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Union Mutual Raises Over

$85,000 for Special Olympics

Vermont

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Union Mutual Raises Over $85,000 for

Special Olympics Vermont

Union Mutual was proudly represented by

nearly four dozen employees, independent

agency partners, and family members at the

Burlington Waterfront for the Penguin Plunge

to benefit Special Olympics Vermont on

Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Union Mutual

Popsicles were the event’s leading fundraiser

for the fourth year in a row, with a grand total

of over $85,000. The event raised over

$500,000 in total.

The team fundraising all-time record was

set by Union Mutual in 2020. Since 2016,

Union Mutual has raised nearly $370,000 for

Special Olympics Vermont through participating

in the Penguin Plunge.

“We are truly overwhelmed by and appreciative

of all the support we received for the

Penguin Plunge this year,” Union Mutual

President and CEO Lisa Keysar said. “Our

team and our supporters are dedicated to this

incredible cause and truly special event, surpassing

our fundraising expectations yet

again. It continues to be a true testament to

the strong relationships and civic-minded

spirit of our insurance community.”

At the time of this release, four of the top

10 fundraisers were Union Mutual Popsicles,

led by Chief Financial Officer Jen Galfetti

and Keysar. The event’s 10th highest fundraiser

was Union Mutual employee Jeff

Staples, a first-time Plunger.

“Our team of Popsicles gathered Saturday

morning, walked united to the waterfront, in

the snow and wind and all the time I saw

nothing but smiles and expressions of welcomed

anticipation,” Staples said. “As we

arrived and gathered our groups for the

plunge, I felt all anxiety leaving me and much

to my surprise I found myself filled with

energy and excitement. I was listening to

upbeat music, cheering spectators and fellow

participants, everyone was clapping and

encouraging the groups as they plunged, it

was nothing less than amazing!”

Laura Buermann is one of two Union

Mutual participants who have taken the

Plunge in all seven years the Popsicles have

fielded a team.

“It was encouraging to have so many firsttime

Plungers on the team this year,”

Celebrate Spring and Help Save Lives

by Giving Blood or Platelets

It’s officially spring! As the weather warms

up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues

to slow, many people are looking forward to

meeting up with family and friends. At the

start of this new season, the American Red

Cross encourages the community to play an

important role in helping save lives by making

blood or platelet donation part of their

spring plans.

The Red Cross is grateful to the hundreds

of thousands of individuals who have rolled

up a sleeve to give in early 2022. It’s important

to remember donated blood has a limited

shelf life, so supplies must be constantly

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Buermann said. “The combination of COVID

protocols and dramatic weather made for a

memorable day. I’m so proud of our whole

Union Mutual team for maintaining our firstplace

fundraiser status, and I look forward to

extending our streak for years to come.”

“The Union Mutual Popsicles team is

unstoppable! They demonstrate their commitment

to advocating for inclusion in Vermont

over and over again,” said Special Olympics

Vermont President and CEO, Missy Shea.

“This year’s fundraising effort for the 27th

annual Penguin Plunge was beyond impressive.

Through the leadership of Union Mutual

CEO Lisa Keysar, the enthusiasm and skill of

her senior management team, and the incredible

energy and dedication of so many of the

employees, their generosity of both spirit and

success is unparalleled. Special Olympics

Vermont is deeply grateful.”

Union Mutual is also the proud lead sponsor

of the Special Olympics Vermont Summer

Games. The Company was the organization’s

first Champion for 50 in honor of its 50th

year in operation, and its continued partnership

has provided support for several key

initiatives, including: Athlete Leadership

Program, Inclusion through Employment,

USA/World Games Sponsorship, Advisory

Committees, Employee Volunteers, Virtual

Fitness Programming, and more.

The Special Olympics Vermont Penguin

Plunge fundraising extends through March

31. For those who haven’t already done so,

there is still time to visit www.penguinplunge.org

to donate.

Union Mutual of Vermont Companies,

founded in 1874, is a property casualty insurance

group consisting of Union Mutual Fire

Insurance and New England Guaranty

Insurance Company Inc., both based in

Montpelier, Vermont; and Community Mutual

Insurance Company, based in Latham, New

York. The three companies write a total of

$192 million in direct premiums annually

through independent agents throughout New

England and New York, and are all rated A

(Excellent) with a Stable Outlook by A.M.

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replenished. In the days and weeks ahead, it’s

critically important to maintain a readily

available blood supply. Donors can make an

appointment by downloading the Red Cross

Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.

org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-

733-2767).

While getting back into the stands to watch

the home team play this spring, donors can

join a team of their own – Team Red Cross!

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1-18 will receive an exclusive Red Cross

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Vermont Everyone Eats Funding Extended Through July 1

Vermont Everyone Eats (VEE), the unique COVID-19 recovery

program that provides Vermonters impacted by CO-

VID with prepared meals made by Vermont restaurants using

locally grown and produced ingredients, will continue through

July 1, 2022. The program had previously been slated to end

on March 31, but will now continue due to FEMA’s 100% cost

share being extended for existing COVID-19 relief programs.

The Central Vermont Hub, a partnership between Capstone

Community Action and Shift Meals, has worked with 49 community

partners and 13 different restaurants to provide an

average of 2750 meals per week via local distributions and

home visitor deliveries in Washington, Lamoille, and Orange

counties.

While the health impact of the latest surge has recently receded,

the long tail of the economic crisis continues to challenge

restaurants, farmers, food producers, and individuals.

The Vermont Everyone Eats program both feeds people and

strengthens the state economy at the same time. Regional hubs

purchase and distribute meals from local restaurants, and a

statewide mobile app provides meal access to eaters directly

from restaurants.

Montpelier resident Deb McCormick, a volunteer with the

Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine Church, which distributes hot

VEE meals every Friday, notes “With the rising cost of goods,

even folks who have food stamps are having a hard time making

ends meet these days. Some people have no transportation,

limited safe shelter, or simply get a social boost from being

around other people, no matter how brief. Additionally, our

location is not able to restart congregate meals so VEE helps

us continue to serve our community. We love these meals and

it’s such a blessing to have them.”

Since August 2020, Vermont Everyone Eats has provided

over 2.25 million meals statewide, entirely paid for with nearly

$30 million of Federal CARES Act and FEMA funding.

More than 260 Vermont restaurants have participated. Over

37% of VEE meal ingredients from nearly 300 VT farms and

food producers have been used by restaurants as part of a local

purchasing reuirement that spreads the economic benefit

Seed Swap, Free Meal and More

Join us for a Seed Swap, Free Meal and Meeting of the

Small Farm Guild April 8 at the East Hardwick Grange!

The Swap Sisters, Cooperative Gardens Commission and

the East Hardwick Grange are collaborating to offer a Seed

Swap April 8, 4-6 p.m. at the East Hardwick Grange (23 East

Church St., East Hardwick). If you have a desire to garden but

lack all the seeds you need or if you find yourself with seeds

to share we encourage you to attend. In years past the swap

has offered a lot of donated seed from local seed companies

as well as seed saved by gardeners themselves and older or

excess seed purchased from seed companies that neighbors

are willing to share. Ama from the Cooperative Gardens Commission

(https://www.coopgardens.org/) will also be there

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as widely as possible. Local purchasing has far exceeded requirements

and is considered a major success in this program.

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA), as

VEE administrator, convenes a regional hub community of

practice and a statewide task force of multi-sector leadership

in order to guide the program. Locally governed hubs determine

needs and resources in their region and connect directly

with restaurants and eaters. Task force participants bring extensive

experience with food insecurity programs, government

agencies, economic development entities, and restaurant

engagement. The effectiveness of the program’s cross-sector,

whole systems approach may lead to long-term changes in

federally-funded food access programs.

For more information on the program or how to receive

a meal, contact your local hub at https://shiftmeals.org/everyone-eats/

or visit the Vermont Everyone Eats website at

https://vteveryoneeats.org/.

Vermont Everyone Eats provides nutritious meals to

Vermonters in need of food assistance as well as a stabilizing

source of income for Vermont restaurants, farmers, and

food producers. Vermont Everyone Eats is funded through a

contract provided by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and

Community Development to Southeastern Vermont Community

Action (SEVCA) and is advised by a Statewide Task

Force including perspectives from restaurant, economic development,

and hunger relief advocates. The program is operated

by 11 community hubs throughout the state and through

a statewide online digital app.

Capstone Community Action was founded in 1965 and

works to overcome poverty by serving people in crisis and

creating economic opportunity for people and communities.

Capstone’s programs include emergency food, heat assistance,

housing counseling and homelessness intervention,

savings and credit coaching, business counseling, workforce

development, home weatherization, transportation access, and

child and family development programs in Early Head Start/

Head Start. We serve nearly 13,000 people through these programs

each year. www.capstonevt.org.

with seeds to share. We encourage all to attend this free event

whether they have something to swap or not.

