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Vol. 50, No. 34 403 US RTE 302 - BERLIN, BARRE, VT 05641 • 479-2582 OR 1-800-639-9753 • Fax (802) 479-7916 December 22, 2021

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Bill McQuiggan to Retire

after 30 Years at True Colors

Blinds & Designs

page 2

My Magical

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By Lucas Partlow

page 9

Holiday Worship

pages 16-17

ACT Moves Main

Office to Barre

page 29

Governor Phil Scott

Announces Flood Resilient

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page 30

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Bill McQuiggan to Retire after 30 Years at

True Colors Blinds & Designs

Longtime Working Associate Jordan Bushey Will Take Over

On January 28, 1986, Bill McQuiggan drove with his wife,

Maureen and two children, Michael and Mary Teresa to Vermont

from the Boston area. Although still feeling the sting of

the Patriots loss to the Chicago Bears in the Superbowl the

previous day, they were filled with optimism and ecitement.

Nothing compares to the beauty of Vermont in winter and the

drive on 89 North was spectacular.

The McQuiggans arrived at their new home in Montpelier

and marveled at the four feet of plowed snow flanking the

driveway. And then ... about halfway up the hill it became

clear that they would not be making it to the top. As a matter

of fact, they started skidding down the hill backwards, somehow

avoiding the numerous pine trees on either side of the

driveway. “Snow tires eally ho knew” And thus began

a 35-year love affair with Vermont.

Bill began working at ubel Home Decorating in Barre

bringing with him 12 years of retail eperience in the paint

business. He soon became known for his uncanny ability to

match colors and for his decorating abilities. From Alan Rubel

and his father, Ben, he learned the art of doing business in

ermont which for the first time included bartering From

Butch Ford, a fellow employee, he learned how to survive in

ermont. He schooled Bill on how to dry out your wood, how

to rescue a truck from ael-deep mud, how to ensure your ungaraged

car starts in 30 below zero weather by using embers

from the wood stove. Plus how and when to use “eh” and “geeum

crow” and what a door yard is.

ith the knowledge he gained at ubel’s, Bill was ready to

open his own business, True Colors Home Decorating, and did

so in 19. His first location was behind the House of Tang on

iver Street in Montpelier. He was lucky enough to befriend

the late Doug wasnik, a kind and wonderful man who owned

the plumbing store across the street, and when Doug offered to

sell Bill the building, he jumped at the chance.

Bill worked hand in hand with his good friend, ath Natke,

and for more than 0 years they offered the community

custom colored paint, wallpaper and flooring. He could not

have done this without the faithful athy Thurston, his bookkeeper.

During his years in business, Bill hired many young

men and women, including his four children, and was a role

model to them as they were to him. These young folks are

L-R: Soon to be new owner Jordan Bushey, sales/designer Suzie Silva, Moz, and Bill McQuiggan

now working as entrepreneurs, social workers, accountants,

two physicians, musicians, and a deacon about to be ordained

a Catholic priest.

Now Bill is ready to retire to Florida and is confident that

his protg, Jordan Bushey, can take True Colors Blinds and

Designs to a new level. Jordan has nine years of eperience

working with Bill and along with Suie Silva will continue

to provide the high level of service and quality products that

the central Vermont community is accustomed to. Professional

installation is also available.

Bill knows he will miss all the people who he has met over

the years like the above mentioned people. Then there is Attorney

David Blythe, City Councilor Alan eiss, State Legislator

Bill Doyle, Tim Ayer and aren Blosser for insurance,

and Dick Agney, who gave Bill his first loan. The list goes on

and on.

And who knows, you just might see him during the summer

months

One big change new owner Bushey has announced is the

hours at True Colors are being epanded to be more accessible:

Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-2.

Plan on stopping soon at 141 River Street, Montpelier or

call 02-22-11 for more information, The store’s email is

truecolorshs@gmail.com.

page 2 The WORLD December 22, 2021


Local Students Bring Holiday Cheer to Montpelier

To celebrate the winter season and share

holiday cheer, students in the Digital Media

Arts Program at Central ermont Career

Center partnered with Montpelier Alive to

design a series of custom holiday graphics

and animations to decorate downtown Montpelier

The seven-minute show loops continuously

and features doens of original animations

that celebrate Central ermont and the

many holidays celebrated in our capital city.

The show is visible from the Langdon Street

Bridge in Montpelier nightly from 5 p.m. - 10

p.m. through the end of the year.

“In the darkest month of this challenging

year, we are ecited to light up Montpelier

with our holiday projection show,” said Montpelier

Alive ecutive Director Dan Groberg.

“This is a true community effort, and it was a

joy to work with local students to bring their

budding artistic talent to our downtown.”

“e were ecited to help Montpelier

Alive spread winter cheer and showcase our

students’ artwork,” said Matthew Binginot,

• • •

teacher in the Digital Media Arts Program.

“The students hope you enjoy their work, and

invite you to check out more of their work at

httpscvccdigitalmediaarts.com.”

The Holiday Projection Show is part of the

Community Projection Project presented by

Montpelier Alive and the City of Montpelier

Public Art Commission with support from

Gabe Lajeunesse, Financial Advisor at dward

Jones, Didi Brush and Don Marsh, and

other local donors.

For more information on additional holiday

events in Montpelier visit www.montpelieralive.orgholidays.

Montpelier Alive celebrates the City of

Montpelier. e work with partners to sustain

and build upon Montpelier’s vibrant downtown

community by offering and supporting

special events and activities and by promoting

city businesses. e work to ensure a thriving

local economy for Montpelier and to preserve

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MNTPLI, t. Attorney General

T.J. Donovan sent a letter to U.S. Customs

and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department

of Homeland Security (DHS) reuesting

information about the agencies’ use of Clearview

A.I. in Vermont.

The Clearview A.I. technology collects billions

of citizens’ images from the internet in

creating a mass surveillance facial recognition

system. In March 2020, Attorney General

Donovan sued Clearview A.I. for violating

ermont’s Consumer Protection Act and Data

Broker law.

The letter to CBP and DHS reuests information

from the agencies so that the Attorney

General’s ffice can “better understand the

impacts upon Vermont’s legitimate rights to

privacy and liberty.”

Attorney General Donovan raised concerns

about DHS’ use of Clearview A.I. earlier this

year in a comment letter on CBP’s proposed

Remote Video Surveillance Systems towers

in ermont towns. CBP issued its final agency

action in August but did not directly address

the privacy concerns, including unwarranted

surveillance.

Apple blocked the Clearview A.I. app in

February of 2020 for violating its rules.

In his letter, Donovan said, “I am writing

now to obtain additional information about

DHS and CBP’s use of Clearview A.I. in ermont.”

“ithout revealing or compromising any

of your confidential investigations or processes,

my office is reuesting the following

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On November 21, 2021, at about 2027 hrs,

Guy Martin of North Main Service was struck

by a 2013 black Volkswagon Tiguan of unknown

registration. The accident happened on

T State oute 12 in Northfield.

Martin was loading a vehicle onto a flatbed

wrecker displaying its emergency lights. Martin

was also wearing his reflective emergency

worker clothing when he was struck.

The vehicle operator failed to stop and render

aid and fled the scene without reporting

the incident to the police. As a result, Martin

sustained severe injuries and was brought to

the UVM Medical Center for treatment.

In early December, an anonymous tip led

the Northfield Police Department to Moriah,

New ork, where Northfield police discovered

a Black Volkswagen Tiguan matching

the description of the vehicle that struck Martin.

The Tiguan had damage consistent with

the crash and was hidden in a garage.

New ork State Police and Northfield police

seized the vehicle for further investigation

with forensic analysis and determined

that the car belonged to Mayumi Wagstaff-

Blaise, age 32.

According to the Norwich University

website, Wagstaff-Blaise teaches English

Literature and Composition I and II and Professional

and Technical Writing at Norwich

University.

Wagstaff-Blaise was cited to appear at

Washington County Superior Court Criminal

division and will answer charges on March

24, 2022, at 8:30 am.

Charges include careless and negligent operation

with serious injury, leaving the scene

of an accident with serious injury.

The Northfield Police Department epressed

its thanks to the public for coming

forward with information and noted that the

case is still under investigation.

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publication founded by a native Vermonter,

providing non-editorial news and stories presented

in concert with the culture, mindset,

and values of the Green Mountain State.

onsumer ssistance Program eleases

Family mposter Scam ideo oolkit

The Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance

Program (CAP) released a video and

toolkit warning Vermonters of family imposter/emergency

scams—commonly referred to

as the “grandparent scam.” Imposter scams

continue to be among the top scams reported

by ermonters to CAP. In 2020, the family

imposter scam was the ninth most reported

scam, resulting in a total loss of $88,993. Today’s

video and toolkit are the second to be

released in a three-part series on imposter

scams.

“Family imposter scams are designed to

be high pressure and emotional,” said Attorney

General Donovan. “By presenting an

‘emergency’ situation involving a loved one,

scammers hope to catch you off guard. Resist

the urge to act immediately and verify the information

you’re being given by reaching out

to your close contacts and organizations like

CAP.”

Family imposter/emergency scams occur

when a scammer posing as a relative, often

as a “grandchild,” claims to be in trouble and

insists that funds are needed immediately.

Contacts are asked to keep the situation private,

and funds are reuested urgently to help

resolve the emergency. Common forms of

payment include wire transfers, gift cards,

and cash.

“lder people, especially those who have

been isolated during the pandemic, are vulnerable

to bad actors who play on their sympathies,”

said Ruth Wallman, board member

1. Confirmation and a full description about

eactly how DHS and CPB are utiliing or

planning to use Clearview A.I. in or around

the State of Vermont, whether in connection

with RVSS or otherwise.

2. The identification and full description of

all current or planned uses of Clearview A.I.

by your agencies that impact or could impact

Vermont citizens.

CompassVermont.Com is an independent

publication founded by a native Vermonter,

providing non-editorial news and stories presented

in concert with the culture, mindset,

and values of the Green Mountain State.

of Age Well, who volunteered to play the role

of the unsuspecting grandparent targeted in

today’s video. “Perhaps this video will show

that anyone can be a target and, with a little

knowledge, can avoid losing their savings.”

The video and toolkit released provide

information about how to spot the family

imposter/emergency scam and the steps Vermonters

can take to protect themselves. These

steps include keeping phone numbers for your

trusted family and friends in an easy to locate

place; making up a secret code to use among

family members and echange it during actual

family emergencies; verifying the information

you are being given by consulting with

close contacts; and reaching out to organizations

like CAP for help. The video also warns

Vermonters to never send money to parties

you cannot verify.

The “Imposter Scam now our elationships”

series was made possible with funding

provided by the Sears Consumer Protection

and ducation Fund. Additionally, CAP

would like to thank Hen House Media for

their production assistance and the actors who

generously volunteered their time.

Here are links to the family imposter/emergency

scam video and toolkit: https://ago.vermont.gov/cap/family-imposter/,

https://ago.

vermont.gov/cap/imposter-scams-toolkit/.

To report scams, complete the Consumer

Assistance Program’s online scam reporting

form or call 1-800-649-2424.


Funeral Director’s Prayer

Lord, give me the patience needed to serve everyone as my own;

the wisdom to understand others feelings;

the knowledge to learn as well as to instruct;

the kindness to treat everyone equally at all times;

the strength to endure long hours and hard work;

the desire to serve others as I would my own family;

the humility to accept words of thanks and praise;

the compassion to touch another soul;

the pride and the right to smile when I have served a family well;

and, Lord, most importantly the right to shed an honest tear when

my heart is touched;

Lord, make me thankful that I am a Funeral Director.

In Loving Memory

Paul J. Carbonneau

February 27, 1934 - November 21, 2021

Words cannot express the gratitude to everyone who attended

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cards and special phone calls. It was greatly appreciated.

He will always be remembered and never forgot.

Cecile Carbonneau and son Roger

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Montpelier’s Hubbard Park Is Adding

80 Acres in Its Expansion

By CompassVermont.com

A $10,000 donation from

the Union Mutual Insurance

Company helped the City of

Montpelier reach the funding

needed to expand Hubbard

Park by nearly 80 acres.

Grants from the state and

city were the foundation of

the funding to purchase the

land, while more money is

being raised for various projects

within the expanded park

borders.

The efforts to raise an additional

$60,000 will fund a

9-week summer crew “for

the Montpelier Youth Conservation Crew to

improve/build trails on the new properties,”

according to the park’s press release.

The money will also fund locally made

cedar benches at scenic overlooks and three

kiosks on the property.

More than 200 households will now have

direct access to the park and year-round hiking

and skiing trails along with picnic areas

and fields.

Leaders say there are several fundraising

opportunities in the coming weeks. More information

is available at https://www.montpelier-vt.org/parkexpansion.

CompassVermont.Com is an independent

publication founded by a native Vermonter,

providing non-editorial news and stories presented

in concert with the culture, mindset,

and values of the Green Mountain State.

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Groton Residents Found Guilty

of Interfering with Bear Hunters,

Injuring Hound

By CompassVermont.com

GROTON, Vt. - Two Groton residents

were issued citations by a Vermont State

Game Warden on November 11, following the

investigation of an incident of hunter harassment.

Both were found guilty of interfering

with hunters on November 22, in Caledonia

Superior Court.

Topsham resident Theodore Shumway and

two companions were hunting black bear with

hounds in the 26,000-acre Groton State Forest

near Noyes Pond on October 9, 2021. A

bear led the hounds onto private property before

climbing a tree. The hunters entered the

woods from Buzzy’s Road and retrieved the

hounds, leaving the bear in the tree.

On returning to his truck with leashed

hounds, Mr. Shumway encountered Donna

Babic and Betty Eastman releasing air from

the tires of his truck. Following an argument

between the parties, one of the two women

allowed a German shepherd out of their vehicle.

The loose German shepherd attacked

and injured one of the leashed hounds, which

required veterinary care.

Vermont State Troopers responded to an

emergency call from Mr. Shumway to defuse

the situation. A subsequent investigation by

a Vermont State Game Warden found the licensed

and permitted bear hunters to be acting

lawfully. The game warden cited Ms. Babic

and Ms. Eastman with violations of Title 10

VSA 4708, Interfering with Hunting, Fishing

or Trapping.

“Vermonters don’t always agree on wildlife

management, especially when it comes to big

game,” said Colonel Jason Batchelder, Fish

and Wildlife’s Chief Game Warden. “Even

so, I would ask that Vermonters respect one

another’s constitutional right to hunt. Intentionally

interfering with legal hunters in any

fashion will result in court action, especially

in a potentially dangerous fashion as we saw

in this case.”

The department supports public engagement

with wildlife management through

appropriate channels, including town government,

the legislature, and the Fish and

Wildlife Board.

“Managing Vermont’s wildlife for a public

with diverse values is a challenge and a

privilege,” said Commissioner Christopher

Herrick. “I encourage all Vermonters to join

me in remembering our shared passion for

wildlife, no matter how different our practices

or approaches may be, and to remain civil and

respectful as we discuss these important conservation

issues.”

Babic and astman were each fined 22

and will lose their license privileges for fishing,

hunting and trapping for a year.

CompassVermont.Com is an independent

publication founded by a native Vermonter,

providing non-editorial news and stories presented

in concert with the culture, mindset,

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2022 Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

Licenses Are Available Online

Vermont hunting, fishing and trapping

licenses for 2022 and license gift certificates

are available on the Fish and Wildlife

Department’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com).

“Our licenses for the New Year will be

popular based on the increased interest we are

seeing from people who want to enjoy more

outside activities like hunting and fishing,”

said Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner

Christopher Herrick. “Ice fishing is a lot of

fun, and it will soon be possible with colder

weather.”

“A license gift certificate is the perfect gift

for a friend or family member who hunts or

fishes,” he added. “You can go to our website,

fill out the certificate and pay for it

online, and then you can print it to present to

your recipient.”

A gift certificate link is on the Vermont

Fish and Wildlife’s website home page and in

the license section. The person who receives

the certificate must go to the website to

redeem it and purchase their licenses.

Herrick noted that proceeds from license

sales have helped pay for some of Vermont’s

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greatest wildlife conservation success stories,

including restoring game species as well as

helping nongame species such as peregrine

falcons, bald eagles, loons, and ospreys.

These funds also are used to manage Wildlife

Management Areas that provide critical habitat

for many species as well as recreational

opportunities for Vermonters.

Printed copies of the 2022 Hunting &

Trapping Guide and 2022 Fishing Guide are

available from license agents. The department’s

website has links to online versions as

well.

Existing permanent, lifetime or five-year

licenses can be updated online on January 1.


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Growing Greens Indoors In Winter

By Deborah J. Benoit

Extension Master Gardener

University of Vermont

Temperatures have dropped, and the garden

has been put to bed for the season.

There’s not much to do except peruse garden

catalogs and shop for veggies in the produce

section of the supermarket.

Right? Wrong. While your outdoor garden

may be on hiatus until spring, you can still

grow greens for a garden-fresh salad indoors.

Leafy greens are easy to grow in containers

and, with a little planning, you can enjoy

fresh greens until it’s time to wake up the

outdoor garden next year. And you won’t

need to worry about insect pests and nibbling

critters that plague your garden outside.

First, decide what you want to grow.

Leftover lettuce or similar seeds from the past

growing season can be used.

Or try something different. Leafy green

lettuce, mesclun mix, spinach, arugula, kale

and other greens are suitable for growing in

containers. And if you have a favorite herb

you enjoy in your salads, note that many

herbs, such as chives, parsley and mint, will

grow happily indoors as well.

You also might consider including some

salad extras such as radishes or small carrot

varieties. Keep in mind that root crops and

herbs will require a deeper container to allow

adequate room to grow.

Garden centers may have seed packets

available for purchase, and online ordering is

always an option. Most seed catalog companies

will ship seed orders any time of the year.

Next, find a suitable place for your indoor

garden. Select a location away from hot or

cold drafts and where you can provide adequate

light.

Depending on what you’re growing, a

sunny south-facing windowsill that gets

direct sunlight most of the day might do the

trick. A better option is to provide artificial

lighting. A wide variety of grow lights are

available, ranging from small lights suitable

for a single plant to large, multi-shelf units.

You also can create your own plant stand

by using shelves and standard 48-inch shop

lights. Hanging the lights from an adjustable

Fresh Rosemary for Every Season

By Jodi Larison

Extension Master Gardener Intern

University of Vermont

While rosemary is not a perennial in

Vermont, you can still grow and enjoy fresh

rosemary all year. Just plant it in a container.

Bring it outside in warmer weather and inside

before the first frost.

Why rosemary?

