Begin Sr., 64, of Derby
Line died peacefully on March 13,
2015, in Newport.
He was born on November 26,
1950, in Concord, to Ludger and
Mary (Whiting) Begin. He attended
school at Coventry Graded School
and attended Lake Region Union
High School.
He was veteran of the United
States Navy. He was owner and
operator of Begin’s Small Engine
Repair.
His hobbies included hunting,
fishing, Western clothing, music,
books, movies, listening to Western
music, woodworking, dancing at
Warner’s in Lowell, drawing, and
tinkering on things he could tear
apart and put back together. He
also enjoyed playing cowboys with
his grandson Lance.
He was a supporter of the
Veterans Administration.
He is survived by his sons:
James Lee Begin and his wife,
Shannon, of Stowe, James Eric
Begin and his wife, Jackie, of
Morrisville, Jason Begin and his
wife, Jennifer, of Morrisville,
Christopher Begin of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, and James Oliver Begin
Jr. of Concord; his grandchildren:
Diamond Rae, Cheyenne, James
Eric Jr., Tieshia, Natasha, Ethan,
and Lance; his brother Dennis
Begin of St. Johnsbury; and by his
sister Christine Begin of Alabama.
Linda G. Drageset, 50, died on
March 13, 2015, at her home in
Irasburg, surrounded by her loving
family.
She was born on December 31,
1964, to Marcel and Pauline
(Ducharme) Cotnoir in Newport.
She married Andrew Drageset Sr.
on May 13, 2002.
She loved spending time with
her family, especially her kids and
grandkids. She loved cooking for
everyone as well. She was very
artistic and had a love for drawing
and refinishing furniture.
She is survived by her husband,
Andrew; her mother, Pauline, of
Florida; her children: Angelee Peck
and her companion, Alain Pion, of
Albany, Amber Wright and her
husband, Wade, of Barton, and
Andrew Drageset Jr. of Irasburg;
her grandchildren: Ashten Peck
and Axel Pion of Albany; her seven
siblings, which includes brothers:
Donald Cotnoir and his wife, Noella,
of Coventry, and Richard Cotnoir
and his wife, Dinah, of Irasburg;
and by her sisters: Francine
Cotnoir of Newport, Rejeanne
McBreairty and her husband, Elby,
Marguerite M. Warner
Marguerite M. Warner, 94, of
Lowell died on March 20, 2015, in
Lowell.
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Newport Center, Doris Ryan of
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interment will be in St. Mary’s
Cemetery in Newport.
It is the family’s wish that
contributions in her memory be
made to one of her favorite charities,
Doctors Without Borders. Donations
may be sent to the attention of
Louise Mathews, P.O. Box 114,
Underhill Center, Vermont 05490.
Linda G. Drageset
Funeral services were held on
March 19, in Newport.
contributions in his memory may be
made to the family in care of James
Begin Jr., P.O. Box 411, Concord,
Vermont 05824.
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Her generous spirit, her
unwavering devotion to her family
and her faith, and her ability to live
life joyfully will forever be an
inspiration to those who loved her.
Louise Mathews and her husband,
Ed, of Underhill Center, Joanne
Fedele and her husband, John, of
Newport Center, and Joseph Fugere
and his wife, Patricia, of Hyattsville,
Maryland; her grandchildren: Alissa
Fedele of New Orleans, Louisiana,
Genevieve Fugere and her fiancé,
Stephen Hulick, of Washington,
D.C., and Gavin Fugere also of
Washington, D.C.; many nieces and
nephews; and by her caregiver and
companion, Bonnie Little.
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was predeceased by two sisters:
Juliette in infancy, and Zelma
Vigneau on February 9, 2011. Funeral services were held on
March 21, in Newport. Spring
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Derby died peacefully on March 16,
2015, in Newport.
She was born on March 7, 1921,
in Derby to Eugene and Mathilda
(Marois) Vigneault. On June 1,
1948, she married Louis A. Fugere,
who predeceased her in 1971.
She and her husband purchased
the Fox Farm on Shattuck Hill over
60 years ago. In the early years, they
raised beef cattle and chickens and
any variety of farm animals in which
their children were interested. As the
good cook and seamstress that she
was, Mrs. Fugere inspired her
children to learn these basic skills as
well. Gardening was one of her
favorite past times, and she spent
many hours tending both vegetable
and flower gardens. She appreciated
nature, and in her later years she
enjoyed the challenge of trying to
capture some of its beauty through
artwork. For a number of years she
was active in square dancing and
enjoyed the new friendships it offered.
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former Chittenden Bank in Newport
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Obituaries
Bertrand L. Lussier, 87, died on
Friday evening, March 20, 2015, at
his home in Enosburg Falls.
He was born on May 18, 1927,
at home in East Albany, son of the
late Antonio and Georgianna
(Letourneau) Lussier.
In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S.
Navy serving during World War II
on the USS Manchester in the
Atlantic Theater. He received his
honorable discharge in 1949.
Following his discharge, he worked
for a brief time at General Motors in
Massachusetts and then returned to
Vermont where he bought and sold
farms throughout the state. He also
was a logger, sugar maker, heavy
equipment operator, salesman, land
speculator, cattle dealer, and in his
earlier years he owned and
managed a Ford tractor dealership
in Hardwick. He was best known
around the state as an auction ring
man. He also built the Pine Cone
Snack Bar in East Berkshire, where
Bertrand L. Lussier
he also built Berkshire’s first
baseball fields.
He was an active member of the
American Legion Post #42 in
Enosburg Falls, where he served as
the post service officer and in 2014
he was honored with a plaque on
the legion “Wall of Honor.”
He is survived by his children:
Parma Jewett and her husband,
Duane, of Montgomery, Brent Lussier
and his wife, Cindy, of Enosburg
Falls, Sandra Lussier of Vancouver,
Washington, Suzette Draheim of
Brookings, Oregon, and Terrance
Lussier and his wife, Debbie, of
Redman, Oregon; six grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren; his
companion of 35 years, Sandi
Murphy, of Enosburg Falls, and her
children: Matt and Luke Murphy;
Sandi’s six grandchildren; his
siblings: Lucille Sanville of
Craftsbury, Yolande Bracci of
Florida, Noel Lussier and his wife,
Barbara, of Florida, and Bernard
Mildred Partridge Bicknell
Mildred Partridge Bicknell, 92,
of Newport died peacefully on
March 16, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on October 13,
1922, in Flint, Michigan, to Arthur
and Ruth (Hood) Partridge. On
September 27, 1941, she married D.
Stanley Bicknell, who predeceased
her on April 17, 2011.
She graduated from Spaulding
High School in Barre. She loved
being around her children, and
grandchildren, spending time at
camp and their home in Sarasota,
Florida, water skiing, and mountain
climbing.
James Bicknell and his wife, Joan,
of Newark, Douglas Bicknell of
Seattle, Washington, Marvin
Bicknell and his wife, Helen, of
Franklin, Stephen Bicknell and his
wife, Myrna, of Kalispell, Montana,
Raymond Bicknell and his wife,
Donna, of Beebe Plain, and Nancy
Smith and her husband, David, of
North Troy; her grandchildren:
Morgan, Jericho, Kati, Anna, Erin,
Luke, Bridget, Jessie, Ramon,
Melody, Rebecca, Jennifer,
Jonathan, Joshua, Kappes, Amanda,
and Thomas; 16 greatgrandchildren; and by several nieces
and nephews.
She was predeceased by four
SUPERIOR COURT
ORLEANS UNIT
IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD KENT
LATE OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To the creditors of the estate of Edward Kent, late of the City of
New York, New York.
I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors
having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their
claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this
notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed
below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred
forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Dated: March 17, 2015
Name of Publication: the Chronicle
Publication Date: March 25, 2015
Name of Probate Court: Orleans Unit
Address of Probate Court:
247 Main Street
Newport, Vermont 05855
Executor/Administrator:
Daniel W. Keenan
P.O. Box 445
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-9990
made to American Legion Post #42,
P.O. Box 572, Enosburg Falls,
Vermont 05450; or to Camp Ta Kum
Ta, P.O. Box 459, South Hero,
Vermont 05486.
Online condolences at
www.spearsfuneralhome.com.
Steven Maurice Hutchings
brothers: Alan, Maurice, Lawrence,
and her twin brother Max.
March 21, in Irasburg. Spring
interment will be in Jericho Center
Cemetery.
made to the Northeast Kingdom
Learning Services, Attention Nancy
Smith, 1 Main Street, Newport,
Vermont 05855.
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Lussier and his wife, Linda, of
Craftsbury; his sisters-in-law:
Beatrice Lussier of Berkshire, and
Evelyn Lussier of Lyndonville; and
many nieces and nephews, including
Larry and Bea’s children and their
families, whom affectionately referred
to Mr. Lussier as Uncle Pepe.
Besides his parents, he was
predeceased by his brothers:
Laurent and Roger Lussier; and by
his sisters: Marielle Stone and
Lorraine Lussier.
Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m., at
St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church in Enosburg Falls, with the
Reverend Roger Charbonneau
celebrating the Mass of Christian
burial. Interment will be held later
this spring in the Berkshire Center
Cemetery. Visiting hours will be
held on Friday, March 27, from 4 to
7 p.m., at the Spears Funeral Home
in Enosburg Falls.
For those who wish,
Steven Maurice Hutchings, 61,
of Orleans died on March 22, 2015,
in Orleans.
He was born on October 23,
1953, in Worcester, Massachusetts,
to John and Mary (Doxter)
Hutchings. He graduated from
Auburn High School in Auburn,
Massachusetts, in 1971.
He was a self-employed
carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and
he loved to play the drums. He
liked to be surrounded by his
friends and family.
He is survived by his children:
Ian Hutchings of Bakersfield, and
Meghan Rith and her husband,
Daravann, of Whitinsville,
Massachusetts; his grandchildren:
Zoey and Zahra Rith; his siblings:
John “Jack” Hutchings Jr. of
Rutland, Massachusetts, Susan
Hutchings of Brookfield,
Massachusetts, Donald Hutchings of
Worcester, Massachusetts, and
Mary Beth Hutchings and her
husband, Ed, of Lancaster,
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In Loving Memory of
Jacqueline Marie Simard “Jackie”
7/11/74 ~ 3/28/1995
You can shed tears that she is gone,
Or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her,
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she is gone,
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what she would want – smile, open your eyes, love, and go on.
We love and miss you more than words can say.
Mom, Dad,
Jennifer, Chris, Nick, & AJ
Joe, Shawna, & Lexi
Massachusetts; his companion,
Ellen Bean, of Orleans; and by
several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the
convenience of the family.
made to the Autism Society of
Vermont, P.O. Box 978, White River
Junction, Vermont 05001, or at
www.asvermont.org.
In Loving Memory of
JACKIE SIMARD
July 11, 1974 ~ March 28, 1995
Though you are not longer with us
Every day we find
In one way or another
You’re back there in our minds
We might hear a piece of music
And at once our mind is stirred
Back to a treasured moment
All of us have shared
We never try to stop them
We let them just flow through
It’s our way of spending time
Once again with you.
We love and miss you, “Little Jackie”
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Obituaries
Marion Jones of Craftsbury, St.
Johnsbury, and most recently of
Barnet died on Monday, March 16,
2015, surrounded by her daughters.
She was 96 years old.
She was born in Medford,
Massachusetts, on July 14, 1918,
the second of five children born to
James and Louise (Stannard)
Worthylake. Her husband, Paul
Stewart Jones, died in White Plains,
New York, in 1981.
During World War II, she
served as a U.S. Marine Corps staff
sergeant, stationed at Henderson
Hall in Arlington, Virginia, from
December of 1943 to November of
1945. She is honored on the World
War II memorial in Malden,
Massachusetts, and the Women’s
Memorial in Washington, D.C.
She was a longtime resident of
White Plains, and an active member
of the Women’s Club of White
Marion Louise (Worthylake) Jones
Plains. Retiring as an executive
secretary at Ciba-Geigy, Inc., she
moved to Rye, New Hampshire,
where she volunteered at
Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She
was a member of the Over 55 Club,
the Rye Garden Club, the Rye Art
Club, and the Rye Congregational
Church.
She moved to Vermont, living on
Webster Street in St. Johnsbury
before residing for eight years at the
Craftsbury Community Care Center
and later with Cindy, Matt, and
Paula on Kitchel Hill in Barnet.
Her final months were spent as a
resident at the Grafton County
Nursing Home in North Haverhill,
New Hampshire.
She is survived by her three
daughters: Meredith Jones of
Albany, Paula Lawrence of Barnet,
and Cynthia Spring-Burak and her
husband, Matt, of Barnet; 14
Evelyn M. Stebbins
Evelyn M. Stebbins, 74, of
Irasburg died on March 16, 2015, in
Lebanon, New Hampshire.
She was born on May 22, 1940,
to Theodore and Yvonne (Tetreault)
Grenier. In 1978, she married
Raymond Stebbins, who
predeceased her in 2002.
She loved to knit and was
known for her Barbie doll clothes.
She was also known by the
community as “Gram.”
She was the number one fan for
all of her grandchildren at all of
their sports endeavors. She was
especially family oriented and loved
their visits and gatherings.
She liked visits from Dexter and
Harley, and she loved going to the
casino in Connecticut.
Deborah Monfette and her husband,
Shayne, Cheryl St. Pierre and her
husband, Bob, Priscilla Stebenne
and her husband, Albert, William
Lefevre and his wife, Becky, and
Shane Stebbins; 17 grandchildren,
three of whom she has raised as if
they were her own; ten greatgrandchildren; two sisters: Doris
Gervais and Jeanette Omaleski; and
by many nieces and nephews.
grandchildren: Meredith’s six
children: Kamael, John, Greta,
Belle, Jean Marie, and Hannah;
Paula’s daughter Samantha;
Cynthia’s five children: Ezra, Lila,
Jesse, Nathan, and Galen; and
Matt’s two children: Heather and
Kate; her great-grandchildren:
Ethan, Rohan, Julia, Brody,
Andrew, Sky, and a little girl on the
way; Dale, Cheyenne, Zachary, and
Noah; Riley, Parker, Natalie, and
Baylee; and by her nieces and
nephews and their families.
She was predeceased two
brothers: Ned and James
Worthylake; and by two sisters:
Ruth White and Louise Maines.
The family will observe their
services privately.
Memorial contributions, marked
in her name for the Resident
Activity Fund, may be sent to the
Craftsbury Community Care
Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road,
Craftsbury, Vermont 05826.
Memories and condolences may
be shared privately at
www.saylesfh.com.
James C. Guyette
brother Walter.
made to the Mary Wright Halo
Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry
Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Interment will take place at a later
date at the All Hallows Cemetery in
Moosup, Connecticut.
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Line died peacefully on March 16,
2015, at his home, surrounded by
his loving family.
He was born on January 11,
1954, in Newport to Merrill and
Lois (Dunn) Guyette.
He was employed by Tivoly Inc.
in Derby Line for over 30 years.
He found the best times were
visiting antique stores looking for
“treasures” or shopping all the craft
stores for art supplies. Family and
friends were always the most
important thing to him. He was so
proud of his two sons, Adam and
Justin.