This year’s swap coincides with a free take-away meal offered

at the East Hardwick Grange 4-6 p.m. All are encouraged

to come grab some food then participate in the swap. At

6 p.m. the Small Farm Guild will have information about the

shared equipment available for use by area farmers, and invite

any or all local food producers to gather to discuss resources,

challenges, and mutual aid networks. We will meet inside the

Grange, and masks are encouraged. Any seeds left after the

swap will be available at the little free pantry at the Grange.

For more information email swapsisters@gmail.com or call

802-755-6336.

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They Can Put a Man on the Moon, but They

Can’t Fix Mud Season; Here’s Why

By CompassVermont.com

A lot of Vermonters swear that this is the

worst mud season they have ever experienced.

Deeper ruts for longer stretches and cars

sinking below their bumpers have kept tow

trucks busy and forced many Vermonters to

leave their cars in alternative locations and

walk back and forth to their homes on roads

that are hardly passable by foot.

Last year, Compass Vermont connected

with Todd Eaton, Vermont Local Roads Circuit

Rider, to get the “dirt” on mud season

around the state. Here is what we learned.

We also spoke to Todd this year, given the

severity of the 2022 mud season. The one

point that stuck out, and was witnessed on

many roads during the summer of 2021, was

the need to improve the base layers of dirt

roads.

“One of the best things municipalities can

do is to support their road crews during the

construction season as they look to address

problem areas by reestablishing roadway base

layers that do not retain moisture,” Eaton told

us.

The rest of the primary contributors to mud

season remain the same from one year to the

next, and are provided below as a not so gentle

reminder about our fifth season.

Here is the article from April of 2021.

The majority of roads in Vermont are dirt.

According to Eaton and an article he referenced

in the publication Roads & Bridges

called Mud Therapy, Vermont has 12,812

miles of road, 8,462 (66%) of which are officially

known as lass town highways.

Portions of these roads in every Vermont

town suffer chronic serviceability problems

during the spring thaw.

he minimum standards for class highways

are a highway negotiable under normal

conditions all seasons of the year by a standard

manufactured pleasure car, rather than a

four-wheel-drive truck or SUV.

That’s why road crews are out in force to

repair the affected sections by re-grading and

adding more gravel to the surface during mud

season.

Traffic matters, and the magic number is

300 cars per day.

he initial cost of paing a road is s

the cost of a dirt road, but the other factor is

maintenance costs over time.

Eaton said estimates suggest that the ongoing

maintenance costs of maintaining a dirt

road with about cars per day or more eceed

those of maintaining a paved road. Eaton

also noted that a good dirt road doesn’t necessarily

mean it will make a good, paved road.

“The underlying base material needs to be

strong, stable, and drain water well,” he said.

anding matters too.

Eaton pointed out that it’s a common

thought that the cheapest material available is

adequate for winter sanding if it provides the

needed traction. However, if the sand contains

too many fine particle sies it will contribute

to even more mud during the thaw cycles.

He said that regular ditch maintenance is

also necessary to reduce erosion on the road’s

edge. Ditches are essential to capture the

moisture that drains from subbase layers.

Mud season could be mostly avoided, but...

“Though it’s common knowledge that

building with clean, non-frost-susceptible

material will help prevent thaw weakening,

the practice is expensive,” said Eaton.

“The old anecdotes about the frugality

of Vermonters tend to ring particularly true

around town meeting day when the annual

budget is set.

Interviews with road commissioners indicate

the capital cost of improvements is their

primary constraint. Past solutions in many

towns have required extensive processing

of material from local deposits or hauling in

more appropriate material over costly distances.

The capital costs of these activities are often

unpalatable to town officials and citiens

so town road crews use what is available in

local gravel pits with minimal or no processing

beyond extraction.

Commissioners can seldom obtain budget

approval to include engineered materials,

such as geosynthetics and soil additives, in

their improvement plans.”

ome dirt roads do get better over time.

Eaton said some towns have successfully

reduced the number of trouble spots by incrementally

improving the structural section of

the roadbed. In contrast, other road sections,

even after many years of maintenance, still

see severe degradation.

As for the initial question about how bad

was this mud season, Eaton gave a typically

Vermont answer. “In most cases, this hasn’t

been a worse year, but in some Vermont

towns, they have had more challenges pop up

than others.”

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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.

Many Quality Defects Found in Online

Syrup, Say Researchers


Many quality defects were

found in syrup bought online,

Vermont researchers found.

Nearly one in four samples of

dark syrup bought online was offflaor

according to a study conducted

by University of Vermont

Extension.

erything flows from uality,”

said Mark Isselhardt, maple

specialist with UVM Extension

who conducted the study with

colleague Mark Cannella, also of

UVM Extension. “You can’t expect

consumers to pay a premium

and not give them what they are

expecting.”

Isselhardt and Cannella bought

syrup samples off the internet from various

maple states including Vermont, New York,

Maine, Ohio and Massachusetts and tested for

clarity density color and offflaor.

• • •

• • •

There were a total of 116

samples of Golden Delicate

and 129 samples of Dark

Robust. Three samples each

were ordered from each producer.

A striking result was that

ero of the samples that were

graded as Golden Delicate

met the standard for color,

Isselhardt said. The syrup

was instead graded either as

Amber Rich or even Dark

Robust.

A more in depth article is

available in the Maple News.

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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.

NorthCountry Grants $20,000 to

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Credit Union.

he first apstone ommunity ction in

Barre, was awarded $10,000 by the credit

union’s Board of Directors for its Fuel Your

Neighbors campaign. The donated funds will

provide direct support to Vermonters in need

of crisis heating assistance. The Board of

Directors also approved a $10,000 contribution

to the Central Vermont Medical Center’s

Branches of Hope Cancer Patient Fund to

cover unexpected expenses that can interfere

with a patient’s focus on their cancer treatment.

Each year, NorthCountry Federal Credit

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grant application is available at www.northcountry.org.

CVSWMD Household

Hazardous Waste

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The State of Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources

(ANR) has awarded funds to the Central Vermont Solid Waste

Management District (CVSWMD) to assist the municipality in

dierting haardous wastes from landfills and waste streams.

The $47,660 grant, issued by ANR’s Department of Environmental

Conservation, is intended to be used to help fund

“projects for collection and management of hazardous waste,

household hazardous waste (HHW), conditionally exempt

generator waste special waste and landfillbanned

wastes consistent with requirements of the State Materials

anagement lan .

CVSWMD will be using the grant to support its 2022

Household Hazardous Waste collections by providing public

outreach to local residents to raise awareness of the events and

for the collection and disposal of haardous waste. ispos

ing of haardous waste properly is costly. he funds from the

State of Vermont are important to facilitate CVSWMD’s efforts

toward supporting healthy and resilient communities and

a cleaner enironment.

CVSWMD’s Household Hazardous Waste collections cost

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June 11 - Tunbridge Transfer Station

July 9 - Bradford Town Garage

August 27 - Hardwick Town Garage

October 29 - Montpelier, Dept of Labor

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Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater Sung by

Lillian Broderick and Nessa Rabin,

Accompanied by Alison Cerutti

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announce the net performance in their spring concert series.

Lillian Broderick & Nessa Rabin, accompanied by Alison Cerutti

in a special performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater on

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suggested donation is .

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personal musical meditation on suffering and redemption,

written by the yearold composer as he lay dying.

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the sorrows of Mary as she watched her son Jesus dying on the

cross. he title of the piece comes from the first words of the

poem: Stabat mater dolorosa / Iuxta crucem lacrimosa / Dum

pendebat ilius he mother stood in sorrow weeping beside

the cross where her son was hanging.

Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater would go on to achieve enormous

popularity — it was in fact the most frequently printed musical

composition in the th century. ergolesis compositional

approach was known as the style ‘galant’ – in his Stabat Mater,

the pared-back orchestral writing allows his expansive melodies

to shine. he music speaks to the strength of humanity to

oercome great suffering in times of sorrow.

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Rose in Portman’s The Little Prince, La Prima Cercatrice in

Suor Angelica and covered Abigail Williams in Ward’s The

rucible.

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appeared with the Upper Valley Baroque Chamber Choir for

their inaugural concert. illian has studied and performed

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workshops in schools and community programs.

For the past three years Blue Cross and

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the project, an original musical inspired, created

and performed by Vermont teens that

addresses the many challenges they face,

while celebrating their resilience and hope for

change.

The show digs deep into the heart of issues

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including mental health, resilience, racial justice,

sexual identity, friendship, love, family,

community, social justice and current issues

including COVID, climate change and the future

of Vermont for young people. The play

and music are co-written by teens.