It is attractive, resembling a small pine

tree, and has a pleasant scent, is easy to grow

and offers great flavor and versatility as a

culinary herb. All common rosemary

(Rosmarinus officinalis) plants provide edible

rosemary.

Rosemary can be grown from seed, though

not recommended, or by rooting stem cuttings.

Plants usually can be purchased for under $10

and are available at garden centers during

warmer months and by mail order anytime.

Make sure the plant you choose is a common

rosemary plant with an upright form.

Select an appropriate container for potting

your rosemary. My rosemary plant was about

7 inches tall when I bought it and is now 22

inches tall. After purchasing, I planted it in a

decorative, partially glazed ceramic container

10 inches in diameter and 9 inches in height

with a drainage hole at the bottom, a container

it could grow into. An alternate option

would be to use a smaller container and then

transplant to a larger one as the plant grows.

For planting, use soil amended with compost.

Drainage is important, as rosemary will

not tolerate excess water, but do not let your

plant dry out. If you notice that some leaves

are no longer green, more water is needed.

I fertilize my plant with a food-safe, watersoluble

fertilizer when it is outside. Rosemary

needs sun, so place your rosemary in a spot

where it will get at least 6 hours of sunlight

daily.

The only pruning I have done is to clip off

stems when harvesting fresh rosemary for

cooking or to remove dead stems. If you

choose, you can prune your plant to shape it.

While rosemary is an herb that can be used

to flavor many foods, I use it mostly in cooking

chicken and potatoes. I keep things simple,

using only three ingredients and minimizing

clean-up by using one dish for prep

and cooking.

To prepare the chicken, use skinless boneless

breasts or thighs. Remove visible fat,

place in a single layer in an oven-safe glass

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chain allows you to keep the light within a

few inches of the top of the plants as they

grow. For more information on choosing and

using grow lights, check out this link: www.

uvm.edu/news/extension/tips-choosinggrow-lights.

Containers can be anything from a single

flowerpot to a window box planter or something

larger. Shallow containers (approximately

3-4 inches deep) are fine for growing

greens as their root systems are shallow. If

you opt to grow small root crops such as radishes

or “baby” carrots, check the seed packet

to be sure the container you select will be

sufficiently deep and has good drainage.

Next, fill the containers with potting mix

and plant seeds according to the directions on

the seed packet. Sow generously. Once

they’ve sprouted, you can thin to allow room

for them to grow.

Simply clip the extra seedlings with a sharp

pair of scissors near the soil. These thinned

seedlings are your first reward, microgreens

for use in salads or other dishes.

When your greens have reached 3-4 inches

high, begin harvesting. Cut off the outer

leaves, leaving inner leaves to continue to

grow.

In order to harvest throughout the winter,

plant another container of greens every 2-3

weeks. As one crop is growing, another will

be ready to enjoy.

Before you know it, you’ll be preparing to

get back to work in the outdoor garden

though you may just decide to grow greens

indoors all year long.

Rosemary, a versatile culinary herb, can be

grown successfully indoors, provided that it is

not overwatered and gets ample light. (photo:

Jodi Larison)

baking dish, then add balsamic vinegar and

fresh chopped rosemary leaves. Turn the

chicken so it is fully covered with vinegar and

the chopped rosemary leaves are evenly distributed

on both sides.

As a guide, for 2 pounds of chicken try 1/4

cup of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of

fresh chopped rosemary leaves. When you

prepare this dish again, adjust the amount of

vinegar and rosemary according to your personal

preferences.

The chicken can be served hot or cold.

When serving hot, I pair it with a starch and a

vegetable such as, rice and Brussels sprouts.

Cold, it can be incorporated into a salad or

sandwich.

For potatoes, I use a similar approach, mixing

cubed, bite-sized pieces of potato, olive

oil and fresh chopped rosemary in an ovensafe

glass baking dish. I bake the potatoes

until they are crispy on the outside and soft on

the inside, stirring a couple times during the

cooking process. Any type of potato will

work but I like to mix two or three types.

Other ingredients that can be used in either

of these dishes would include, but not be

limited to, garlic, onion or pepper. You can

find many online recipes using fresh rosemary

with many types of meats and fish, as

well as in baking. Bon Appétit!

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Becky Widschwenter

The New Year is typically a time when we make resolutions

for change. Typically by the end of January, those resolutions

have fallen by the wayside. Often what we need is

structure to stay on the path. Mind-Body Coach, and Mindful

Movement Founder and Owner Becky Widschwenter is

offering up four classes through the first two months of the

year to level up your energy, motivation and optimism.

Widschwenter believes in sharing good, accurate, accessible

information and she delivers on that promise with the LEAN

free webinars sponsored by the Waterbury Public Library and

available through the Zoom Platform.

Developed by Doctor Bill Sears, L.E.A.N. stands for

Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Nutrition and with these

four pillars of health, you take charge of your life, focus on

the positive and find a synergistic balance. Widschwenter is a

Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach and will be presenting powerful,

rich information not only to jumpstart your process, but

to keep you going throughout the year. Beginning on

Wednesday, January 12th and running every other week

through Wednesday February 23rd at 5:30 PM, the Prime-

that we have a full crew we can offer more services. Starting

the week of December 6 our hours will be: M 10-6pm, W

11-6pm, TH 11-3pm appointment and curbside. Appointments

are limited to 6 people in the building at one time. You can

sign up ahead of time by email, phone or FB messenger. Open

Days no appointment necessary: T 2-6pm, FRI 2-6pm, SA

10-2pm. Mask required.

Happy Holidays

However you and your families are celebrating this time of

year, Happy Holidays from the Ainsworth Public library. The

library is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Open Meeting on Friday, January 14 at 10am at the Library.

Look for our agenda on our website closer to the meeting date.

January 2022 Book Club Cancelled/Postponed

Due to the increase in Covid cases, the Barre Historical Society/Old Labor Hall will not hold the previously announced book

club meeting on January 9. If you are interested in a virtual book club via Zoom, that is a possibility. If you would like to be

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League of Women Voters Lecture on

Racism and Environmental Health

The League of Women Voters of

Vermont in partnership with Kellogg-

Hubbard Library presents the second in

its 2021-22 Lecture Series on Racism

and Public Health.

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022,

during his presentation, How Does

Racism affect Environmental Health,

Professor Jonathan Rosenbloom will

discuss the disparate impact of public

policies governing land use, housing, occupational health and

industrial development on the health of communities of color.

The lecture will run from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom and is open

to the public. Attendance is free, but guests need to register at

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(802) 244-7036

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www.kellogghubbard.org/adult-programs. Questions must be

submitted prior to the event to msinger@kellogghubbard.org.

Jonathan Rosenbloom, Professor of Law at Vermont Law

School, was named Distinguished Environment Law Scholar

in 2017 and elected to the American Law Institute in 2020. He

is founding executive director of the Sustainable Development

Code, a model land use code designed to provide local governments

with the best sustainability practices in land use.

Professor Rosenbloom received his Bachelors in Architecture

from the Rhode Island School of Design, JD from New York

Law School, and LLM from Harvard Law School. He has

authored, co-authored and co-edited several books and papers.

The League’s Racism and Public Health series offers a

survey of the issues, role of environmental health policy, and

information about efforts to eradicate the impact of racism on

public health in Vermont. According to the CDC, racism is a

serious threat to public health, negatively affecting the mental

and physical health of millions and preventing them from

attaining their highest level of health.

The League of Women Voters of Vermont Lecture Series, in

its sixth year, is designed to bring outstanding speakers to

discuss contemporary issues related to democracy and social

justice.

Time Health Program allows you to start right where you are

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Cemetery Bridge, Latest George Shuman Novel Now Available

Vermont author George Shuman,

a long time Barre resident, novelist,

and newspaper and magazine columnist,

is excited to announce that

his latest novel, “Cemetery Bridge,”

has just entered publication.

“Cemetery Bridge,” Shuman offers

“is a work of historical fiction

that also delves into the metaphysical.

The book’s main plot spans

many years of our country’s history.”

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The story takes place both

in the present and the past; its

many real and fictional characters

live their lives today

and long ago, each adding to

the story as fate would dictate.

Those characters, including

an ‘ancient’ lady, an aging

motorcyclist, a ‘snake oil’

peddling traveling merchant,

and even President Abraham

Lincoln himself become

timelessly entwined in ways

they can never know.

“Gilead is an unassuming

little village on Route 2 in

western Maine, and the reallife

timeless home of a small,

quite unusual cemetery. That cemetery is the centerpiece and

single, invaluable inspiration for the book,” according to the

author.

“Cemetery Bridge” joins Shuman’s other novels, “A Corner

Café” and “The Smoke and Mirrors Effect” in publication.

The books are all available on Amazon and are published

in both Kindle and paperback versions. “George’s World,” a

large compilation of Shuman’s columns written over the years

for The World newspaper, is also available in paperback.

Check out the books by title or search George E. Shuman.


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By Lucas Partlow

Hi I’m Lucas Partlow from Mrs. heaton’s fifth grade

class in Northfield, ermont. My school is a truly magical

place. The students are amazing, and well-behaved. This article

will be about Ms. Darea (5th grade humanities teacher),

Mrs. Bean (1st grade humanities teacher), and Mrs. Wheaton

(5th grade math and science teacher), and why they enjoy

teaching!

My current humanities teacher Ms. Darea loves teaching

because she loves to see kids’ knowledge grow. Another

thing that she loves is that she is constantly learning all

of the time herself. She also likes that even she has some

“ah ha” moments and realizes something that she probably

should have a while ago. Lastly, she loves the classroom. It

is her own comfortable working and learning environment.

She has made her classroom ours, and my classmates and

I have easily loved this comfortable learning environment.

My former reading and science teacher Mrs. Bean enjoys

teaching because she feels very passionate and fortunate to

be able to teach children to read. She also likes to watch kids

dream, and find and eceed their goals in reading. She also

thinks that teaching is simply fun. Sometimes, a day could

be tough, but her students make her happy, so she never goes

a day without smiling.

My current math, science and homeroom teacher, Mrs.

The Coalition for Vermont Student Equity Issues Statement In

Response to a Legislative Proposal On Educational Funding Equity

“As an organization that is solely focused on creating equitable

educational opportunities for all of Vermont’s children,

we are deeply appreciative of the work done by the legislative

Task Force on the Implementation of the Pupil Weighting

Factors Report, and we support some of their recommendations.

Specifically, we support the recommendation to correct

the flawed pupil weighting formula. This will allow the state

to accurately measure student needs and allocate resources to

school districts. For the past 20-plus years, districts all over

the state have struggled to fund their schools because the formula

that accounts for needs and allocates education funds

has been broken.

We do, however, remain staunchly opposed to the task

force’s alternative proposal that would take Vermont backwards

to a system that Vermont abandoned decades ago because

it contributed to vast inequities in our education funding.

This solution was aptly named the Reverse Foundation

Formula by Professor Tammy Kolbe. By presenting this socalled

“cost equity” proposal, the Task Force is attempting to

overhaul the entire education funding system. But the entire

system isn’t broken. According to a research report published

in 2019 by University of Vermont and Rutgers University, the

pupil weights must be corrected to accurately account for student

needs across the state. This is a distribution issue, plain

and simple.

Healthy Aging and Lifelong Learning Make Great Holiday

Gifts!

Looking for the right holiday, birthday, or “just-because”

gift for an adult in your life? Have you considered a membership,

class, or gift certificate to your local Senior Center?

Rather than another “thing,” remember you can give your

friends or loved ones experiences that support their joy, connection

to others, and all-around health, again and again!

Winter Adult/Teen Classes, January-March 2022

MSAC has dozens of weekly classes in store for area adults

(and teens!) this winter, online, in-person and hybrid. There

are options in Arts, Humanities and Movement, plus many

drop-in groups. Registration forms and class descriptions are

available online and at MSAC. Visit MSAC’s Classes webpage

at www.montpelier-vt.org/msacclasses, stop by MSAC

or call 223-2518 to learn more or get help to register! Unless

otherwise stated, below classes start the week of January 10.

The following list represents classes that still had a lot of

space as of December 15.

• Drawing Basics (Janice Walrafen), 10 Thursdays, 1:00-

3:00pm, at MSAC, Ages 18+.

• Digital Photography (Linda Hogan), 10 Tuesdays, 12:30-

2:30pm, MSAC Activity Room, Ages 15+.

• Creative Writing Tuesday (Maggie

Thompson), 10 Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm, Zoom,

Ages 50+.

• Advanced Beginning Guitar (Tom Wales),

10 Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm, at MSAC, Ages

14+.

• Food as Medicine 101 (Lisa Mase), 1

Monday, 1/24/22, 1:30-2:30pm, Zoom, Ages

15+.

• Financial Workshop w/ Edward Jones

(Kristin Dearborn), 8 Wednesdays, starts 2/9,

6:30-7:30pm, Zoom, Ages 50+.

My Magical Teachers

Wheaton, you may be familiar with, but with a different

name, such as Ms. Gray. Since her childhood, she always

knew that she would be a teacher. When she was in college,

a professor asked her, “Why do you want to be a teacher?”

She responded “I love working with kids.”

The professor then said, “Jen, there will be a point in your

career where you realize why you like teaching. When you

do, share your story.” She left that day, a little disheartened.

Three years later, she experienced the moment her professor

was talking about. It was on a field trip to Maine.

She spent every waking moment with kids. That night, the

group had a talent show. “Ms. Gray, why don’t you sing?”

the MC said. She knew what she was going to do. She asked

all of the kids to sit around her on the stage. She sang “Lean

on Me” a capella. She stopped singing for a minute, only

to hear the kids still harmonizing. She then felt part of a

community–she had helped build kinship. That moment was

when she knew why she loved teaching.

My teachers love to teach! Mrs. Wheaton, Mrs. Bean, and

Ms. Darea are the best teachers I could ever ask for! When

I go to middle school, I hope that I get teachers that almost

meet their amazingness, even though that would be impossible.

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Another problematic aspect of this legislative proposal is

the removal of English language learners from the equity formula.

Our coalition is advocating for the pupil weights to be

corrected for every student: those in poverty, those attending

small schools and rural schools, and those who are English

language learners. Regardless of the intent, removing English

language learners from the equity formula and funding their

education separately with unreliable grants is discriminatory.

We look forward to working with the legislature in January to

correct this measure, implement the correct funding formula

and create equitable educational opportunities for all of Vermont’s

children.”

The Coalition for Vermont Student Equity is composed

of member school districts/supervisory unions and school

board members from various communities and districts across

the state. While we come from communities that couldn’t

look more different from one another, we have come together

around our common belief that all of Vermont’s children deserve

equitable educational opportunities. But Vermont’s education

funding methodology is outdated and must be corrected

in order to provide these equitable educational opportunities

to all of Vermont’s kids. We believe that education is a key

component in helping children thrive and succeed and that

education provides huge benefits economically to our state by

ensuring we have a skilled and well-educated workforce.

USDA Farm to School Grant Opportunity

USDA’s annual farm-to-school grant, championed by Vermont

Senator Patrick Leahy, is now open for applications.

This competitive grant program is designed to improve access

to local foods and increase agricultural and nutrition literacy.

The list of eligible applicants is broad and includes schools,

non-profits, local agencies, agricultural producers, and more.

There are several grant tracks to choose from, including

turnkey grants that offer simple pre-designed projects built

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around model program designs. Applications for projects led

by and/or designed to support BIPOC are being prioritized in

this year’s grant round. Awards of up to $500,000 are available

depending on the grant track and applicants must show

matching support, either in cash or in-kind services, equal to

25% of the total project budget.

The deadline to apply is January 10 at 11:59 p.m.

• Chinese Calligraphy (Ellie Hayes), 4 Mondays, starts 1/10,

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Lindel James

MONTPELIER — Lindel James, 76, formerly

of Montpelier, Vermont, died unexpectedly

on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at

Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover,

New Hampshire. Lindel was born on

Sept. 3, 1945, in Littleton, New Hampshire.

She graduated from Littleton High

School. Lindel moved to Concord, New

Hampshire, to begin employment at New

Hampshire Blue Cross and Blue Shield

where she started as a file clerk and eventually moved to

Montpelier, Vermont, following her career path at Vermont

Blue Cross where she retired as corporate director of marketing.

After Lindel retired from Blue Cross, she didn’t stop

working but continued to start her own business, James Insurance

Co. Lindel also was a professional leadership coach who

was engaged by several people and organiations in marketing

their businesses. She continued to assist family and friends

while she was in Florida, as well as other states in the country,

for small business endeavors. Lindel met and married her husband

of 38 years, Norman James, when she moved to Vermont.

She is survived by her husband, Norman James; her sister, Jani

Fillion (husband James); daughters, Beth Simpson (son-in-law

Michael), Melanie Alvare (significant-other Brian Monnat)

stepdaughter Amy James (wife Sara Whittermore), stepson

Peter James, stepson Andy James (wife Pam), stepson Steven

James (wife Sherrie). Lindel had 13 grandchildren and six

great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews

whom she adored and loved. Lindel was preceded in death by

her mother, Leona Gagnon; and her sister, Susie McIntyre.

Lindel loved her family dearly, she was known as Mom, Nannie

and Gigi. She and Norm left Montpelier and headed to Sun

City Center, Florida, in 2017. They adapted very well to the

Florida weather and made many close friendships in their new

community. In August of 2021, the couple moved back to New

England to Somersworth, New Hampshire. Funeral services

will be held as a celebration of her life at St. Rose of Lima

Church in Littleton, New Hampshire, on Jan. 15, 2022, at 11

a.m. with a reception to follow at the lks Club in Littleton for

her immediate family and friends.

RoseMary Marineau

BERLIN, VT / ESTERO, FL - RoseMary

Marineau, 74, passed away Thursday,

Dec. 2, 2021, after a courageous battle

with Leukemia. oseMary was born ct.

17, 1947, in Barre, Vermont, a daughter

of the late Arthur and Evon (Rousse) Peabody.

Graduating from Spaulding High School

in 195, oseMary went on to work at National

Life Insurance in Montpelier. Rose-

Mary was a skilled graphic designer, continuing to do annual

jobs for National Life for years after her retirement.

RoseMary had a quiet presence, enjoying time with her family

and friends, especially for a round of golf, game of cards or

most recently a game of pickleball. oseMary enjoyed watching

sports as well, including favorite teams such as the Boston

Red Sox and Boston Bruins. RoseMary was a majorette

in high school and a member of softball and volleyball teams

thru National Life. For years, RoseMary enjoyed time at the

family camp which involved many days of jigsaw puzzles,

card and board games, as well as outdoor time in the water

pulling weeds, swimming, jet skiing and waterskiing, tanning

and spending time with friends. RoseMary was an avid reader

as well, often found floating in the lake, standing in a pool or

sitting with a book.