When he was given his
diagnosis in November his only
thought was to spend the last time
he had with his family and friends
as much as he could. He couldn’t
think of anything else he really
wanted to do. He enjoyed art,
collecting telephones, porcelain
ornaments and he liked to jog. He
also cared for his partner Melinda’s
kids and considered them part of his
family, his children and his
grandchildren.
Always smiling and happy no
matter how much pain and suffering
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a beacon that touched many lives.
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Obituaries
Elaine Alexander Urie, 87, of
West Glover died on March 17,
2015, at the Union House in Glover.
She was born in Glover on May
24, 1927, the daughter of Joseph and
Mary (Stone) Alexander. She
married Bernard E. Urie on
December 29, 1945. She enjoyed many hobbies and
activities. She greatly enjoyed
children and made friends with
many in West Glover and the
surrounding area. She was an
excellent cook and seamstress. She
created many quilts for people and
clothing for children. She taught
herself to draw and paint and to
play the piano, organ, and accordion.
She made baked goods including
pies, which she shared with friends
and neighbors at her “pie parties.”
She loved giving to others.
Elaine Alexander Urie
She is survived by her husband,
Bernard Urie, of Barton; her
daughter Kathryn Urie and her
friend, Zane, of Manchester, New
Hampshire; her daughter Elizabeth
Bomberger and her husband, Glenn,
of Hinesburg, and their daughter
Annalise; her son Philip Urie and
his wife, Frances, of Tunkhannock,
Pennsylvania, and their children:
Allyson of Dickson City,
Pennsylvania, Nathanael of Lincoln,
Nebraska, and Calvin of
Tunkhannock; and by her son Stuart
Urie and his wife, Darlene, of
Tampa, Florida; her son Michael and
his wife, Claudia, and their children:
Barbie and Sophie of Wichita,
Kansas. She is also survived by her
friends who were family to her: Tim
and Elaine Mills of Irasburg, and
their daughters: Janine of Brooklyn,
Shirley Willis Collins
Shirley Willis Collins, 92, a
native of Westfield who more
recently lived in Swanton, died on
March 20, 2015, at the Northwest
Medical Center, following a brief
illness.
Born in Westfield on April 1,
1922, she was daughter of the late
Ray and Helen (Taylor) Willis. She
attended Westfield and Troy graded
schools and Newport Center High
School. On February 24, 1940, she
married Elroy H. “Tom” Collins,
who predeceased her on April 22,
2001.
She was a lifelong parishioner of
the Westfield Congregational
Church. During her 30 years living
in Lowell, she was an active
member of the Lowell United
Church Ladies Aide Society and the
Lowell Graded School PTA. After
moving to Morrisville, she became a
member of the Copley Hospital
Auxiliary and a longtime volunteer
in the Copley Hospital Thrift Shop.
Survivors include two sons and
their wives: Donald and Susan
Collins of Swanton, with whom she
made her home, and Russell and
Therese Collins of Fairlee; her
daughter Linda Jackman of
Colchester; her grandchildren and
their spouses: Stephanie and
Patrick Phillips, Gary and Ammie
Collins, Kristina and David Collins,
Brian and Lourdes Collins, Greg
and Jennifer Collins, and Tom and
Sam Jackman; her greatgrandchildren: Troy, Tara,
McKenzie, Matthew, Alexis, Connor,
Kennedy, Addison, Campbell, and
Beckett Collins, as well as Kieran
Phillips and Noella Jackman; three
sisters and brothers-in-law: Marion
Myott, Hilda and Yves Daigle, and
Beverly and Everett Hisman; a
brother and sister-in-law, Milton
and Annette Willis, all of Westfield;
as well as several nieces and
nephews.
Besides her husband of 61
years, Tom, she was predeceased by
a brother, Harold Willis, in 1979.
A funeral service will be held on
Friday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at The
Kidder Memorial Home in Swanton.
The Reverend Charles Purinton,
interim pastor of the Saint Albans
Congregational Church, will
officiate. Interment will take place
in the spring at the Collins family
lot in the Westfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home on March 27 from 1 p.m. until
the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Mrs.
Collins’ memory may be made to
Missisquoi Valley Rescue, P.O. Box
22, Swanton, Vermont 05488.
Online condolences at
www.kiddermemorialhome.com.
Lorena Waters Rivard Jessup
Lorena Waters Rivard Jessup,
68, of Burlington died on March 14,
2015, in Burlington.
She was born on January 27,
1947, in Newport to Walter and
Gladys (Burns) Waters. On March
26, 1965, she married Richard
Rivard.
She was a claims adjuster for
Aetna Insurance Company.
Her hobbies included listening
to Irish music, playing bingo, and
reading. She is survived by her children:
Tracie Rivard Higgins and her
husband, Andy, of Fletcher, and
Kerry Rivard and his wife, Tonya,
of Winooski; her grandchildren:
Krystina and her husband, Nick
Cheshier, and Alyssa Higgins; her
great-grandchild Rylan Cheshier;
her brother Wayne Waters and her
sister Kathy Waters, both of
Buffalo, New York; and by a
special aunt, Sadie Waters, of
Newport.
Friends may call from 1 to 2
p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the
Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill
Road in Newport, where funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m.
Spring interment will take place in
Moretown.
Sherry of New York City, Michelle of
Albany, New York, Lynn of Bristol,
England, and Julianne
(predeceased). She is also survived
by her brother-in-law Richard “Jake”
Jacobson of South Burlington; her
sister-in-law Martha Perron
Alexander of Glover; and by her
many nieces and nephews whose
visits she enjoyed greatly.
She was predeceased by five
siblings: Warren Alexander and his
wife, Pearl, of Cabot, Eleanor
Jacobson of South Burlington,
Wayne Alexander of Glover, Rebecca
Munson and her husband, Walter, of
Colchester, and Richard Alexander
and his wife, Lorraine, of Vernon. Funeral services were held on
March 21, in Barton. Interment
will take place at the
Andersonville Cemetery in West
Glover in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the music program
at the Glover Community School,
100 School Street, Glover, Vermont
05839.
Marilyn I. Messier
Marilyn I. Messier, 73, of
Newport died on March 17, 2015, at
her home.
She was born on April 25, 1941,
in Newport to Archie and Muriel
(Ward) Leithead.
She was a sander for Ethan
Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for
many years.
Her hobbies included crocheting,
fishing, visits from her
grandchildren, and she enjoyed her
many cats she had over the years.
She was an avid Red Sox and
Atlanta Braves fan.
Tina St. Onge of Arkansas, Robert
Messier of Hartland, Bryan Messier
and his wife, Delores, of Beebe
Plain, and Mark Messier of
Newport; her grandchildren:
Christopher St. Onge and his wife,
Christina, April Messier, Stephanie
and Nicholas Messier, Natalie
Birchfield and Jessie Smith, and
Lucien St. Onge and his wife, Tricia;
her great-grandchildren: Jesse,
Jasmyne, Karson, Adam, Jeffrey,
and Jacob; two great-greatgrandchildren: Connor and Ethan;
her siblings: John and Sylvia Ward
of Newport, Bruce Leithead of
Georgia, Douglas Leithead of
Newport, and Lucille Hind and her
husband, Jimmy, of Kentucky; and
by several nieces and nephews.
parents; her stepmother Pearl
Leithead; and by her brothers:
Edwin and Arthur.
A graveside service will be held
in the spring at Pine Grove
Cemetery in Newport.
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Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry
Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
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DERBY, VT 05829 • 802-766-2294
www.Taylor-Moore.com • [email protected]
4912 VT Rte. 58 East, Lowell, VT 05847
Tel.: 802-744-6832
Fax: 802-744-8288
e-mail: [email protected]
Google Voice: 802-278-4625
Anne T. Moore, Broker/Realtor • 766-2294; cell: 777-1054
Howard Birchard, Realtor • H: 766-8826; cell: 673-9406
ISLAND POND –
Lakefront Inn &
Motel, 127
Cross Street.
Fall in love with
innkeeping. 20
furnished units
in motel & 3
furnished rental
suites, all on
100 ft. lake frontage & Clyde River frontage, in quaint village.
Established business. $895,000.
LAND FOR SALE:
DERBY – Route #105. New survey of this 6 acre parcel. Close
to Lake Salem fishing access, village of Derby Center, VAST
trail. $39,500.
BRIGHTON – 10.2 acre parcel on Davis Lane off Route #114.
Right to Newark Road, left to Davis Lane, in 1 mile on
private road. $39,000.
DERBY – 2.1 acre lot off Tower Road on Foxwood Lane,
shared road. Private, by VAST trails, golf, shopping, skiing.
$35,000.
HOLLAND – 1.2 acre permitted building lot on Valley Road,
near the church, lakes & views. Needs septic, power &
water. Only $24,900.
BRIGHTON – 20 acres on Mountain Street, near the end of
the road. VAST trails are here! Close to village. Needs water
& sewer. Lovely setting for small farm. $52,900.
REAL
ESTATE
and YOU
by Jim Campbell
Principal Broker
THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
TO ASK A REALTOR®
Whether you’re in the market to buy a new home or
if you’re ready to put your house on the market, the first
question you’ll be faced with is, How do you do it? The
modern real estate market is tricky, and full of industry
language that can often leave the layman scratching
their head. Don’t go it alone! With lenders and banks
tightening the restrictions for loan qualification, the key
to success is securing a certified, professional Realtor®.
The right Realtor® is your advocate in real estate, ready
to guide you through the process and look out for your
best interests. Now that you’ve made the wise choice to
engage the services of a professional Realtor®, how do
you go about finding the one that’s right for you? What
guidelines are you going to use to choose a Realtor®, one
you can relate to and who can do the best job for you?
Start with these questions:
How long have you been in the business?
Experience is key. Contacts made through the years
are invaluable, and can cut time on the market. Is
the Realtor® you want experienced enough?
What’s your best marketing plan for my needs?
In other words, How will you sell my home? What
tools will you use to approach the sale of my home?
Will you focus on one form of marketing, or is your
approach multi-faceted?
Do you have references, and would you be willing
to let me contact your former clients?
Ask former clients/customers about their experience
with the Realtor®. How did they handle details? How
did their team work together?
What haven’t I asked you that I need to know?
How your future Realtor® answers your questions
can tell you a lot about their knowledge and how you
will interact together as a team. Choose a Realtor®
who hears you, addresses your concerns and deals
head-on with any questions you may have.
For some solid advice on buying and selling real
estate, consult me at Jim Campbell Real Estate. Please
call me at 802-334-3400 or visit my office at 601 East
Main Street in Newport, VT. Visit us on line at
www.JimCampbellRealEstate.com.
“Real Estate Services with a Personal Touch!”
Laurie Godin-Dannat, Broker
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Owner wants to hear all offers! Don’t wait, call today!
A GREAT “PEACE” OF VERMONT with over 11 acres, this
lovely 3 bedroom home has easy access & privacy! Open
field provides plenty of room to raise your own animals &
your own “Garden of Eden.” For the recreational enthusiasts,
you’re central to Stowe, Smuggler’s, Jay Peak, as well as
many Vermont lakes, hunting & fishing. Or maybe you’d
just like to kick back in the chaise lounge on the deck or
enclosed porch & enjoy summer in VT at its best! Schedule
an appointment to see this & be ready to enjoy the summer
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RUSTIC HUNTING CAMP or great hideaway! Approximately
20 acres off seasonal road. Snowmobile in winter months or
drive to the door the rest of the seasons. Power easement to
back of lot. Check it out! $55,000.
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DERBY LINE. 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on
over an acre. Fireplace. In-ground pool. Very
private village home. $215,000.
IMMACULATE LIKE-NEW DERBY HOME
on the edge of Newport. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths.
2 acres. $187,500.
JAY PEAK. One of Jay’s finest homes. On 30
acres. 5 minutes to skiing. Abuts the Jay Branch
and the Jay Recreation Park. $499,000.
NEWPORT. 3 bedroom home on over 2 acres.
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CHARLESTON. Cute as can be!! 2 bedroom
home, plus den. Ready to move in! $89,000.
LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG. 3 bedroom log
home with 400 feet of westerly facing lake
frontage. Almost 4 acres. Includes Black Rock.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy the
nicest spot on the lake. $599,000.
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5043 U.S. Rte. 5
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Derby, VT 05829-0331
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Burke Office
234 VT Rte. 114
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East Burke, VT 05832
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Ryan Pronto, Broker/Realtor & Commercial Rentals
Cell: (802) 274-9149
Craig Crawford, Realtor/Rental Manager
Cell: (802) 249-5200
Jaime Roy, Realtor
Cell: (802)323-9990
Nicky Patenaude, Sales Associate
Cell: (802) 274-8198
Mark English, Broker at Jay
Office: (802) 988-4000 • Cell: (802) 323-9908
LYNDON
Views, 2.07A, on mountain bike trails.
4 BR, 4 BA, family room, foyer, in-law apartment.
$365,000.
Andrea. #4407519
NEWPORT
3 units, covered porches, detached garage.
Walk to work, schools, stores, etc.
$150,000.
Barry. #4407743
ORLEANS
Roomy 3 BR, kitchen/dining, wrap porch.
Big corner lot, 2 car garage, great location.
$89,000.
Travis. #4401899
WEST BURKE
Updated farmhouse, barn, 5A, VIEWS!
Room for gardens, fenced yard, good sun.
$139,000.
Annette. #4380600
NEWPORT
Affordably priced! Quiet neighborhood!
Nice 2 BR, screened porch, big yard.
$119,000.
Marti. #4393628
NEWPORT
Cute home with guest cottage, lake rights.
Enclosed sunroom, open living area.
NOW $145,000.
Steve. #4393059
CRAFTSBURY
Post & beam, 3 BR, wonderful layout.
Views, brook frontage, pond, 3A.
NOW $219,900.
Nick. #4396428
ORLEANS
View, location, 1.2A, apple trees.
Must-see, 3 BR, mudroom, patio, garage.
$139,500.
Dan. #4320208
DERBY
Year-round 2 BR, 150’ on Lake Salem.
Fireplace, enclosed porch, big lawn.
$189,900.
Steve. #4371243
NEWPORT
Adorable seasonal cottage, 1.77A.
2 BR, porch, nice layout. Walk to lake.
$169,000.
Connie. #4190082
REALTOR
®
601 East Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Days: 334-3400
Contact us on the net! Our location is www.jimcampbellrealestate.com
JCR 4798 ~ Brownington: Expansive ranch-style
house on 10.3 private acres & just minutes from
pristine Willoughby Lake. Well maintained, move-in
ready & offers 3 BR, 2 BA, large open floor plan with
JCR 4894 ~ Newport: Beautiful turn-of-the-century combo kitchen/dining area, spacious living room &
massive 24’x28’ family room with gorgeous stone
Colonial with all its original charm. Beautiful
woodwork, tin ceilings, 4+ BR, 2 BA, hardwood floors fireplace. Includes a new roof in 2010, 2 car heated
garage, heated breezeway, large yard & young maple
& so much more. Enjoy the front porch, walk to the
hospital, schools, beach, bike path, etc. Priced at the trees. Alternative heat sources: wood pellets &
oil/wood combo furnace. Formerly set up as a dog
most recent appraisal. Property consists of 3 lots for
a total of 1.2 acres. Can be sold with or without extra kennel/breeding business & could easily be again.
