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.) IN THIS WEEKLY SECTION, YOU’LL FIND: BIRTHS l WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS l OBITUARIES l KINGDOM CALENDAR l CLASSIFIED ADS l RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT l REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS l YOURS FROM THE PERIMETER l RUMINATIONS l AND MORE! Page 2B 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. sudoku solution the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Page 3B 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. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. 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. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law Keith Grondin. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in Newport. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. Have You Moved? Please Let Us Know. the Chronicle CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM Name on subscription:___________________________________________ Date to change:____________ New address:__________________________________ Old address:__________________________________ Town, state, zip:________________________________ Town, state, zip:_______________________________ Clip and mail to: the Chronicle, P.O. Box 660, Barton, VT 05822 or e-mail to: [email protected]. Please include both new & old addresses. Page 4B the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Obituaries 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. • Monuments • Markers • Lettering • Cleaning • Repair ~ Come as a customer and leave as a friend ~ GARON-ST. SAUVEUR GRANITE CO. 515 Union St., Newport 334-2314 Mon.– Fri. 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Any time by appt. A complete obituary will follow. • CREMATION MEMORIALS • GRANITE BENCHES • LETTERING • CLEANING & REPAIR • BIANCHI MEMORIALS Family Owned & Operated for Over Four Generations. 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Box 114, Underhill Center, Vermont 05490. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. Linda G. Drageset Funeral services were held on March 19, in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the family in care of James Begin Jr., P.O. Box 411, Concord, Vermont 05824. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. Advanced Hearing Technologies for grilled cheese sandwiches cut in a special way, in “little fingers.” The grandchildren will also tell you that Memere made the best doughnuts that can be found! 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. She is survived by her children: 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. In addition to her husband, she 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 COUNTERTOP CLEANERS Mathild “Tillie” V. Fugere, 94, of 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. She was a bookkeeper for the former Chittenden Bank in Newport for over 30 years. Camaraderie with Mathild “Tillie” V. Fugere • GRANITE BENCHES • MONUMENTS • MARKERS• OVER 100 MEMORIALS IN STOCK • the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Page 5B 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. She is survived by her children: 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 contributions in his memory may be 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. Funeral services were held on March 21, in Irasburg. Spring interment will be in Jericho Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Attention Nancy Smith, 1 Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 388-1214Ospr 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, The cost of prayer petitions (St. Jude, Blessed Virgin, etc.) is $12.50 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. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Autism Society of Vermont, P.O. Box 978, White River Junction, Vermont 05001, or at www.asvermont.org. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. 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” Grammy & Grampa, aunts, uncles & cousins Page 6B the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 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. She is survived by her children: 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. She was predeceased by her 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. Funeral services were held on March 21, in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be 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. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. Poulos Insurance Inc. www.poulosinsurance.com Don’t Just Buy Insurance…Know what you are buying! With over 90 years of personalized, local service, and more than 50 companies (and growing!), our goal is to assure that your insurance coverages meet your needs! James C. Guyette, 61, of Derby 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 he was going through in life, he was a beacon that touched many lives. He will be forever missed, our lives will never be the same without him. He was definitely one of a kind. The world lost one of the best and it certainly was not fair…. 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He is also survived by five half-brothers and -sisters and their families: Merrilyn Currier, Merrill Guyette Jr., Muriel “Mert” Dunn, Maurice “Mike” Guyette, and Mary Gagnon, all children of Ruby I. Waterman. Funeral services were held on March 20, in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. Parker Conflict Resolution mediation services because peace of mind matters....... Hal Parker professional mediator and facilitator P.O. Box 302, Barton, VT 05822 Countryside Commons 5043 VT Route 5 Newport, VT 05855 802-334-2355 [email protected] [email protected] 802-525-6535 Oct. 15-May 14 802-525-3735 May 15-Oct. 14 the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Page 7B 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 Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford 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. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. 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. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. 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. She is survived by her children: 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. She was predeceased by her 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. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences at curtisbritch.com. 334-8823 COMING SOON: We’re a whole lot more than the LOCAL dish experts. Come see what’s new! Wood & Gas Fireplaces & Stove Inserts Designer Options, Lifetime Warranty! Celebrating 26 years in business! Come visit our showroom! 5086 U.S. Route 5, Newport-Derby Rd., Newport, VT (802) 334-8288 Complete Plumbing & Heating Sales & Service • Residential & Commercial Geothermal Installation & Service • Oil & LP Burner Service Page 8B REAL ESTATE the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Engagement Landry – Booz Taylor-Moore Agency REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE 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. 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Page 10B the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 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. St. Paul’s Catholic School administers the Terra Building Professional Electrical Service Master Electrician VT & NH Restore. Renovate. Rebuild. Specializing in..... Fire & Smoke Damage • Water Damage Mold Testing & Removal • Moisture Testing FULLY INSURED. 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. 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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. THE KINGDOM CALENDAR the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Page 13B 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] **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. AUCTION & DINNER TO BENEFIT FELINES & FRIENDS Felines and Friends Foundation invites you for an evening of great food and entertainment on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the East Side Restaurant in Newport. Small live auction with door prizes. Help them start their “Spay it Forward” campaign for $OPD 2015 and say goodbye to winter! Reservations can be made by calling Alma at )D\H (802) 334-1015, or Faye at (802) 334-6222. Cost is $25 per person donation. For more SHUSHUVRQ information about Felines & Friends GRQDWLRQ Foundation, visit www.fffvt.com. /,1(6 ' ,(1'6 5(6(59$7,216 FINAL ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL FISH FRY Friday, March 27, is your last chance to enjoy the St. Paul’s School famous fish fry! The dinner takes place at the Barton Memorial Building with serving starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or take out, but no phone calls, please. A complete meal of golden-battered haddock, a baked potato, coleslaw, $OPD-- peas, rolls, a drink, and a delicious assortment of homemade desserts for only $12 for adults and $7 for children. For more)D\H-- information, visit www.stpaulscatholicschool.org/sppa/fish-fry. 5(6(59$7,216 1(&(66$5< 28)25$1(9(1,1*2) 2'(17(57$,10(17 SHUSHUVRQ 'RQDWLRQWRJXDUDQ WHH\RXUVSRW WK JOB SKILLS WORKSHOP IN HARDWICK 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! Check www.jedsmaple.com for a full schedule of events. Open both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUGAR-ON-SNOW SUPPER IN DERBY There will be a Sugar-OnSnow Supper at the Newport Elks Lodge in Derby on Saturday, March 28, from 5 p.m. until all are served. Menu includes ham, potato, vegetable, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls and butter, sugar-on-snow, raised doughnuts, dill pickles, and beverages. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages eight and under. For more information, contact Frances Dewing at 754-2237. Open to the public. Cash bar. 3/($6(&$//725( 6(59(<28563$&( 6HQG&KHFNWR Night for a Great Cause! )))³32%R[ 1HZSRUW9W RU3D\3DORQZHE <28+$9(127 Monte Carlo Casino & Texas Hold ’em /,9('72'$< Tournament Fund-raiser 817,/<28+$9( $8&7,21:,7+'22535,=(6 '21( Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m. 7$8&7,21$1'&+$1&(6 VLGH5HVWDXUDQW QW 620(7+,1* Degre Auction House, Route 100, Westfield $5728563$<,7)25:$5' Benefits Jay Volunteer )25620(21( Fire Department. $5 Entry. BYOB. )25 Black :+2&$1 Jack, Roulette, Craps, Wheel of Fortune, Gun Lottery - win handgun or rifle, 9725* WHEN CARS GO CLUNK 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 for $100 Buy-in Texas Hold’em Tournement. 1(9(55(3$< ,//$*(,11²+$<(6)25'-'(5%< <28 QNEK Season Passes, Condo Stay, Fire Pit, Live Auction Prizes: Ski & Golf, Venison, (-&20)257,11/,77/(721-(7+$1 Mulch, Gravel/Sand, Electronic Boot & Glove Dryer, Gift Baskets, and more! --2+1%81<$1 2%$6.(7²(7&(7&(7& Sponsors include: Degre Auction House, Snow Job, Inc., Newport Rotary, Troy Lions Club, Foot 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. THE KINGDOM CALENDAR Page 14B the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 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] 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 ----------------------------------------- Thursday, Mar. 26 Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Music Night VAL DAVIS ----------------------------------------- Friday, Mar. 27 Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 6 p.m. – Oyster Night 7:30 p.m. NEKAROKE ----------------------------------------- Saturday, Mar. 28 Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Located at the Newport State Airport. 2628 Airport Rd., Newport,VT NEW WINTER HOURS: Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. ----------------------------------------------------------------Thursday, Mar. 26 Kitchen hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Burger Day! Thirsty Thursday $2 Select Bottles Trivia Night - 7 p.m. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, Mar. 27 Kitchen hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Music Night: Adam McMahon Trio 2 p.m. Celtic Sessions 8 p.m. Music in PP’s Village Hall: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Sunday, Mar. 29 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Kitchen hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ RED TIN BOX, THE MANGROVES Special: 2 Large, 1 Topping Pizzas, $25. Monday, Mar. 30 CLOSED ----------------------------------------- Tuesday, Mar. 31 Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Specials: A la carte Tacos, $2 Select Drafts Saturday, Mar. 28 Kitchen hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 29 Special! 2 large, 1 topping pizzas for $25. WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS FOR PRIVATE PARTIES, EVENTS, OR MEETINGS 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]. the Chronicle Recipe Box SEND US YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES! Send your favorite recipes, typed or clearly written, to the Chronicle Recipe Box, P.O. Box 660, Barton, VT 05822 or e-mail to: [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, address (and telephone number in case we have a question). THE KINGDOM CALENDAR the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Page 15B 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] 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]. Open all win fast in town ter! Best break ! Serving Hearty New England Fare 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! THE KINGDOM CALENDAR Page 16B the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 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] 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. Saloon Come play Lake House at the As always, NEVER a cover charge! Don’t forget Wicked Wednesdays! FRI.,MAR. 27: DJ Don Sackett 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. Good Food. Great Spirits. VAST TRAILS NOW OPEN! 