Though growing up in Vermont, RoseMary was happiest

to spend winter months with her friends in Florida. Whether

in ermont or Florida, for those close to her they knew she

looked forward to a phone call with an invitation to join in to

whatever was happening.

RoseMary and her late husband Dana enjoyed many great

times and travels together. They often provided host family

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housing to Vermont Mountaineer baseball players, as well as

opened their home to two very special foreign exchange students,

Pierre and Peter, when their sons were younger. Rose-

Mary and Dana considered all of these young men as an extension

of their family, staying in touch through the years.

She is survived by her sons Craig Marineau and his wife

Trudy, of Berlin, Vermont, and Aaron Marineau and his wife

Jill, of Madison, New Hampshire; two brothers, Bill Peabody

and his wife Judy of New ork and Gene Peabody of ebsterville,

Vermont; and three beloved grandchildren, Brendan,

Cortney and Sarah; as well as a large extended family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dana; parents, Arthur

and Evon Peabody; sister, Mildred (Till/Millie) Peabody.

A memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00

a.m., Monday, January 3rd 2022, at Saint Augustine’s church,

Barre Street in Montpelier. Due to COVID precautions, there

will be no gathering at the church following the service.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at

www.guareandsons.com.

Philip E. Smith

PHILIP E. SMITH, 88, of West

Topsham passed away at his

home December 5th 2021 with his family

at his side.

Philip was born July 21, 1933 son of

Charles and Gladys (Magoon) Smith.

Philip met and later married Janice Chandler

on June 20, 1953 in the West Topsham

Church.

Philip and Janice made their home in

West Topsham. They had four children, Philip Jr., Dorothy,

David and Michael.

Philip worked the farm on Zion Hill and at Groton Bobbin

Co. for a few years, later, Tunbridge Tables and he cut and sold

wood for many years.

Philip leaves his wife of 68 years; Janice, his daughter

Dorothy and Husband Lloyd Eldred; sons David Smith and

Michael Smith; and his wife Cathy Smith.

He also leaves six grandchildren, Jesse and Megan Eldred,

Daniel and Amanda Smith, Aaron and Ethan Smith; and one

great-grandson Jayden Smith; and a great-granddaughter Louise

Smith as well as several nieces and nephews.

Philip was predeceased by his father, mother, son Philip Jr.,

brother Theodore and five sisters, uth, Hilda, Alberta, Madeline

and Shirley.

There are no services planned. Hale Funeral Home is in

charge of arrangements.

JANE M. CURRIER, 84, of Baptist Street,

passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at her

home, with her family at her bedside. Born Dec.

16, 1936, in Barre, she was the daughter of Raymond

and Anita (McCormack) McTaggart. She

attended Orange Elementary School and graduated

from Spaulding High School in 1954. On

Aug. 18, 1956, she married Paul Currier in East Topsham. Survivors

include her daughters, grandchildren, siblings, and extended

family. The graveside service to honor and celebrate

her life will be held at the convenience of her family, in the

ast Topsham Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home

Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641; or

to the East Topsham Church, c/o Gloria Heidenreich, P.O. Box

1, Topsham, T 050. Arrangements are by Hooker hitcomb

Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial

guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.

MARJORIE MARY FARR, 95, of Hardwick,

passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2021, at the

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St.

Johnsbury with her loving family at her side. She

was born June 3, 1926, in Swanton, the daughter

of the late Albert L. Sholan Sr. and Louise

(Trayah) Sholan. She attended Elmore and

Walden public schools. She loved spending time with her family,

flower gardening, cooking and sewing. Survivors include

her daughters, brother, grandchildren, and extended family.

Graveside services will be held in the spring in the Fairview

Cemetery in Hardwick, with a date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made

to the Hardwick escue Suad, P.. Bo , Hardwick, T

05843 Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb, of

Northern ermont Funeral Service, 0 lm St., Hardwick. nline

condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com.

LINDA J. HENZEL — Born Sept. 23, 1950, in

idley Park, Pennsylvania, to John and Leah

Henzel, both of Philadelphia, Linda J. Henzel

died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. She graduated from

Lower Merion Senior High School, earned a

B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an

M.S. in Natural Resources Planning from the

University of Vermont. She is survived by her brothers, stepdaughter,

and extended family. Funeral arrangements by Mc-

Causland-Garrity-Marchesani Funeral Home & Crematory in

Glenolden, Pennsylvania. Her remains will be interred in the

family garden at Glenwood in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Please

consider a donation in her memory to her favorite Montpelier

organizations: North Branch Nature Center, Lost Nation Theater,

or Friends of the inooski iver ermont’s Nongame

Wildlife Fund; or to a digestive disease research organization

such as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation or the American

Society of Clinical Oncology. A remembrance event will be

planned for Montpelier in the spring of 2022.

EMILIA “MIMI” HOYT died on Dec. 6, 2021. She was born

in Montpelier, Vermont, on March 29, 1948, the oldest of three

daughters, to Bernard and Elaine McKenna Dubois. At age 4,

the family moved to the White River Junction area where she

attended graded schools in Wilder and in White River Junction.

In 1969, she married Douglas Hoyt. They had one daughter

and later divorced. She enjoyed gardening, swimming,

boating, fishing, shopping, reading and being with friends and

relatives. She leaves behind special cousins, friends, and two

much-loved beautiful twin grandchildren. Guare and Sons Funeral

Home is in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES MARCEAU, 77, passed

away in his home on Dec. 6, 2021. He

was the son of Wilfred and Marion (Gauthier)

Marceau. He graduated Cathedral High School,

Springfield, Massachusetts, in 19. He enlisted

in the Air Force in 1963 and became an Air

Force mechanic. Charles married Gail Tremblay

May 25, 1985. After retiring, Charles and Gail built their

dream home in Granby, Vermont. Throughout his life, Charles

was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He loved wildlife and

venturing to Montana with Gail to their hunting camp in Wolf

Creek. Charles is survived by his wife, sons, and sisters. Burial

will be in Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph

Center at a date to be determined. A service will occur

after the burial. Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-

Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St. in Barre. Those wishing

to send online condolences may do so at www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.

RICHARD R. PAQUET — It is with deep regret

and sadness that we announce the passing of

Richard R. Paquet, in his 90th year on Friday,

Dec. 10, 2021. Born in Barre, he was the son of

Rosario and Ethel (Perry) Paquet. Richard attended

Barre schools and graduated from

Spaulding High School in 1949. Richard was

first married to Dorothy Drake, and they were blessed with a

daughter. He later married Rosanne Laprade and together,

they raised their son. He leaves his loving wife, children,

grandchildren and extended family. The Mass of Christian

Burial to honor and celebrate his life was held on Wednesday,

Dec. 15, 2021 in St. Monica Catholic Church, 79 Summer St.,

Barre. Inurnment will take place in the spring in St. Sylvester

Cemetery in Lower ebsterville. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to Central Vermont Medical Center,

Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, Patient Activity

Fund, P.O. Box 547, Barre, VT 05641; or to St. Monica Catholic

Church, 79 Summer St., Barre, VT 05641. Arrangements

are by Hooker hitcomb Funeral Home, Academy St.,

Barre. For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.

WILLIAM PAUL QUINN SR., 56, passed

away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, with

his family by his side at the Copley Hospital in

Morrisville, ermont. illiam, also known as

Bill, was born in Montpelier, Dec. 17, 1964, the

son of June (Wood) and John Quinn Sr. William.

He attended People’s Academy in Morrisville,

ermont. He married lin Skjolberg in 19 and found their

way to Florida in 1990. Bill lived life to the fullest and enjoyed

boating, riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers, fishing,

cooking and baking for family functions, homesteading, doing

mechanical work and especially, spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, dad, children, siblings, and extended

family. In keeping with his wishes, there are no calling

hours. A celebration of his life will be conducted this summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to

the American Cancer Society. Kingston Funeral Home in

Northfield is assisting with the arrangements.

ELAINE SEGAL, blazing force of nature and

night owl to the end, escaped this mortal coil and

a body wracked by Crohn’s disease shortly before

midnight on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Elaine

was born in Minneapolis on Groundhog Day,

1951. There was never a shred of sentimentality

about anything Elaine created; her art was always

spectacularly gorgeous to look at, hilarious, brilliant,

heart-breaking. As those of us lucky enough to have been

counted among her friends know, laine was a rare and irreplaceable

being; in addition to her husband, Lance, and her

dog, Kaspar, she is survived by her sisters, Myra Friedman

and Susie Bernstein; her daughter-in-law, Gaelle and her three

adored grandchildren, Paul, Anna and Cosmo. A memorial is

planned for the spring.

GEORGE FRANCIS SHIRLOCK,

97, a longtime resident, passed away

on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, following a period of

declining health. Born on July 6, 1924, in West

Lebanon, New Hampshire, he was the son of

George Francis and Lena (Muy) Shirlock. He

lived his entire life in Vermont and in East Barre

since 1954. He loved watching all sporting events, from his

family’s participation to New England professional teams.

Survivors include his loving wife of 72 years, Marion (Mann)

Shirlock, children, grandchildren and etended family. In lieu

of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners

Children’s New England Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield,

MA 01104 or (41) -2000. The service to honor and

celebrate his life will be held in the Vermont Veterans Memorial

Cemetery in Randolph Center at a time and date to be announced

in the spring. There are no calling hours. Arrangements

are by Hooker hitcomb Funeral Home, Academy

St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.

PATRICIA “PATTI” MURPHY WHEELER,

72, of Cabot, Vermont, passed away peacefully

on Dec. 7, 2021, at the McClure Miller Respite

House in the town of Colchester, Vermont, after

a valiant struggle with cancer. Patti was a loving

wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother

and sister who will be deeply missed by her entire

family. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, on Sept. 2, 1949, she

was the youngest of three children born to James and Irene

(Harvey) Murphy. On Feb. 10, 1968, Patti married Phillip

“Skip” Partridge in Barre, ermont. n May 1, 1991, Patti

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married Lawrence “Larry” Wheeler in Montpelier, Vermont.

Patti leaves behind her loving husband, children, grandchildren,

siblings and extended family. A service of remembrance

will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the Eaton

Cemetery in Marshfield, ermont. In lieu of flowers the family

would like to ask that donations be made to the Good Samaritan

House, 105 North Seminary St., P.O. Box 1104, Barre, VT

05641 (www.goodsamaritanhaven.org). Arrangements are in

care of the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, 97 Church St. in

Hardwick. Memories and condolences are welcome at dgfunerals.com.

K. LUCILLE WHITNEY, 79, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021,

at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, with her devoted

cousins, Jeanie Gilman and Lorraine Patterson, at her bedside.

She was born Dec. 13, 1941, in Barre, the daughter of Merrill

R. and Katherine R. Whitney. She attended Chelsea schools,

graduating from Chelsea High School Friday the 13th of June

1958. She graduated from UVM in 1962 and went on to earn

a master’s degree in early childhood education at UConn. She

enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, baking and reading. She

is survived by her siblings, and extended family. There will

be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the

Chelsea West Hill Cemetery in the spring. Donations in her

memory may be made to the First Branch Ambulance Service,

P.O. Box 74, Chelsea, VT 05038. A private message of sympathy

may be shared with the family at www.boardwayandcilley.com.

The Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea,

Vermont, is in charge of arrangements.

DONALD WALKER, 94, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at

Central Vermont Medical Center. A full obituary will be published

at a later date. Arrangements are by Guare & Sons Funeral

Home.

The Vermont Community Foundation’s Insight Hub Publishes Brief on

How Philanthropy Can Strengthen Vermont’s Mental Health System

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont to Cover Certain

Take Home Antigen Tests

Vermonters who receive their pharmacy benefit through

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont will have coverage

for certain FDA-authoried take home CID-19 antigen

tests beginning in December. As cases rise to alarming levels

in our state, we need to use every tool at our disposal to stem

the spread of CID-19 in our communities. At-home testing

is just one component and must be part of a suite of health

precautions to keep our families and community safe this

winter.

Take-home CID-19 antigen tests will be covered with a

prescription from a provider or pharmacist. There is a limit on

the number tests per person per month. Because of a shortage

of tests nationally and difficulties for pharmacies in procuring

the appropriate tests, we strongly encourage Vermonters to

avoid stockpiling. All FDA-Approved test kits in the Medispan

database will be covered through our member’s pharmacy

benefit without any individual cost-share.

We join our Vermont health care partners in encouraging

Donovan Fights to Protect Funding for Women’s

Health and Reproductive Care

Attorney General T.J. Donovan joined a multi-state coalition

of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the

case Ohio v. Becerra, opposing efforts to halt implementation

of the new Title X rule promulgated in 2021 by the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The 2021

rule removes harmful restrictions put in place by the Trump

Administration and will result in the distribution of Title X

funds to a greater number of family planning and related preventive

health service providers that deliver care to millions

of low-income or uninsured individuals and others. Title X is

the only federal grant program that funds family planning and

counseling programs to help patients access contraception, as

well as breast and cervical cancer screenings, screenings and

treatments for sexually transmitted infections, and other

related health services.

“The ‘gag rule’ created by the Trump Administration is

dangerous and interferes with a woman’s right to make her

own healthcare decisions,” said Attorney General Donovan.

“I will not stop fighting until the Title program is fully

restored.”

The brief supports the new HHS rule, issued in 2021, that

broadens the scope of federal grants under Title X, in part, by

eliminating the harmful provisions of the 2019 Trump

Administration rule — also known as the “gag rule.” The

2019 rule imposed onerous requirements for physical separation

between abortion and non-abortion services at clinics that

provided abortion services and prohibited clinicians from

providing referrals to abortion providers, even when directly

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The ermont Community Foundation’s Insight Hub, its

research-driven arm focused on providing insight to inform

charitable giving, published a brief on how charitable individuals

can use their philanthropy to strengthen Vermont’s

mental healthcare system. The Insight Hub offers webinars,

events, briefs, and peer-to-peer experiences that help philanthropists

understand where their giving can make a difference.

Vermont’s mental healthcare system is struggling to meet

the growing needs of children and adults. According to state

figures, the number of Vermonters seeking emergency mental

health services from community agencies increased sharply

between fiscal year 2019-2021. These problems are daunting

in scale but not hopeless. The latest Insight Hub brief shares

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Sotomayor said, the Supreme Court’s opinion will not only

have catastrophic consequences for women in Texas, but will

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scheme”. We need a nationwide safeguard to ensure reproductive

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Women’s Health Protection Act, and here in Vermont we must

continue to take steps to enact Prop 5 to enshrine these rights

in the Vermont Constitution. Reproductive rights are human

rights.”

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Vermont’s Dirty Little Secret: Our State Government is Anti-Renewable Energy

By Peter Sterling

Talk to anyone who has tried to bring renewable energy to

Vermonters and they will tell you the same thing: despite our

green reputation and the thousands of Vermonters who have

asked for leadership to avoid the existential crisis climate

change presents to humanity, our state government works

every day to put the brakes on new solar energy and wind

power projects.

The latest example is the draft Comprehensive Energy Plan

from the Vermont Department of Public Service which will

guide state energy policy for the next five years.

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that will be needed as Vermont reduces climate-changing fossil

fuel use by electrifying its transportation and weatherization

sectors, the Department’s Plan:

• Makes no mention using clean and reliable Vermont wind

power;

• Fails to recommend any new in state renewable energy use

beyond the meager 10% already in state law;

• Whitewashes Vermont’s loss of renewable energy jobs every

year since 2016 when incentives for solar energy started being

reduced;

• Inaccurately alleges that “Under any reasonable measure, the

existing siting process allows well-sited generation projects to

be built in Vermont”

By failing to recognize the need for new, homegrown clean

energy sources, undercounting the clean-energy job loss, and

misrepresenting the significant challenges facing those trying

to build clean energy projects on private land, the Department’s

plan is anything but “comprehensive.”

The Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC), charged

with permitting renewable energy projects, wrote the most

restrictive statewide sound standard for wind power in the

country – effectively banning new wind projects in Vermont

by, for example, requiring wind turbines to be roughly 100

times quieter than the FAA’s “strictest” sound level for F-35

jets.

Renewable Energy Vermont members have long documented

how the current permitting process for solar projects

is unpredictable and unnecessarily time consuming and

expensive for all but the smallest size projects.

For example, the PUC rejected a solar project in Manchester

stating, “The Project would have an undue adverse impact on

aesthetics … [because] The duration of the view for drivers

Love … The Best Gift

By Emily A. Tilton

I’ll never forget my dad taking

pictures of Andrew

Shuman and me decorating

our Christmas tree every year

while we were growing up! I can

still hear the sounds of the special

Christmas music we’d listen

to while decorating or simply

enjoying time together every

December.

I’ll never forget hopping in

the car as a family of four to go

check out Christmas lights

around town! I’ll never forget

the excitement that came with

knowing my big sisters, brothers-in-law,

and ALL of their kids

were going to spend an ENTIRE

day at our house for our BIG

family Christmas! I’ll never forget

making gifts, as well as

scraping together every last penny I had as a kid with no job

to be able to gift the people I care about most with things that

I had my heart or eyes set on for months!

My mom is now retired from UPS but growing up she was

always stuck at work ‘til close to midnight on Christmas Eve.

I remember making sure I stayed up until she turned that key

in the door. I’ll never forget the feeling of knowing “Mom is

home, and our Christmas can finally begin!” I’ll never forget

opening Christmas jammies on Christmas Eve, immediately

going to change into them and then coming back downstairs

[passing by it] would be approximately 26 seconds” and that

“approximately ten residences or businesses near or adjacent

to the Project site would have visibility of the Project.”

Similarly, the PUC denied a solar project proposed on a

vacant, treeless lot next to an auto parts supply warehouse,

self-storage facility and a gas station. The hearing officer

denied the project because he reasoned that it would have an

undue adverse effect on the aesthetics of the already heavilydeveloped

area

While these and other cases represent a relatively small

number of denials, they have a substantial chilling effect on

renewable energy developers and private landowners who

abandon otherwise promising sites—including sites in

already-developed areas where forest and other wildlife

impacts are minimal—because of the uncertainty they create.

These project denials and other harmful PUC standards

also harm our economy and our ability to fight climate

change. Since 2016, when the PUC started decreasing incentives

for solar power, Vermont has lost 1,421 jobs in the

renewable energy field.