Assessed at $206,000, a lot of property for the price!
lots. Home must sell first. MLS 4385570. $229,000.
MLS 4405087. $179,000.
JCR 4934 ~ St. Johnsbury: This turn-of-the-century,
3 BR, 2 BA farmhouse offers a very convenient
location. With a bit of TLC this would be a real
charmer. Updates to include updated kitchen,
hardwood flooring, newer hot water heater, vinyl
siding & propane monitored wall heater. 2nd floor
offers 3 BRs, full bath & an additional room. Exterior
features a large wraparound porch, enclosed porch
and attached garage. An ideal location situated just
minutes from Interstate 91, town amenities & a short
drive to Burke Mountain Ski Resort. Priced $20,000+
under town assessment! MLS 4404288. $65,000.
JCR 4922 ~ Derby Line: 3 BR family home on a
village corner lot. Built around 1880 & still showcases
detailed woodwork from moldings to interior glass
doors. Floor plan has changed many times & once had
a separate living quarters/apartment, offering an easy
conversion back if desired. 2 story garage/workshop
area & large private backyard. Walking distance to park,
Derby Elementary School, library & next door to the
Derby Line Village Inn. Some TLC needed but has plenty
of charm/character & a great deal of potential inside &
out. MLS 4399021. $99,900.
JCR 4944 ~ Woodbury: One-of-a-kind, very special
property. 70 acres homestead with most of the land
conserved in the VT Land Trust. This Christmas tree
farm feels like it sits on top of the world with
westerly views of Elmore Mountain & long-range
views stretching north & south. Quality ranch home
built in 1995 with 2,636 sq. ft. of finished living area
with 4 BR, 3 BA, open concept kitchen/dining/living
areas with vaulted ceilings & closets galore. Walk-out
basement, deck & screened-in porch overlooking the
magnificent views. MLS 4405761. $369,000.
JCR 4945 ~ Derby: Nestled into the cedars,
overlooking a lovely pond, sits a well-loved home.
Same owner since 1987. Offering 4 BR and 2 BA, this
home has had many additions & upgrades over the
years including a standing seam metal roof, many
new insulated double-paned windows, a ceramic tile
floor in the family room, with a hearth for a wood
stove. Large attached 2 car garage. Cross-country ski
trails adjoining the property & close to VAST trails,
this home is perfect for a family who enjoys the
outdoors. Dead-end private road provides seclusion &
peaceful living. MLS 4407718. $225,000.
REMEMBER US FOR COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL & VACATION RENTAL PROPERTIES.
SUTTON – 10.5A, mostly wooded, drilled well,
power, septic, permit. $59,000. Bruno.
#4407778
LOWELL – 284A, mainly wooded, open areas to
build, Jay Peak view, wildlife. $229,000. Dan.
#4407306
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Bacon’s story eludes explanation
Book review
(Continued from page one.)
right to the crown of the head, and leads to
enlightenment. Whether that’s true or not, the
idea of a Kundalini awakening likely came to Ms.
Bacon through her familiarity with Mr. Jung.
Ms. Oliver-Smith’s view of her grandmother is
not entirely forgiving. Ms. Bacon’s view of herself
sometimes is.
A journal entry from her later years, after her
husband’s death:
“Most of my time has been spent simply living
— extraverting — as Jungians say (I am a
Jungian I suppose). Family responsibilities,
wars, life-breaking wars, illnesses, travel, years of
Christmases, etc. etc.”
Ms. Oliver-Smith attempts to sort out her
School news
Coleman makes Phi Kappa Phi
Amy Coleman of Derby Line was initiated
into Phi Kappa Phi, a selective collegiate honor
society for all academic disciplines, at Fordham
University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. — from
Fordham University.
Verge, Auger named
Gladiators
Castleton College freshman Brittany Verge
of Island Pond and sophomore Cassidy Auger
were both named 2014 Gladiators by
SGI/NFHCA (National Field Hockey Coaches
Association) Division III Scholars of Distinction
for their academic prowess.
grandmother’s life, partly in an attempt to sort
out her own. Near the beginning of the book, Ms.
Oliver-Smith sits in her living room, after her
second husband has abruptly left her in 2001, and
finds herself staring at her grandmother’s final
mandala hanging on the wall.
Though she never makes full sense of the
problem that seemed to plague her grandmother
— how to reconcile her sense of responsibility to
her family with her artistic calling — Ms. OliverSmith does a careful job of presenting Ms. Bacon’s
story as one that’s as complex as her final
mandala, “one that tells a story filled with
ambiguities that elude an explanation.”
Though Patty Bacon may not have been as
well known as her husband, she was obviously an
artist in her own right. Her artwork appears
Ms. Verge and Ms. Auger were two of ten
North Atlantic Conference (NAC) athletes to
earn the honor and two of just 138 Division III
players nationwide.
Additionally, the duo helped Castleton
College be one of four NAC programs to earn the
NFHCA National Academic Team Award. The
Spartans were one of 119 teams in Division III
field hockey to post a team GPA over 3.0 during
the first semester of the 2014-2015 academic
year. — from Castleton College.
St. Paul’s students qualify for
Johns Hopkins program
Students from St. Paul’s Catholic School in
Barton qualified for the Johns Hopkins
program. To qualify for the Johns Hopkins
program, students achieved a score in the
ninety-fifth percentile or higher in a major
subject area, on a national standardized test.
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throughout the book. Besides the mandalas,
there are drawings and paintings, some of which
inspire close study and appreciation. Some of
them are even sort of funny cartoons. Her range
and subject matter is wide. And though she may
never have been a noted writer, the reader comes
to appreciate her as an essayist and careful
journal writer who offers great insight and sharp
truths.
Ms. Oliver-Smith succeeds in what seems to
be the mission of her book — to bring her
grandmother’s story and work out from the
darkness, where they can be studied and maybe
even appreciated.
contact Natalie Hormilla at
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Pictured are St. Paul’s students who qualified for the
Johns Hopkins program. In the front row, from left,
are Katie Kelley, Jude Coe, and Marina Rockwell. In
the back row, from left, are Principal Joanne Beloin,
Addie Poginy, John Matthews, Adam Kruszyna,
Theresa Matthews, and Hannah Poginy.
Photo courtesy of St. Paul’s Catholic School
Nova tests each year. — from St. Paul’s
Catholic School.
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STRICT DEADLINE FOR EVENTS: MONDAY AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events. We do not take events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected]
Worship Schedules
ALBANY__________________________
ALBANY METHODIST CHURCH – Rte. 14. Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School
at 10 a.m. Adult Bible studies available. All are welcome. The Rev. Nathan
Strong, Pastor. For more information, call 754-2790. Good Friday Service with
communion at 7 p.m. Sunrise service out New Street and up the hill Easter
morning at 6:30 a.m., breakfast to follow at the church. Easter worship service
at the church at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Call 754-2790 for more info.
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS CHURCH – Located 5 miles south of Irasburg on Creek Road
in East Albany. Watch for upcoming events.
BARTON __________________________________________
BARTON BAPTIST CHURCH – 1859 Glover Road, Barton – 802-525-3624. Pastor
Gary Ashton. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday morning service at 11 a.m.
Evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.
BARTON-GLOVER QUAKER MEETING – The Barton-Glover Friends meeting is held
every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the Barton Library.
BARTON UNITED CHURCH, United Church of Christ & United Methodist Church. The
Rev. Evelyn Coupe. 525-3607. Sundays in March: 9:30 a.m. Union Worship &
Sunday School at West Glover Congregational Church.
SOLID ROCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD – Church Street, Barton. 525-3888. Pastor Larry
Czelusta. 525-3633. Sunday Services: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., all ages; Worship
Service, 10:35 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Midweek Bible Study, call for info.
ST. PAUL’S PARISH – Sunday morning Mass at 11 a.m. 525-3711.
WILLOUGHBY HAVEN CHURCH – Meets Sundays at 3 p.m. at the home of Mark &
Patrice Heinrichs on Willoughby Lake Road in Barton. For more information,
call Mark Heinrichs at 525-4214.
GLOVER & WEST GLOVER ________________________
NEWPORT ________________________________________
GLOVER COMMUNITY CHURCH & WEST GLOVER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – The Rev.
Evelyn Coupe. 525-3607. Sundays in March: 9:30 a.m. Union Worship &
Sunday School at West Glover Congregational Church.
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH – Pastor Brian Fecher, 2542 VT Rte. 105, Newport, VT 05855.
802-334-7700. Traditional Services (KJV Bible) Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. “Seeking the Kingdom First!”
GREENSBORO ____________________________________
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH – Mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Parish Administrator Fr.
Claverlito S. Migraino, phone 472-5544.
GREENSBORO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – The Rev. Anthony Acheson. Sunday
Service at 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School during the school
year; child care in the summer. Handicapped accessible (chair lift). All are
welcome. 533-2223 or [email protected].
HARDWICK _______________________________________
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 39 West Church Street, Hardwick. 802472-5979. Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Child care available. Coffee hour
following the service.
ST. NORBERT CHURCH – Saturday Vigil Mass 4 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. Parish
Administrator Fr. Claverlito S. Migraino, 193 S. Main St., P.O. Box 496,
Hardwick, VT 05843. Phone 472-5544. Confession at 3:15 p.m. each
Saturday before Mass or by appointment.
UNITED CHURCH OF HARDWICK – South Main St., Hardwick. Parsonage: 472-6353.
Church: 472-6800.
HOLLAND _________________________________________
HOLLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH – Pastor John Genco, 766-2901. Sunday Worship at
10 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study at 7 p.m. Communion first Sunday of
every month. Handicapped accessible. Please join us!
IRASBURG _______________________________________
BROWNINGTON __________________________________
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF IRASBURG – Pastor Scott M. Libby. 754-2363.
Wednesdays, Devotional & Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. Sundays, Study Hour at
9:30 a.m. and Worship at 10:45 a.m.
NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH OF BROWNINGTON – (Formerly Brownington Center
Church.) Pastor Dan Prue Jr., 334-9991. Worship time is Sunday evening at
6:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit and be part of our church family.
Handicapped accessible.
ST. JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH – No Saturday evening mass. Sunday morning mass at
8:30 a.m.
BROWNINGTON VILLAGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH U.C.C. – The Rev. Harvey P. Bartlett,
Pastor. Sunday Worship from 11 a.m.–noon. Coffee fellowship following the
service. The church is handicapped accessible and hearing enhancement is
available. Everyone is welcome, and parents are encouraged to bring children.
BURKE ____________________________________________
EAST BURKE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC – The Rev. Judi Horgan. All are welcome
here! “God is still speaking!” Worship Service and Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.
Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – Irasburg. Rick Shover, Pastor. (802) 754-8448.
Service is at 9:30 a.m. Communion is first Sunday of every month. All are
welcome. Handicapped accessible. Children’s story hour/childcare available
during service.
TRINITY FAMILY CHURCH – Bible Worship at the Irasburg Grange Hall, Sundays at
9:30 a.m.
NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH OF IRASBURG – at the River of Life. Sunday school for all ages
at 9 a.m. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Pastor George Lawson, 754-2423 and
Pastor Dan Prue Jr., 334-9991.
WEST BURKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – The Rev. Danielle Rodrigues, 467-3466.
Sunday church service at 10 a.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month.
CRAFTSBURY_____________________________________
EAST CRAFTSBURY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – East Craftsbury Rd., Craftsbury, VT.
802-586-7707. E-mail: [email protected]. Website:
www.eastcraftsburypresbyterianchurch.org. Rev. Gina Hilton-Van Osdall,
Interim Pastor. Rev. Alex Hurt, Pastoral Care. Dr. John Weaver, Organist and
Choir Director. Ms. Barbara Ulman, Assistant Organist and Choir Director.
Sunday-3/29, Palm Sunday. 10 a.m. Sunday School for adults. 11 a.m. worship.
5 p.m. Lenten book study at home of Elise and Alex Hurt at 142 Daniels Pond
Rd. “He Set His Face Toward Jerusalem” by Richard Wilke, study followed by
soup and bread supper.
Please send worship updates to:
[email protected]
CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH – Quarry Road, past McDonald’s. Sunday
Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. No Sunday School. Children’s Church and
Nursery Available. Pastor Glenn Saaman. For more info call 334-5282.
ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR – Saturday at 6 p.m. in the church (Sunday and Holy Day
Vigil). Sunday & Holy Day masses at 8:30 a.m. in the church. Weekday masses are
Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel, Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the chapel,
Friday at 6 p.m. in the church. Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as
Saturday 5:30-6 p.m. Fr. Michael Reardon, S.D.V. 802-334-5066.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST PARISH (UU), DERBY LINE – 112 Main Street, Derby Line. Services
each Sunday at 10 a.m. Coffee hour following service. Handicapped
accessible. We are a Welcoming Congregation. Church phone 873-3563.
Church e-mail: [email protected]. Church website:
www.derbylineuu.org.
DERBY COMMUNITY CHURCH – Pastor: Josh Calmes. 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for
preschool through adults. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Care provided for
children through five years of age. Call 766-5500 for information about Bible
Study, Teen Youth Group, Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast,
and other opportunities waiting for you!
EAST & WEST CHARLESTON _____________________
EAST CHARLESTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE – Adult Bible Fellowship and Kids’ Bible
Club at 10 a.m. Family Worship Service at 11 a.m. For more information or
directions, call the church at 723-4824.
FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH – West Charleston. Sunday Worship at 9 a.m., with
nursery and Sunday School provided. Call for times and locations of adult
classes, youth activities, and evening services. The Rev. Richard Whitehill.
Phone 895-4643.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, EAST CHARLESTON – Interim pastor: Margie
Catuogno, (802) 487-9193. Worship Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m. Ramp
& elevator available.
ST. BENEDICT LABRE – Sunday & Holy Day masses at 11:30 a.m. Weekday mass is
on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as
Wednesday from 6:30–7 p.m. Fr. Michael Reardon, S.D.V. 802-334-5066.
LIFE IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP – 81 Weaver St., Newport. Apostolic Church. Senior
Pastor: Janet Bishop. Associate Pastor: Allan Bishop. Sunday morning
worship, 10 a.m. Phone 334-7220 for information. All are welcome!
NEWPORT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE – 115 Elm Street, Newport. Pastor Paul Prince.
You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. (for all ages).
Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. Please call the church at 334-2628 for
further information. We care about you!
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 44 Second Street, Newport. 334-7365. The Rev.
Cameron Miller, Priest-in-Partnership. Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist &
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
NEWPORT CHURCH OF CHRIST – Corner of Sias Avenue and Prouty Drive, Newport.
Sunday Bible Class at 10 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible
Study at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Church office phone: 334-2028.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS – Eric Pingree, Branch President;
James Sanderson, First Counselor; Marston Cubit, Second Counselor.
Sacrament meeting at 10 a.m. with Sunday School at 11:15 a.m.; Priesthood
and Relief Society at 12:10 p.m. The chapel is located at 3417 Darling Hill Road
in Derby. 334-5700 or 334-5339.