After the live performance tour this summer

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now available for schools, youth clubs, afterschool

programs and community programs

for screenings. To date, 30 schools are planning

screenings, discussions or workshops,

and there are roughly 20 public screenings being

scheduled across Vermont communities.

Additionally, a screening is scheduled on

April 14 for members of the Vermont Legislature.

The production has integrated a card

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to spark a vibrant discussion after the show

and is developing curriculum guides aligned

to varying disciplinary content standards from

English, or Social Studies, to health, theater,

counseling and more.

“I hope that teens who watch Listen Up in

their schools walk away with a sense that they

can create change—they have agency and

voice and are able to connect to each other

and adults through speaking the truth about

their lives,” says Bess O’Brien, Producer of

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Another integrative offering for schools is

an intensive workshop to create a mini Listen

Up show based on the issues and topics that

students want to explore and present to their

community. The two week “Listen Up Pop Up

Workshops” will offer students the chance to

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workshops will engage students in what is

important to them in their lives and their communities,

creating opportunities to share their

stories and make connections with each other

over issues that are important to them.

“It has been incredible to support this process

and watch it build from the first step of

gathering over 900 stories, then watching as

they were woven together into a true work

of performance art, to now stepping directly

into classrooms and community programs for

hands-on social-emotional empowerment.

This project is inspiring teens across Vermont

with the knowledge that they are not alone in

their struggles and the opportunities to overcome

them are within reach,” says Megan

Peek, Director of Community Relations and

Health Promotion at Blue Cross and Blue

Shield of Vermont. “It has been a privilege to

support this incredible work.”

he film is a great opportunity for par

ents, caregivers, and other adults who work

with youth to open a dialogue with them.

However, the issues brought up in the musical

that youth are struggling with may also

feel overwhelming to talk about. There are

lots of resources available to help parents get

started,” says Mariah Flynn, Director of the

Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community.

“One Vermont resource I really like is

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and want to find some additional supports for

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other issue, 211.org can be a great place to

start. If you call at 2-1-1 they’ll ask you questions

about your specific concerns and then

help connect you to the appropriate supports

near you.”

A powerful piece of the show addresses

racism and growing up as a person of color

in Vermont. The latest Brave Little State Podcast

on VPR is called “Homegoings: Three

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and it features an interview with three youth

from the show and the song they wrote called

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“Creating something together builds bonding

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feeling of creating something together that

they can then share with their school is empowering,”

says O’Brien. “Teens are in desperate

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their stories in a safe and creative environment.”

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If you or someone you know would like to go turkey hunting

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education instructors are now holding a limited number of

courses throughout the state.

A person must pass the hunter education course before they

can purchase their first hunting license.

“Many of these courses are held in August and September,

but our volunteer instructors will be holding courses this

spring to help new turkey hunters as well as anyone else who

wants to take a course now,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s

Hunter Education Coordinator Nicole Meier. “Our volunteer

instructors teach because they are passionate about hunting

and want to ensure that Vermont’s safe hunting legacy continues.”

“Volunteer instructors are the backbone of the Vermont

Hunter Education Program. They are vital to Vermont’s

strong record of safe hunting. Hands-on and in-person learning

from an experienced instructor are the best ways to

become familiar with the hard-skills associated with safe

hunting and firearms handling.”

Anyone of any age is permitted to take the course. The

class content, exam and paper and electronic materials are

written at a grade 6 reading level.

“Courses are available in basic hunter education and combination

hunter-bowhunter education,” said Meier. “We

expect more classes to be posted in the future, so check our

website frequently.”

The courses will be listed as they become available on

Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website www.vtfishandwildlife.

com. On the home page, click on Hunt and then Hunter

Education and Find the Right Class for You. To register for a

course, go to this link: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/vermont.

A Vermont hunter education card entitles you to hunt in all

50 states, as well as some international locations.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department does not discriminate

on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,

disability, experience level, sex, or gender identity. Reasonable

accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on

request at no cost to the student. Please include a description

of the accommodation you will need and include your contact

information. Requests should be made as early as possible.

Please send an e-mail to: Nicole.Meier@vermont.gov 802-

828-1193 (voice), 1-800-253-0191 (TTY).

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Despite lingering snow cover in some areas of the state, the

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few strategies in mind.

“Just like any other time of year, anglers fishing early in the

spring should adjust their tactics based on conditions,” said

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the trout, you’ll have a good chance of catching a few fish, and

enjoy a nice day outside.”

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key. Trout are coldblooded and may be slow to bite especially

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Anglers who like to fish and release their catch don’t need

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Girls on the Run Vermont’s registration for its spring program

is now open statewide. Girls on the Run is a physical

activity-based, positive youth development program that

inspires girls in 3rd through 8th grade to be joyful, healthy

and confident. The volunteer-led program brings together

groups of students for an eight week program that encourages

personal development, team building and connection to the

community.

Girls on the Run Vermont (GOTRVT) has inspired girls in

Vermont for twenty-two years and has impacted the lives of

40,000 girls. This season, Girls on the Run will be offered at

approximately 108 locations across Vermont starting the week

of March 28th. Each team will meet twice a week for 90 minutes

after school and participate in research-based lessons that

use dynamic discussions and fun movement games to teach

life skills. The season will culminate with two statewide 5K

events, one on June 4th at the Champlain Valley Expo in

Essex Junction and the other on June 11th at the Manchester

Recreation Fields, that brings together family, friends and

community members to celebrate the participants’ growth

throughout the season.

The program fee for the spring 2022 season is $115 and

financial aid is available to those who qualify. The program

fee includes registration for the end of season 5K event, a

shirt, journal, cinch sack, water bottle and more. Information

about the program and registration can be found on the Girls

on the Run Vermont’s website: www.gotrvt.org.

With trained coaches ready to empower these participants,

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Hours

6 Washington Street

Barre, VT 05641

Phone: (802) 476-7550

www.aldrichpubliclibrary.org

The Aldrich Public Library is open on weekdays from 11

a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For Everyone

Knit Together Fiber Arts Group

Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Vermont Room

This is a very informal “sit, chat, and craft” group. All ages

and levels of experience are welcome! Share your knitting

creations from home and try some Japanese-style knitting at

the library!

Friends of the Aldrich Public Library

Tuesday, March 29 at 4 p.m. on Zoom

Join the Friends of the Library to support Aldrich library!

The Friends host fundraising events throughout the year

including the annual banquet and auction, book sales, and

more to support Aldrich Library programs and books. This

month’s Friend’s meeting will be hosted via Zoom. Please

contact the library to obtain a Zoom meeting link.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Milne

Community Room

Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Milne

Community Room

Thousands of gently used books, audio-books, videos and

more for all ages at rock bottom prices!

Aldrich Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 11 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room or via

Zoom (Hybrid Meeting)

The Aldrich Board of Trustees meet once or more monthly

to advise and support the Library Director, evaluate and adopt

library policies and strategic goals, and learn about the work

of the library staff and collection. There is currently a vacant

position on the library board of trustees. If you are interested

in becoming a board member, we encourage you to contact

Board President Nancy Pope at AldrichTrustees@gmail.com.

Palletteers Art Exhibit

On Display from Monday, April 4 to Thursday, May 26 in

the Milne Community Room

Come on down to the Milne Room during library hours to

view “Out of the Shadows of the Pandemic,” the latest show

from the Palletteers.

For Adults

Senior Day

Wednesday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Milne Community

Room

Join Stand-Up Comedian, Kathleen Kanz, and friends for

an afternoon of laughter and fun. This group of comedians

performs regularly all oer the state of ermont. hey find

delight in entertaining audiences of all backgrounds and

believe laughter is the best medicine, especially after the

rough year we’ve had! Light Refreshments will be served

after the program.

Kellogg-Hubbard

Library News

Montpelier

How can the Kellogg-Hubbard Library serve more people,

with more efficiency, expertise, and equity, in the years

ahead? The Library is excited to announce the launch of its

strategic planning process.

The Library exists to provide library materials and access

to information free of charge and to promote and stimulate

knowledge, culture and reading. It is a steward of the intellectual

energy of the community and a resource to encourage

School, Village School of North Bennington, Waitsfield

Elementary School, Walden School, Wallingford Elementary

School, Wardsboro Elementary School, The Warren School,

Waterford Elementary School, Wells Village School, Westford

Elementary School, Williamstown Elementary School,

Williston Central School, Woodstock Elementary School,

White River Valley School - Bethel Campus.

Girls on the Run Vermont still needs coaches! Coaches do

not need to be runners but are required to be a minimum of

eighteen years old. All volunteer coaches must complete a

background check and online training modules. Please visit

www.gotrvt.org/coach for full details.