One could imagine the Governor’s office taking very direct

action if say over 1,400 Vermonters lost their jobs in the ski

industry or at Global Foundries over the last five years with

no end in sight.

If our state government doesn’t allow solar panels next to

warehouses and gas stations because of aesthetics or doesn’t

think it’s ok for drivers to spend 26 seconds looking at solar

panels as they drive by, it is impossible to see how Vermont

will reduce our fossil fuel use enough to do our part in stopping

climate change.

To reduce greenhouse gas pollution, we know the future

will require increased reliance on cleaner electricity to power

our cars and heat our homes without burning dirty energy

sources that are making our planet less safe for humanity.

Vermonters need a state government that truly leads on the

fight to stop climate change by removing barriers to electricity

from clean, safe, reliable, and affordable in-state renewables

like solar and wind power. But the record is clear,

Vermonters are not getting what we need.

Peter Sterling is the Interim Executive Director of REV, the

voice of Vermont’s renewable energy business community who

are working to eliminate our reliance on dirty fossil fuels by

increasing the use of renewable energy and building a clean

energy economy.

It’s Time to End Qualified Immunity in Vermont

Vermonters agree that when police violate someone’s civil

rights, they should be held accountable for their actions and

victims should get the justice they deserve.

The legal doctrine of qualified immunity prevents those

things from happening, effectively closing the courthouse

doors to victims of police misconduct and making it harder to

hold abusive officers accountable.

That’s why it is heartening news that Vermont legislators

will be considering a bill to end qualified immunity for police

in the coming year. When they do, they should know that

Vermonters are firmly behind them.

Recent polling shows nearly three in four Vermonters support

eliminating qualified immunity in Vermont. That support

extends across the political spectrum, including 85 percent of

Vermont Democrats – more than half of whom say they

“strongly” support ending qualified immunity – and 51 percent

of Republicans. It also extends statewide, from two thirds

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• • •

of Northeast Kingdom residents to four out of five central

Vermonters who say they support ending qualified immunity.

The U.S. Supreme Court created the doctrine of qualified

immunity in 1967 and it was later adopted in Vermont’s

courts. It requires a victim of police misconduct pursuing a

civil lawsuit to show there is already “clearly established law”

where someone else’s rights were violated in the same way.

Unless the victim can point to another case with nearly identical

circumstances, their case can’t go forward – even when

police abuse resulted in serious injury or death.

The upshot is that when police abuse their power, their

victims are unable to access justice and compensation for any

injuries they may have suffered, and police are not held

accountable for even the most serious misconduct.

Numerous examples of cases that have been thrown out due

to qualified immunity include a ten-year-old boy who was

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to curl up and listen to my

mom read the Christmas

story from the Bible! I’ll

never forget putting milk,

cookies, and carrots out for

Santa and his reindeer on

Christmas Eve, only to find

the next morning that Santa

really did come! The cookies

and milk were always

gone, and the carrots had

nibbles in them!!! AND

Santa ALWAYS wrote a

note back to my brother

and me. Santa is real, ya’ll!

In all honesty, I jotted

down these fond memories

of mine because it makes

me feel all warm and fuzzy

inside … But more importantly,

I shared so my parents

know I genuinely

believe I had THE BEST Christmases growing up. I learned

about God’s infinite love for me, that I was always Santa’s

favorite, and I got to love on my favorite people. In my opinion,

Christmas is all about love. I’ve felt it, I’ve seen it, I’ve

been it.

It is a true honor being able to gift my daughter Nahla with

priceless memories that will be similar to my own.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

“May you never be too grown to search the skies on

Christmas Eve.”


The Second Coming of “The Second Coming”

WB Yeats’ famous poem “The Second Coming” describes

Europe’s atmosphere in 1919. He could feel something bad

coming: “what rough beast, its hour come round at last,

slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?”

The “rough beast” turned out to be fascism and everybody

paid the price. Including the Fascists.

Are we again at that moment of birth here in America? It

certainly looks like it from where I sit. Almost a year after a

failed attempt to overturn a presidential election, the chief

thief is hard at work around the country–Arizona, Georgia,

Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, elsewhere–ensuring that he cannot

lose the next time. Election laws are being changed and nonpartisan

election officials replaced with hyper-partisans.

The efforts take place in public, abetted by “respected”

The Philadelphia Story (1940)

★★★★

the Rich.” —A Lot of People

I do not understand it when people say “eat the

“Eat

rich.”

I mean, I’m pretty sure that it’s not a literal endorsement of

cannibalism. But it does seem like an endorsement of hating

someone based solely on her current level of wealth, and that

makes no sense to me at all.

If you have a problem with the fact that billionaires have an

outsized influence on the laws and institutions of our society,

I agree with you. If you want to use the power of the government

to take money from the rich and redistribute it elsewhere,

that sounds fairly reasonable. It’s not my cup of tea,

but I respect your opinion.

But hating all rich people? Even if they were born that way?

That’s as grimly absurd as hating all tall people. Or all pretty

people. Or Bulgarians.

In 1939, Katharine Hepburn was an unpopular has-been.

Moviegoers didn’t like her elitist background or WASPy

accent. She had a string of box office failures and RKO

Pictures was delighted to let Hepburn buy out her own contract.

Then, in a brilliant career-saving gambit, Ms. Hepburn sold

the movie rights to “The Philadelphia Story” on the condition

that she be cast as the leading lady.

She chose the perfect movie for her big comeback. “The

Philadelphia Story” an immensely charming comedy. And it’s

also a powerful defense of the wealthy elite and a condemnation

of the haters who mindlessly attack them.

The plot is contrived. Intelligent but insecure Philadelphia

socialite Tracy Lord (Hepburn) is about to be married for the

second time to a plain-spoken industrialist.

Tracy’s sardonic ex-husband, C. K. Dexter Haven (Cary

Grant), has decided to crash the wedding. And to add to the

comedy chaos, he brought some reporters with him to secretly

cover the wedding for the tabloids – including frustrated

writer Mike Connor (Jimmy Stewart).

“The Philadelphia Story” is a breezy romantic comedy, but

Mike is a seriously interesting character.

He gets deeply angry when his boss tells him to write a

story about a society wedding. It would be nice if other tabloid

journalists and paparazzi were as outraged about how idiotic

and destructive their jobs are.

Mike is shocked to find how much he has in common with

Tracy Lord. They talk literature together. They drink. They

dance. They laugh.

Their scenes together are warm and romantic. They nearly

fall in love. But every time Tracy is about to melt into Mike’s

shot while lying on the ground by an officer aiming at the

child’s non-threatening dog a teenager shot by officers after

he dropped his BB gun and raised his hands and an officer

who stole $225,000 while executing a search warrant.

Qualified immunity fosters an environment where some

police may feel empowered to violate people’s rights, knowing

they will face few if any consequences. This legal barrier

erodes relationships with the community and diminishes the

legal system’s credibility.

Legal experts from across the political spectrum agree that

qualified immunity is extreme, unnecessary, and incompatible

with civil rights. The libertarian Cato Institute has said,

“Qualified immunity is one of the most obviously unjustified

legal doctrines in our nation’s history…[It] has failed utterly

as a matter of law, doctrine, and public policy.”

Law enforcement leaders agree. In a letter to Congress

earlier this year, members of the Law Enforcement Action

Partnership (LEAP) wrote, “[W]e believe it is crucial to end a

legal doctrine that has contributed to the erosion of public

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elected officials as well as by extremists who recognize that

they can now leave the dark fringes and enter the main stage.

Congressman Matt Gaetz and Steve Bannon openly discuss

“shock troops” ready to take over the government “when

President Trump wins in 2024 – or before.”

The populace remains largely disengaged from these labor

pains, displaying no urgency to prevent this horrible birth,

while the midwives work feverishly to ensure the birth of the

fascist beast and set it on its slouching way. In Yeats’ words,

“The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate

intensity.”

Everybody will eventually pay the price. Including the

Fascists.

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arms, he spoils the moment by spouting some snide anti-rich

wisecrack. He can’t help himself. It’s like self-taught Tourettes.

One of the impressive aspects of “The Philadelphia Story”

is that it effortlessly argues how wrong Mike is. He should not

judge Tracy because she was born into an upper-class family.

She’s an amazing person.

Katherine Hepburn is timelessly great as a smart, sophisticated,

difficult rich woman. She shows us that patrician

women have challenges, too.

Rich kids have the problem of fathers who have high expectations

and no understanding or tolerance for mediocrity.

We the 99% have the freedom to marry for love alone without

outside interference. For the upper class, marriage is a

family affair with dramatic financial ramifications. Hepburn

helps us feel her pressures, stresses, and complications.

“The Philadelphia Story” is a triumph: funny, engrossing,

and surprising. And it’s a powerful condemnation of people

who mindlessly attack the rich. Class hatred is always an ugly

emotion.

trust in the justice system and made all of us less safe: qualified

immunity.”

Qualified immunity is also a major barrier in the fight for

racial justice. As with almost every aspect of our legal system,

a lack of meaningful police accountability in Vermont has a

disproportionate impact on Black people, who are stopped,

searched, cited, arrested, and subjected to police violence at

far greater rates than white people. Qualified immunity is yet

another inexcusable feature of a legal system virtually defined

by systemic racism.

With Vermont’s legislative leaders considering a bill to

eliminate qualified immunity in the coming legislative session,

Vermont can better ensure that police who violate civil

rights are held accountable and victims of police misconduct

can access justice. A growing number of states have passed or

are considering legislation to eliminate qualified immunity –

Vermont should be next.

James Lyall is Executive Director of the ACLU of Vermont

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MICHAEL DERIENZO

May 29, 1986 ~ December 22, 2007

The love, laughter and pleasure you

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Downtown Barre Celebrated The National Ugly Sweater Day Last Week

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ARIES (March 21 to April

19) I know, dear Lamb,

that you don’t like anyone

trying to take charge of

one of your projects, but

try to be a bit more flexible.

A new idea could help hasten a positive result.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, like the timethrifty

Taurus that you are, that you’ve done much of

your holiday shopping. But don’t relax yet. Wrap those

gifts now to save yourself lots of unwanted pressure.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family

member or friend asks to confide in you. Your positive

reaction could ensure that he or she will have a happy

holiday experience.

CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping

up that workplace problem. Consider leaving it until

after the holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you need

to reach the right resolution.

LEO ( July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news that will make

you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season.

Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly,

to avoid giving the wrong impression.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That frayed relationship

could be mended in time for the holidays if you

were more flexible. Give a little, and you could get back a

lot more than you imagined.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Things might not

seem to be settling down as quickly as you would prefer.

But it might be just a little holiday time flutter. You’ll soon

get news that will lead to more stability.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so

involved in everyone’s personal problems that you lose

precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme

Court closes for the holidays.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) All signs

point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems

finally resolved in your favor. Share the good times with

people you love and, of course, who love you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your plans

should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some

openings in case you need to make changes. Spend the

holidays with your nearest and dearest.

AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This

holiday finds you on the receiving end of the generosity of

those who are usually the recipients of so much that you

give so freely and lovingly.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That piece of good

news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer

waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two

ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a flair for seeing things as

you’d like them to be, as well as a gift for turning your

perceptions into reality.

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DECEMBER BRIDAL DIRECTORY | THE WORLD

Factors To Consider Before Booking A Holiday Wedding

Holidays are conducive to festive atmospheres. Whether it’s seasonal celebrations for Christmas

or Chanukah or summertime soirees on Fourth of July or Labor Day weekends, there’s no denying

festive vibes tend to prevail when holidays turn up on the calendar.

Weddings also are marked by festive

atmospheres, and many couples are tempted

to make their nuptials even more jovial by

saying “I do” during holiday weekends.

Before making that decision, couples may

want to consider a host of factors as they try

to determine if a holiday weekend wedding

is for them.

AVAILABILITY

Guest availability is a big consideration

for couples as they try to decide if holiday

weekend weddings are a good fit. Many

families have holiday traditions that they

might be reluctant to give up. For example,

families who build their annual vacations

around the Fourth of July may already have

booked their trips by the time the wedding

date is announced. Couples who anticipate

inviting a sizable number of guests may

want to avoid holiday weekend weddings

to ensure all of their friends and family

members will be in attendance.

TRAVEL

Travel is another potential red flag for

holiday weekend weddings. Asking guests

to travel during weekends that are notoriously

busy in regard to travel may be asking

too much or it might make things more

convenient for some guests. A 2019 report

from the Transportation Security Administration

indicated that nearly 27 million

passengers were expected to pass through

airport screening checkpoints during that

year’s Thanksgiving travel period. Some

guests may be reluctant to travel on busy

holiday weekends, while others who are

already traveling to the wedding destination

may see holiday weddings as a great way

to see their families and attend a wedding

without having to pay for separate flights.

In addition, some guests may be more likely

to travel during a holiday weekend knowing

they can return home at their leisure since

they don’t have to work on Monday. Couples

can gauge their guests’ temperatures on

holiday weekend travel before making their

decision.

COST

Cost is always a consideration when planning

a wedding, and it merits consideration

for couples toying with the idea of getting

married on or around a holiday as well.

Venues tend to be less expensive on Fridays

and Sundays, so couples who tie the knot

on holiday weekends when no one has to

work on Monday might save a considerable

sum of money by tying the knot on Sunday.

But venues and vendors may charge couples

more if they get married on the Saturday of

a holiday weekend. Competition for venues

and vendors also may be greater during

holiday weekends as people celebrate the

holiday. That means couples may have to

spend more to book their desired venues and

vendors if they hope to get married during

holiday weekends.

Couples must consider a host of factors

as they try to determine if holiday weekend

weddings are right for them.

How to plan a winter wedding

Weddings take place throughout the year, but some months have traditionally proven

more popular times of year for happy couples to tie the knot.

Summer was long known as the most

popular season for weddings, but that trend

has shifted in recent years. According to the

2020 WeddingWire Newlywed Report, 36

percent of couples get married in the fall,

making autumn the most popular time to say

“I do.”

Though October and September are the

two most popular months to marry, budgetconscious

couples may want to consider getting

married in winter. December, January

and February are the least popular wedding

months, but the experts at WeddingWire

note that getting married during the slow

season has its benefits. endors, including

wedding planners and venues, may offer

their services and facilities at discounted

prices in winter to account for the slow

season. And guests might be thankful to

• • •

have a fun event to look forward to during a

time of year when social schedules tend to

be less busy.

Many wedding components will stay the

same regardless of when couples walk down

the aisle. However, couples may need to

take a few things into consideration as they

begin planning winter weddings.

• Avoid holiday weekends. Just because

social schedules are not always so busy in

winter that doesn’t mean couples can pick

any winter weekend to tie the knot. The holiday

season, which begins on Thanksgiving

weekend in late November and lasts until

New Year’s Day, is a hectic time of year

for many people. Avoid holiday weekends

like Thanksgiving and the weekends before

or after Christmas and New Year’s Eve/

New Year’s Day. These weekends already

are busy travel times, so couples might not

be able to get guest-friendly rates on hotel

rooms, and some guests may already have

plans to visit family. In addition to the December

holidays, avoid the first weekend in

February. That’s Super Bowl weekend, and

many people may be reluctant to travel on

the day of the big game.

• Research local weather. It’s impossible

to predict the weather, but savvy couples can

research local weather in the town or city

where they’re getting married to determine

when is the most travel-friendly month to

host their weddings. Some regions get heavy

snowfall in January, while others may be

more susceptible to late winter snowstorms.

Couples with a lot of out-of-town guests

should choose a winter weekend where

snowfall is unlikely so guests don’t have

to endure travel delays on their way to and

from the wedding.

• Purchase wedding insurance. Wedding

insurance is a wise investment for every

couple, but it can be especially valuable for

couples tying the knot in winter. Each policy

is different, but wedding insurance policies

should protect couples’ investments if

storms force local officials to declare a state

of emergency that prohibits travel. Make

sure the policy covers both cancellations and

postponements.

Winter weddings can help couples save

money. Planning such affairs may require

paying attention to details that would not

garner much consideration during other

times of year.

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Holiday Worship Directory

Make worship an integral part of the holiday season

The hustle and bustle of the often hectic holiday season can make it easy to overlook religion during this special time of year.

Come the holidays, adherents of Judaism celebrate Chanukah

while many Christians celebrate Christmas. Though

different, the two holidays share some similarities.

In celebration of Chanukah, families gather for an eightday

commemoration to honor the rededication of the Second

Temple of Jerusalem and a miracle in which a small amount

of oil illuminated a menorah for eight days. Perhaps because

it falls during the holiday season, Chanukah has become one

of the most well-known Jewish celebrations, even for those

who do not adhere to the Jewish faith.

For devout Christians, Christmas isn’t about eggnog and

Santa Claus. Christmas (Christ’s Mass) is a celebration of

the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the son

of God. Christmas is a day of great joy in the Christian faith

because it marks the beginning of Jesus’ time on earth.

Both Chanukah and Christmas, while joyous celebrations,

are laced with solemnity. The Second Jewish Temple was

desecrated by Greek-Syrians, who had erected an altar to

Zeus and sacrificed pigs within its sacred walls. At this point

in time, Jews had to practice their faith in secret, reading the

Torah underground and using dreidels to simulate games and

confuse Greek soldiers. However, the Jews, led by a small

group of rebels known as the Maccabees, persevered, marking

the joy of Chanukah for years to come.

The period leading up to Christmas known as Advent

is a time for repentance and preparation for the grace and

miracle of Jesus’ birth. According to Christianity.com, the

word “advent” is derived from the Latin word “adventus,”

meaning “coming.” Advent is a time to both reflect on the

past and look forward to the future. Much like Lent, Advent

is intended to be a season of fasting, prayer and reaching out

to God.

During the holiday season, houses of worship customarily

host prayer sessions and special holiday-related events.

The faithful are encouraged to participate in these events in

celebration of their faith.

Prayer can help remove distractions during the holiday

season, helping individuals reconnect with the true meaning

of the holiday season.

Shepherd of the Hills

Lutheran Church

115 Northfield Street, Montpelier • 229-5440

Please join us in person or online

Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service 5:30 p.m.

Go to montpelierlutheran.org and click on

the Zoom button to join us online

Free Nature-Grown Christmas Trees

Available at the Church,

115 Northfi eld Street, Montpelier

Our gift to you.