FAITH LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD – All are invited to come out to worship with us
at 51 Alderbrook Road, Newport. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., service at 10:30
a.m. Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Saturday Youth Group at 6 p.m.
Tuesday Evening Mid-week Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Call for details: 334-8576.
ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA – Saturday at 4 p.m., (Sunday and Holy Day Vigil). Sunday &
Holy Day masses at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Weekday masses are Monday and Thursday at
5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as Saturday 3-4 p.m. Fr. Michael Reardon,
S.D.V. 802-334-5066.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH – 37 Concord Ave., Newport. 334-3096. Saturday
Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m.; Praise & Music Ministry at 10:40 a.m.; Worship Service at 11
a.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Join Pastor Cornell for an in depth study of the
prophecies of Revelation. Tune in to 96.1 FM Newport (WJSY-LP) for Christian Radio
Broadcasting (24/7) or visit us online at www.wjsy.org. Pastor Cornell Preda, 487-4632.
NEWPORT BAPTIST CHURCH – 306 East Main Street. The Rev. David Lisner, Pastor. 3345554. Sunday morning worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church with nursery
available. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday night Bible Study/Prayer Meeting will
meet at 6:30 p.m. Kid’s Club for children ages 4-12 on Saturday. For more information, call
Nancy at 766-5094. Kid’s Club on Fridays at 6 p.m. Our church services are broadcast on
the PEG Channel 17 on Fridays at 4 p.m. and again on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Our services
are also online through our website at www.newportbaptistchurchvt.org.
NEWPORT CENTER _______________________________
DERBY & DERBY LINE ____________________________
CHURCH OF GOD – Crawford Road, Derby. Morning Worship 9 a.m., Evening Worship,
6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. For more information call 334-5916. Pastor
Laurence Wall. www.newportcog.com
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY – 362 East Main Street, Newport. Sunday church
service and Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Wednesday evening testimony meeting
at 7 p.m. (5:30 p.m. November–April) Phone: 334-5840. All are welcome!
UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT – 63 Third Street. 334-6033. The Rev. Tim Wilcox. 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service with nursery for ages 5 years and under. We are a combined
United Church of Christ and United Methodist congregation with a tradition of lively
music, open-minded exploration, and strong community service. Come and join us to
find out how you can serve others while deepening your walk with God. Other activities
include choirs, handbells, food shelf, youth group, community lunch, women’s fellowship,
prayer partners, Bible study, book club, and more!
UNITED CHURCH OF CRAFTSBURY – Alan Parker, Minister. Craftsbury Common.
Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship coffee hour follows the service.
Handicapped accessible. 586-8028. unitedchurchcraftsbury.com.
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH – 183 Elm St., Derby Line. Pastor Richard Daniels. Sunday School
for all ages at 10 a.m. Sunday Service (nursery available) at 11 a.m. PM service, call for
information. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m. For more info, call 873-3258.
NEWPORT ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH – 128 Vance Hill Rd., Newport Center. Sunday
morning worship services begin at 9:45. Sunday school classes for all ages
begin at 11 a.m. Bible study & prayer time held Wednesday evenings at 6:30
p.m. Various fellowship times include breakfasts, dinners, and game nights,
etc. Pastor Chris Barton. Everyone is welcome.
NORTHEAST KINGDOM BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH – 2542 VT Rte. 105, across from Spirit
of Vermont. 334-7700.
ISLAND POND ____________________________________
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BRIGHTON, ISLAND POND – The Rev. Alan Magoon,
Pastor. Church & parsonage phone: 723-5037. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.,
Sunday School,11:15 a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Bible Study
Thursday at 7 p.m. Handicapped accessible (chair lift). “A friendly church in a
friendly community welcomes you!”
BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH – Sunday service at 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Sunday School,
10 a.m. For more information, call (802) 723-4800.
GREEN MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCH – Rte. 105, Charleston Rd., Island Pond, VT.
Worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pastor Neal Perry.
Church phone: 723-6143.
ST. JAMES THE GREATER CHURCH – Sunday & Holy Day Masses at 10:10 a.m.
Weekday Mass on Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. (Sunday
and Holy Day Vigil). Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as Saturday
from 3:30-4 p.m. Fr. Michael Reardon, S.D.V. 802-334-5066.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH – Renovations finished! Morning Prayer on Sundays at 9
a.m. Holy Eucharist the last Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. E-mail:
[email protected].
LOWELL ___________________________________________
LOWELL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Pastor David DiZazzo (673-9459): Sunday
Worship & Sunday School at 10 a.m. with coffee hour following service.
Worship Service first Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night
Bible study at 7 p.m. in Lowell. Thursday night Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in
Newport. Please call for information & directions.
ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA CHURCH – 151 Hazen Notch Rd., Lowell. The Rev. Ladislaus
Mwelinde. 988-2608. Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Confession, anytime at request.
MORGAN _________________________________________
MORGAN CHURCH – Contemporary service Saturday evening at 6 p.m. Sunday
morning worship service (traditional service) at 9 a.m. with Sunday School and
nursery available during the service. Coffee hour following service.
www.themorganchurch.com.
WHEELOCK ____________________________________________
NEWPORT CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – An Evangelical Bible Based Congregation
and Member of the Conservative Confession Methodist Movement. The Rev. Dr. Richard
E. O’Hara, Pastor. Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. with childcare provided. Bible
Study on Wednesdays (spring & fall). Coffee Fellowship & Communion first Sunday of the
month. Christian Women’s Group first Saturday of the month. FIC “Friends in Christ”
Children’s Group second Friday of the month. TLC “The Lord’s Choir” Handbells practice
Thursday nights. Other activities announced. “In the tradition of the Reformation.”
NORTH TROY & TROY ____________________________
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – South Street, North Troy (independent). The Rev. Dr.
Richard E. O’Hara, Pastor. Sunday Worship (traditional) at 11 a.m. Wednesday
Bible Study (fall & spring). Other activities as announced. “A Christ-centered
church in the Reformed and Congregational tradition.”
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH – 18 North Pleasant St., North Troy. The Rev. Ladislaus
Mwelinde. 988-2608. Sunday 8 a.m. Confession, anytime at request.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS – 130 South Pleasant St., Troy. The Rev. Ladislaus Mwelinde.
988-2608. Saturday 5 p.m. No sunday mass. Confession, 4-4:45 p.m. on Saturdays.
ORLEANS _________________________________________
ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH – Sunday Worship Services at 9 a.m. Community
food shelf hours are 8:30–10:30 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each
month. Church office hours by appointment. 754-6486. Rev. Harvey Bartlett.
ST. THERESA’S CHURCH – Saturday evening Mass at 4 p.m. No Sunday Mass.
SHEFFIELD _____________________________________________
SHEFFIELD FEDERATED CHURCH – Berry Hill Road. Sean Quinn, Pastor. 802-8734558. Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.
SUTTON ______________________________________________
SUTTON FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH – Rev. Mark Heinrichs, supply pastor, 525-4214,
or church 467-8585. Church services: 9 a.m., Adult Bible Study, Sunday
School. 10:15 a.m., Morning Worship. Fridays at 7 p.m., music practice.
Fellowship hour after church.
WESTMORE ____________________________________________
WESTMORE COMMUNITY CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL UCC – The Rev. Martha B. Peck,
phone 802-334-6075, e-mail: [email protected] Worship Service Sundays
at 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
THE ROCK – “A Holy Spirit empowered church” meeting at the Wheelock Town Hall on
Thursday and Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Pastor: Butch Ainsworth. 1-877-868-7625.
THE ZION PENTECOSTAL CHURCH – On Mill Street in East Charleston. Sunday Worship
Service at 11 a.m. Blessings to you and yours!
Events and worship schedules can be e-mailed to [email protected], faxed to 525-3200, or mailed to the Chronicle, P.O. Box 660,
Barton, VT 05822. Deadline is noon on Mondays for all Worship Schedules and Kingdom Calendar submissions.
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**A NOTE ABOUT EVENTS: Please note that we only print events that
are free, a benefit, or nonprofit. Events run as space allows, and
priority is given to events in Orleans County. We reserve the right to
omit events, especially events that run weekly, if needed. Deadline for
event submissions is Monday at noon. Thank you!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
FOOD SHARE IN ISLAND POND
Faith in Action, in partnership with the Island Pond Fire Department,
its Auxiliary, The First Congregational Church and volunteer citizenry is
hosting a free food distribution on Wednesday, March 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.
with seniors and the physically disabled being served first. Over 10,000 lbs.
of food for area residents in need.
NCUHS BAND AND CHORUS SPRING CONCERT
The North Country Union High School Band and Chorus Spring
Concert will be held on Wednesday, March 25, in the NCUHS auditorium
beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 673-4856
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
MARINE BIOLOGY PRESENTATION AT COUTTS-MORIARTY CAMP
In the summer of 2014, Newark Street School eighth-grader Lucca
Abele received a scholarship to attend the Acadia Institute of
Oceanography. During her time there, Lucca, went snorkeling, performed
laps on the ocean, and attended the Marine Biology classes, gaining a new
appreciation and understanding of both the ocean and the science of
Marine Biology. Join Lucca at the Coutts-Moriarty Camp in Derby on
Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. as she shares lessons, stories, and
images from her experience. This program is free and open to adults and
students alike. Contact Coutts Directors Jason or Annie Brueck at
[email protected] with any questions.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
CORNUCOPIA COMMUNITY/SENIOR MEAL IN NEWPORT
Cornucopia Community/Senior Meal will be served on Friday, March
27, from noon to 1 p.m. at Cornucopia, 125 Main Street #3 (rear door
entrance off parking lot between Coventry and Center streets). Come at 11
a.m. to participate in playing cards, board games, or just to socialize and
make new friends. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy a
warm, well-balanced meal prepared by Cornucopia’s Culinary Trainees! On
Friday, March 27, the menu will consist of beef stir-fry with peas and
broccoli, brown rice pilaf, and carrot cake. For more information, call
Cornucopia at 487-9380.
ANNUAL PLANT SALE ORDERS NEEDED
The Orleans County Natural Resourses Conservation District
(OCNRCD) is announcing the annual Plant Sale. Plants include evergreen
trees, apples, blueberries, asparagus, ornamentals, natives and more. To
place an order or receive a full brochure, contact the Conservation District
at 334-6090 or e-mail [email protected]. The plant sale will be held at 59
Waterfront Plaza, Newport on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
suggested order deadline is March 27.
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NEK JobStart presents a Job Skills Workshop on Friday, March 27,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NEK Learning Services, Hardwick Community
Education Center, 64 North Main Street, Hardwick. This free day of job
skills training will get you ready to interview for and succeed in your next
new job. Drop-in workshops include resumé writing and revision, first
impressions: professional habits and dress, career inventory and
exploration, NEKLS: education options, and speed interviewing: practice
and feedback. Presentations include “Hardwick Area Career Pathways:
Knowing Where to Start,” by Sarah Waring. For more information, call
Candy Fox at 472-3183 or e-mail [email protected].
RECYCLED MASK MAKING WORKSHOP
The MAC Center for the Arts on Main Street in Newport is currently
planning for an exhibit titled “Recycled Art” due to open in mid-April. The
education committee would like to include a collaborative piece called “Faces of
Re-use” in the show and need the public’s help. They are looking for students
to come to the center and decorate a mask using only trash. These masks will
be hung together to showcase the students’ creations. The mask-making
workshop will be Friday, March 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the downstairs
classroom at the MAC Center for the Arts. All ages welcome, but younger
children should have an adult helper. It is important to plan for supplies and
space so registration is required by ASAP. Send an e-mail to Bonnie Nash at
[email protected], call her at 766-2105, or stop by the MAC Center and sign
up. No charge. Donations always welcomed and appreciated.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND
Maple Open House Weekend takes place on
Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, at various
sugarhouses around the state. Visit participating
sugarhouses and watch the process of sap being made into syrup, and
many more fun family activities. For a full listing of participating
sugarhouses, visit www.vermontmaple.org/2015-maple-open-houseweekend/ and be sure to check our the Maple Open House layout in this
week’s Chronicle.
SUGAR-ON-SNOW PARTY IN WESTFIELD
Couture’s Maple Shop in Westfield will hold a Sugar-On-Snow Party
on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (all in a
heated building, handicapped accessible). Lunch features maple baked
beans, maple rolls, sugar-on-snow, doughnuts, coffee (while supplies last)
for $9 per person. Sugar-on-snow only for $5. See the process and smell
the aroma of maple syrup boiling. Open to the public.
SUGAR-ON-SNOW IN CRAFTSBURY
Craftsbury Community Care Center will hold their annual Sugar-OnSnow Party on Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free and
all are welcome. There will also be a Chinese auction. For more
information, call the center at 586-2414 or visit
www.craftsburycommunitycarecenter.org.
ANNUAL SUGAR-ON-SNOW PARTY AT JED’S MAPLE
Jed’s Maple annual Sugar-on-Snow Party and Maple Open House
Weekend will be held Saturday
and Sunday, March 28 and 29, at
Jed’s Maple in Derby. A free, funfilled family weekend with tours of
their eco-friendly sugarhouse and
their family maple museum. Free
sugar-on-snow, wood-fired maple
pizza, specialty food tastings, Tree
and Track Trek, and even
storytime with sugarmaker Steve!
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Does hearing a strange sound from your car make your heart sink?
What is that sound and how much money will it cost to fix? Fear no more!
Join ASE-certified Master Technician Bob Bertrand as he shows you all
your car’s secrets. You will find out (and see) what makes those sounds
and what needs to be done to fix them. This event is free but there is a $5
suggested donation to benefit the Lyndon Area Food Shelf. Held on
Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lyndon Center Baptist
Church at 65 College Road in Lyndon Center. For more information, call
427-3093 or e-mail [email protected].
FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH IN BARTON
On Saturday, March 28, there will be a free community lunch at the
Barton United Church at noon. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Barton
United Church and the West Glover Congregational Church.
CHEESEMAKING WORKSHOP AT NORTHWOODS
Barbara Levin of Hope Farm leads this hands-on introductory class,
covering preparation of soft cheeses, proper kitchen sanitation, choosing
milk products, and cheese tasting. Participants should bring a lunch and
four pint-sized take-home containers. Workshop held Saturday, March 28,
from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East
Charleston. Cost is $45. For more information or to register, call 723-6551
or e-mail [email protected].
KINGDOM COFFEEHOUSE PRESENTS: THE SKY BLUE BOYS
Banjo Dan and Willy Lindner team up for a cross-section of traditional
and acoustic music. With two voices, guitars, banjo, mandalin, autoharp,
12-string, dobro and more, they will delivery a show characterized by the
high energy of bluegrass, the subtleties of folk and the hilarity of old-time
string-band music, and a huge emphasis on fun. Held at the NorthWords
Stewardship Center in East Charleston on Saturday, March 28, from 7 to 9
p.m. Cost is $10 and includes light refreshments. For more information, call
723-6551 or visit www.northwoodscenter.org.