Schools, by county, that are still in need of coaches are:

Chittenden County: JJ Flynn Elementary School; Grand Isle:

Folsom Education & Community Center, Grand Isle

The Vermont House of Representatives gave preliminary

approval to the Fiscal Year 2023 State Budget, which includes

a historic investment in public higher education.

“The House is proposing an annual $10 million increase to

the Vermont State Colleges’ appropriation, which is the largest

single-year increase since the VSC was founded,” said system

Chancellor Sophie Zdatny. “This commitment of $45 million

per year is crucial to the long-term success of our institutions

and our students. It is a tremendous signal of support from

our state leaders as we continue the work of transforming and

modernizing the Vermont State Colleges. I am grateful to lawmakers

for prioritizing the VSC and our students in this budget

proposal and look forward to continuing our work in the

legislature in the months to come.”

For the benefit of Vermont the Vermont State Colleges system

provides affordable high uality student-centered and

accessible education fully integrating professional liberal

and career study consistent with student aspirations and regional

and state needs. The Vermont State Colleges system

includes Castleton niversity the Community College of Vermont

Northern Vermont niversity and Vermont Technical

College. earn more at www.vsc.edu.

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Our Favorite Things

Remember show and tell when you were a

kid? Wasn’t it fun to share a favorite object

and story with your friends? Why should the

fun end just because we’re grown up? Teens

and adults are invited to Waterbury Public

Library’s Sal Room on Tuesday, April 5th at 28 N Main St., Waterbury (802)244-7036

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Granite Center Garden Club

Monday, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., Milne Community Room

Our first meeting of the year will be about Ergonomics in

the Garden presented by Christie Sterbach-Feist, an

Occupational Therapist. All gardening enthusiasts of any skill

or ability are encouraged to join us!

Reading Circle Book Group

Wednesday, April 20 at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room

April’s book selection is The Age of Innocence by Edith

Wharton and a copy of the book will be provided by the

group. For interest in joining, contact the library during our

open hours.

Genealogy Group

Thursday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Milne

Community Room

Amateurs and experienced genealogists alike can join us as

we offer support and explore our histories together.

For Kids

Story Hour (Registration Required)

Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the Katherine Paterson Children’s

Room

Join Mr. Ian for a socially distanced storytime in the

Children;s Room. Songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by

a craft. Registration is required for this event. To register, visit

www.aldrichpubliclibrary.org/children, or call the library during

open hours at (802) 476-7550.

Virtual Story Hour

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Seed Swap at the Aldrich Public Library

Saturday, April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Library

Lawn

Come learn about seeds through stories, crafts and handson

fun. Story hour starts at 11 a.m. Free for kids, families and

gardeners of all ages. Seeds to share donated by High Mowing

Organic Seeds and American Meadows. If you have seeds to

swap, please bring them in labeled packets.

For Teens

Teen Artwork Exhibit from Central Valley Career Center

Students

On display during library hours in the Teen Room (located

on top floor of the library) Visit the Teen Room to view posters

designed by the Digital Media Arts (DMA) students at

Central Valley Career Center (CVCC) as part of a school

project done in collaboration with Mosaic and the Vermont

Network. The CVCC Digital Media Art students created a

collection of powerful digital images on important topics connected

to healthy relationships and experiences of harm.

Teen Board Game Night

Every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Teen Room

Grades 7-12 are invited to the upstairs of the Aldrich Public

Library to play board games and roleplaying (RPG) games

with their friends and peers. Come and go as you please. No

registration necessary.

life-long learning. Sustaining the library’s historic building

and extensive day-to-day activities and programs is crucial,

but the need to address what the library should be and do as

its communities grow and change in the future is clear.

The Library’s last strategic plan was completed over a

decade ago. A wide range of community input is needed for

this important process. The Kellogg-Hubbard library of the

future will be a community hub, a people’s university and an

information base. It will take prudent financial planning,

extensive information-gathering, and the creative minds of all

the communities served to make this goal a reality.

Please visit the website www.kellogghubbard.org or call

the library for more information on participating in the strategic

planning process.

6:30 for Adult Show & Tell! We all have

favorite things – quirky, sentimental or just

plain fascinating items with great back stories.

Bring your things down to the library to share

with friends and neighbors, and take in some

great stories in return!

Girls on the Run Spring Program Registration continued from page

Elementary; Windham County: Academy School, Hilltop

Montessori School.

About Girls on the Run Vermont

Girls on the Run Vermont is an independent and 501 (c)(3)

recognized council of Girls on the Run International (GOTRI),

which has a network of over 200 councils across the United

States. Since 1999, Girls on the Run Vermont has empowered

over 40,000 Vermont girls grades 3-8 to develop physical, emotional

and social well-being through an eight week after school

program held at over 108 sites statewide. Its mission is to

inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a researchbased

curriculum that addresses developmentally appropriate

life skills and creatively integrates running, stretching, and

strengthening exercises. Find out more at gotrvt.org.

Poplularly known as “The Grey Building,” the Northfield Academy was originally chartered in 1846. Above are images of the

High and Graded Schools, a postcard view from downtown, an early elementary class photo and the Grey Building today.

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Maria (Zito) Bellini

MONTPELIER — Maria “Josie” (Zito)

Bellini died peacefully on Monday,

March 21, 2022, at the Woodridge Rehab

and Nursing Center in Berlin, with her

family by her side.

She was born in Providence, Rhode

Island, on Aug. 23, 1926, to her parents,

Ralph and Elvira (Farina) Zito. Josie attended

St. Mary’s School in Providence,

graduating in 1944. She then enrolled in

cosmetology school for one year and worked as a hairdresser

until her marriage to Vasili Bellini in June 1955.

Their honeymoon was a three-month trip by automobile,

visiting major national parks, the Rocky Mountains in Canada,

the northern parts of Mexico, and visiting relatives and friends

on the West Coast. She loved to travel anywhere on a moment’s

notice and extended vacations led to travels all over the

Northeast and Canada. After her husband’s retirement, Josie

toured Italy, as well as several other countries in Europe.

When her husband changed jobs, they moved to Vermont in

1966. They maintained a small summer home in Narragansett,

Rhode Island, which they later replaced with a year-round residence

when Vasili retired.

Josie introduced Rhode Islanders to the beauty of Vermont

and the sport of skiing, and introduced Vermonters to the beautiful

seashores and campsites of Rhode Island.

She was a lover of opera and a card player, especially

bridge. Josie played cards in almost any city, state or country

when she traveled. Josie was an avid reader who frequented all

nearby libraries which she saw as a great resource for learning

and pleasure.

As a homemaker, she was always available and happy to

care for her nieces and nephews. An excellent cook and baker,

one of her greatest joys was to cook for family, friends and

new neighbors, as her mother did before her. Josie was a lover

of people.

She is survived by her husband, Vasili Bellini; her son, David

Bellini and his partner, Kathy Callaghan, of Montpelier,

Vermont; her son-in-law, Brian Fitzgerald, of Wells, Maine;

her sister-in-law, Eva Zito, of North Providence, Rhode Island;

and many wonderful nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her daughter, Victoria

Bellini Fitzgerald; and her brothers, Alphonso Zito and Matthew

Zito.

The family will plan a celebration of Josie’s life in late

spring.

We are thankful for the wonderful care provided to her by

the nurses, doctors and aides throughout her last days of care.

n lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to

the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier, VT

05602.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at

www.guareandsons.com.

Kenneth H. Brimblecombe

BERLIN, VT - Kenneth H.

Brimblecombe, 77, of Paine

Turnpike South, passed away at his home

with his wife, Cathy, and niece, Kathryn,

by his side on March 18th.

He was born on July 27, 1944, in Pittsfield

the son of eslie and rances

(Rehn) Brimblecombe. Ken attended

schools in arshfield and graduated from

arshfield lainfield igh chool in .

Ken served in the Vermont Air National Guard from 1965

until his honorable discharge in 1971.

Ken spent his career running his business, Brimblecombe

Electric, as a master plumber and master electrician, before

retiring in 2014.

On July 23, 1966, Ken married Cathy-Lynne Brigham in

Berlin. Together, they built their home on Paine Turnpike

South and enjoyed a 55 year union.

Ken was a long-time member of the Montpelier Kiwanis,

serving as president from 1989-1990; a lifetime member of

the Montpelier Lodge of Elks (57 years); and a member of the

First Congregational Church of Berlin. He and his wife were

members of the Lake Champlain Winnebago International

Travelers Club. Ken enjoyed his John Deere tractors, traveling,

camping, and escaping from the Vermont winters to Zephyrhills,

FL with their motorhome. Ken could be described as a

man of few words but when he spoke, he shared great wisdom.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy-Lynne of Berlin; his

brother obert rimblecombe and wife loria of arshfield

his sister-in-law, Julie Clemons of Montpelier; many nieces

and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nephews;

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He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Stanley Brimblecombe,

his wife, Virginia, and their son, Scott; mother-inlaw

Elene Brigham Sartell; and sisters-in-law Terry Stockton

and Channa Brigham. Ken will be greeted at the rainbow

bridge by his beloved dogs, Max, Joshua, and Dusty.