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. Check out our food menu! Free Wi-Fi! Upper Main Street, Barton • 525-6666 Open 7 days a week! Tues.-Thurs. 3-close, Fri.-Mon. 12-close. • No minors allowed. Restaurant & Gathering 802-988-2306 1078 Rte. 242 Downtown Jay, VT Guest Rooms: 802-988-2306 JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK! Dine in or take out. • HOMEMADE PIZZA • BURGERS • J.R.’S FAMOUS RIBS • PASTA • FRESH SEAFOOD • HAND-CUT STEAKS • DAILY SPECIALS Something for every palate! www.thejayvillageinn.com 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 ** PLEASE SUBMIT CORRECTIONS OR DELETIONS IF YOUR LISTING NEEDS UPDATING. ** 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. 150 Main Street Newport 334-1791 Newport CIDERHOUSE Casual Fare Locally Sourced Bar & Grill Soups Salads Smaller Plates Sandwiches Burgers Fish & Chips Ribs Meat Pie Beer, Wine and Cider on Tap Beer, Tap >ŽĐĂǀŽƌĞƌĂŌŽĐŬ ŬƚƚĂŝůƐ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶtŚŝƐŬĞLJ^ĞůĞĐƟŽŶƐ Steak Specials Vegetarian Fare Kid’s Menu Desserts Root Beer on Tap Tap Specialty Sodas ŽīĞĞĂŶĚdĞĂ Open Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Saturday 11:30AM to Close Sunday Br unch star ting Febr Febr uar y 1 Monday $9 Burger Night Thursday Flights & Bites NewportCiderhouse.com Facebook.com/NewportCiderhouse Twitter : @CiderhouseVT Twitter THE KINGDOM CALENDAR the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 Page 17B 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] 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. Why wait for the mail? An online subscription is only $28 per year and the newest issue is available every Wednesday morning. Union House holds annual car hop. 18 Cedarwod Resort is being demolished. 12 the Chronicle 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: Broken snow removal devices of the NEK,” open Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through the end of May. Open to the public but space is unheated so dress warmly. WHITE WATER GALLERY 5 River Street by the bridge, East Hardwick Village. Open Sundays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. or by appointment. Call Watergate at 563-2037. 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 and Like them on Facebook. YE OLD BLACKSMITH ART GALLERY 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. website! Check out our • This week’s headlines • Weekly slideshows • Classified ad listings and classified ad submission form • Kingdom Calendar of events and event submission form • Obituaries • Business directory • NEK Jobs • Printable Coupons • Purchase print or online subscriptions • And so much more! Want to advertise on our website? 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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, 20% off for spring. Lowellmountain Wools LLC, 194 Mitchell Rd., Lowell, Vermont. 802-487-4137. HUZ’S FINISHING TOUCH- Furniture stripping & FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD & HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR refinishing, custom wood finishing. Dennis APPLIANCES Hussey, 1672 VT Rte. 105, Newport, VT. 334YOUNG’S GENERAL MAINTENANCEApartments, 2084, 802-323-9181 or [email protected]. Like us homes & camps. Experience in masonry, SAVE ELECTRICITY- sturdy clothes drying racks, on Facebook! Ex. 5/6 carpentry & painting. No job too small. Phone free standing, old-fashioned style, though stronger, foldable. Handcrafted by the Cook LOSE SOMETHING METAL?- Metal detector man anytime, 525-3960. family. 802-754-8412. Ex. 4/8 will find it for you. Call 525-3944. > “GOING PLACES” DRIVER SERVICE- will drive your car, truck, camper anywhere in North America. Will do airport pickups, drop offs, preferably in your car. Professional, mature, dependable, friendly guy with CDL license. References available. 802-525-3944. NURSERIES & PRODUCE MUSIC/ART GUITAR/CELTIC HARP- lessons in Derby/Morgan. 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 EQUIPMENT RENTALS, SALES & SERVICE • Construction Equipment & Supplies • Lawn & Garden • Landscaping • Rototillers • Log Splitters • Pumps • Generators • Power Washers • Mixers • Concrete • Excavation • Chairs • Tables • Tents • Air 5025 U.S. Rt. 5, Derby Rd., Newport, VT 05855 • (802) 334-8011 • Toll Free 1-800-339-8011 Serving those who serve us. 