St. John the Evangelist, Northfield

Catholic Church

(802) 485-8313

Welcome Everyone to Our Christmas Masses

Masks Are Strongly Encouraged

Friday, Dec. 24:

5:30 PM - Christmas Eve

Saturday, Dec. 25:

8:30 AM - Christmas

Morning Mass

St. John the Evangelist ~ 206 Vine St., Northfield

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

(EPISCOPAL)

39 Washington Street, Barre

Christmas Eve

December 24

3:30pm, 5:30pm; 8:00pm

Masks Are Required

Register by calling

802-476-3929 or emailing

goodshep@sover.net

The Rev. Earl Kooperkamp

The First Congregational Church of Berlin

1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin

Invites you

to join us at 7 p.m.

December 24th

for our

Candlelight Christmas

Eve Service

For everyone’s safety, we ask that

all attendees are masked and

maintain social distancing.

Lighthouse

Christian Church

3 St. Paul Street • Montpelier

Christmas Eve

Service

Friday, December 24

6:00PM

(Worship Every Sunday 10:00 AM)

Christmas Eve Service

December 24, 2021 6:00 PM

Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church

249 Airport Road Barre, VT 05641

Directions: Turn towards Airport

on Airport Rd. at the hospital

intersection of Route 62.

Go 2.2 miles and look for the

church on your left.

www.copcvt.org

Oh Come, Let Us

Adore Him

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

64 State St., Montpelier

Wednesdays in December (Dec 8, 15 and 22)

An Advent Contemplative Eucharist – 5:30 pm

Thursday, December 9th, 2021

Thursday Concerts at Noon - 12 pm (Montpelier Gospel Choir)

Sunday, December 12th, 2021 (Advent 3)

Traditional Eucharist – 8 am

Contemporary Eucharist with Music – 10 am

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

Thursday Concerts at Noon – 12 pm (Organ and Oboe)

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols – 7 pm

Sunday, December 19th, 2021 (Advent 4)

Traditional Eucharist – 8 am

Contemporary Eucharist with Christmas Pageant – 10 am

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

Thursday Concerts Noon – 12 pm (Champlain Consort)

Friday, December 24th, 2021 – Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Service Especially for Children – 5 pm

Christmas Eve Solemn Eucharist with Music – 9 pm

Saturday, December 25th, 2021 – Christmas Day

Christmas Day Sung Eucharist with Carols – 10 am

Sunday, December 26th, 2021 – Christmastide 1

Traditional Eucharist – 8 am

Contemporary Eucharist with Music – 10 am

ADA access in the back. Please wear masks to all events.

Old Brick Church

East Montpelier, VT

Located near Dudley’s Store at the junction of Routes 2 & 14

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

6:30 PM

Come experience the Hope, Peace,

Joy and Love of the Christmas Birth!

Questions call Pastor Herb Hatch 223-1232

email: brickchurchvt@gmail.com

Williamstown Lutheran Church

invites you to join us!

Mid-week Advent Services:

Dec. 15 & Dec. 22 – 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service: Dec. 24 – 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Service: Dec. 25 – 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Adult Bible Study – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Divine Service – 10:15 a.m.

Williamstown Lutheran Church - LCMS ®

2828 Graniteville Rd., Williamstown, Vt.

Directions & information: www.WLCVermont.org

Rev. Patrick Runk Ph: (802) 479-1164

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Holiday Worship Directory

Decorative Holiday Symbols Add To Seasonal Celebrations

Decorating homes and other spaces is a major component of the holiday season. Holiday decorations often reflect celebrants’ religious

beliefs, and the following are some traditional holiday decor symbols for people of various faiths.

CHRISTMAS TREE

CHRISTIAN OR SECULAR CHRISTMAS SYMBOL

Few things evoke thoughts of Christmastime quite like

a towering evergreen parked front and center in a home’s

picture window. Christmas trees are believed to date back to

sixteenth century Germany. The custom ultimately arrived in

America when the country welcomed an influ of German

immigrants. It is widely believed that various non-Christian

cultures may have used evergreen plants indoors in celebration

of the winter solstice, which suggests Christmas trees

may pre-date Christian symbolism.

MENORAH

JEWISH CHANUKAH SYMBOL

Menorahs are seven-armed candelabras used in Jewish

religious worship. To mark the Chanukah celebration, a

special nine-armed hanukkiah is displayed for eight days and

nights. A candle is lit each day to commemorate the miracle

of oil lasting in the rededicated Temple after the Maccabees’

successful uprising against the Syrian Greeks. The menorah

typically is placed in a highly visible spot, such as the front

window of a home or in a high-traffic living space.

Barre Universalist

Church

The Church with the Clock

Christmas Eve

elebration

With Music

To Us Is Born

A Savior

St. Monica Church, 79 Summer St. Barre

802-479-3253

7:00 PM

19 Church Street (on the corner of Main & Church Streets)

82-479-4 .firstchurchbarreuu.org

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24:

4:00 PM

6:30 PM

Midnight:

Concert begins

at 11:30 PM,

before Mass begins

Christmas Day, Dec. 25:

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

Please note: Masks are

required for those who are

not vaccinated. Distancing

between households

and hand sanitizing

will be observed.

Your cooperation is

appreciated.

ADVENT WREATH: ROMAN CATHOLIC, ANGLICAN &

LUTHERAN, AMONG OTHERS, CHRISTIAN SYMBOL

The Advent wreath is used by various Christian denominations

and draws attention to the weeks preceding Christmas. A

new candle is lit on the wreath each Sunday at mass to prepare

the faithful to receive the Lord Jesus.

BABY NEW YEAR SECULAR SYMBOL

Baby New Year is a popular promotional symbol used to

commemorate the dawn of a new year. The baby represents

rebirth and may be traced back to the ancient Greeks or

Egyptians. Historians say the Greeks believed that their god of

wine, Dionysus, was reborn on New Year’s Day as the spirit

of fertility. While people may not decorate with Baby New

ear figurines, they do participate in “First Baby” competitions,

which celebrate those infants born in the opening

moments of a new year.

NATIVITY SCENE: CHRISTIAN CHRISTMAS SYMBOL

It’s customary for nativity scenes to be included in Christmas

decor schemes. The nativity depicts the birth of Christ

and typically includes a manger, Mary, Joseph, shepherds,

various animals, an angel, and the three visiting Magi. The

infant Jesus also is included, though some people prefer to

wait until the after the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve

to place Jesus in the manger. Live nativity scenes also are

commonplace around Christmas. Saint Francis of Assisi is

credited with creating the first live nativity scene in 122.

Please join us in-person to celebrate the joy

of the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior!

Friday, December 24 th , 2021

7:00 PM... Come and hear the familiar story, sing

the beloved carols, including “Silent Night” by

candlelight. Masks required.

Don’t forget your sleigh bells!

(service will also be live-streamed at heddingchurch.org)

40 Washington Street, Barre

The Rev. Rae Fraumann, Pastor

802.476.8156 HeddingChurchinBarre@gmail.com

Every Sunday worship at 10 AM... All are welcome!

December 22, 2021 The WORLD page 17


Vermont Fancy Felines and Club Felins Fleur

de ys, afliate clubs of the at anciers’

ssociation , a nonprot organiation,

will be returning to the Double ree by

Hilton on anuary , . he location is

the same as in the past illiston oad,

urlington, .

With Covid in the rearview mirror, we hope to pick up

where we left off in 2020. In addition to the actual judging,

there will be vendors offering a selection of cat-oriented products

and a Presentation of Breeds on both Saturday and Sunday.

This event will be an open forum where spectators will be

encouraged to ask questions and learn about the personalities

of the breeds presented. It is in a room with stadium seating so

all present will be able to see the various breeds that are being

discussed. The presenter will be Sharon Roy, a CFA All Breed

judge. Have your cameras ready! No restrictions on pictures.

Times for this will be posted near the entrance. Also, if you

PET CARE CORNER | THE WORLD

• • •

Cabot Introduces a Line of Dog Treats

“Consumers have requested for years that we make a Cabot

dog treat. After considerable testing and recipe development,

our collaborators came up with seven varieties that meet the

very high standards of a Cabot product,” explains Roberta

MacDonald who heads up the cooperative’s licensed product

initiative.

The new line of dog treats includes seven flavors Meatball

& Cheese, Bac’n Cheez Chew Bones, Cheeseburger, Chicken

Parmesan, Meaty Cheez, and Sweet Potato Cheez Fries.

Vermont Cat Show

are with someone who is unable to navigate the stairs to the

presentation room, there is a special entrance that can be used.

Ask one of the people at the entrance .

Spectators will be free to walk through the hall and visit

with the breeders and watch while they groom their kittens

and cats before being presented in the judging rings. They will

be free to ask the exhibitors about the grooming techniques

they use to keep pets in top show condition.

All federal, state, local and CFA mandatory COVID-19

restrictions will be observed. All attendees are expected to

follow the CFA mandatory COVID-19 requirements and recommended

general practices, local, county, state, national and

event facility regulations. COVID-19 requirements can be

found here: https://cfa.org/covid-requirements/.

As we have done in the past, there will be a $1.00 off coupon

on our Facebook page.

Admission: $7.00 adults; $5.00 seniors 60+ and children

6-12.

Show times: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We hope to see you in Burlington on January 8-9, 2022.

abot fans will be happy to now they can treat the family dog to the same delicious cheddar flavor they

enjoy with a line of new dog treats. ust in time for the holidays, abot dog treats are available at retail outlets

throughout the ortheast chec abot’s store locator to nd where you can buy

abot dog treats near you and online through Dain arm.

Pet Angel Tree

stop by and pick a tag,

purchase the items and

either drop them off at

the Kitty Korner Cafe

or leave them with

the folks hosting

the tree.

214 No. Main St., Barre 802-479-1498

“These treats not only provide a tasty snack for dogs, but they

have the high uality and great cheese flavors that our farmers

are proud to stand behind,” adds MacDonald.

In addition to the Cabot dog treats, the co-operative has other

licensed products including a line of boxed mac & cheese

with a premium version and a line of popcorn snacks rolling

out in 2022.

Cabot has grown from a single butter plant in the town of

Cabot to four creameries producing over one thousand varieties

of dairy products and cheeses being distributed in every

state and 22 countries. Since its founding, all profits have been

returned to the farm families who own the co-op—a practice

that continues to this day. Cabot Creamery Co-operative has

been in continuous operation in Vermont since 1919 and is

widely known as makers of “The World’s Best Cheddar.”

Cabot is owned, supplied and managed by the hundreds of

dairy farm families that comprise Agri-Mark, the Northeast’s

premier dairy cooperative. Agri-Mark/Cabot farms are located

throughout New England and upstate New York. For more information,

visit: http://www.cabotcheese.coop.

Cabot Creamery Co-operative is the world’s first cheese

maker and dairy cooperative to achieve B Corporation

Certification.

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DRINKING & DRIVING

CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN JUST ONE SHOT

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all traffi c deaths. An additional

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ride home.

A drunk driver kills

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at a blood alcohol concentration

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to see and multi-task

are compromised.

Statistics from NHTSA, MADD

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DUI is more than alcohol. Pass lt On.

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illegal in every state. Whether the drug is legally possessed or illegal, driving while drug-impaired poses a threat to the driver, passengers, and other

road users. Regardless of Vermont law concerning possession and personal use of small amounts of marijuana, marijuana may impair your ability to drive

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Christmas Poem

By Carol Pratico-Bride

T’was the day before Christmas and I sat in the mall, many people were stirring, some

short and some tall.

The sale signs were hanging all over each store, so many bargains, who could ask for

more?

The children were nestled quite lost in the throng, while they hoped that Santa would

soon come along.

Now mothers and fathers and relatives galore, there was not an inch to spare on the floor.

I looked at my purchases, then back to the crowd, have we, as adults, let this be allowed?

Is it “presents” or “presence” that we’ve come to know?

Is the meaning of Christmas all about show?

Where’s the REAL focus of gifts that we bear?

Is this what we’ve done, to show that we care?

Are we measuring meanings and keeping score of the number of gifts, like “I got you

more”?

But it’s NOT about presents, decorations or trees, it IS about “presence” that we can’t

see.

It IS about treating each other year through, as WE want to be treated, “The Golden

Rule”.

It IS about memories that make us glow,

it IS about caring and it IS about show; but not of the gifts, but our blessings abound,

dear God, your miracles are all around.

I rose from my seat and started to leave, when I felt a small tug on the edge of my sleeve.

This sweet little girl, miniature in size, said “Merry Christmas”; tears rolled from my

eyes.

Not THAT is what I say that means so much, just a kind word, or a special touch.

Make your own memories, hold loved ones dear, NOT just at Christmas, but throughout

the year.

I’m sending this poem in hopes that you may understand what I’m saying about this day.

It IS about Jesus, NOT tangible things,

thank you dear God for everything.

Give the Gift of Good Food and

Drink this Holiday Season

Looking for holiday gift ideas that are

unique, special, and delicious? We’ve compiled

a list of Vermont specialty food and

beverage products that are sure to delight

each and every taste bud.

From maple to pickles, chocolates to craft

spirits, and everything in between, Vermont’s

specialty foods and beverages make the perfect

gift for the food-lover in your life.

Celebrate with these Vermont made products

at your next holiday party or give the gift of

good food to friends and family near and far.

Spread the holiday cheer this year by shopping

small, buying local, and rejoicing in our

specialty food and beverage makers. Thank

you for supporting small businesses this year.

Branon Family Maple Orchards

Maple themed gift boxes available! In

addition to organic maple syrup, Branon

Family Maple Orchards incorporates maple

into a line of award-winning specialty foods.

For the holiday season, those delicious goodies

are packaged into various holiday gift

boxes, all at prices to meet any budget. While

maple syrup is included in every sized boxed,

there are spices, sauces, rubs and vinegars

sure to put a smile on any cook’s face.

Couching Lion Maple Sugar Farm

Couching Lion Maple Sugar Farm specializes

in small batch, wood fired maple syrup

and maple sugar. They are members of

Audubon’s Bird Friendly Maple Project and

take great care in managing their sugarbush

with sustainability in mind. You’ll find their

very gift able maple products have a rich

nuanced flavor, created through old fashioned

sugaring techniques.

Family Tree Hemp Co

Family Tree Hemp Co. is a labor of love.

Their uniqueness comes from their small

family farm, history, practices and land. All of

their CBD products are science-driven and

handcrafted to deliver top quality, enjoyability,

and efficacy. Everything they make is

chemical-free (solventless), full-spectrum,

and designed to deliver varied therapeutic

benefits (multiple strains contained within).

Great gifts for family and friends this holiday

season.

Jed’s Maple Products

Jed’s Maple Products is a family owned

company based in the Northeast Kingdom of

Vermont. Whether you are looking for sweet

or savory, their foods are simply delicious and

always authentic. Perfect stocking stuffers,

grab bag gifts and goodies for even the pickiest

on your list. Products can be purchased at

many specialty food stores, online, or in person

at their gift shop.

Kestrel Coffee Roasters

Kestrel Coffee Roasters is making coffee

better. They source and roast specialty coffee

from all over the world and sell wholesale

and retail to restaurants, cafes and groceries.

Their holiday gift packages can be picked up

in person or shipped anywhere in the US, and

all include gift wrapping. They have a variety

of options to choose from in order to suit all

levels of coffee-lovers.

Lake Champlain Chocolates

Ring in the holiday season with a festive

• • •

selection of irresistible chocolate gifts.

Discover elegant gift boxes and baskets filled

with hand-decorated chocolate truffles,

Chocolates of Vermont, luscious jubilees, and

more. Lake Champlain Chocolates has something

for everyone on your list.

Mountain Cider Company

The Mountain Cider Company makes a

delicious spiced apple cider concentrate that

tackles all of your holiday entertaining needs.

Great for mulled cider drinks, poultry glazes,

festive sides, and seasonal desserts. This

simple mix of real cider and savory mulling

spices is your secret holiday weapon.

Pin Up Pickles

Pin Up Pickles is a boutique pickle company

creating small batch, artisan pickles in

the beautiful Green Mountain State. Searching

for an easy-to-ship gift or unique stocking

stuffer? Pin Up Pickles offers DIY Pickle Kits

for the food enthusiasts in your life who may

want to try a new hobby or preserve their own

harvest.

SILO Distillery

SILO Distillery are makers of craft spirits

from Vermont grown ingredients. They distill

every product start to finish in their tasting

room and production barn in Windsor, VT.

SILO’s ready-to-drink cocktails make fantastic

stocking stuffers in their small flask size,

combined in a festive gift box, or a great

holiday host gift in the larger 750ml share

size; available in four different cocktails varieties.

Stewart Maple

Stewart Maple is a family-owned and operated

farm that produces certified organic

maple syrup and gourmet maple products –

like their Stewart Maple Popcorn. With

options for generous gifts under $20, specialty

holiday packaging, and classic gift collections

there is something for everyone.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates

Committed to providing gourmet-quality

chocolates and treats that are safe for those

with tree nut and peanut allergies since 1998.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates’ extensive

Holiday collection includes stocking stuffers,

gift boxes, and truffle arrangements for both

Christmas and Hanukkah.

Looking for more options? Discover more

outstanding products and brands by visiting

our member directory.

About the Vermont Specialty Food

Association:

The Vermont Specialty Food Association is

the leading information resource for all specialty

food and beverage producers, service

providers, and industry professionals. VSFA

seeks to grow specialty food businesses and

the Vermont industry through education, promotion,

and statewide and national collaboration.

It is the nation’s oldest and most highly

regarded specialty food association, celebrating

over 30 years of service to the industry. To

learn more about the work VSFA does, visit

their website at www.vtspecialtyfoods.org,

follow them on Facebook and Instagram, or

call their office at (802) 839-1930.


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Route 302, Barre, Vt. 05641. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.,

Thursday preceding publication. The Ongoing section is for

free/low cost/non-profit community events.

Ongoing Events

ONLINE IN VERMONT-Shepherd of the Hills Welcomes

Zoom Worshipers Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30.

Visit us on the web at montpelierlutheran.org for the link to our

Zoom service and the bulletin for worship. There’s always room

for folks to come and worship.

Divorce and Separated Support Group This group meets the

first Monday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 on Zoom. For more

information and to get the Zoom link, email DSGvtnh@gmail.

com.

Connection Peer Support Group This group will occur on the

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM on

Zoom. This new peer support group will complement the Monday

night and Thursday afternoon support groups. People can visit

https://namivt.org/support/peer-support-groups/ for more information.

Nurturing Skills for Families in Recovery Meets weekly online

on Mondays from 1:00 –2:30 PM. For information and to join a

group contact Amber: amenard@pcavt.org, 802-498-0603.

Circle of Parents in Recovery Meets weekly online on Thursdays

from 3:00-4:30 PM. For information and to join a group contact

Amber: amenard@pcavt.org, 802-498-0603.