Ken and his family will forever be grateful for the care he

received from his nurses, Rebecca and Rachel.

A graveside service at the Berlin Corner Cemetery will be

announced in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont

Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Berlin, VT

05641 or to The First Congregational Church of Berlin, P.O.

Box 1157, Montpelier, VT 05602.



Patricia Ann Dupont

WORCESTER, VT - Patricia Ann Dupont,

88, of Worcester Village Road,

passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022

at the Woodridge Nursing Home.

She was born in Providence, RI on

March 27, 1933, the daughter of Phileas

Moreau and Lenora (Hutchinson)

Moreau. Pat attended St. Raymond’s

School in Providence and graduated from

Pawtucket West High School in 1951.

She continued her education at the National School of Aeronautics

in Kansas City, KS.

Patricia was married to Albert A. Michaud in Massachusetts

on June 23, 1951. She later married Leo E. DuPont in Pawtucket,

RI on June 12, 1973. Sadly, Leo passed away on July

29, 2010.

She was employed for several years as a bank service representative

for the former Chittenden Trust Company and also at

the former Lobster Pot Restaurant as a waitress.

Pat enjoyed working with people, traveling to Europe,

Canada, and the United States. She loved all sports and motorcycle

riding. Pat volunteered at the VA Hospital in White

River Junction. She was a member of John Mociolek American

egion u. ost of nfield past president of

the American Legion Auxiliary Post #3; past chaplain of the

Moose Club of Barre; life member of the VFW #792. Pat was

also a member and lay reader of the Christ Episcopal Church.

Patricia is survived by three sons, Donia Joseph Michaud of

nfield lbert aid ichaud of nfield and rancis

Thomas Michaud of Montpelier; four grandchildren and three

great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her two husbands.

A memorial mass will be offered at the Christ Episcopal

Church on State Street in Montpelier on May 2, 2022 at 11:00

a.m. A committal will follow at the Vermont Veterans Memorial

Cemetery in Randolph.



Louise Gertrude Cookson Foster

LOUISE GERTRUDE COOKSON FOS-

TER went “home” to heaven on Thursday,

March 17, 2022. She was born in

Woodbury on March 3, 1934 to Daniel

and Mary Cookson.

She attended Woodbury School and

then Cabot High School. She married

the love of her life, Herndon Stone Foster,

Sr. and made their home on a small

farm in Cabot Vermont where they raised

their own beef, chickens, and pigs. They had a large vegetable

garden, and in the fall the shelves were full of canned goods

and the freeer filled with meat. ue and oc were ery busy

raising their fie children and they always remember com

ing home from school where there would be a fresh loaf of

bread drizzled with a stick of butter awaiting them. She was an

amazing cook among her family and friends for her delicious

pies, cakes, and baked beans.

Sue worked at Cabot Creamery in accounting, was an

Avon consultant, and in later years was the Baker at Howards

Friendly Market in South Barre. Sue and Doc enjoyed building

a camp at Lyfords Pond in Walden and enjoyed sharing it

with all their friends and family. hey built the first motoried

floating dock which became the eny of all and now there are

many on the water floating with the loons.

She was widowed, and many years later was fortunate to

meet Clancy Haber, they were happily married for a few years,

he always calling Sue “his baby doll” before he died.

She is predeceased by siblings “Toot” Helen Fletcher, Margarite

Hill,“Bunche”Daniel, “Broat” Lawrence, and John

Cookson; and grandchildren Kevin Foster and Kimberly Foster,

and great grandchildren Christa, Mykayla, Tori, and Bret.

She is survived by three siblings Chet of East Montpelier,

“Sister” Rathburn of Woodbury, and Martha Foster of Walden.

he will be foreer in the hearts of her fie children u

Herndon Jr. (and Debbie) of Greenwood, South Carolina,

Susan of Knoxville, TN, Art (and Laurie) of Strafford, NH,

Randy (and Becky) of Summerville, South Carolina, and Paul

of Graniteville, VT; and her stepchildren Sandy (and Richard)

Sicily of Cabot, and Bart of Barre,Vt.

She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren,

Herndon (BJ) III, Brendan, Adam, Lynn, Art, Liz, Shanon,

Patrick, Toni, Shane, Amanda, and Aaron; and great-grandchildren,

Marleigh, Zoie, Dylan, Lane, Ellie, Elizabeth, Abigail,

Alex, Toni Lynn, Emily, Katie, Hallee, Chad, Ollie, and

Bella Rose.

A celebration of life is being planned for this summer in

Vermont.

The St. Labre Indian School Ashland, Montana 59004 or

(give.stlabre.org ) was dear to Mom’s heart if you would like

to make a donation in her name.

Karen H. Lamson

WATERBURY/MORETOWN - Karen H.

Lamson, 80, passed away at Woodridge

Nursing Home in Berlin on Friday morning,

March 18, 2022. Born in Stowe on

February 3, 1942, she was the daughter of

the late Pauline Houston Whalley. On

June 25, 1960, she married Harry Lamson

in Waterbury, he predeceased her on December

10, 2002.

Karen graduated from Stowe High

School in 1960, she had fond memories

of being the Prom Queen. After her marriage to Harry she was

happy and busy raising her family. She worked for many years

at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury, retiring in 1997.

Karen loved to garden and had two large vegetable and

flower gardens at her home in oretown. he also enoyed

camping, canning vegetables, making afghans, yard sales, doing

crosswords and puzzles, and spending time with her dogs

and cats. Karen loved babysitting her grandchildren and attending

family gatherings.

She is survived by her three sons, Harry James “Jim” Lamson

and his wife, Jerri, of Moretown, Robert Scott Lamson

and his wife rystal of orthfield alls and homas oseph

amson and his fiance ara of arre her sister arol yrd

and her husband, Larry of Danville; eight grandchildren and

eight great-grandchildren; and her nieces, nephews, and extended

family.

A graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery on

Saturday April 23 at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow at St.

eos arish all in aterbury. n lieu of flowers memorial

donations may be made to the Washington County Humane

Society, online at info@centralvermonthumane.org or by mail

to CVHS, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT, 05601.

To send online condolences, visit www.perkinsparker.com.

Marjorie Skott

EAST MONTPELIER, VT - Marjorie

Skott, 96, of East Montpelier, Vermont,

died peacefully at her home March 17,

2022.

Just before she died, Marjorie talked

about what might come after this life.

“I’m not really sure; I’m hoping that the

atoms and cells that are me will go back

to the Earth. Perhaps I’ll come back as an

ant or a grasshopper. I’d like that.”

To the end of her life Marjorie loved

exploring ideas and had an insatiable curiosity about the

world. She read several books a week and kept the staff at her

beloved Kellogg-Hubbard Library and Bear Pond Books busy

filling her reuests for obscure titles. he lamented her failing

eyesight because she could no longer read. Even as she was

getting ready to die, she asked about current events, the changing

seasons, and the lives of her extended family and friends.

She was enthralled with the peace and serenity of her home.

She spent hours looking out the window at birds, cloud formations,

and the changing landscape. “How did I get so lucky?”

she would ask almost daily. A smooth rock was as much a

source of wonder to her as a bright flower or a hummingbird.

Marjorie was a student of the inner life, as well, having

spent years working as a psychologist specializing in dream

analysis. A graduate of the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland,

she was able to view a person’s —and a community’s

— behavior from fresh, and at times, surprising new ways. No

detail was too subtle to go unnoticed; she could create a lens

that would allow others to realize there were always unseen

meanings worth considering.

At the same time, she was a remarkably active listener. She

always offered her opinion last, after others had spoken; she

never wanted to let her opinions and ideas get in the way of

others expressing theirs. Because she listened to others with

such attention, she had an uncanny ability to create networks

of friendship across generations, and an unfailing ability to

share generously in the interests and ideas of others.

Marjorie was self-effacing. “Don’t make a fuss over me”

was a mantra. In fact, she’d be unhappy to know that you have

read this far in this obituary. “Surely you have something better

to do,” we can hear her saying.

Marjorie leaves behind a family and a wide circle of friends

that are all the better for knowing her.

As per Marge’s wishes, her Gilbert family will gather for a

private remembrance at a later date. Contributions in her name

would be welcomed by The Vermont Foodbank.

STANLEY JAMES AMADON

passed away in his wife Helen’s arms

on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Woodridge

Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont. He was 93.