EASTER EGG HUNT IN JAY
The second annual Jay Community Recreational Center Easter Egg
Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, on Cross Road in Jay from 1 to 1:30
p.m. for ages toddler to 11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Benefits the Jay Area Food Shelf so please bring a donation of
nonperishable human or pet food. Sponsored by the Jay Focus Group and
Community National Bank. For more information, call Sally at 988-4786.
JASON WHITE MEMORIAL BENEFIT DANCE
The eighth annual Jason R. White memorial benefit dance will be
held Saturday, March 28, at the Irasburg Town Hall from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Music provided by the live band, “Evansville Transit Authority” (ETA). There
will be a 50-50 raffle and light refreshments. BYOB. Cost is $10 for single
and $15 couple. Proceeds benefit scholarships to local high school
students.
Lake Region Union High School’s
6th Annual
A Fun
BENEFIT BINGO IN LOWELL
On Saturday, March 28, the Troy School is hosting a Bingo in Lowell
at St. Ignatius Parish Hall. All proceeds benefit the 7th and 8th graders’ trip
to Washington, D.C. Doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m.
Sponsored by the Troy Area Lions Club. The jackpot will be $200 and the
specials will be $40, and the regulars $20. Refreshments available for sale.
50/50 Raffle, Door Prize. Limited space
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Hills at Jay, Jay Peak Resort, Jay Village Inn, Trillium Woods, Mike’s Electric, J. Lovering, D. Shure,
B. Cotter, Jay Auto, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Cabot Cheese,
F. Rudolph, M. English, H. Morse & Son, Wind Starr Nursery.
More info at www.jayvt.com or call (802) 343-5687.
A Jay Focus Group Event.
Spring Classics
Concert
Concert • Dinner • Pie Auction
Tuesday, March 31st
Spaghetti Dinner & Pie Auction – 5:30-6:45 p.m.
To beneﬁt the Lake Region Baseball Team Spring Training trip to
Florida. Adults are $8, children under 10 are $5. MENU: Spaghetti,
meat & meatless sauce, salad, garlic bread, and drink. Tickets can be
purchased from any baseball player or at LRUHS. And, don’t forget
the Pie Auction! A silent auction will be held featuring homemade
pies. There will also be a basket raﬄe with six baskets available to
purchase tickets for.
THEN...
The Lake Region Union High School
Spring Classics Concert - 7 p.m. in the LR
gym. The Lake Region Community Wind Ensemble and
Jazz Band, under the direction of Dr. Sara Doncaster.
For more information, contact
Sara Doncaster at 754-2500, ext. 219.
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GIRL SCOUTS COOKIE BOOTH IN DERBY
Girl Scouts Troop #30053 will be having a Cookie Booth on Saturday,
March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Derby. This booth is
run by the girls to help them achieve goals and earn trips for their troop.
PET MICROCHIP CLINIC IN NEWPORT CENTER
Felines & Friends Foundation is hosting a pet microchip clinic on
Saturday, March 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Newport Center Firehouse.
Can your lost pet find its way back home? A microchip will help make a
difference! Microchips provide a record of identification for life. They’re
implanted just under the skin. Pre-register for the clinic by calling 323-4793.
BINGO FUNDRAISER IN DERBY
The North Country Union High School Band Boosters will hold a
fundraising Bingo on Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at Paul’s Sugarhouse in
Derby, with doors opening at noon. For more information, call Jody at 3346619 or e-mail [email protected].
MONTE CARLO CASINO & TEXAS HOLD ’EM TOURNAMENT
The sixth annual Monte Carlo Casino and
Texas Hold ’em Tournament will be held Saturday,
March 28, at 6 p.m. at Degre Auction House in
Westfield. Casino tables, live auction, gun lottery
and more! BYOB. A Jay Focus Group event
fundraiser for Jay Volunteer Fire Department. For
more information, call 343-5687 or visit
www.jayvt.com.
DAR MEETING IN LYNDONVILLE
The first 2015 chapter meeting of the St. John de Crevecoeur
Chapter, DAR will be held on Saturday, March 28, at St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church in Lyndonville at 1:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring cookies and
your favorite teapot. Guest speaker is Robyn Greenstone who will speak on
“Historic Herbs and Teas.” They will also be honoring High School Good
Citizens.
DABBLE DAY IN COVENTRY
Dabble Day at the Coventry Village School will be held Saturday,
March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. Discover community resources and a
chance for children to play and learn. Offering free entry and take-home
projects. Arts and crafts, games, snacks, and many other activities. For
more information or to volunteer, call Sylvie Corriveau at (819) 822-5740.
Sponsored by the Orleans/Northern Essex Building Bright Futures Council.
NEW & GENTLY USED PROM ATTIRE IN HARDWICK
Angel Outfitters Thrift Shop presents Cinderella’s Closet — New and
gently used prom attire. Open Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and located at the United Church dining hall on South Main Street in
Hardwick. For more information, call 279-2260.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
PARTICIPATE IN A FUN BOWLING
EVENT FOR UNITED WAY
Green Mountain United Way has
scheduled its third annual Bowlers
Unite bowling event for Sunday, March
29, at the Gold Crown Lanes in St.
Johnsbury. Bowling will begin at 3 p.m.
and go until 6 p.m. Sign up now to help
GMUW fund its local programs for the
benefit of everyone in the community. Sign-up and sponsorship forms are
available at www.gmunitedway.org/bowling-cal.shtml or contact Nelson
Baker at (802) 745-0101 or e-mail [email protected]. Form your
team of 4 or 5 bowlers and come out for a fun afternoon!
MONDAY, MARCH 30
NEK COLLEGE NIGHT FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS
The annual Northeast Kingdom College Night for high school
students and parents will be held on Monday, March 30, on the campus of
Lyndon State College. The free college fair runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and
high school juniors, sophomores, and their parents are encouraged to
attend to meet admissions representatives from more than 120 colleges
and universities from New England and across the U.S. offering liberal arts
as well as technical and business-oriented studies. VSAC (Vermont
Student Assistance Corp.) will offer free college planning workshops before
(starting at 4:15 p.m.) and after the college fair. For more information,
contact Rick Williams at 626-5000 or e-mail [email protected].
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
LR MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS SPRING CLASSICS CONCERT
The Lake Region Music Department will present their annual Spring
Classics Concert on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. in the LR gym.
Preceding the concert will be a Spaghetti Dinner & Pie Auction in the
cafeteria (see below for details). For more information, contact Sara
Doncaster at 754-2500, extension 219.
SPAGHETTI DINNER & PIE AUCTION AT LAKE REGION
The Lake Region Varsity Baseball Team will be hosting a Spaghetti
Dinner and Pie Auction on Tuesday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lake Region
cafeteria. This event is a fundraiser for the baseball’s team trip to Dodger Town
in Vero Beach, Florida, over April break. Cost is $8 per adult and $5 per child
under ten. After dinner, bid on homemade pies in the silent auction. Cap off the
evening by attending the LR Music Program’s Classics Concert at 7 p.m. in the
gym. For more information, contact Eric Degre at 754-6521.
NEWPORT ROTARY CLUB GUEST SPEAKER
The Newport Rotary Club will meet on Tuesday, March 31, at the
Gateway Center in Newport at 1 p.m. Law Enforcement Day featuring
Jason Batchelder of Vermont Fish and Wildlife. For more information,
contact Donovan Quarmby at 334-0101.
MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
Memphremagog Watershed Association will hold its monthly board
meeting on Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in Room 250 at CCV, located at
the Emory Hebard State Office Building on Main Street in Newport. For
more information, call Mary Pat Goulding at 334-2444.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
ROBERT FROST POEMS ABOUT SPRING
Peter Gilbert of the Vermont Humanities Council will read Robert
Frost poems about spring at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at the Emory
Hebard State Office Building in Newport, second floor. $5 admission
includes refreshments and social hour following. For more information, call
(819) 704-0569.
PTSD EXPERT EXPLORES HOW TO HEAL VETERANS’ INNER
WOUNDS
Part of First Wednesdays at Newport’s Goodrich Memorial Library. A free
lecture presented by Vermont Humanities Council on Wednesday, April 1, at 7
p.m. Dr. Edward Tick, director of the Soldier’s Heart Clinic, will examine the
realities of soldiers’ psychological wounds and ways to heal them. The talk is
free and open to the public. For more information, call 262-1354.
AN EVENING WITH VINCENT VAN GOGH AND HENRI NOUWEN
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport will host
“Wounded Artist/Wounded Healer… Two Voices of the Beloved,” a Holy
Week meditation in words, music, and images on the lives of two great
Dutchmen: Popular writer and theologian Henri Nouwen and postimpressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh on Wednesday, April 1, beginning
with evening prayer at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meditation at 7 p.m. All
are welcome, no charge.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Wednesday, Mar. 25
Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
BURGER DAY!
7 p.m. Trivia Night
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Thursday, Mar. 26
7:30 p.m. Music Night
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Friday, Mar. 27
6 p.m. – Oyster Night
7:30 p.m. NEKAROKE
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NEW WINTER HOURS:
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Tuesday, and
Wednesday.
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Burger Day!
Thirsty Thursday $2 Select Bottles
Trivia Night - 7 p.m.
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Friday, Mar. 27
Music Night:
Adam McMahon Trio
2 p.m. Celtic Sessions
8 p.m. Music in PP’s Village Hall:
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THE MANGROVES
Special: 2 Large, 1 Topping
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Monday, Mar. 30
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Tuesday, Mar. 31
Specials: A la carte Tacos,
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Saturday, Mar. 28
Sunday, Mar. 29
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topping pizzas for $25.
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ON MONDAYS,
TUESDAYS, AND
WEDNESDAYS.
802-334-9464
www.parkerpiewings.com
AUDITIONS BEGIN FOR GREENSBORO PLAYS
Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency is casting its summer
season 2015. Must be available June 21 through August 17. Union or nonunion acceptable. Needed are actors and actresses who speak standard
English for Hamlet and Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern, many parts
available. Ability to fence helpful. Actors and actresses who can sing Cole
Porter for Kiss Me Kate. Especially needed are young men who can sing
and dance (a little). Playing a musical instrument is helpful. Also looking for
stage managers, crew, and musicians. Auditions on Thursday, April 2, from
6 to 10 p.m., Friday, April 3, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 4, from 1
to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Please call 533-7487 or e-mail
[email protected] for information or appointment.
Auditions!
Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency is Casting its Summer
Season 2015. Directors are Sabra Jones, Artistic Director, for
Hamlet; Chris Bowen (Blue Man Group) for Kiss me Kate; Michael
Radford (Oscar nominee for Il Postino) for Rosenkrantz and
Guildenstern. Must be available June 21 through August 17. Union
or non-union acceptable.
Needed: Actors and actresses who speak standard English for
Hamlet and Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern, many parts available.
Ability to fence helpful. Actors and actresses who can sing Cole
Porter for Kiss me Kate which will star Tony nominee Marla Schaffel
as Kate and Brandy Burre, star of TVs The Wire, as Bianca. Especially
need young men who can sing and dance (a little). Playing a musical
instrument is helpful. Also looking for stage managers, crew,
musicians.
Audition by appointment only in Greensboro, and you MUST
call or e-mail first: 802 533 7487 or [email protected]
AUDITION DATES:
April 2, 6–10PM • April 3, 4–8 PM • April 4, 1–5 PM
You MUST make an appointment.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IN ORLEANS
Orleans Elementary School will be hosting their Spring Scholastic
Book Fair on Thursday, April 2, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday, April 3, from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome. The school will
also host an online book fair during those dates. More information can be
found at http://www.orleanselementary.org.
HAM BINGO IN GLOVER
The Glover Volunteer Fire Department will host a Ham Bingo on
Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. Cards are $1 each or 6 for $5. Refreshments
will be available. 50-50 and a ham raffle.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
NO EVENTS SUBMITTED.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE OF “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF
THE REDEEMER ON THE CROSS”
“The Seven Last Words of the Redeemer on the Cross” by Franz
Joseph Hayon will be performed in a setting of four solo singers and string
quartet by “The Octet” on Saturday, April 4, at 4 p.m. at the Greensboro
United Church of Christ. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For
more information, contact Bert Francke at 525-3620.
COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER IN ST. JOHNSBURY
Beth El Synagogue in St. Johnsbury is hosting an annual second
night Passover Seder on Saturday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. Anyone looking for
a Jewish community seder in order to observe Passover is more than
welcome to attend. The Seder will be led by Cantor Hanita Blair and is
family friendly. If you’d like to participate in this Seder, please contact Rene
Rose at [email protected] or call (802) 751-8492 and leave a
message.
NORTHEAST STORYTELLERS GROUP OPEN HOUSE
The Northeast Storytellers regular monthly meeting will be converted
to a group open house on Saturday, April 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at
Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury. Brief instructional presentations on
poetry-writing by group members will be followed by mini-breakout
sessions to apply them. Mini workshops will offer hands-on learning of the
topics presented. Free refreshments will be served. All are welcome to stop
in to learn something about poetry, practice writing it, and meet fellow area
writers. Free of charge. For more information, call 751-5432 or e-mail
[email protected].
BINGO FUNDRAISER AT PAUL’S SUGARHOUSE
The Dailey Memorial Library is sponsoring a Bingo Fundraiser at
Paul’s Sugarhouse in Derby on Saturday, April 4. Doors open at 11 a.m.
and the games start at 1 p.m. A 50-50 raffle will be held. Refreshments will
be available. Come for an afternoon of fun and the chance to win some
great prizes. All proceeds benefit the Dailey Memorial Library expansion
project. For more information, call 766-8826.
GIRL SCOUTS COOKIE BOOTH AT TRACTOR SUPPLY
Girl Scouts Troop #30053 will be having a Cookie Booth at Tractor
Supply in Derby on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This booth is
run by the girls to help them achieve goals and earn trips for their troop. For
more information, call 323-9314.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON TO SPEAK ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS
Dr. S. Elizabeth Ames, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, will be giving a
presentation to the community on Saturday, April 4, at the Better Bones of
the Northeast Kingdom group meeting. Dr. Ames will be focusing
specifically on different aspects of the osteoporotic spine and strategies to
protect the spine. The presentation begins at 1 p.m. in the Community
Room of Community National Bank in Derby. All are welcome to attend.
Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, please visit
www.betterbonesnek.org or call Mary King at 535-2011.
GROW YOUR OWN – CONTAINER GARDENING
On Saturday, April 4, the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE),
the Hardwick Area Food Pantry and NEK Kids on the Move will put on a
gathering to learn how to do container gardening. Ruby Dale-Brown will
lead the gathering at CAE in Hardwick. These sessions are free and open
to the public, but an RSVP is mandatory to Ms. Dale-Brown at (802) 4725940 by Thursday, April 2. Presentation starts at Atkins Field and moves
indoors to share a meal, so please dress accordingly. Children ages six
and up are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult. For more
information, see the CAE website at www.hardwickagriculture.org or e-mail
Bethany Dunbar at [email protected].
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5
EASTER SUNDAY!
ANNUAL EASTER ALONE DINNER IN NORTH TROY
The annual Easter Alone Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul Church on
Pleasant Street in North Troy will be held on Sunday, April 5, at noon. Menu
includes ham and many fixings. Deliveries can be made to North Troy
residents by calling 988-2560 to reserve.