Circle of Parents for Grandparents Meets weekly online on

Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 PM beginning. For information and to

join a group contact Amber: amenard@pcavt.org, 802-498-0603.

Seven Stars Arts Center All-Comers Virtually Slow Jam will

be starting back up monthly on second Thursday evenings 6:30-

8PM! Traditional dance tunes at relaxed, accessible pace.

BYOBeverages and snacks! Free, with a recommended donation

of $10-15. All ages, levels and instruments welcome! The Zoom

link will be sent out to folks that RSVP “maybe” or “yes” by

email: resonance.vermont@gmail.com.

Mood Disorders Support Group: Now online via Zoom. Peer &

professionally led support for people coping with mood disorders

such as depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder,

postpartum depression, dysthymia, etc. We share our experience,

strength and hope to support each other on our mental health

journey. Wed. 4 - 5 PM. There is no fee. For more information and

meeting code, contact Rosanne at 802-917-1959 or rosanne@

rosanne.info.

Weatherization Wednesdays at noon. We’ll answer your questions

via Zoom and Facebook Live every Wednesday at noon,

when we present a new topic in weatherization. Get a chance to

win smart thermostats and other prizes. More info and to register:

https://buttonupvermont.org/event.

The Montpelier First Church of Christ, Scientist, is conducting

its Sunday (10:30am) and Wednesday (7:30pm) services on

Zoom for the foreseeable future. You are invited to join us using

this URL: https://zoom.us/j/306295907 or calling 1-646-876-

9923 and then keying the meeting ID code: 306 295 907#

The Heart of Vermont BNI Chapter meets weekly via Zoom

for Central Vermont business networking. Meetings are held

each Friday from 8am to 9:30am, and visitors are welcome. For

information or a reservation to attend, please contact Kristin

Dearborn at 802-223-3425. Kristin.dearborn@edwardjones.com.

The Washington County Democrats (Vermont) invite you to

‘like’ or ‘follow’ us on Facebook, and/or send an email to County

Chair, Linda Gravell (washcountydemsvt@gmail.com) to

receive monthly announcements and meeting reminders. We

meet on Zoom on the Third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

All Democrats living in Washington County, Vermont are welcome

to participate.

The Unitarian Church of Montpelier welcomes all to visit

http://www.ucmvt.org and to join weekly Sunday Worship

Services online at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom or Facebook. We welcome

all as we build a loving community to nurture each person’s

spiritual journey, serve human need, and protect the Earth,

our home. Services led by Rev. Joan Javier-Duval, Minister, or

Verdis L. Robinson, Ministerial Intern.

Pandemic Stress Relief In this series of monthly virtual gatherings

we will explore the landscape of our Pandemic lives, and

open the unexpected gifts, as well as the sadnesses, the letting

go, the longing, the missing. 1st Sunday of the month, 4-5:30pm.

Register here: passingproject.org.

BARRE- Weekly Business Networking in Central Vermont,

Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, 33 Stewart Ln.

8AM-9:30AM. Thurs. Free. Info: mike@eternitymarketing.com.

Families Anonymous is a fellowship for those who have been

affected by the behavior of someone very near to them, whether

by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. Location:

Turning Point Center. Tuesdays 6-7pm. Info: 802-479-7373

Church of God of Prophecy Sunday Service at 10:30 am. All

are welcome. Pastor Jeffrey Kelley. (814) 428-2696. Also daily

Facebook devotionals.

Sons of the American Legion Squadron #10 Meetings, Barre

Legion Post #10, 320 N. Main St. 3rd Thurs. of each month.

6PM.

The American Legion Barre Post 10, Regular Post

Membership Meetings. Barre Post 10, 320 Main St., third

Thurs. of each month, 6PM.

Central VT Adult Basic Education, Free classes. Pre-GED and

high school diploma prep classes at Barre Learning Center, 46

Washington St. Info./pre-register 476-4588.

continued on next page

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Gramp Lyford’s Country Salve was

developed by pharmacists David and

Richard Rochefort and named for

David’s grandfather George Lyford,

who was a Chelsea, VT dairy farmer.

They were inspired to create Gramp

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that daily exposure to the elements

often left Gramps’s hands dry, rough

and cracked. This light, greaseless

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Find our products at

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Visit website for specific info.

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Oh, What Fun It Is to Ride!

Lorraine Jenkins built it

Archie Harlow sold it

Ruth Weeks and

Kay Santamore found it

Mary Jane Magnan bought it

The Barre Partnership got it

And Melody Harvey re-painted it.

You Can see it at the

Barre City Park near the gazebo.

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Sambel’s

New Years’ Eve

Prime Rib Dinners To Go

Happy

New Year

To All!

-Brenda,

Bob &

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across from Hastings Gen. Store

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To Order & Pay By Card

802-249-7758

The Rotary Clubs of Barre,

Central Vermont, Montpelier

& Northfield Announce...

2021

SANTA

PROJECT

To purchase new winter

coats, hats, and mittens

for children of need in

central Vermont.

Send your check to:

WORLD Santa Project

403 US Rt. 302, Barre, VT 05641

or call Gary Hass at

479-2582 or 1-800-639-9753

for more information.

THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Lori & Morris Holt

Carolyn Wells

Sandra Collins

Mark and Patricia Austin

James & Paula Dolan

Northfield Rotary Club

Gary and Carole Hass in memory of

their parents

Cheryl Peterson

Barre Rotary Club

GenRotary Club of Central Vermont

Laurel & Wally Farnum

Anita & Gary Rogers

Betsy Kelty & Sandra Leopold

Delores & Ronald Franscoia

Bonita & Mark George in memory of

Dot & Bino Lavin & Caroline & Frank

Scott

Marie & Jacques Martel in memory

of Archie & Elaine Sabens

Irene & Bruce Haskell

Sylvia Relation

Bonnie Jalbert in memory of Susan

Jalbert

Fred Cook Family

Valerie & Donald Ferris

Janice Bevins

Betsy & Michael Cody

Toad Spaulding

Ture Nelson

Estelle Tanguay

Pratt Leasing

Donna & Jim Daniels

Barre Rotary Foundation

Barre Rotary Club

Kay & David Santamore

Ruth Weeks

Marty & Jim Elliot

Vermont Granite Museum

Vermont State Archives & Records

Deborah & Rob Phillips

Barre Kiwanis/Robert Lajeunesse

Nancy & Gordon Olsen

Inabelle & Patricia Peake

Conrad Rowell

Robert & Mary Ann Couture

Judith Perkins & Lynn Ryan

Rachel Olsen

Vesta McLaughlin

Dorothy Blodgett

Central Vermont Woodcarving Group, Free

instruction projects for all abilities. Barre

Congregational Church, Mon. 1-4pm. 479-

9563.

Heart of Vermont Quilt Guild, meets 3rd Tues.

of the month at First Presbyterian Church,

Seminary St. 5:30-7:30PM.

Additional Recycling Collection Center, Open

for collection Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:30-5:30PM,

3rd Sat. 9AM-1PM. 540 N. Main St., Barre.

Visit www.cvswmd.org for list of acceptable

items.

Medicare & You, Have questions? We have

answers. Central Vermont Council on Aging, 59

N. Main St., Suite 200, 2nd & 4th Tues. of the

month. Call 479-0531 to register.

Central Vermont Business Builders,

Community National Bank, 1st & 3rd Tues.,

8-9AM. Info: 777-5419.

Weekly Storytime, Next Chapter Bookstore,

158 North Main St., Sat., 10:30AM. Info. 476-

3114.

Vermont Modelers Club, Building and flying

model airplanes year-round. Info: 485-7144.

Community Breakfast, First Presbyterian

Church, 78 Summer St., 3rd Sun. FREE, 7:30-

9AM. 476-3966.

Circle of Parents, Confidential support group

for parents and caregivers. Tues. evenings. Info:

229-5724.

Mothers of Preschoolers, Monthly get-togethers

for crafts, refreshments, etc. Christian

Alliance Church, 476-3221.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetings in Barre,

daily; call 802-229-5100 for latest times & locations;

www.aavt.org.

Al-Anon Family Groups Turning Point, 489

North Main St. Use back door of parking lot.

Older children friendly. Sat 5-6pm. Info: vermontalanonalateen.org.

Hedding United Methodist Activities &

Meetings, 40 Washington St., 476-8156. Choir:

Thurs. 7PM; Community Service & Food Shelf

Hours: Weds & Thurs. 3-5PM.

Turning Point Recovery Center, 489 N. Main

St. Safe and supportive place for individuals/

families in or seeking substance abuse recovery.

Open Mon/Tue/Thur: 10AM-5PM; Wed/Fri:

10AM-9PM; Sat: 6PM-9PM. For info and programs,

call 479-7373.

Green Mountain Spirit Chapter, National

women bikers club. 2nd Wed. Info: grnmtnspirit@hotmail.com.

Grief & Bereavement Support Group, Central

Vermont Home Health and Hospice office, 600

Granger Road. This group is open to anyone

who has experienced the death of a loved one.

Mondays 4-5:30 Wed. 10-11:30AM, Meeting

via Zoom. 6 consecutive sessions. Free. Info:

223-1878.

Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Barre

City Police, 15 Fourth St., 476-6613. Get rid of

old or unused meds.

Small Group Bible Studies sponsored by VT

Christian Radio WJPL-LP 92.1 FM. In the

Aldrich Public Library upstairs conference

room, 6 Washington St. Thursdays at 6PM. All

are welcome.

Savvy Speakers Toastmasters International is

an educational club where people learn and

practice how to speak with confidence in a fun

and supportive environment. Meetings held 1st

and 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7:30 p.m. at

Capstone Community Action, 20 Gable Place,

Barre, VT 05641 Please call Margaret Ferguson

802-476-0908 or MLFerguson2002@yahoo.

com

Memorable Times Cafe Third Wednesday of

each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the VT

History Center, 60 Washington St. A relaxed

social time for people living with mild to moderate

memory loss and their care partners. Come

enjoy stories, memories, music and community.

Free, refreshments provided. Sponsored by

Central VT Council on Aging and the ABLE

Library. 802-476-2681 for more information.

BERLIN- Contra Dance *Dances are canceled

for now. Check www.capitalcitygrange.org/

dancing/contradancing or email cdu.tim@gmail.

com for updates* No experience and no partner

needed. All dances are taught plus an introductory

session at 7:45. Everyone welcome! The

dance takes place at the Capital City Grange

Hall, 6612 Rt 12, 1 mile south of Montpelier.

Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes. Admission

is $10 adults, $5 kids and low income, $15

dance supporters. Questions? Call Tim Swartz at

802-225-8921, visit: http://capitalcitygrange.

org/dancing/contradancing. Every 1st, 3rd, and

5th Saturday year round.

Family Support Groups empower and educate

family members and close friends of individuals

with persistent mental health challenges. All

groups are led by trained individuals who have

a family member living with a mental health

condition and understand the same challenges

you are experiencing. Central Vermont Medical

Center. Group meets 4th Monday each month.

BETHEL- YMCA Diabetes Prevention

Program, United Church of Bethel, Church St.

Thurs., 11AM-12PM. Free. Info: 728-7714.

BROOKFIELD- Mothers of Preschoolers,

Meal and childcare provided. New Covenant

Church, 2252 Ridge Rd., 3rd Fri., 6PM. Info:

276-3022.

CABOT- Fiddle Lessons with Katie Trautz:

Mon., Info: 279-2236; Dungeons & Dragons,

Fri., 3-5:30PM. All at Cabot Library, 563-2721.

CALAIS- Men’s & Women’s Bible Study

Groups, County Road, Wed., 7PM. Info: 485-

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CHELSEA- Chronic Conditions Support Group, Chelsea

Senior Center, in the United Church of Chelsea, 13 North

Common. Free. Fri. 8:30-11AM. Info:728-7714.

DUXBURY- Duxbury - Green Mountain Community Alliance

Church Worship Service on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. 4987 VT

Route 100. 244-6463 or Pastor Paul Collins at 917-3639. Also

Bible Studies on Mondays and Tuesdays.

E. HARDWICK- Bible Study, Touch of Grace Assembly of God

Church, Tues. 10AM; Bible study; Wed. Youth Group, 5PM dinner,

6PM activity. Info: 472-5550.

EAST MONTPELIER- FREE Zumba-like Fitness Dance for

Women 18+, East Montpelier Elementary, Sundays, 4-5PM. Info:

zabundancejoy@gmail.com.

Men’s Ministry, Crossroads Christian Church. Mon. 7-9PM.

Men’s Breakfast: 2nd Sat., 8AM. Sun. Service: 9:30-11AM. Info:

476-8536.

Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 U.S. Rte 2. Open Mon., Weds.,

Fri., 9AM-2PM. For class listing & info: 223-3322.

Walk-Through Wednesday Open House at Orchard Valley

Waldorf School, Grace Farm Campus 2290 VT Rt. 14N, 8:30-

9:30am. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for an

introductory visit to the OVWS grades school from 8:30-10:30

a.m. Campus tour and Q&A. Contact enrollment@ovws.org or

call 456-7400 with questions. Please register by noon the day

prior to the Walk-Through.

GROTON- YA Book Club, 3rd Mon., 6:30PM; Book Discussion

Group: 4th Mon., 7PM; Crafts & Conversation, Wed., 1-3PM.

Round Robin Storytime for kids age 0-5: Tues., 10AM. All at

Groton Public Library. Info: 584-3358.

HARDWICK- Caregiver Support Group, Agency on Aging,

rear entrance Merchants Bank, 2nd Thurs. 229-0308 x306.

Peace & Justice Coalition, G.R.A.C.E. Arts bldg (old firehouse),

Tues., 7PM. Info: 533-2296.

Nurturing Fathers Program. Light supper included. Thurs.,

6-8:30PM. Registration/info: 472-5229.

MARSHFIELD- Playgroup, Twinfield Preschool, Mon., 8:15-

9:45AM (except when school is not in session).

MONTPELIER- Circle of Recovery Mondays and Fridays

10am-11am at Another Way, 125 Barre Street. 802-229-0920.

Confidential space to receive support for recovery in all of its

forms.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Sunday School welcomes

children for Sunday school to learn how to feel close to God

everyday. 10:30AM. 223-2477.

Free Coffee House Potluck, 1st Fri. at the Trinity Methodist

Church. 7PM-9PM.

Vermont College of Fine Arts Friday Night Reading Series,

Cafe Anna, 1st floor of College Hall, 36 College St. 5:30-7:30PM.

Free snacks.

Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup, North Branch Nature Center.

Mon. 9:30-11:30AM. Info: 229-6206.

Montpelier Kiwanis Club, Tues., 6PM. at The Steak House. All

are welcome. Info: 229-6973.

Onion River Exchange Tool Library, 46 Barre St. Over 85

tools. Wed., 10AM-2PM, Thurs., 10AM-2PM.

Friday Night Group, Open to all LGBTQ youth ages 13-22.

Pizza and social time, facilitated by adults from Outright VT.

Unitarian Church, 2nd & 4th Fri., 6:30-8PM. Info: 223-7035.

Meditation, Mon. 1PM.; Intro to Yoga, Tues. 4PM; Consults,

Fri. 11AM. Free classes, limits apply. Fusion Studio, 56 East State

St. Info: 272-8923.

Celiac Support Group, Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., 2nd Wed.,

4-5PM. Info: 598-9206.

A Course in Miracles, at Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State St.,

each Tues., 7-8PM. Info: 622-4516.

Parent’s Group & Meet-Up, Connect with local parents to share

advice and info. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes Rm., 1st Mon.,

10-11:30AM. Info: mamasayszine@gmail.com.

Freeride Montpelier Open Shop Nights, Need help w/a bike

repair? Come to the volunteer-run community bike shop. 89 Barre

St., Wed. 4-6PM and Fri. 12-4PM. Info: freeridemontpelier.org.

Free Community Meals, Mon: Unitarian Church, 11AM-1PM;

Tues: Bethany Church, 11:30AM-1PM; Wed: Christ Church,

11AM-12:30PM; Thurs: Trinity Church, 11:30AM-1PM; Fri: St.

Augustine Church, 11AM-12:30PM; Last Sun., Bethany Church,

4:30-6:30PM.

Calico County Quilters, All skill levels welcome. 2nd Sat. Sept.

through June, 1-3PM. Location info: 244-7001.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA), Bethany Church basement,

Tues., 6:30PM. Info: 229-9036.

CHADD ADHD Parent Support Group, Childcare not available.

Woodbury College, 2nd Tues., 5:30-7:30PM. Info: 498-

5928.

Resurrection Baptist Church Weekly Events, 144 Elm St. Sun.,

9:45AM. Bible Study; 11AM. Worship Service; Wed., 7PM.

Prayer Meeting.

Good Beginnings of Central VT, 174 River St. Drop-In hours at

the Nest. 1st floor Weds/Thurs/Fri., 9AM-3PM. Babywearers of

Central Vermont meet upstairs, 4th Mon., 5:45-7:45PM & 2nd

Thurs., 9:30-11:30AM. Info: 595-7953. Breastfeeding support:

3rd Thurs., 9:30- 11:30AM; Nursing Beyond a Year: 3rd Fri.,

9:30-11:30AM (802-879-3000).

Al-Anon, Trinity Methodist Church, Main St., Sun., 6:15-

7:30PM. Info:1-866-972-5266.

Al-Anon, Bethany Church basement, 115 Main St., Tues. &

Thurs. 12-1PM, Wed. 7-8PM. Info: 1-866-972-5266.

SL AA, 12-step recovery group for sex/relationship problems.

Bethany Church, Wed., 5PM. Info: 249-6825.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, Bethany Church parlor, 115

Main St., Mon., 5PM. Please call first: 229-9036 or 454-8402.

Brain Injury Support Group, Unitarian Church, 3rd Thurs.,

1:30-2:30PM. Info: 1-877-856-1772.

Playgroups: Dads & Kids, Thurs., 6-7:30PM & Sat., 9:30-

11AM, at Family Center of Washington County. Held during

school year only.

Kindred Connections Peer to Peer Cancer Support, for

patients and caregivers. Info: 1-800-652-5064.

Christian Meditation, Christ Church, Mon., 12-1PM.

Mood Disorders Support Group, 149 State St., last entryway,

first floor. Peer and professionally led support for people coping

with mental illness. Wed. 4-5PM. Free. Info: 917-1959.

Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Montpelier Police, 1 Pitkin

Court, 223-3445 at Washington County Sheriff, 10 Elm St., 223-

3001. Get rid of old or unused meds at these local permanent safe

disposal sites.

Community Song Circle, Center for Arts and Learning, 46 Barre

St. 1st Sun. except July/Aug., 6-8PM. Info: vtcommunitysing@

gmail.com.