Stan was born on Dec. 7, 1928, to Gordon and

Edith (Carpenter) Amadon, in the historic

“Shores House” in Lyndon Center, Vermont. He

is survived by his wife, Helen Gale Amadon, children, grandchildren

and extended family. A Celebration of Life will be

held on Friday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at the Waterbury Congregational

Church, 8 North Main St., Waterbury, VT 05676. In lieu

of flowers contributions in honor of tan can be made to two

organizations he loved and cared for deeply: The Waterbury

Rotary Club, P.O. Box 586, Waterbury, VT 05676; Lyndon Institute

for their capital campaign can be sent to Melissa Hall,

Director of Development, Lyndon Institute, P.O. Box 127,

Lyndon Center, VT 05850. To send online condolences, please

visit www.perkinsparker.com.

RANDY LYNN BISHOP, 51, of Barre Town,

Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on March 9,

2022. Randy was born in Burlington, Vermont,

on July 19, 1970. He was the son of Dennis Garcia

and Sandra Prouty. Randy had a passion for

his motorcycle and fishing whereer there was

water. e knew there were fish to be caught. e

loved spending time with his family and friends and his dog,

Ada. Randy is survived by his mother, Sandra Prouty; and his

significant other ichelle. e also leaes behind his daugh

ters, brothers, and extended family. Per Randy’s wishes, there

will be no funeral service or calling hours. There will be a


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celebration of life on July 16, 2022, time and place will be

determined at a later date. 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.

JAMES M. CLARKE — The celebration of life service for

James M. Clarke was held at 1 p.m. March 28 at First Presbyterian

Church of Barre.

MARTHA COURAGE (BROWN) COLBY,

78, of Swanzey, New Hampshire, passed away

peacefully at her home surrounded by the love

and support of her family, on Monday, March 14,

2022. Her parents, Russell C. and Muriel C.

(McGowan) Brown, welcomed their daughter

into the world on Dec. 28, 1943, in Barre, Vermont.

She grew up in Barre and graduated from Spaulding

High School in 1961 where she enjoyed being a majorette.

Martha attended Vermont College in Montpelier where she received

an Associate degree in Science in 1963. She married

her high school sweetheart, Robert, in Hanover, New Hampshire,

on Aug. 7, 1970. She is survived by her husband of 51

years, children granddaughter, siblings and extended family. A

graveside service will be held in Mountain View Cemetery in

Swanzey in the spring. For those who wish, donations may be

made in Mrs. Colby’s memory to the American Heart Association

ortheast ffiliate wo all t. anchester .

If you would like to share a memory or offer online condolences

to the family, please visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com.

MARK J. DI STEFANO — After a brief battle

with cancer, Mark J. Di Stefano died on March

. e spent his final days at home sur

rounded by his loving family. He was born in

in ashington .. the son of oseph and

Jane (Holbrook) Di Stefano. He grew up in D.C.

and abroad and attended high school in Rome,

Italy. He graduated from Cornell in 1978 with a degree in history

and languages and later moved to Vermont, where he

graduated from Vermont Law School in 1984. Mark is survived

by his wife, Bridget Asay, his children, and extended

family. The family intends to hold an outdoor memorial ser-

ice later this year. n lieu of flowers donations in arks

memory may be made to the Summit School of Traditional

Music and Culture in Montpelier; the Montpelier Parks Department

Hubbard Park expansion project; or the Green Mountain

Club’s Long Trail Legacy Campaign.

JACQUELYN GAIL (WEBSTER) KINDESTIN, 73, a former

resident of Barre, passed away on Saturday, March 12,

in est yack ew York after battling lung cancer.

Born on May 14, 1948, in Barre, she was the daughter of Reginald

and udrey andry ebster. ackie graduated from

Spaulding High School, class of 1966 and following graduation

she lied in ashington and ontpelier ermont until

she married Ross A. Kindestin. Survivors include her companion

and best friend, Stuart McIntosh, son, grandchildren and

etended family. n lieu of flowers memorial contributions

may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501

St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to a non-kill animal

rescue organization of your choice. The graveside service to

honor and celebrate her life will be held at the convenience of

her family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by

ooker hitcomb uneral ome cademy t. arre. or a

memorial guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.

DEBORAH LISI-BAKER, 69, passed away unexpectedly at

her home in aterbury on riday arch . orn in

indsor on uly she was the daughter of the late

Merrill and Elizabeth (Ruggles) Thompson. In 1993, she married

David Baker. Deborah grew up in Cornish and Meriden,

ew ampshire. he attended oddard ollege in lainfield

and Johnson State University in Johnson. Deborah enjoyed

reading, writing poetry, listening to music, and working in her

flower gardens. eborah is suried by her husband son sib

lings and extended family. A celebration of Deborah’s life will

be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of

Deborah can be made to the Vermont Center for Independent

Living, 11 East State St., Montpelier, VT 05602 or visit info@

vcil.org.

GLORIA PILINI MILLER — Gloria Catherine

Pilini’s circle of life began in Montpelier on

Sept. 10, 1926, and came to a close as Gloria

Pilini Miller there on March 14, 2022. At the

core of Gloria’s 95 years of living were her family

and friends. She entered family life as a

daughter to James and Idea Pilini. Marrying

Evan Miller in 1947, she became a devoted, loving wife until

his passing in 2000. Her Energizer-Bunny approach in all areas

of her life translated into an organized, committed, work

ethic. Gloria also shared that energy and participation with

many organizations, groups, clubs and a lifetime Bethany

Church membership. Memories of Glo include her strength

and resilience, as well as her generous, caring nature and keen

sense of humor. Donations in her name can be made to any one

of her favorites: American Cancer Society, American Heart

Association, and Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice.

As per her wishes, a memorial service will be private, and a

celebration of her life will be at a later date. “Glow, little Glo

… glimmer, glimmer” … to the end.

CHANDLER D. NIMS, age 84, of Essex Junction,

Vermont, passed away on Thursday, March

10, 2022, at the McClure Miller Respite House,

after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

No services will be held but a gathering of immediate

family will take place in late spring or

summer. Please visit awrfh.com for the full obituary

and to leave messages of condolence.

EUGENE “GENE” NOVOGRODSKY, aged

83, formerly of Montpelier, Vermont, died Feb.

12, 2022, in Brownsville, Texas. Gene’s early

life was spent in len ild ew York and i

ami lorida. e and his first wife ancy late

(1939-2019), were founding members of the

Hunger Mountain Coop. He dreamed of a just

world and took to heart the adage, “Act locally, think globally.”

In addition to his many friends, Gene leaves behind his

wife, daughters, grandchildren, brother, and extended family.

Gene’s family asks that you honor him with a long walk outdoors,

a donation to Planned Parenthood South Texas, or a letter

to the editor.

BARBARA ANNE (WALL) PERKINS, 48,

died Feb. 18, 2022, at home in Corvallis, Oregon,

after a long battle with cancer. She was born

May 25, 1973, in Berlin, the daughter of Jonathan

and nne iller all. he graduated from

Montpelier High School in 1991 and later went

on to obtain her Associate degree in Criminal

Justice from the University of Phoenix. She enjoyed baking,

being in nature, writing and reading. Survivors include her

four children, mother, siblings, and extended family. There are

no calling hours and the funeral will be private. Memorial contributions

can be made online to Signature Healthcare at Home

ospice at www.iftedishes.org or by mail ecu

tive Parkway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401.

KATHRYN VALERIE SZELAG, 57, of

orthfield ermont passed away on eb.

2022, at The University of Vermont Medical

Center, with a few library family members by

her side. Kathryn was born in Detroit, Michigan,

on Sept. 20, 1964. She was preceded in death by

her parents, Louis and Velma Szelag. Kathryn

received her high school diploma through American School in

Chicago, Illinois, in 1994. She then attended City College in

San Francisco, California, from 1999-2002. In 2003, Kathryn

took courses at Baker College Online and received her Bachelors

degree in eb eelopment. athryn was fond of al

loween and volunteered each year to hand out candy to the

children stopping by Brown Public Library. Christmas was

another favorite holiday. Each year, she decorated the large

window at the uest ouse on ain treet in orthfield. his

was enjoyed by all. A memorial and celebration of Kathryn’s

life will be held in the Brown Public Library Community

Room on April 23 at 2 p.m.

JAMES G. THETFORD, of Montpelier,

passed away March 7, 2022, of

natural causes during his travels in the Philippines.

Born Feb. 6, 1949, to the late James and

Ann (nee Healy) Thetford, Jim was a longtime

Montpelier resident, with the exception of his

service in the Marine Corps. Jim attended Castleton

State College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science

degree. e enoyed golfing skiing world trael and time with

his children. He is survived by his children, and the wonderful

mother of his children, Katherine Tremblay. He leaves his

brothers and loving sisters-in-law. He also held close to his

heart all his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A celebration

of his life is planned for later in the year.