REGISTRATION REQUESTED &
TIME LIMITED ONGOING EVENTS
VENDORS WANTED FOR NORTH COUNTRY EXPO
Vendors wanted for the Vermont’s North Country Chamber of
Commerce 2015 North Country Expo to be held on Friday, April 17, from 4
to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jay Peak, the
Hotel Jay and Conference Center. Builders, landscapers, heating and
plumbing, businesses, artists, and entertainment. For information, visit
www.vtnorthcountry.org or contact Lynne Bertrand at (802) 334-7782 or email [email protected].
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR CAMILLA MEAD ARTS EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Wooden Horse Arts Guild Arts Education Committee announces
the Spring Scholarship Round for the Camilla Mead Arts Education
Scholarship Fund. Applications for the Spring round of up to $500 are being
accepted until May 1. Awards are applied to future expenses and must be
used within 12 months of receiving the award. Complete information about
the scholarship fund and application materials are available at
www.woodenhorsearts.com/scholarships.shtml.
BARTON SENIOR CENTER TRIP TO LANCASTER COUNTY, PA
The Barton Senior Center will sponsor a trip to Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania, on June 8 through 12. Price is $505 per person which
includes bus ride, meals, lodging and admissions. Joseph at the Sight and
Sound Theater, Kitchen Kettle Village, Mennonite Center, Landis Valley
Museum and Village, and a guilded tour of Philadelphia are included.
Please contact Brenda at 525-4400 or e-mail [email protected] for
more information. Deposits are due in advance.
AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM
Free tax returns prepared for taxpayers with low to moderate income,
with special attention to those 60 and older, every Wednesday from 9 to 11
a.m. at the Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport. Call Chris at (802) 2790442 for an appointment. Taxes prepared every Friday in Derby at the
Dailey Memorial Library from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Call the library at (802)
766-5063 for an appointment.
JAY FOCUS GROUP COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
The Jay Focus Group, a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit, announces the 2015 Jay
Focus Group Community Service Scholarship open to an Orleans County
high school senior to assist with continued educational costs. One $500
scholarship will be offered per calendar year and requires previous
community service involvement. Applicants must attach one reference
regarding community involvement/service (not a family member) along with
application, and confirmation of acceptance to a continued education
school. Application deadline is May 1, 2015. Winner will be announced May
15, 2015. Application available online at www.jayvt.com or at Jay Town Hall
during regular business hours. E-mail [email protected] or call Kathy
at (802) 988-1115 for more information.
ONGOING EVENTS
ADULT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC IN NEWPORT
Third Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Department
of Health in Emory Hebard State Office Building at 100 Main Street, Suite
220, in Newport. Free. Walk in or call for an appointment at 334-4386.
ADULT LEARNING CENTER FREE SERVICES
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services Community Education Center
on 1 Main Street in Newport offers GED preparation and GED testing, High
School Completion Plans for teens (16 years and older) and adults,
preparation for standardized tests such as the AccuPlacer for CCV or the
ParaPro for public school teaching; basic computer skills instruction;
academic skills assessment in reading, writing and math; and instructions
in most academic disciplines. All adult education services are free of
charge to the student. The tutorial program offers tutoring services at an
hourly rate for grades K-12. The adult learning center is open Monday
through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tutorial services K-12 are
scheduled by appointment. For more information, call 334-2839.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
AA meetings are held in Newport, St. Johnsbury, and most towns in
the Northeast Kingdom. For detailed information call AA at (802) 334-1213
or toll free at (877) 334-1213, or visit www.aavt.org and click on “District 3.”
Also visit www.aavt.org and click on “District 3” for a comprehensive
schedule.
AL-ANON MEETING IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON
Thursdays at 6 p.m., at the United Church in Craftsbury Common.
Discussion.
AL-ANON MEETING IN DERBY
Saturdays from 6 to 7 p.m., at Newport Church of God, Crawford
Road in Derby. If your life is affected because someone you love has an
addiction, Al-Anon can help. Offering understanding, support, and a
community that understands how you feel.
AL-ANON MEETING IN NEWPORT
Tuesdays at 7:30, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church parish house on
Second Street in Newport. Step meeting. Discussion open to anyone
interested.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT
Caregivers support group every fourth Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
North Country Hospital, 2nd floor waiting room (Room 221). For those
dealing with family members or friends diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other
related dementia. Informal gathering. All welcome. For further information,
call (800) 272-3900 or e-mail [email protected].
AMERICAN LEGION BARTON POST #76 MEETINGS
First Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Legion Hall in the
Barton Memorial Building.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETINGS
Second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m., at the Legion Hall in
the Barton Memorial Building. For more information, call Patsy Tompkins at
525-6565.
• EARLY BIRD SPECIALS •
Good Monday-Friday only, from 5-9 a.m.
• 2 Eggs, homefries, toast & coffee $4.95
• Sweeter special: 1 pancake, bacon,
sausage, or ham & coffee $4.95
CLOSED
FOR EASTER.
CALL FOR
OUR DAILY
SPECIALS.
14 Glover Road, Barton, VT
525-4500
FIRST STEPS WOMEN’S GROUP
Meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m., at 55 Seymour Lane, in the
Community Justice living room. A warm, safe place where women can find
support for facing challenges and learn some new strategies for addressing
life’s complications and problems. All welcome. No qualifications or criteria.
GRANDPARENTS ’N’ KIN RAISING “GRAND” KIDS
Meets second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
North Country Career Center, 209 Veterans Avenue, room 380, in Newport.
For more information and to notify of your attendance, contact group leader
Angela Blais at Head Start/Early Head Start by leaving a message at 5253362, extension 201. Dinner provided. Childcare provided upon request.
BARTON SENIOR CENTER
Located downstairs at the Barton Memorial Building. Square dancing
each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.; Breakfast Club meets each Tuesday and
Thursday at 9 a.m.; Exercise Classes/Tai Chi 9 a.m.; and Growing Stronger
class at 10 a.m.
HIV TESTING CLINIC IN NEWPORT
Held every third Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Department of
Health in Emory Hebard State Office Building at 100 Main Street, Suite
220, in Newport. Free, anonymous, no needles, oral test, includes short
talk session. Walk in or call for an appointment at 334-4386.
BENEFIT BINGO IN MONTGOMERY CENTER
Bingo at St. Isidore’s Parish Hall on Route 242 in Montgomery Center
every Friday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. Quickies at 6:30 p.m., regular
and special games at 7 p.m. Paper cards. Progressive jackpot, raffles,
lunch, freebies, fun for all.
JAM SESSION IN LOWELL
A Jam Session will be held at the Parish Hall in Lowell every third
Sunday of the month, from 1 to 4 p.m. Anyone with musical or singing
talent is invited to attend. Admission by donation. For further information,
call John and Sandy Vear at 635-2596.
COMMUNITY MEAL IN NEWPORT
A free Community Meal will be held the third Thursday of every month
at noon, at the United Church of Newport on Third Street. All welcome.
JAY/WESTFIELD RSVP BONE BUILDER CLASSES
RSVP Bone Builders Balance & Strengthening classes are being
offered twice a week through RSVP volunteers: at Jay Community Center
on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and at Westfield Community Center
on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. These are free exercise classes to
prevent or reverse osteoporosis. Weights provided. For more information,
contact Teresa at (617) 413-3898 or [email protected].
CORNUCOPIA COMMUNITY/SENIOR MEAL IN NEWPORT
Cornucopia Community/Senior Meal will be served every Friday from
noon to 1 p.m. at Cornucopia, 125 Main Street, #3 (rear door entrance off
parking lot between Coventry and Center Streets). Come at 11 a.m. for
cards, board games, or just to socialize and make new friends. Community
members of all ages are invited to enjoy a warm, well balanced meal
prepared by Cornucopia Culinary Trainees. For more information, contact
Cornucopia at (802) 487-9380.
CPR & FIRST AID CLASSES OFFERED BY BARTON AMBULANCE
SQUAD
Barton Ambulance Squad is still offering CPR and First Aid classes
for the public. Classes are taught by certified instructors who make classes
fun while giving you knowledge and skills you may need to save a life one
day. Four instructors are available so a large class is possible, but not
necessary. They also work one-on-one. For prices and more information
call 525-3637.
CRAFTSBURY COMMUNITY SUPPERS
Members of the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common
will offer free evening suppers on the third Wednesday of each month at 6
p.m. Open to all. Donations appreciated but not required. For more
information, call 586-8028.
The
NEW HOURS: Wed.-Mon, 5 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CLOSED TUES.
DO DROP IN MEAL SITE IN NEWPORT CENTER
The Do Drop In Meal Site at the Newport Center Fire Department on
Cross Road is open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games played
before lunch, lunch at noon, bingo played after. For more information or
reservations, call 334-6443.
AMERICAN LEGION NEWPORT POOL
TOURNAMENT
The American Legion in Newport is holding an 8
Ball Pool Tournament on Mondays. 6 p.m. practice, 7
p.m. play. Double elimination, BCA rules. 8 players or
less, pay two places; 9 players or more, pay three
places. For more information, call 334-2374.
Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
* Breakfast & Lunch *
* Sunday Brunch Specials *
DIABETICS, PREDIABETICS & THEIR CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
GROUP
This support group has been formed in this area and will be held the
first Monday of every month in Barton at 5:30 p.m. Bring tips for what works
for you and learn other information to make your life easier. Meetings will
be monthly and last 1-1/4 hours. For more information, call John at 7548410 after 5 p.m.
“GROW YOUR OWN” GATHERINGS IN HARDWICK
Grow Your Own (GYO) gatherings will be held at the Center for an
Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on
the first Saturday of each month (except for July when it will be the second
Saturday) and will include a shared meal. Topics for 2015 include: leftovers
and efficiency in using food; container gardening; wild edibles; barbecue
block party; home composting; making pickles and jam; holiday treats and
holiday planning; medicinal kitchen; and bulk foods and shopping healthier
to save money. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact Ms.
Dale-Brown at (802) 472-5940 or e-mail [email protected], or
Bethany Dunbar at (802) 472-5362, extension 214, or
[email protected].
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DERBY SENIOR MEAL AT ELKS CLUB
Derby Senior Meal will be held at the Elks Club on the Newport–
Derby Road in Derby every second Thursday of the month at noon. By
donation. For more information, call Jenny or Lallie at the Area Agency on
Aging at (800) 642-5119.
Located at the Newport Country Club
802-624-0176
Wednesday – All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Night
Thursday – Half-price Club Wings!
$1 BL Draft/Draft Specials All Day!
Friday – Prime Rib & Seafood Specialties
Saturday – Date Night!
Sunday – Breakfast All Day!
Monday – 1/2 Price Burgers
Tuesday – Closed
LINE DANCING IN WEST BURKE
Line Dancing at the Burke Senior Meal Site (212 School Street, West
Burke) is held every other Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. (Next is April 1).
Participation is by donation, and it’s open to the public.
LINE DANCING IN WESTFIELD
Line dancing will be held at the Westfield Community Center on
Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. No partner needed and no level of
experience required. $5 per person. For information, call Pat Sanders at
988-4193 or Connie LaPlume at 744-2484.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN NEWPORT
Narcotics Anonymous meetings will be held Tuesdays at 7 p.m., at
North Country Hospital library in Newport.
NEK CAMERA CLUB
The NEK Camera Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at
the Cobleigh Public Library on Main Street in Lyndonville from 6 to 8 p.m.
This is an amateur photography club. For more information, call Casey at
754-2616.
Benefit Dance
8th Annual Jason R. White
Memorial Scholarship
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Irasburg Town Hall
8 p.m.–midnight
Evansville Transit
Authority (E.T.A.)
Music provided by the live band:
50/50 raffle, light refreshments. B.Y.O.B.
$10 Single, $15 Couple.
(Funds from this benefit help provide
scholarships to local high school students.)
ALL WELCOME!
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NEK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP
The NEK Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet the first
Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at North Country Hospital
in the meeting room next to the library. For more information, call Stella at
766-0103.
NEK VERMONT PERMACULTURE GROUP
Craftsbury Public Library, 6–7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each
month. Short educational presentations (topics ranging from farming and
gardening to ecological design, local and regional community building and
water management) followed by questions and answers, brainstorming,
and/or networking. All are welcome, free of charge. For more information,
e-mail [email protected].
NEWPORT AREA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
REHEARSALS IN DERBY LINE
Newport Area Community Orchestra will
hold regular rehearsals on Tuesdays at 6:30
p.m., at the First Universalist Parish in Derby
Line. Openings for the following instruments:
violin, viola, cello, string bass, and trombone. If
interested, visit www.newportareacommunityorchestra.org/ or call 7663021.
NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS
Regular monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month
at 6:30 p.m., at the Church of God on Crawford Road in Derby. New
members are welcome.
TAI CHI IN BARTON
Leader Brenda Lowther is teaching Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls
Prevention at the Barton Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9
a.m. The Arthritis Foundation Thai Chi Program, developed by Dr. Paul
Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to learn,
and suitable for every fitness level. For more information, call 525-4400.
TAI CHI IN GLOVER
Tai Chi with instructor George Mckenzie is held Thursdays starting at
6:30 p.m. at the Glover Town Hall. Sponsored by GREC. For more
information, call Darlene at 525-4153 or visit www.grecreation.org.
TOPS MEETING AT BARTON LIBRARY
TOPS VT #82 Barton meets every Monday at Barton Public Library.
Weigh-ins, 5 to 5:45 p.m.; meetings, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. For further
information, call 525-3685.
TOPS MEETING AT ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY
TOPS VT #135 Island Pond meets every Monday at Island Pond
Public Library. Weigh-ins, 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.; meeting from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m.
For further information, call 723-6039 or 723-4922.
VAN SERVICE FROM WESTMORE TO BARTON
Every first and third Tuesday of each month there will be van service
from Westmore to Barton. 10:30 a.m. pickup at the old Town Clerk’s office;
1:30 p.m. return trip to Westmore. Free to residents age 60 or older. For
more information, call Mary at 525-4128 or the Area Agency on Aging at
334-2190.
NORTHEAST KINGDOM COMMUNITY ACTION ASSISTANCE
Available to help with forms, photocopies, faxes, phone assistance,
fuel/electrical assistance, food shelf and commodities, Farm to Family
coupons, holiday meals, seed packets, housing, temporary shelter, housing
advocacy, and 3Squares applications.
Newport: 70 Main St., Newport, VT 05855. (802) 334-7316. Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Island Pond: 70 Cross St., Island Pond, VT 05846. (802) 723-6425.
Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon.
St. Johnsbury: 115 Lincoln St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. (802) 7486040. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VAN SERVICE TO SENIOR MEALS IN BARTON
Every Thursday there is van service to senior meals in Barton. The
pickup schedule is as follows: 11:25 a.m., Mountain View Apartments;
11:30 a.m., Congress Court; 11:35 a.m., Monitor Manor; 11:40 a.m.,
Hillcrest; 11:45 a.m., Memorial Building; 11:50 a.m., Park Street trailer park.
For more information, call Brenda Sargent at 525-4400.
OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Better Bones of the Northeast
Kingdom group meets on the first Saturday of most months, at 1 p.m., in
the Community Room at the Community National Bank in Derby (accessed
from Crawford Road). Free and open to the public. All welcome.