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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 floor, heat included, no pets. References, first & 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 VEHICLES 1995 CHEVY 4X4- V8, 5 spd., one owner, reg. cab. Mechanically excellent, body good, never plowed, 105K, $4,600. Firearms considered in trade. Call 802-766-8889. Ex. 4/15 BOATS PIPER’S BOAT SERVICE- Full service and storage for all boats/ trailers. Rte. 15, Morrisville. 802888-6288. Est. 1995. After hours/ weekends by appointment. READERS INTERESTED- in the Northeast Kingdom. Three books by Paul Lefebvre, Perimeter Check, Volume I & II, $20 for the set. And Crossing Jack Brook, $20. Mail order to: P.O. Box 397, Island Pond, VT 05846, or contact [email protected]. HELP WANTED DO YOU ENJOY- spending time with the elderly? Love is...LLC is a family-owned and operated non-medical home care agency based in Craftsbury, Vermont and serving Orleans, Caledonia, Lamoille, Essex, and Washington counties. Our organization exists to serve the elderly in their homes so that they can age in place rather than move to a facility. We are looking for individuals who have a heart to serve and a passion for providing quality care to our elder population. Our focus is on continuity of care, allowing caregivers and clients to form trusting relationships. We base your schedule around your availability. If you are interested in hearing more about us, please visit our website at www.loveishomecare.com. An online application is available on the “contact us” page of the website. We look forward to talking with you! Ex. 4/8 PETS PET PORTRAITS- Affordable, colorful fun! Pet with pet’s name hidden in the portrait! www.colorfulpets.net or facebook.com/briannespetportraits. POPE MEMORIAL- Frontier Animal Shelter has lots of wonderful cats, kittens, dogs & puppies ready for adoption. Adoption fee includes shots, worming, spay/neuter, complete vet health check & leukemia testing. Call 754-2228 or visit www.frontieranimalsociety.com. ADOPT A PUG- Go to www.gmpr.org or call 6268280 for information. Find us on Facebook: Green Mtn. Pug Rescue. Classifieds the Chronicle DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 12 NOON listing, 25 words or less, 3 for each classified $ to add a photo. 3 $ AND, FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE, ALL PREPAID CLASSIFIEDS ARE ALSO LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE! 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Also have raw goats milk and various other goat products for sale. Call Tanya 802-249-8645 or Facebook Mountain High Goat Farm. Ex. 4/1 231 VT Rte. 15W, Morrisville, VT Northeast Kingdom Processing www.callfreds.com • “Where we service what we sell!” 802-766-4949 LLC SLAUGHTERING • PROCESSING • SMOKEHOUSE BEEF • PORK • LAMB • GOAT ATTENTION LOGGERS Effective now, WESTWOOD FENCES, INC., Rte. 14, Irasburg, VT, will be buying cedar: 6’ logs, 8’ logs, and 10’ rails. Top Prices Paid • Wide Open Market • Cash On Delivery For prices & specs, call: 802-754-8486. USDA Inspected & Custom Facility Retail store hours: Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sat. & Sun. 796 Industrial Parkway, St. Johnsbury, VT NOW BOOKING! 802-748-2233 Page 20B 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 Call for the best prices in town! 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 jack-of-all trades who was currently working in the woods. Missing from the tools in the golf bag was the adapter that connected brush to rod. ͚dŝƐƚŚĞƐĞĂƐŽŶƚŽƚŚŝŶŬĂďŽƵƚ DĂƉůĞ^ƵŐĂƌŝŶŐ͊ ƌĞLJŽƵƉƌŽƉĞƌůLJŝŶƐƵƌĞĚ͍ ƌĞLJŽƵŐĞƫŶŐƚŚĞďĞƐƚĐŽǀĞƌĂŐĞ ĨŽƌƚŚĞďĞƐƚƉƌŝĐĞ͍ ĂůůŽƵƌƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐŶŽǁ ĨŽƌĂĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶĂŶĚƋƵŽƚĞ͊ INSURING VERMONT INC. A Local Insurance Agency DESJARLAIS FUELS • Heating • Diesel • Heating Oil • Diesel Fuel •Fuel Kerosene BOX 99, TROY, VT 05868 • Kerosene Call Now to Pre-Buy! Tele:802-744-2677 802-988-4101, 766-4002 Serving entire&NEK! Now Servingthe Irasburg Orleans Senior Discounts. We Now Offer Citizens’ Senior Citizens Discounts. Selling Home, Auto, Farm, Business and Life Insurance ΕDĞŵďĞƌŽĨsĞƌŵŽŶƚDĂƉůĞ^ƵŐĂƌDĂŬĞƌƐ͛ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶΕ 389 East Main Street, Newport, VT 05855 ϯϴϵĂƐƚDĂŝŶ^ƚƌĞĞƚEĞǁƉŽƌƚ͕sdϬϱϴϱϱ Phone: 802-334-1443 WŚ͗ϴϬϯ-ϯϯϰ-ϭϰϰϯ /ŶƐƵƌŝŶŐǀƚ͘ĐŽŵ ZĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐ͗ the Chronicle, March 25, 2015 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. Got Coupons? We do! 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