JEAN G. WEBSTER, 100, died

Monday, March 21, 2022, at Mayo

ealthcare in orthfield ermont

with her family by her side. Jean was

born in Bethel, Vermont, on April 30,

the daughter of illiam enne

dy and Annie Coon Kennedy. She

came to Barre in 1933, graduated from

Spaulding in 1939; then went to Johnson

Normal School and graduated in

1941; later, received her B.S. degree

from UVM in 1972. She was married

to harles . ebster in arre on ct. . ean enoyed

the outdoors, working in the garden and swimming. She is survived

by her two children, grandchildren, and extended family.

A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, June 17,

2022, at 1 p.m. in the Strafford Cemetery in Strafford, Vermont.

n lieu of flowers donations may be made to the entral

Vermont Council on Aging, 59 North Main St., Suite 200,

Barre, VT 05641-4121; or the Mayo Healthcare Activities

und nne attrell ichardson t. orthfield

05663. A private message of sympathy for the family can be

shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com. The Boardway and

Cilley Funeral Home, Chelsea, Vermont, is in charge of arrangements.

DIANNA MAE WILDE, 76, a longtime Vermonter

and source of light to all who had the

honor of knowing her, passed peacefully and

comfortably at home on Saturday, March 19,

2022. Born on Nov. 7, 1945, in Lebanon, New

Hampshire, she was the daughter of Curtis and

Dorothy (Papineau) Orr. She attended elementary

school in Graniteville and Spaulding High School. In her

leisure time, she enjoyed cooking and taking care of her loving

soulmate and family. hen she wasnt entertaining the room

she was building others up. Her presence was the brightest of

lights. She was strong, loving, spunky, hilarious, beautiful and

amazing with love abounding. Dianna is survived by her significant

other aid idmer children brothers grandchil

dren and extended family. Family and friends called on Saturday,

March 26, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hooker

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Letter to the Editor,

Several years ago while my husband, then in his 80’s, was

cutting a tree, he fell. We had a covering over a wood pile and

it was attached to three posts, plus the tree. Noticing that the

tree was leaning toward the driveway, he decided to cut it at

roof level. When the tree fell the corner let go and the saw and

my husband went down. Our neighbor across the field heard

the saw idling far too long and came down to check. He found

my husband sitting at the base of the tree. He took him to the

local health center but was unable to get help so the neighbor

brought him home, then he went home to get ready for work.

On his way out he decided to check on my husband. He then

took him to the VA hospital where he left him.

Article in last week’s WORLD on CANNABIS

The Article by Will Roberts inside the WORLD last week

regarding Cannabis and all of us being fooled by the $’s was

no more than. TRUTH SPOKEN. just a little too late. This

article should have been sent to the Times Argus, Burlington

Free Press, and every other newspaper in the state, and before

the people in Barre voted in March of this year to allow a

cannabis store to open here in Barre. All they were looking

at was how much money it would bring in to curb some of our

expenses. It isn’t enough that we have a big drug problem in

this city as well as nearly every other city in the state of only

400,000 people but that Barre City is known throughout the

state and other states in our near area, as the place for Drug

buys which ends up costing money right now and will in the

State Sanctioned Cruelty to Animals

The Governor and Senior Management at The VT Fish &

Wildlife Department Are Complicit in Extreme Institutional

Bias

With each passing year, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife

Department (FWD) becomes more entrenched in its support

of archaic laws regarding wildlife. The problems start at the

top.

When FWD Commissioner Porter resigned last year, I

hoped for a new Commissioner with modern values that takes

animal ethics into consideration. Instead, Governor Scott

appointed yet another Commissioner who lacks any credentials

in environmental sciences or wildlife management.

Ethics don’t seem to be too high on his list either. In the

Commissioner’s lackluster debut in front of the legislature

earlier this year, he testified stating that wildlife could be

killed solely to be used as ‘fertilizer’ to meet the criteria under

the new wanton waste ban efforts under bill H.411.

Fortunately, the Commissioner’s idea was rejected.

FWD’s opposition to three Senate wildlife bills that seek to

modernize Vermont’s wildlife governance with an eye towards

better wildlife protections, demonstrates their allegiance to an

entrenched, biased agenda. Given that FWD’s prior

Commissioner wouldn’t even support a bill to ban coyote killing

contests a few years ago, we shouldn’t be surprised when

the new Commissioner didn’t support efforts to ban coyote

hounding (bill S.281), which is legalized dog fighting. When

the FWD’s “biologist” engages in theatrics while testifying in

opposition to bill S.201, a ban on leghold traps, by quickly

placing her thickly gloved hand in a leghold trap to try and

convince legislators that traps aren’t inhumane, you know

they’ve reached an all-time low. On the House side of the

Statehouse, the Commissioner insisted on excluding coyotes

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22

every year. The day aims to raise awareness,

inspire more mindfulness, protect the

environment, and focus on the need for

conservation.

The earth provides us with everything

we need to grow food and live healthy

lives. We have our natural resources like;

land, water, animals and plant’s. This day

should be spent celebrating the planet’s

natural resources.

From space, earth looks like a big blue

marble with all it’s blues and greens

wrapped in swirls of white. From our vantage

point, the Earth still has beauty, but it

is often marred by smoke in the skies,

ruined waterways, or trash stuck to the side

of the streets. It sometimes seems that

humans have treated the earth not so much

as a garden but as a dump. We only get one

Earth, and we should be helping the environment not hurting

it.

Our plant is referred to as “Mother Earth”; it gives us food,

water, and shelter. Earth Day is a reminder to keep our eye on

the big blue marble, a reminder that Earth is neither a garden

nor a dump, it is our home, and it is our life-support system.

Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, as a time for all people

to celebrate planet Earth and renew our dedication to making

the world safer, healthier and cleaner for all of us and for

generations yet to come. If we keep treating it the way we do

now, there may not be an Earth for other generations to experience.

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Make Earth Day Everyday

I was out of town with my ill sister expecting to stay overnight,

when I got a call that my husband was at Dartmouth.

Long story short, he is okay today but did stay a few days

at the hospital with injuries.

We are so grateful for concerned and caring neighbors and

all they do for others.

Since this happened April 19, I’d like to have this acknowledged

as Neighbor Appreciation Day.

With grateful thanks,

Ginny Campbell

Chelsea

long future unless something stops the use and abuse of this

drug problem, especially among our young people. Crime of

stealing packages off home porches to score a sell-and-buy

opportunity for a drug user, breaking and entering and festering

other crimes is keeping our police force busier than ever.

It has become a huge problem for all residents. To say nothing

of the local hospital having everyday drug problems to deal

with and the ages are so young. If anyone thinks that opening

a cannabis store is going to curb the problem of drug use in

this city is having a Pipe Dream and now it is time to wake

up. Colorado should have been proof enough but apparently,

MONEY once again is the ROOT OF ALL EVIL.

Val Giroux

from bill, H.411, that seeks to address the wasteful killing of

wildlife—this comment was in addition to his fertilizer comment.

Speaking of the legislature, an ongoing concern is that

FWD doesn’t disclose their biases. For example, FWD staff

testified in opposition to the ban on leghold traps using their

“biologist” credentials without disclosing their inherent biases

towards trapping as a recreational opportunity. FWD is

given too much deference by legislators and other decisionmakers

who view them as unbiased experts and not as lobbyists

for their customers: hunters and trappers.

The Governor, his Commissioner, and FWD senior management,

seem determined to keep Vermont’s wildlife policies

stuck in the 1950s despite opposition from the public as

evidenced in the 2017 Center for Rural Studies’ Vermonter

Poll here: https://www.protectourwildlifevt.org/_files/

ugd/5073cd_c349fbfa0bfb4458b46919436a9afa8e.pdf As

evidenced in this poll, very few Vermonters support the use of

leghold traps, for example, but FWD ignores public sentiment

and animal welfare concerns and plows ahead with their

agenda.

“If state Fish and Wildlife Agencies fail to adapt, their ability

to manage fish and wildlife will be hindered and their

public and political support compromised.” – Association of

Fish & Wildlife Agencies (https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/8215/1382/2408/Blue_Ribbon_Panel_Report2.

pdf) I agree.

Sincerely,

Jane Fitzwilliam

Putney, VT

Vermont Coyote Coexistence Coalition Lead

https://www.vermontcoyote.org

There are a few simple tips on improving

environmental conditions. You can do these

every day and contribute to positive effect on

the planet; Sort the trash, and follow the

“R’s” reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, and

repair, unnecessary things to have usefulness.

Take part in the improvement in your town

and home, by reducing expenditure of gasoline,

reduce energy usage, pick up and clean

roadsides, and think satiability taking a piece

of your lawn and letting it be a garden. Every

little bit helps.