Suicide Grief Support Group - For anyone who has lost a loved

one to suicide. Meets the first Monday of each month, 6:00-7:30.

Please contact Michele Delaney at 802-223-4752 for intake

screening and location. Starting Oct. 4. Group will meet in-person,

masks required.

Flat Track Roller Derby, Montpelier Rec Center, 55 Barre St.

Sunday afternoons - email for practice times. 18+, all genders

welcome, no experience necessary, please bring a mouthguard -

all other gear provided. First practice free then $30/month. Will

resume after COVID pandemic. Info:vtderbytcr@gmail.com.

Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Recovery

Mondays at 4:00. Contact Cindy Wells, Family Support Programs

Coordinator, at 802-498-0611 or cwells@pcavt.org.

Nurturing Skills for Families Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00.

Contact Cindy Wells, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at

802-498-0611 or cwells@pcavt.org.

Nurturing Skills for Families Mondays at 10:00 Contact

Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at 802-

498-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org.

Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Recovery

Tuesdays at 11:00. Contact Amber Menard, Family Support

Programs Coordinator at 802-552-4274 or amenard@pcavt.org)

Nurturing Skills for Families Thursdays at 5:30. Contact Cindy

Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at 802-498-0608

or catkins@pcavt.org.

Nurturing Fathers Program Mondays at 5:30. Contact Amber

Menard, Family Support Programs Coordinator at 802-552-4274

or amenard@pcavt.org.

Circle for Foster & Adoptive Families Thursdays at 5:00.

Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs Coordinator,

at 802-498-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org).

Circle for Kinship & Guardianship Families Thursdays at 8:00

PM. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs

Coordinator, at 802-498-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org.

Circle of Parents open to all. Thursdays at 10:00; Contact Cindy

Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at 802-498-0608

or catkins@pcavt.org.

Circle of Parents in Recovery Tuesdays at 5:30; Contact Cindy

Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at 802-498-0608

or catkins@pcavt.org. Contact the program manager or call

1-800-CHILDREN

MORETOWN- Mad River Chorale. Rehearsals at Harwood

Union H.S., Mon., 7-9PM. Info: 496-2048.

MORRISVILLE- “The Role of Power, Authority & Control in

Groups” Monthly Meeting, Morristown Centennial Library, 20

Lower Main St. 1st Tues. 5:30PM-7PM. Info: gerette@dreamhavenvt.com.

Overeaters Anonymous, 12-step program for people who identify

as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics,

bulimics, etc. All welcome; no dues or fees. Info re: place & time:

863-2655.

River Arts Events, Photo Co-op Drop-in 3rd Thurs., 6PM-8PM.

$5 suggested donation. Poetry Clinic Drop-in 1st & 3rd Tues.,

6PM-8PM. $5 suggested donation.

NORTHFIELD- Bingo, Northfield Senior Center. Mon., 4PM.

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, Ages 12-18. Edward F Knapp

State Airport Passenger Terminal, Tues, 6-8:30PM. Info: info.

vt033@vtcap.org.

Clogging & Irish Step Lessons, w/Green Mountain Cloggers,

ages 8-78. Sun., 5-8PM. Info: 522-2935.

Playgroup, United Church of Northfield. Wed., 9:30-11AM. Held

only when school in session. Info: 262-3292 x113.

Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Northfield Police, 110

Wall St., 485-9181. Get rid of old or unused.

PLAINFIELD- Community Supper Support Group, Grace

United Methodist Church. 4th Tues., 6PM-7PM. Info: michaelbix@gmail.com.

Cardio Funk Class. At the Community Center. Fri., 5-6PM. Info:

email shannonkellymovement@gmail.com.

Cutler Memorial Library Activities, Classic Book Club: 1st

Mon., 6PM; Tuesday Night Knitters (except 1st Tues.). Info:

454-8504.

Diabetes Discussion & Support Group, Everyone welcome.

The Health Center conf. room, 3rd Thurs., 1:30PM. Info:322-

6600.

RANDOLPH- Health Support Groups, Maple Leaf Room at

Gifford Medical Center. Tobacco Cessation Program regularly

offers four-week “Quit in Person” group sessions. Info: 728-7714.

Caregiver Support Group, Gifford Medical Center. 2-3PM.

Meets 2nd Wed. of the month. Info: 728-7781.

Diabetes Management Program, Kingwood Health Center

(lower level conf. room), 1422 VT Route 66. Thurs., 10-12:30PM.

Six week program for people diagnosed with type-2 diabetes.

Info/register: 728-7714.

New Business Forum,

Vermont Tech Enterprise

Center, 1540 VT Rte 66, 2nd

Weds., 11:30AM-1PM. Info:

728-9101.

Cancer Support Group,

Gifford Conference Ctr, 2nd

Tues., 9:30-11AM. Info:728-

2270.

Storytime. Kimball Library.

Wed., 11AM, ages 2-5;

Toddler-time, Fri., 10:30AM;

Gathering for handwork, 2nd

& 4th Mon., 6PM.

Pregnancy and Post-Partum

Support Group - For those

struggling with anxiety or

depression related to pregnancy,

Gifford Health Care is here

to help. Every Tuesday from

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the

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BARRE- Judy Greenwald at Espresso Bueno, November 17

to December 29. 88-year-old pastel artist displays originals

and prints for sale. Animals, and colors, and nature, oh my!

248 N Main St. Info, events@espressobueno.com.

HARDWICK- 1111 Copper Nails: Bread & Puppet

Calendar Prints – A 36-Year Retrospective Dual Location

Exhibition in Hardwick, Vermont. When: April – summer

2021. Where: exhibition in 2 fully accessible & Covid-safe

mask-required locations (also by appointment). (1) The

Hardwick Inn, 4 S Main Street, exhibit on all 3 Floors, 8-6,

Mon-Sat. (2) Front Seat Coffee, 101 S Main Street, B&P

Calendars & Art for Sale, 8-2, Mon-Fri.

JOHNSON- There Was Once... by Cathy Cone a solo exhibition

by Vermont-based photographer and painter. November

2, 2021-January 8, 2022.

MANCHESTER- What Remains | Scattered Memories

German-born, Shushan NY-based artist Katrin Waite is the

next artist to be featured in a solo show at Ellenbogen Gallery.

Presenting paintings created over six years, from 2014 to

present, will open to the public on Saturday, July 25th at

11:00 AM. On Friday, July 24th at 4:00 PM, “Eg. Live:

Virtual Vernissage” on Facebook will feature host Elizabeth

Spadea in discussion with the artist and doscent-tour of the

exhibition. Info: email at ellenbogengallery@gmail.com or

by calling (802) 768-8498.

MIDDLEBURY- Pride 1983 The Vermont Folklife Center

and the Pride Center of Vermont announce the opening of our

new exhibit, Pride 1983, at the Vermont Folklife Center’s

Vision & Voice Gallery, 88 Main Street, Middlebury, VT. The

exhibit will run from September 8, 2021 through March 25,

2022. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday from 11am-4pm.

Through interviews with organizers, photographs and scanned

images of historic documents Pride 1983 explores the origins

and lasting legacies of Vermont’s first Pride March on June

25, 1983 in Burlington.

NORTHFIELD- One More Time! combines the work of ten

artists who work in a variety of mediums from watercolor,

acrylic, oils, wearable art and photography. This exhibit will

be on view through January 2022. ART, etc. is located at 32

Depot Square in Northfield, VT. For more information please

email artetcvt@gmail.com, visit www.artetcvt.com, or FB/IG

@artetcvt. Store hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday

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conference room at Gifford Medical Center. If you have questions

or would like to enroll, email ESchleif@giffordhealthcare.org,

SRoberts@giffordhealthcare.org or call Sarah Roberts at 728-

2372.

WAITSFIELD- Community Acupuncture Night, Free assessment

and treatment. Donations welcome. Three Moons Wellness,

859 Old County Rd., 2nd fl., last Weds., 4-7PM. RSVP: 272-

3690.

WARREN- Knit & Play, Warren Public Library. Bring your kids

and your projects. All levels. Thurs., 9:30-11:30AM.

WASHINGTON- Central VT ATV Club, Washington Fire

Station, 3rd Tues., 6:30PM. Info: 224-6889.

Calef Mem. Library Activities, Art and Adventure w/ April:

3rd Sat., 1PM; Storytime: Mon., 11AM; Tech Help Drop-In:

Sat., 10AM-2PM. Info: 883-2343.

WATERBURY- Waterbury Public Library Activities, Preschool

Story Time: Thurs., 10AM. Baby and Toddler Story Time: Mon.,

10AM. Crafts: Tues., 3-4PM. Info: 244-7036.

WATERBURY CTR- Bible Study Group, Waterbury Ctr. Grange.

Sun., 5-6PM. Bring bible, coffee provided. Info: 498-4565.

WEBSTERVILLE- Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs,

Barretown Police, 149 Websterville Rd., 479-0508. Get rid of old

or unused meds.

WEST TOPSHAM- Bible Study, New Hope Methodist Church,

2 Gendron Rd. Wed., 6:30PM.

WORCESTER- Knitting Night, The Wool Shed, Tues., 6:30-

8:30PM.

Thursday, December 23

MONTPELIER- Concerts at Noon at Christ Church Montpelier

presents Champlain Consort and Carols of the Season. 12-1 at the

historic sanctuary at 64 State Street. The concert is free and open

to the public. At this time, we are not able to offer coffee or tea,

or permit eating lunch inside. Masking is required. For further

information: administrator@christchurchvt.org, 802 223 3631.

CVTV Channel 192 • BARRE, VT

Wednesday - Art and Music

12:00AM - 6:00AM - Arts and Culture Programs

6:00AM - Democracy Now! Independent Global News

7:00AM - 10:00AM - Art and Music Programs

10:00AM - Democracy Now! Independent Global

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11:00AM - 5:30PM - Art and Music Programs

6:00PM - Democracy Now! Independent Global News

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Thursday - International and Multicultural

12:00AM - 6:00AM - Arts and Culture Programs

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10:00AM - Democracy Now! Independent Global

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Friday - Local Vermont and Conversation

12:00AM - 6:00AM - Arts and Culture Programs

6:00AM - Democracy Now! Independent Global News

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10:00AM - Democracy Now! Independent Global

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8:00AM - Democracy Now! Independent Global News

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3:00PM - Local Sports

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9:00AM - Barre City Council

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Independent Global News

7:00PM - Plainfield Select

10:00PM - Plainfield Select

Tuesday

12:00AM - 5:00PM - State House

Programming

5:00AM - Democracy Now!

Independent Global News

6:00AM - Plainfield Select

9:00AM - Plainfield Select

12:00PM - Plainfield Select

3:00PM to 5:00PM - State House

Programming

6:00PM - Democracy Now!

Independent Global News

7:00PM - Barre City Council “Live”

10:00PM - Barre City Council

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ALL PROGRAMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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ORCA Media Channel 1075

Public Access

Weekly Program Schedule

Wednesday, Dec 22

6:00a Vermont Institute of Community and

International Involvement

8:00a Democracy Now!

9:00a The Vermont Housing Summit

10:00a Moccasin Tracks

11:00a Bill Doyle on VT Issues

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program

1:00p Vermont Woodlands Association

5:00p Democracy Now!

6:00p Octagon St. Laveau

6:30p Celluloid Mirror

7:00p Waterbury - River of Light Lantern

Parade

8:00p Rural Vermont 2021 Annual Meeting

10:00p Bread and Puppet Theater

11:00p Bear Pond Books Events

Thursday, Dec 23

6:00a Bread and Puppet Theater

7:00a Abled to Cook

7:30a Octagon St. Laveau

8:00a Democracy Now!

9:00a ORCA Media Board Meeting

10:30a Racism in America

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program

1:00p Bear Pond Books Events

2:30p Kellogg-Hubbard Library

3:30p Vermont Humanities Council

5:00p Democracy Now!

6:00p David Pakman Show

7:00p Vermont Woodlands Association

10:00p Senior Moments

11:00p Good Mental Health

Friday, Dec 24

6:00a Senior Moments

8:00a Democracy Now!

9:00a Abled and on Air

10:00a All Things LGBTQ

11:00a Talking About Movies

11:30a Celluloid Mirror

12:00p Brunch with Bernie

1:00p The Thom Hartmann Program

2:00p Christ Church Concert Series

3:30p Vermont Land Trust

5:00p Democracy Now!

6:00p Waterbury - River of Light Lantern

Parade

7:00p Moccasin Tracks

8:00p Gay USA

9:00p Holiday Programming

11:00p St. Laveau's World Cinema

11:30p The Music Zone with Pitz Quattrone

Saturday, Dec 25

6:00a Holiday Programming

7:30a The Music Zone with Pitz Quattrone

8:00a Christ Church Concert Series

9:30a Vermont Humanities Council

11:00a Good Mental Health

12:00p Senior Moments

2:00p Holiday Programming

4:00p St. Laveau's World Cinema

4:30p Roman Catholic Mass

5:00p Washington Baptist Church

6:00p Dr. John Campbell

7:00p The Vermont Housing Summit

8:00p All Things LGBTQ

9:00p Banter and Beans/Vote for Vermont

10:30p Betty St. Laveau's House of Horror

Sunday, Dec 26

6:00a Vermont Land Trust

7:30a St. Laveau's World Cinema

8:00a Bear Pond Books Events

9:30a Washington Baptist Church

10:30a Roman Catholic Mass

11:00a Waterbury - River of Light Lantern

Parade

12:00p The Vermont Housing Summit

1:00p Wednesday Night Live

3:00p The Music Zone with Pitz Quattrone

3:30p Vermont Institute of Community and

International Involvement

5:00p Banter and Beans/Vote for Vermont

6:00p Good Mental Health

7:00p Christ Church Concert Series

8:30p Abled and on Air

9:30p Octagon St. Laveau

10:00p Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Monday, Dec 27

6:00a Kellogg-Hubbard Library

8:00a Democracy Now!

9:00a Banter and Beans/Vote for Vermont

10:00a Wednesday Night Live

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program

1:00p ORCA Media Board Meeting

2:30p Rural Vermont 2021 Annual Meeting

5:00p Democracy Now!

6:00p Moccasin Tracks

7:00p Vermont Humanities Council

8:30p Racism in America

10:00p Abled to Cook

10:30p Vermont Institute of Community and

International Involvement

Tuesday, Dec 28

6:00a Rural Vermont 2021 Annual Meeting

8:00a Democracy Now!

9:00a Vermont Woodlands Association

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program

1:00p All Things LGBTQ

2:00p Bread and Puppet Theater

3:00p Abled to Cook

3:30p Racism in America

5:00p Democracy Now!

6:00p Abled and on Air

7:00p Vermont Land Trust

8:30p Celluloid Mirror

9:00p Wednesday Night Live

ORCA Media Channel 1095

Education Access

Weekly Program Schedule

Wednesday, Dec 22

12:00p North Branch Nature Center

2:00p First Wednesdays

4:00p Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

6:30p Montpelier/Roxbury School Board

Thursday, Dec 23

12:00p Harwood Unified

4:00p North Branch Nature Center

8:00p Washington Central Union School

Board

Friday, Dec 24

12:00p Washington Central Union School

Board

3:00p GMALL Lectures

7:00p Harwood Unified

10:30p Game of the Week

Saturday, Dec 25

12:00p Montpelier/Roxbury School Board

3:00p North Branch Nature Center

5:00p Rochester-Stockbridge Unified

Friday, December 24

WEST FAIRLEE- Christmas Eve Service at the West Fairlee

Church, 954 Rt. 113, 6:30PM. For more info call Steve Garrow at

802-685-3141 or the Church at 802-333-4748.

Saturday, December 25

PLAINFIELD- Gospel of Christ all-day scripture reading. Noon

- 6PM. All are welcome. At the Journey Fellowship 7868 US Rt

2. For more info: www.journeyfellowshipvt.com.

Monday, December 27

EAST MONTPELIER- Tim Jennings, 11-12. Folktelling and

Music. kids’ show (adults welcome) $10. Shape Note Sing hosted

by Mary Azarian, 3:30-5:00. Tom Mackenzie & Patti Casey

7:30-9:30. Adults of all ages (kids welcome) $15 at the 4 Corners

Schoolhouse, 945 Vincent Flats Road.

Tuesday, December 28

EAST MONTPELIER- 11-12, Jon Gailmor, folksinger extraordinaire.

Kids’ show (adults welcome) $10. 3:30-5:00, Old-Time

Variety Part 1 with Modern Times Theater Tim Jennings, Rd

Eno, Ethan & Francis Azarian, Tom Banjo Azarian. General audience

$10/$15. 7:30-9:30, Old-Time Variety Part 2 (all different

material) adults of all ages (kids welcome) $15 at the 4 Corners

Schoolhouse, 945 Vincent Flats Road.

Friday, December 31

NORTHFIELD- Barry Bender presented by The American

Legion Post 63. Singer, songwriter, folk rock. 7 p.m. No cover.

Open to the public.

Saturday, January 1

GREENSBORO- Burlington Taiko Fireside Concert Celebrate

the New Year and the opening of the Open Air Gallery: Ski &

Snowshoe Trail with a free fireside concert at Highland Center for

the Arts, 1PM. The HCA Café will be open from 11:00 AM to

3:00 PM for warm drinks and delicious culinary creations to enjoy

fireside.

Sunday, January 2

NORTHFIELD- Breakfast Buffet at the American Legion. 8

a.m. to 11 a.m. Open to the public! $12.00 adults, $6.00 children

under 10. Eggs and omelets made to order, pancakes, French

toast, chipped beef on toast, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage,

home fries, fruit, juice, coffee, tea and more!