Refreshments. Learn from a variety of guest speakers and medical
specialists. To register or for more information, contact Mary King, RN,
BSN, at (802) 535-2011 or [email protected], or visit
www.BetterBonesNEK.org.
YOGA IN GLOVER
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Glover Town Hall. Beginners welcome.
Under guidance of a certified yoga instructor. $10 per class, 5 classes. $45
sliding scale available. Supports Glover Recreation. For more information
and schedule, visit www.moonriseyoga.wix.com/moonriseyoga or call Tina
at 626-4759.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a 12-step program of recovery for
the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of compulsive eating. Derby
meeting Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m., at Derby Community National Bank
training center on Crawford Road (behind the bank). Big Book study
meeting follows from 11:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (802)
673-5621.
PLAYWORLD AND PLAYGROUP IN BARTON
Building Bright Futures PlayWorld and NEKCA Early Head Start
Playgroup, every Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the COFEC Building in
Barton. Ongoing through May 2015. Call 525-6253 for more information.
STAMP CLUB IN NEWPORT
The Memphremagog Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth
Thursdays of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at CALLICO, 326 Bluff Road,
Newport. All stamp collecting interests are welcome. For more information,
call 334-6001.
ST. ISIDORE’S PARISH BINGO
St. Isidore’s Parish (Route 242, Montgomery Center) Bingo every
Friday evening at 6 p.m. Progressive jackpot, lunch, raffle, paper sheets.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Third Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Faith Lighthouse Church on Route
105 in Newport (105 Alderbrook). A support group for those who have lost
someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share, and spend
a little time with others who have had a similar experience.
TAI CHI CLASS
A Tai Chi Class (Bagua meditation) will be offered on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. Call Marc Bourdelle at 5251234 for locations and more information.
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Don’t forget Wicked Wednesdays!
FRI.,MAR. 27:
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Come & enjoy our local musicans!
SAT., MAR. 28:
DJ WOUND FOR SOUND
Every Sunday, 1-3 p.m., Cabin Fever Jam
(acoustic instruments only)
ALBANY TOWN LIBRARY
Located on Route 14 in the back of Albany
Town Hall on Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, noon–
4:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; Thursday, noon–4:30 p.m.
For more information, call 755-6107.
BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Church Street, Barton. Winter hours
(December through March): Monday and Friday 1-7
p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-noon and 1-7 p.m. For
further information, please call the library at 5256524.
COBLEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
70 Depot Street, Lyndonville. Hours: Monday, noon–5 p.m.; Tuesday
and Thursday, noon–7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For further information, call the library at 626-5475.
CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. 586-9683.
[email protected]. www.craftsburypubliclibrary.org. Hours:
Tuesday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon; Thursday, 2–6 p.m.;
Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–1
p.m. Friday Story Time: 10 a.m., up to age 6. Friday Lego Club for
children 5 to 12 years old, 3–4:30 p.m. Story Hour: for children birth to 5
years and families on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 10
a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10
a.m.–3 p.m. Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Family Movie
Night: Third Friday of the month at 6 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting:
Last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. For more information, call the
library at 766-5063, visit www.daileymemoriallibrary.org or check Facebook
page.
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Thursday Night Pool Tournaments are Back! 7 p.m., $5 Entry fee.
OPEN MIC NIGHT IS BACK!
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
51 Bean Hill Road, Glover. 525-6524 or 525-4365.
www.gloverlibrary.org. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1–6 p.m.;
Saturday 10 a.m.–noon. Story Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. Cook & A Book
Discussion: Call for book and date. Children’s literature discussion
group for adults: Call to sign up. For more information, call library
coordinator Toni Eubanks at 525-4365.
Always a good time!
Best
selection of
draft beer
in town!
WALKING TRAIL AT NCCC
There is a free walking trail in North Country Career Center in
Newport. Open when classes are in session, Mondays and Thursdays from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 334-5469, extension 3309, for more information.
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GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
202 Main Street, Newport. 334-7902. www.goodrichlibrary.org. Hours:
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Board
of Trustees meetings: Meetings quarterly; call for dates. Book
discussion groups: Third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Preschool
story hour: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Chess Club: First and third
Wednesdays of each month at 3:30 p.m.
GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY
53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. 533-2531.
www.greensborofreelibrary.org Librarian Mary Metcalf. Hours: Sunday,
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10
a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed Monday and Wednesday.
Story Hours: Homeschool Story Time for ages 6-12 on Tuesdays from
10–11:30 a.m.; and Story Time for ages 0-6, Thursdays 10–11 a.m. Book
Discussion and Young People’s Programs: please call or find us on the
web for info. “To Joe” is a selection of paintings from The Fall Series
by Carole Rosalind Drury in the art gallery.
HASKELL FREE LIBRARY
93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. 873-3022, extension 201.
www.haskellopera.com. Find them on Facebook. Librarian Nancy Rumery.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.–6
p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Toddler Time: Thursdays & Fridays at
9:45 a.m. Book Club: second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Board of
Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Purl Jam:
A group for knitters meets at 6:30 p.m. the 4th Tuesday of the month.
HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Route 100, Westfield. 744-8258. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1– 5
p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–noon.
ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 2–6 p.m.,
Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2
p.m. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For further information, call
723-6134 or look on Facebook.
JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
93 North Main Street; P.O. Box 536, Hardwick. (802) 472-5948.
www.jeudevinememoriallibrary.org. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1–7
p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1–5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and
Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sunday.
JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. (802) 586-9692. Open
Sunday, noon–1 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, 2–5 p.m.
and, during the summer, 7–9 p.m.
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1 Water Street, Orleans. (802) 754-6660. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.– 8
p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Handicapped accessible. Story
Time: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Board Meetings: 3:30 p.m. on the second
Monday of every month. Computer tutorials: available by appointment.
LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Irasburg. 754-2526. Hours: Monday, 3–8 p.m.; Wednesday and
Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
160 Railroad Street, North Troy. Open Mondays 2–6 p.m., Tuesdays
1–5 p.m., Wednesdays 2:30–6:30 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Fridays
9 a.m.–2 p.m., closed Saturdays & Sundays. Find us on Facebook under
www.facebook.com/William-H-Lucy-F-Rand-Memorial-Library.
ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM
1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-8291. www.stjathenaeum.org.
Story Time (Acorn Club): Fridays at 10:30 a.m., ages 0 to 6, children’s
Library. First Wednesday Series. Scrabble Club: First Saturday of each
month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Readings in the Gallery.
ART GALLERIES, HISTORICAL
SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS
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ARTFUL EYE
A unique St. Johnsbury Gallery. 443 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury.
(802) 424-1414. www.theartfuleye.com. Open Monday through Saturday,
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Open Sunday by chance. Come explore 4,500 sq. ft. of
locally crafted fine art and artisan craft.
BROWN LIBRARY GALLERY
At Sterling College, Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, extension 129.
Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Exhibit Plowing Old Ground.
For more information, visit www.VermontArtHouse.org/openings or call 5862200.
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CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER
115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. Masonic Temple building. 7482600. www.catamountarts.org. Open Monday through Friday, 1–6 p.m. and
before and after each movie screening. Gallery is always open to the public
free of charge.
COLBY CURTIS MUSEUM & STANSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
535 Dufferin Street, Stanstead, Quebec. 1-819-876-7322. Two
exhibitions: Remembering our Soldiers of the Great War and Rural
Medicine in Stanstead County.
CRAFTSBURY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER GALLERY
1784 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. (802) 586-2414.
www.craftsburycommunitycarecenter.org.
CRAFTSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Babcock House Museum, Craftsbury Common. Open Wednesdays
and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–noon.
FAIRBANKS MUSEUM GALLERY
1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372.
www.fairbanksmuseum.org. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5
p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; and Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
GLOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Bean Hill Road in Glover, second floor in Municipal Building.
www.gloverhistoricalsociety.org. Open by appointment only: Call Joan at
525-6212 or Randy or Betsy at 525-4051.
GRACE GALLERY
Old Firehouse, 59 Mill Street, downtown Hardwick. 472-6857.
www.graceart.org. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.–4
p.m. Community Workshops are held weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday, and are open to all community members. “Vermont – A
Personal Viewpoint” on display until June 3.
GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
29 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro. (802) 533-2457.
www.greensborohistoricalsociety.org. Call for hours. Permanent Exhibit:
Hill Homestead: the Story of Greensboro: Faces of Our Town has been
updated and displays tools and ledgers, kitchen gadgets, and farm
implements, and parlor furniture from the 19th century.
MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS
158 Main Street, Newport. (802) 334-1966. Winter hours: Open
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 45 Vermont visual artists
and handcrafters offer their work in the 2,000+ square foot gallery. MAC
Center for the Arts also offers special events, exhibits, musical
performances, and classes/workshops for adults and children.
MEMPHREMAGOG HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEWPORT
Second floor of Emory Hebard State Office Building, Main Street,
Newport. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
MILLER’S THUMB GALLERY
14 Breezy Ave., Greensboro. (802) 533-2045 or
[email protected].
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM (NATIVE CULTURAL SOCIETY, INC.)
56 Church Street in Newport Center. (802) 334-6770. Open from 11
a.m.–6:30 p.m., closed Mondays. No admission fee.
NEWPORT NATURAL CAFÉ GALLERY
194 Main Street, Newport. (802) 334-2626. Monday through
Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS GUILD (BACKROOM GALLERY)
430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. (802) 748-0158.
www.nekartisansguild.com. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–
5:30 p.m.
OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM (ORLEANS COUNTY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY)
109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022.
[email protected]. www.oldstonehousemuseum.org.
Museum is closed for the season. Alexander Twilight Visitors’ Center and
gift shop open year-round, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
PARKER PIE GALLERY
Parker Pie Co., West Glover Village. 525-3366. www.parkerpie.com.
Paintings and collages by Susan Goodby on display until April 13. Free and
open every day.
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THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OF ORLEANS COUNTY
VOLUME 41, NUMBER 34
TWO SECTIONS, 60 PAGES
AUGUST 27, 2014
At Holland elementary
Veteran alumnus remembered
Chris Lahue attaches this flag — which traveled to Holland from Lackland Air
Force Base in Texas — to the pole. The flag is a gift from Joseph G. Bullis, who
attended Holland Elementary School in his youth. Mr. Bullis died in 2012 but
wanted the flag, which was sent to him from Lackland when officials learned he
had cancer, as well as the flag that was placed on his coffin, given to the Holland
school. For a story, please see page sixteen.
Photo by David Dudley
ONE DOLLAR
Barrett defeats
Franklin in Primary
Orleans County State’s Attorney
Jennifer Barrett was a clear
victor in the Orleans County State’s
Attorney’s race in the Republican
Primary Tuesday evening, and Paul
Lefebvre won as a Republican
nominee for the House district that
covers parts of Essex County,
Caledonia County, and Westmore in
Orleans County.
Ms. Barrett had 953 votes to
incumbent Alan Franklin’s 656 in
the Chronicle’s unofficial election
night results.
Mr. Franklin was overwhelmed
by a strong challenge from his
former deputy. Ms. Barrett won in
all but one of Orleans County’s 19
towns.
Although he served a full term
in the office, Mr. Franklin had never
faced the voters before. He was
appointed by Governor Peter
Shumlin to serve out the term won
by Keith Flynn in 2010. Mr. Flynn
had been appointed commissioner of
the Department of Public Safety.
On Tuesday, Mr. Franklin won
a majority of votes only in Newport
City, which he carried 178 to 150.
He lost narrowly in Derby where
Ms. Barrett had 204 votes to his
183. Ms. Barrett piled up the votes
in several smaller towns, including
Barton where she prevailed 94 to
24, and Brownington, which she
(Continued on page nine.)
Supervisor’s job will
Barton Village
Feds say Vermont schools be eliminated
are “low performing”
by Tena Starr
by Joseph Gresser
Under the federal law intended
to “leave no child behind” Lake
Region Union High School —
ranked in the top ten high schools
in Vermont last year — is among
the Vermont schools declared “lowperforming.”
It’s certainly not alone in that
dubious distinction. All but eight of
the state’s public schools now
officially fall into the same category
because they have not met what the
state Agency of Education (AOE)
says are unreasonable standards.
The results were announced
after New England Common
Assessment Program (NECAP)
examinations showed that not every
student tested was rated proficient
in both math and science. That
high bar was set by the No Child
Left Behind Act (NCLB), passed in
2001.
That, the state says, is despite
the fact that Vermont schools rank
seventh in eighth-grade
mathematics and fourth in science
(Continued on page thirty.)
BARTON — Two of Barton
Village’s trustees met in executive
session Monday night and decided
not to renew contracts for Village
Supervisor Brian Hanson or office
manager Lucie Gaboriault.
Mr. Hanson’s job as village
supervisor will be eliminated. Ms.
Gaboriault will continue in her
current position until a new
arrangement is worked out. Her
institutional experience is much
valued, said Trustee David
Snedeker on Tuesday.
Todd Bellevance, the third
village trustee, said that he plans to
resign. He was not at the meeting
Monday night and said he knew
only that contracts were coming up
for review. He said he did not know
of any plan to eliminate Mr.
Hanson’s position and thinks he
should have at least been given a
reason.
“I didn’t see this coming at all,”
Mr. Bellevance said. “Now I’m
going to type up my resignation. I
want no part of this, none.”
Mr. Snedeker said Ms.
Gaboriault will continue working for
the village; it’s just that her
contract, as it exists at the moment,
was not renewed.
The contracts will expire on
Voters approve town garage and new truck
In Brownington
by Natalie Hormilla
BROWNINGTON — Voters
here have agreed to borrow up to
$500,000 for a town garage and up
to $169,000 for a town truck.
The vote in favor of borrowing
money to build a garage was 131-90.
The vote in favor of the truck loan
was 130-90.
(Continued on page twenty-six.)
“I’m very pleased with the town
results, and I was pleased with the
margin,” Town Clerk Cheryl Perry
said Tuesday night.
The garage would include a 160foot by 30-foot salt shed. The halfmillion-dollar loan would also cover
the cost of equipment and tools
needed at the garage.
The town has so far sought only
one estimate on the project, from
Spate’s Construction, and that came
in at $521,200. Selectmen hope bids
will come in lower than that, Ms.
Perry said last week.
An estimate from Passumpsic
Savings Bank offered a fixed
interest rate at 2.97 percent, with a
loan payment of $33,192 per year
for 20 years.
The truck loan covers a tenwheeler from Clark’s Truck Center
in Jericho. That truck is a duplicate
of the truck the town just bought
outright from Clark’s.
If the town goes with Clark’s
payment plan, the loan would be
paid over five years at a rate of 2.77
percent, with yearly payments at
$36,657. Ms. Perry said the truck
loan could come at a better rate
from local banks, but the town was
waiting for the August 26 vote
before seeking other quotes.
Selectmen decided to build a
garage and buy its own trucks after
both an insurance company and a
recent audit suggested they should.
The town has been leasing a garage
and the two trucks it operates from
the road commissioner, Louis
Glodgett, without a written
contract, which could cause liability
issues.