District

9:30p Vermont State Colleges Board of

Trustees

Sunday, Dec 26

12:00p Orange Southwest School District

3:00p Randolph TCC School Board

4:00p Washington Central Union School

Board

7:00p Montpelier/Roxbury School Board

Monday, Dec 27

12:00p White River Valley Supervisory

Union

2:30p White River Unified District Board

5:30p Randolph TCC School Board

6:30p VT State Board of Education

Tuesday, Dec 28

12:00p Rochester-Stockbridge Unified

District

3:30p Orange Southwest School District

6:30p Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

8:30p White River Valley Supervisory

Union

11:00p White River Unified District Board

ORCA Media Channel 1085

Government Access

Weekly Program Schedule

Wed, Dec 22

6:00a Bethel Selectboard

10:00a Rochester Selectboard

11:00a Press Conference

1:30p Moretown Selectboard

4:30p Racial Disparities Advisory Panel

6:30p Montpelier City Council

Thu, Dec 23

6:00a Middlesex Selectboard

9:00a Montpelier Social and Economic

Justice Advisory Committee

10:30a Calais Selectboard

1:30p Central Vermont Public Safety

Authority

4:00p Central Vermont Fiber

6:00p Waterbury Selectboard

10:00p Press Conference

Fri, Dec 24

6:00a Berlin Selectboard

8:30a Berlin Development Review Board

10:30a Vermont State House

1:00p Cannabis Control Board

7:30p Rochester Selectboard

9:30p Randolph Selectboard

Sat, Dec 25

6:00a Cannabis Control Board

11:00a Press Conference

1:30p Randolph Selectboard

4:00p Vermont State House

6:30p Calais Selectboard

9:30p Green Mountain Care Board

Sun, Dec 26

6:00a Waterbury Selectboard

9:00a Berlin Selectboard

11:00a Berlin Development Review Board

1:30p Montpelier Social and Economic

Justice Advisory Committee

3:00p Montpelier Planning Commission

5:00p Montpelier Design Review

Committee

6:30p Montpelier Development Review

Board

9:30p Montpelier City Council

Mon, Dec 27

6:00a Green Mountain Care Board

11:00a Press Conference

1:30p Bethel Selectboard

5:30p Montpelier Planning Commission

LIVE

8:00p Cannabis Control Board

Tue, Dec 28

6:00a Moretown Selectboard

10:00a Racial Disparities Advisory Panel

12:00p Press Conference

2:30p Vermont State House

5:30p Montpelier Design Review

Committee

7:00p Montpelier Development Review

Board

10:00p Central Vermont Public Safety

Authority

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Public Works Person

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Barre Town is accepting applications for a Public Works Person.

Individuals may apply for the year-round full-time position, or individuals

may apply for a temporary position (to March 31, 2022). Someone hired for

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tasks: plowing and sanding/salting roads, removing snow, roadside tree

removal and hauling sand. The full-time, year-round position performs a

wide variety of tasks associated with public works, which includes roads,

drainage, sewerage system, water distribution, and building maintenance.

Minimum ualifications are high school diploma or euivalent physical

ability to perform heavy lifting ability to operate large trucks with

snowplow and wing. A Class B CDL isn’t required, but a person hired for

the year-round position will be required to obtain a Class B CDL within

one-year of being hired. Work experience in at least one of the following

is a plus building trades, utility (earth) construction operating euipment,

or driving large dump trucks. Usual hours are M-F, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Winter road maintenance overtime, including nighttime, weekend and

holiday work is required, depending on weather and road conditions.

Starting hourly rate is $22.28 and increases by $3.00 per hour over 36

months. Higher starting wage is possible depending on amount of related

eperience. cellent benefits offered to the full-time year-round position

per union contract include health, dental, life and short-term disability

insurance, enrollment in VT Municipal Employees Retirement System,

uniforms and annual reimbursement for safety boots. Current contract

allows for four, 10-hour day schedule during summer.

Interested individuals may obtain an application at the Town Manager’s

ffice in the Municipal Building at 149 ebsterville oad by calling 49-

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Manager’s ffice by 400 pm on Thursday, December 0, 2021.

~ The Town of Barre is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

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Bonzo Bank

This vintage bank is easy to date. It is a type of tin bank

that is no longer popular, and the dog decorating the front

was a comic cartoon star from the 1920s to the 1940s. This

is the first famous Bonzo.

A live dog by that name became famous in the movies

years later. Bonzo was first pictured in a British comic strip

in 1922, but the bank was made in Germany by Saalheimer

& Strauss. The company made toys, especially cars and

motorcycles, until it was bought in 1936. The toys had an

oval mark with two overlapping S letters on top of the word

Success. There are two similar versions of the bank; a poem

explaining how to deposit money is on the front of one type

but not on the other.

Bertoia Auctions sold this mechanical bank for $1,800.

***

Q: Is an embossed metal Cracker Jack button stud worth

anything? It has Sailor Jack, little dog Bingo and “Me for

Crackerjack” on the front. It’s about 1-inch high and 3/4-

inch wide.

A: Frederick Rueckheim began selling popcorn in 1871.

He and his brother, Louis, sold a mixture of popcorn, peanuts

and molasses at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893.

Louis copyrighted the recipe and the slogan, “The more

you eat, the more you want,” in 1896. Coupons for prizes

were added to the boxes in 1910. Sales increased dramatically

after small prizes for children were included in the

boxes beginning in 1912. Frederick’s grandson was the

model for Sailor Jack, which was first used in advertisements

in 1916. The first boxes with Sailor Jack were produced

in 1918.

Cracker Jack prizes are collectible, especially the old

metal ones. Prizes were eliminated in 2016 and replaced by

a game that can be played by scanning a URL code. A button

stud like yours sold recently for $56. Cracker Jack is

now part of Frito Lay.

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89 inches, pair $30.

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patterned fabrics, hand stitched with white backing, c.

1900, 56 1/2 x 82 1/2 inches, $110.

Jewelry, cuff links, round plaque, two raised lions’ heads

roaring at each other, 14K yellow gold, oval bean-shaped

back, art nouveau, plaque 5/8 inches, $365.

Folk art, mirror, hand, make-do, wood, chip carved frame

and handle, teardrop shape, Pennsylvania, 19th century, 11

1/4 x 6 1/4 inches, $440.

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white pillowcase. Plastic holds moisture and the fabrics

should breathe.

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Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Banquet of Champions Set

for January 22

Devil’s Bowl Speedway officials are excited to announce

the revival of the annual Banquet of Champions on Saturday,

January 22. The celebration will honor the top competitors

and award winners of the 2021 stock car racing season in a

stunning new location, at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs in

the historic Upstate New York city.

The Banquet of Champions is open for drivers, family and

team members, fans, sponsors, and officials to attend. After a

year off due to the pandemic, and with a fresh new destination

location, the highly-anticipated event is expected to have a

welcome return. A cocktail reception precedes the awards

ceremony and a buffet dinner will highlight the night, which

concludes with music and dancing.

Track champions will officially be crowned in each of

Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s weekly racing divisions, led by

Orwell, Vt.’s Tim LaDuc, who earned his first track championship

in 21 years in the headline Sportsman Modified class,

and the third overall title of his career.

Bridport, Vt.’s Troy Audet will collect the O’Reilly Auto

Parts Limited Sportsman crown after an impressive first season

aboard a Modified car, and Fair Haven, Vt.’s Chris

Murray will bring home his third Super Stock championship.

Ripton, Vt.’s Chris Sumner will wrap up his first Mini Stock

championship and Orwell, Vt.’s Ray Hanson tops off his

dominant run in the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprint

class. Barnstead, N.H.’s Clay Dow will also be honored for

his title in the three-race 360 Sprint Car championship.

In addition to the championship hardware, trophies and

point fund money will be distributed to more than 60 eligible

drivers, and a roster of special award winners will also be

announced. The recipients of the Dedication Award, the

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Award of Excellence, and the presti-

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ACT Moves Main Office to Barre

The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) announced that it has

completed the move of its main offices to Barre, VT. It is the

first time that ACT has moved to a new headquarters since the

organization’s founding in 1986.

All ACT day-to-day operations and administrative work

will now be conducted at 105 North Main Street, Suite 208 in

Barre. The office is on the second floor of the building. Prior

to the move, the ACT offices had been located on Stowe

Street in Waterbury, VT.

The new ACT mailing address is P.O. Box 1002, Barre, VT,

05641. The office phone number will remain the same at

(802) 244-6963. The ACT office is open to Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. from November-February and 8:00a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. from March-October except on race days.

In addition to the ACT Late Model Tour, The Barre office

will also be the base of operations for all tracks and series that

ACT sanctions or co-sanctions. This includes Vermont’s

Thunder Road Speedbowl, New Hampshire’s White Mountain

Motorsports Park, oval track events at Connecticut’s

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, and the New England

Late Model Challenge Cup.

“We felt the time was right for the move,” ACT managing

partner, Cris Michaud said. “Pat (Malone) was able to find us

a great location that’s a lot closer to our tracks, is more central

to where many of our teams and fans live, and gives us more

space for day-to-day work. Obviously, the new location will

take some getting used to after being in the same place for so

long. But we think the benefits are worth it long-term.”

For more information, contact the ACT offices at (802)

244-6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com.

You can also get updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

at @ACTTour.

gious John Bruno Award – the speedway’s highest honor –

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2010 HONDA CIVIC SDLX FULLY . . . . . . . ELECTRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . FORD . . . . . $10,495 LIGHTNING ($198/month) &

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2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA . . . . . . . . . . . ALL . . . . . . NEW! . . . . . . $8,995 ($169/month)

p.m. Tickets are $55 for adults (age 13+) or $35 for children

2014 MITSBUSHI MIRAGE ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,995 ($159/month)

(age 12 and under) and include free off-street parking. Ticket

orders and special award voting ballots are due by 2013 Friday, FORD FOCUS SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,995 ($129/month)

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Norwich University Earns Statewide Architecture Award for LIFT,

a Pair of Tiny Homes for Vulnerable Populations Sited In Barre

Governor Phil Scott Announces Flood Resilient Community Grants

Governor Phil Scott announced the award of $2.6 million

to towns, state agencies, and non-profits in ermont to reduce

the future public safety and water quality impacts of climaterelated

flood haards.

The projects, funded under the Flood Resilient Community

Fund program, will improve the landscape, enhance community

resilience to flooding, and improve water uality in

Vermont.

Eleven projects have been awarded funding, ranging in

scope from purchasing properties in flood-prone areas to

planting trees for a culvert project. All projects are designed to

improve stream flows and water retention. All property buyouts

are done with the mutual consent of the current property

owner.

“These are investments in Vermont’s future,” said Governor

Scott. “By removing at-risk structures and taking other steps

to mitigate the impacts of flooding, we make our communities

safer and avoid repetitive repair costs to roads, bridges, and

other public infrastructure.”

The Flood Resilient Community Fund was established in

the spring of 2021. The $4,880,000 program is funded with

the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. An additional

$2 million is available for a second round of awards in early

2022.

• • •

Norwich University’s Design + Build Collaborative earned

an Honor Award from the Vermont chapter of the American

Institute of Architects for a project to design and build LIFT,

a pair of tiny homes for vulnerable populations sited in Barre.

Norwich’s entry, in the Small Projects category, was one of

37 entries from across the state.

Norwich’s Design + Build Collaborative partnered with

Downstreet Housing and Washington County Mental Health

Services to create safe, healthy, affordable and sustainable

homes for vulnerable Vermonters. Two new, custom-designed

energy-efficient small homes (approimately 0 suare feet)

now occupy a once-vacant downtown Barre City lot where

blighted, deteriorating housing once stood.

“The story is just really compelling, and to me, it’s just

sort of a manifestation of how I think architectural education

should work, where you have a group of students that are

looking at something that’s very mission-driven and then figuring

out how to apply architectural knowledge to help solve

a larger community and societal problem,” one AIAVT juror

said.

A different judge said: “Just thinking about what these students

accomplished, I really feel like this is worthy of pretty

high recognition.”

The first LIFT house was sited and occupied in January

2020. Grant support from the TD Charitable Foundation, the

charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient

Bank® and the Vermont Housing and Conservation

Board enabled both LIFT Houses. Former Barre Mayor Thom

Lauon and his wife, aren, donated the land.

Housing vouchers are paired with the dwellings to serve

people who have mental illness and/or are at high risk of

homelessness or are now homeless. A Washington County

Mental Health Services clinic stands less than a mile away.

Norwich architecture professors Tolya Stonorov and Danny

Sagan led a group of students in designing and building the

first home to meet Downstreet, ashington County Mental

Health Services and residents’ needs and provided the construction

documents to Downstreet for future buildings. Civil

engineering professor Mark Atwood and a group of construction

management, architecture and engineering students used

these documents to build the adjacent second home, which

was completed during the fall semester.

For this project, Downstreet provides project development

and property management, maintaining and ensuring that the

home environments meet the residents’ needs. Washington

County Mental Health Services works with colleagues and

partners to maimie wrap-around services and ensure residents

have a thriving living experience.

“I am proud of our students for receiving this honor and

grateful to the university and AIAVT for supporting and recogniing

work that addresses the underserved,” School of

Architecture + Art Associate Director and Professor Stonorov

said.

About Norwich University’s Design + Build Collaborative

(Collaborative)

As the only university in northern New England to offer

integrated professionally accredited programs in Architecture,

Business, Engineering, Construction, Cybersecurity and

Nursing, Norwich’s Design + Build Collaborative calls on

students to “act as well as conceive” and create solutions for

local, regional, and global challenges. For more than 20 years,

our students have been addressing Vermont community needs

through the construction of full-scale projects. Building on the

eight different affordable housing prototypes Norwich has developed

since 2011, the collaborative not only continues to design

and prototype regionally informed, resilient housing, but

also organies and coordinates related research and programs

between the schools comprising the College of Professional

Schools and partners with community organiations.

The collaborative was created through a $200,000 grant

from TD Charitable Foundation in February 2019. In fall

2020, TD Charitable Foundation contributed an additional

$20,000 to produce the second LIFT house.

“e want cities, towns, non-profits, and other potential applicants

to know that money is still available,” Vermont Emergency

Management Director Erica Bornemann said. “We encourage

towns to think creatively about what types of projects

could make a difference in their communities.”

Funds will be awarded to:

• Town of Berlin purchase of flood-prone structure

• Town of Brandon purchase of flood-prone structures

• Town of Rockingham – purchase of structure threatened by

landslides

• Town of andolph purchase of flood-prone structure

• Town of Johnson purchase of vacant parcel for floodplain

restoration

• Brattleboro Housing Authority floodplain restoration

• Two ivers-ttauuechee egional Commission floodplain

restoration project

• Friends of the Mad River – planning, scoping, outreach on

development of priority projects

• Town of Cabot – riparian tree plantings for culvert project

Municipalities and other potential applicants should reach

out to Vermont Emergency Management at 802-989-6793 or

stephanie.a.smith@vermont.gov. The application deadline for

round two of funding is January 31, 2022.

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ECFiber Secures $11.8 Million Of

New Funding to Accelerate Its Work

In Many of its 31 Member Towns

ECFiber announced it has placed $9 million of new municipal

revenue bonds at an average interest rate of 4.48% and

average maturity of 21 years. This brings ECFiber’s total

bond commitments to $63.3 million with about 70% of its

network constructed. Last week, the Vermont Community

Broadband Board (VCBB) approved the municipally-owned

broadband provider’s $2.8 million grant application for preconstruction

expenses. With over 6,700 customers in 23

towns, ECFiber continues to show the way forward as

Vermont’s first communications union district (CUD).

The $11.8 million in new funds will accelerate work in

original member towns, while speeding design work in newly

joined towns. Most of the $9 million from bonds will be spent

on construction in the towns of Norwich, Woodstock, and

Hartford’s villages of Wilder, White River Junction, and

Quechee during 2022. The $2.8 million grant will fund preparation

of detailed network designs for eight new towns which

joined ECFiber in 2020: Topsham, Newbury, Washington,

Corinth, Bradford, West Fairlee, Fairlee and Windsor, plus

some bordering areas where the utility poles carry services

starting from within district towns.

ECFiber is a Vermont municipality akin to a water district,

and consists of 31 member towns. Officially known as the

East Central Vermont Telecommunications District, it has no

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act which makes it illegal to advertise

“any preference, limitation or discrimination

based on race, color, religion,

sex, handicap, familial status or

national origin, or an intention, to make

any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Additionally, Vermont’s Fair Housing

and Public Accomodations Act prohibits

advertising that indicates any preference,

limitation or discrimination based

on age, marital status, sexual orientation

or receipt of public assistance.

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which is in violation of the law. Our

readers are hereby informed that all

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are available on an equal opportunity

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Governor Scott Announces Launch of Vermont Housing

Improvement Program to Rehabilitate Housing Stock

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department

of Housing and Community Development,

along with statewide partners have

launched the Vermont Housing Improvement

Program (VHIP) designed to bring housing

units back online by investing in existing, but

under-utilized structures. VHIP builds upon

past rental rehabilitation pilot programs that

used modest public investment to revitalize

housing in Vermont’s downtown areas, while

helping renters and property owners who are

most in need of assistance.

The program, funded using federal American

Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, will invest

a total of $5 million into the state’s aging

housing stock. VHIP will provide grants of up

to $30,000 per unit with a 20% funding match

required to bring code non-compliant units

back into habitability. This round of grants is

dedicated to units serving renters who are exiting

homelessness.

“Expanding the housing stock has been

a top priority of me and my team, investing

more than any administration in history,” said

Governor Phil Scott. “In addition to building

new housing, VHIP will be critical for bringing

housing that has fallen into disrepair back

online, helping provide more housing for the

workforce, lift people out of homelessness,

and aid in the transformational change we are

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seeking to create stronger communities.”

“Throughout the course of the pandemic

many businesses received financial assistance,

but one of the populations that has been

overlooked is the mom-and-pop landlords

across the state. We designed this program

for the long run with the success of the landlord

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“We are working from the ground up, addressing

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upon past efforts to bring more housing

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VHIP partners include Champlain Housing

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ECFiber continued from previous page

taxing powers and has, since its transition to

a CUD in 2016, been funded mainly by municipal

bonds backed by customer payments

for service. “We are the model for how to

make world-class broadband available to

every home and business on the grid in rural

Vermont, infrastructure that is essential to

social and economic well-being,” said board

chair F. X. Flinn. “Investors have shown their

appreciation for the work we are doing by

paying a premium for our existing debt and

competing for our new debt.

That said, we will continue to

pursue the new grant funding

aggressively as we go all out

to complete the network.”

Stan Williams, CFO of

ValleyNet, Inc., and the principal

architect of the idea

which became ECFiber, led

the bonding effort. He said,

“We appreciate the work of

our investment banking team

at MCM, led by Jim

Anderson, and remain convinced

that the combination

of Vermont Community

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municipal revenue bonds

means that every on-grid

location in Vermont will have

fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)

broadband available within

the foreseeable future now

that the CUDs are starting to

get funding.” ValleyNet is the

design, build, and operations

partner of the district. A notfor-profit

internet service

provider, it spun out of

Dartmouth College in the early 1990s to provide

dial-up internet access in the Upper

Valley region straddling Vermont and New

Hampshire.

ECFiber is one of a very few municipalities

to construct a broadband network almost

entirely from network revenues rather than

tax revenues, grants, or some other form of a

public guarantee. It is the financial model for

many rural broadband projects throughout the

U.S.

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