Selectmen realized Brownington
has been paying more to rent the
trucks than what has been budgeted
for at least the past five years.
contact Natalie Hormilla at
[email protected]
www.bartonchronicle.com
PARSON’S CORNER
Parson’s Corner Restaurant in Barton will exhibit paintings of
Vermont by Judy Lowry and new photographs by Sophia Cannizzaro
through April 27. Open every day except Tuesdays.
P.J. HAMMOND ART GALLERY
3802 Lake Road, Newport Center. First exhibition in Iceland and then
in many other places. Five trips to Alaska and all places in between, three
to Newfoundland, also Egypt and Virgin Islands. Acrylics, watercolors,
mixed mediums. Realistic to inspirational. Book: Traveling with Wildflowers
from Newfoundland to Alaska. Please call 334-2685 to be sure not to miss
the artist.
ROWE DESIGNS CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING & GALLERY
287 East Main Street, Newport. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 10
a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–noon.
Featuring wood carvings by Al Diem, scenic and nature photography by
Robert Lyons and Gustav Verderber, Bella Doni Pottery, Edgewater
Jewelry, original art by John Rowe, Elry Maze, Deb Cowan, Pat Lipinsky.
ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM GALLERY
1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. (802) 748-8291.
www.stjathenaeum.org. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Art Gallery at the Athenaeum contains one
of America’s unique collections of 19th century American paintings.
Admission fees: $8 for adults; free for age 12 and under, St. Johnsbury
residents, and nonresident patrons. Second floor gallery features exhibits
by local artists.
THE 99 GALLERY AND CENTER
Located behind 316 Main Street across from Family Dollar in
Downtown Newport. (802) 323-7759. “Painting Thursdays with Mary” from
2-4 p.m. most Thursdays. Learn watercolors with Mary Brenner or bring
your own work, share skills and conversation. Call first to make sure class
will be held. Free of charge. Peace and Justice Poster Show – All posters
$25 and feature themes of social/environmental justice.
THE ART HOUSE GALLERY
1376 North Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827. (802)
586-2200. [email protected]. www.vermontarthouse.org. Open
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sunday & Monday.
THE THIRD FLOOR GALLERY
Hardwick Inn, 4 South Main Street, Hardwick. Susan Calza paintings
and hangings through April 26. Call 472-9933 for information.
THE MUSEUM OF EVERYDAY LIFE
3482 Dry Pond Road (Route 16) in Glover (short distance south of
Shadow Lake Road). Clare Dolan: (802) 626-4409.
www.museumofeverydaylife.org. NEW EXHIBIT: “Get out of this one:
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5 p.m., through the end of May. Open to the public but space is unheated
so dress warmly.
WHITE WATER GALLERY
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http://whitewatergallery.blogspot.com.
WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD (WHAG)
P.O. Box 502, North Troy 05859. (802) 988-4300.
www.woodenhorsearts.com. Wooden Horse Arts Guild is a 501c3
charitable organization composed of artists, crafters, writers,
photographers, and musicians who live and work throughout Vermont and
beyond. They support and encourage artistic excellence in the literary,
visual, and performing arts. Their virtual gallery gives members an
individual web page on www.woodenhorsearts.com. To read the news of
members and arts around the area, visit http://blog.woodenhorsearts.com
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240 A Dufferin, Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-2282. Open Thursday
through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the heart of Rock Island in the
historical Ye Olde Blacksmith overlooking the Tomifobia River. This
historical blacksmith shop is now a cozy gallery featuring a variety of works
from numerous local artists.
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RAY’S TRUCKING- 24 ft. flatbed, 24 ft. cattle
trailer, moves cows, horses, sheep, goats, etc.
Also move animals to the slaughterhouse. 5253954, or cell 673-8539. Ex. 6/24
TELEPHONE JACK & WIRE- Installation & repair.
Reasonable rates, 40 years experience. Call Larry,
802-334-5301. Ex. 5/13
PSYCHIATRY IN WEST GLOVER- Bertold R.
Francke, MD. Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis,
1070 Andersonville Road, West Glover, VT
05875. Hours by appointment. 802-525-3620.
Ex. 3/25
MASSAGE THERAPIST- Swedish, deep tissue,
trigger point, Chinese cupping, sound healing,
and energy healing. 525-3851. Ex. 4/22
TREES FOR SALE- in late April (50 years in
business!). Cedars, hemlock, blue spruce, white
pine, balsam & Fraser fir, maples, birches, red
oak, Mountain ash, French lilacs, Bartlett pears,
peaches, apples & raspberries. Walker’s Tree
Farms, Orleans, VT. 802-754-8487. Ex. 5/20
PLOWING
FORTIN & SONS- Plowing, snow blowing & roof
shoveling. Also fall cleanups & bushhogging.
895-4254. Ex. 4/23
PLOWING & ROOF SHOVELING- David Guillette,
802-766-8847 or 802-324-7573. Ex. 3/25
ANGEL OUTFITTERS- Thrift Shop presents
Cinderella’s Closet. New and gently used prom
attire. March 28, 10-2. South Main Street, Hardwick,
VT at United Church Dining Hall. Ex. 3/25
LAWN & LANDSCAPING
KNITTING/SPINNING/SEWING
NEMETH’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE- & Lawn
Care, LLC. Professional, insured, spring and fall
cleanups, mulching, lawn mowing & trimming.
Dock installation and removal, winterizing. 802673-6685. Ex. 4/29
WANTED- mending to do in my home in Glover.
Call Sheila Atherton, 525-3240. Ex. 11/19
SPRING GREEN UP SALE- All green yarns on sale,
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Mitchell Rd., Lowell, Vermont. 802-487-4137.
HUZ’S FINISHING TOUCH- Furniture stripping &
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homes & camps. Experience in masonry,
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carpentry & painting. No job too small. Phone
free standing, old-fashioned style, though
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family. 802-754-8412. Ex. 4/8
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preferably in your car. Professional, mature,
dependable, friendly guy with CDL license.
References available. 802-525-3944.
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All ages welcome, all styles taught. Gift certificates
available. Harp therapy lessons. Harps for rent or
sale. [email protected]. 802-895-4341.
REAL ESTATE
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
TREES FOR SALE- Over 400 apple & peach trees,
$21.20 with tree guards. Also landscape plants
and many other trees at low prices. Ready April
25 (50 years in business!). Walker’s Tree Farms,
Orleans, VT 802-754-8487. Ex. 5/20
CLOTHES
PICK UP LOAD- of VHS. DVD’s, pictures and
other odds & ends for household for free. Call
802-535-2913 to arrange time. Must take all. Ex.
3/25
NEW DISPLAY HOMES- arriving soon! Bean’s
Homes, located at the junction of Routes 5 &
114, Lyndonville, VT. 800-321-8688.
www.beanshomes.com. Open 7 days a week for
your convenience. Ex. 3/25
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member of any of the above; or a family member of any existing member.
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RENTAL PROPERTIES
WANTED
ORLEANS 2 BEDROOM- with enclosed porch &
garage. Quiet building. $600/month. References,
credit/background check, proof of ability to pay,
security deposit required. No pets. 525-3402.
Ex. 4/15
WOODLOTS WANTED- Small or big, for clean
selective cutting. Hardwood, softwood, cedar.
One man, one small machine only! Let your land
pay the taxes. 525-6659 or 673-3451. Ex. 4/1
ORLEANS 2 BEDROOM- second floor, newly
renovated. No smoking, drugs, or dogs. Looking
for excellent references only. 802-754-2684.
$750, plus deposit. Available May 1. Ex. 3/25
BARTON HOUSE- for rent with option to buy.
Private setting, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on 3 acres.
$1,200 month, first, last, security. 802-770-2292.
Ex. 4/15
ISLAND POND- (Newark Rd.), 3 bedroom, 1 bath
ranch with covered porch, large deck and fireplace.
Private location, on snowmobile trail, awesome
views, on blacktop road, VT Castings woodstove,
washer/dryer in home. $725 per month, no
utilities. No smoking, pets, drugs. First, last,
security. References, background & credit check
required. Now accepting applications at Bean’s
Homes, 790 Main St., Lyndonville, VT. Ex. 3/25
ISLAND POND- 2 bedroom apartment, second
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security deposit. 802-777-7389. Ex. 4/1
FOR RENT- first floor, quiet, 2 bedroom
apartment located in Westmore, overlooking
Willoughby Lake. Includes hot water, rubbish &
snow removal. Heat not included. No pets, no
smoking. References, first, last & security. $500
a month. Call 525-6927 after 6 p.m. Ex. 3/25
ONE BEDROOM- third floor efficiency apartment,
Orleans, VT. $500 month, plus deposit. Includes
heat, water, garage space, and trash removal.
Best for a single resident, references a must, no
smoking, NO PETS. 754-2684. Ex. 4/1
HOUSE FOR RENT- 2 bedroom, full finished
basement, 2 car garage, includes snow plowing
& lawn care, in Westfield. No pets or smoking.
$995 month, first, last & deposit. Application
necessary. 802-673-3707. Ex. 4/1
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1995 CHEVY 4X4- V8, 5 spd., one owner, reg.
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trade. Call 802-766-8889. Ex. 4/15
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Good time to buy a snow scoop
Yours from the Perimeter
by Paul Lefebvre
I shouldn’t have been surprised. In a winter
when I broke two scoops, lost two vent pipes to
snow and ice sliding off my new steel roof, and
lived with a frozen bathroom sink drain for two
weeks, it would have been short-sighted of me to
think I had turned the corner as the promise of
spring appeared in the March sky.
Still, who expects to get stuck twice in his
own yard within a week, while dealing with a
plugged chimney, to boot?
Friday started out to be one of those days that
arrive like a gift this time of year. A chilly
beginning under a blazing blue sky, I could feel
the heat of the sun by the time I pulled into the
State House parking lot. The day got even better
when our committee got the afternoon off.
“Get all the rest you can,” instructed our
committee’s chairman, who’s been a state
representative since 1991. “Money bills are
coming on to the floor next week and we’ll likely
be working late into the night. For those of you
who are traveling, you might want to get a room
for Wednesday and Thursday night.”
If there was a cautionary note in his
instructions, I missed it. All I knew was that I
would be getting home early on a sunny afternoon
with a chance to catch up on a few errands.
Home was pretty much as I had left it
Tuesday morning. There were signs David had
been coming in to feed the fire, although there
was no smoke coming out of the chimney. Inside
it was about 50 degrees, and I cranked the
damper on the stove to full throttle.
The surprise came on the second or third trip
of carrying groceries and laundry in from the
truck. I opened the door and walked into a wall
of smoke. I knew now why I had not seen any
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smoke. I closed the damper tight, opened all the
windows in kitchen, and went back outside telling
myself: Well at least it’s a nice day.
As the smoke thinned and the kitchen air
became more bearable, I opened the clean out
door and looked up the chimney with a pocketsize
mirror. Creosote had formed and hardened on
the walls of the chimney near the top, reducing
the opening to about the size of a baseball or one
unable to handle a large volume smoke from a hot
fire.
After damping the fire down to a more
manageable level, I went back to the truck with
the intention of racing to IP to borrow McGee’s
chimney brushes. I never made it out of the yard.
Stuck a little quickly led to being stuck a lot
as the mealy snow made slippery by the sun
pulled me deeper into the lower side of the
driveway. Neither two pails of ashes, spread
equally under each tire, nor filling the back with
firewood — with the half-baked hope the
additional weight would give the truck more
traction — provided an escape. I was hopelessly
trapped in the yard.
I walked out of the yard and down the road
with the thought of flagging down a passing fourwheeler driver or a gang of snowmobiler riders.
Nearly a week ago snowmobilers had jumped into
the back of my truck, providing the weight I
needed to get out of a similar predicament at the
entrance of the yard. Not this time. The road
was as sparse as the frozen surface of Beck Pond.
The next morning a flatbed wrecker winched
me out of the ruts created by spinning tires.
Overhead, chickadees darted from the woodshed
to the ball of suet hanging outside the kitchen
window. Mercifully, the driver who has come to
my rescue on other occasions did not draw any
comparisons between the depth of the ruts and
the fiscal shape of state government.
“We need more people with common sense
down there,” he said, shaking my hand as he left.
Later in town I learned that McGee was still
in the hospital, and no one knew where his
brushes were or who might have them.
“You might ask Annie and them,” said
Howard, who had worked before with McGee
cleaning chimneys. “She and Tracy are cleaning
house for him.”
Annie didn’t know anything about the
brushes, but said McGee was on the mend and
would be coming home soon. While I was there
our pal and confidant, the Chief, stopped by and
willingly joined in my search for the brushes. We
had just about given up when Annie pointed to a
golf bag, stuck away in a far corner of the porch.
Sure enough, it contained the rods and brushes.
The Chief said he would lend a hand with the
chimney cleaning, but before we could get out of
town we had to stop at Howard’s — one of IP’s
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the woods. Missing from the tools in the golf bag
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Howard came out of the house to greet us as we
drove into his yard.
“Howard,” said the Chief, who likes to go on
road trips. “The Representative here has got a
plugged chimney.”
Unable to come up with a suitable adapter,
Howard found a four-foot rigid rod and brush in
his shed that he offered us to use.
We accepted his offer knowing a short rod
meant we would have to clean the chimney from
the top down. And that would mean climbing up
a slippery, metal roof. Howard may have well
anticipated our predicament.
“Might as well come, too,” he said without any
acknowledgement that given his age and shape,
he would be the logical candidate to go up the
ladder. “Got any beer?” he asked, climbing into
the backseat of the truck.
I bought beer, hot dogs, and rolls and we
drove to Newark on roads lined with snowbanks
too high to see over the top. After taking turns
looking up the chimney with a mirror, Howard
offered to go on the roof with a brush.
It took about an hour to clean the chimney; it
might have gone a little quicker but for the
Chief’s instructions and observations. “You’d
better do something pretty soon about that snow
on your woodshed,” he said with the air of an
inspector. “That roof’s about ready to fall in.”
But no matter. The three of us share a
common heritage and unplugging the chimney
was just another small town Saturday afternoon
project — a March ritual announcing the coming
end of winter. Back in town, I paid Howard — as
he was, after all, the guy who went on the roof.
From town the Chief and I extended our ride
by swinging by the turnout that leads to the
Mountain Street camp. Like old times, we
quickly fell into an argument.
“Someone’s been up here rabbit hunting,” said
the Chief, pointing to the snowshoe tracks leading
to the camp trail.
“No, those are tracks Rose and I made last
week when we went in to shovel off the camp
roof,” I said.
“Can’t be,” he said. “It snowed twice this
week. Someone else has been here.”
Rather than get out of the truck, we
continued to argue without reaching any
agreement. On our way back into town, we
stopped to examine animal tracks in the snow.
“That one belongs to a big bobcat,” the Chief said,
reaching down to trace the track with his finger.
“See how the knuckle goes into the snow.”
Later Rose and I ate pizza for supper at her
house. We were going to go out to eat and maybe
dance, but it’s a 50-mile round trip and it has
been a long day.
On Sunday I shoveled off the woodshed roof
and reminded myself to be on the lookout for
equipment sales. Spring is a good time to buy a
snow scoop.
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