When looking at the water, the amount of

fresh clean water becomes less and less.

Scientists ask everyone on the planet to take

care of the resources and to spend water only

reasonably, lowering usage. By doing this

you will not only save the water resources.

We have to make efforts about care of the

planet not only once a year, but also every

day. You can easily take part in this operation. Our future, and

the future of our descendants, depends on it.

These acts may be the solution to save the life-support

system for our children and their children and all future generations

to come.

We should do all that we can to be good stewards of our

planet.

Long journeys are comprised of small steps, one after

another.

Enough small steps, by each one of us, may save the Earth

... yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Deb Paul

We Should Be Protecting Predator Species

Katerina Brumer

University of Vermont student, Animal Science Major

with WIldlife Biology Minor

Humans share the planet with many different species of

wildlife—some receive protections as endangered species,

like the Canada lynx in Vermont, while others receive little to

no protections at all. Bobcats, a close cousin to the Canada

lynx, and coyotes are grouped in the latter category. As apex

predators on Vermont’s landscape, these animals are vital

contributors to healthy, vibrant ecosystems, but they’re often

misunderstood and unfairly maligned.

One of the main roles coyotes and bobcats play are that of

scavengers by consuming carrion, mainly when their preferred

food source is scarce. By eating the remains of dead

animals, they clean the forest floor and may help stop the

spread of diseases such as brucellosis. This may reduce the

spread of the disease that could harm livestock, dogs, and

humans. It begs the question: why do some farmers shoot

every coyote they kill, especially in cases where the coyote is

causing no harm at all? Both animals prey on rodents that may

carry Lyme disease, as well as small mammals like groundhogs

and other species that may cause crop losses. Many

people are surprised to learn that coyotes are omnivores and

eat berries and other plants which aids in seed dispersal which

is the mechanism by which plant seeds are transported to new

sites for germination, something we all benefit from. And for

many of us, one of their most important roles is providing us

with the opportunity to simply catch a glimpse of them and

enjoy their beauty and embodiment of what it means to be

wild and free.

But despite all of these ecological services, there are more

than few in Vermont who’d be happy without them here. Too

often we hear, “we need to manage predator populations!”

Well, science would disagree. Unlike deer and other prey species,

bobcats and coyotes do not need human interference to

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your life.

Some people will shake their head and lament that news has

become darker and more sensationalist than it used to be. I

disagree. National news is a fundamentally negative force. It

always has been.

Billy Wilder’s “Ace in the Hole” is an uncompromisingly

grim film about the media and the evil of newsmen.

Young Kirk Douglas is devilishly good as newspaperman

Chuck Tatum. He is a great writer with a nose for the big story.

He has been fired from the big city papers due to his personal

flaws (drunkenness, adultery).

When we meet him, he is broke, unemployed, but still

supremely confident. He saunters into the Albuquerque Sun-

After 25 years of amazing service

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Ace in the Hole (1951)

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manage their population levels. Coyotes, for example, will

defend a territory of 4-8 miles against other coyotes. This

means that territory naturally limits coyote numbers. Despite

that, coyotes may be hunted year-round, day and night, which

not only conflicts with modern science, but with the ethics of

hunting. Vermont Fish & Wildlife allows hunting, including

the use of hounds, and trapping seasons on both species for a

mere $23 trapping license and $28 hunting license—small

price tags to kill these animals merely for “sport.” Hunters

bait both coyotes and bobcats with animal carcasses, call them

into close range with high tech game-calling devices and also

unleash packs of hounds on them, an activity that has caused

so much outrage that a bill, S.281, was introduced last month

to ban it (for coyotes.)

When I recently asked Fish & Wildlife why there are seasons

on bobcats they said, “As long as trapping or hunting

does not impact the long-term sustainability of the population,

we believe it is a legitimate way for people to access a local,

free-ranging source of clothing and food.” But no one eats

bobcats or wears their fur in 2022. I was surprised to learn that

as long as an animal’s population can sustain hunting and

trapping, Fish & Wildlife will allow it as a recreational opportunity.

Most people would likely assume that if there’s a hunting

or trapping season on an animal, that there’s some biological

imperative. That is not always the case. Sometimes the

reason is solely to offer more opportunities to “sportsmen.”

Bobcats and coyotes deserve society’s attention and respect

not only for the benefits they provide to humans, but for their

intrinsic value as well. Wildlife faces a multitude of threats

from rodenticide and lead poisoning, to loss of habitat to new

diseases, just to name a few. In this era of climate change and

other threats, both known and unknown impacting wildlife,

we should tread lightly. A good start would be no more killing

solely for recreation.

Bulletin office and demands a job.

A year into his miserable small-town

gig, Chuck Tatum finally finds the story

that is going to bring him back to the

top. He happens upon a local looter (Leo

Minosa) who got stuck in a cave while

searching for Native American artifacts.

Tatum knows a human-interest story

when he sees it. Within 48 hours, people

are flocking to the remote mountain to

be part of the action.

The key lesson of the film is that the

media doesn’t just cover events; it exploits and manipulates

them.

Tatum learns that Leo can be saved in less than a day by

shoring up the tunnel. That just will not do. Tatum pressures

the locals into drilling down from the top of mountain to get

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Tatum learns that Leo’s bombshell wife Lorraine is about to

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makes sure to wipe the smile off her face.

That’s the media for you: its job is to wipe the smile off

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GET THE JOB

Job Trends for 2022

Pandemic-related upheaval in the job market has continued, years after the

emergence of a novel coronavirus. That makes staying on top of trends even more

important for those seeking employment in 2022:

REMAINING REMOTE

There’s no sign that the work-from-home trend will be

abating anytime soon. Tens of millions of people were forced

from their workplaces during enforced lockdowns, and many

of them adapted so well they never wanted to returned to the

office. n fact nearly of those workers said they wanted

to work at home permanently in a survey conducted by

leobs. bout preferred a hybrid enironment that

split the difference.) Variants have reinforced some people’s

resolve to work remotely, but employers have also found that

they can attract a deeper talent pool — and that productivity

can actually go up. he best companies will offer fleible

options.

GOING YOUR OWN WAY

Contract work, one-off commissions and project work

will also continue to rise in as workers find that self

employment in the so-called “gig economy” is preferable to

conentional obs. hese obs proide fleibility to those who

can’t — or don’t want to — work eight consecutive hours, or

fie consecutie days. raditional hourly or salaried positions

are simply too constricting for this band of potential hires.

KNOWING YOUR WORTH

n a obseekers market like applicants held

leverage over prospective employers. This year will be no

different as companies desperate to fill positions will find

themselves negotiating more than ever. The Great Resignation

made clear that people are more willing than ever to

leave long-term jobs for something new. Companies will

have to sweeten the pot in the current job market, either

through salary increases or epanded benefit packages or

both. As expected, expanded medical coverage has become a

much bigger priority.

AUTOMATION UPTICK

Besides the pandemic, nothing has had a bigger recent impact

on our economy than technology. These automation and

machine-learning trends have added new pressure on smaller

companies, while also limiting job opportunities in the wider

marketplace. Software packages can handle many processes

now, making managing systems both easier and quicker. But

those are obs that humans once filled. rtificial intelligence

is also being used to improve accuracy, sometimes at the loss

of positions that companies would normally be hiring to fill.

• • •

Do You Need a Résumé Writer?

Maybe you’ve struggled to get a call back, or have simply grown bored with your own life story. Maybe you got a peek at

some of other candidate submissions on a potential employer’s desk, and found your résumé lacking.

f so hiring a professional writer might help energie your

ob search. ts easy to let hours spent staring at a blank page

turn into days. Or maybe you’ve started writing and can’t

seem to edit everything down into a digestible document that

sells your candidacy to its fullest potential. n either case

a new collaborator can have a huge impact. Here’s how to

decide whether you need a résumé writer:

WHAT THEY DO

rofessional writers can create a customied rsum that

fits any new ob search. You can secure their serices ia

forprofit companies but you may also find that your local

junior college or university offers résumé writing for current

students or alumni. f you hire someone ask about their

ertified rofessional sum riter designation.

certified professionals hae undergone an etensie training

program that focuses on new trends in hiring, document

formatting, personal brand management and technical writing

— all key elements in creating a successful résumé for a

competitive

job market.

RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS

Beyond those credentials, seek out recommendations from

other satisfied clients in particular those who work in your

ob sector. heck a potential writers inkedn page for positie

reiews and endorsements. f you hae someone in mind

already, request this material from them directly — and be

specific. Youre looking for concrete information on how this

potential search partner helped position others for success.

Those details provide peace of mind, and that might also

spark a few ideas of your own.


LET’S GET STARTED

Remember to talk price early on. Arrive with a budget

number in mind, since only you know what you’re comfortable

with allocating for this part of your search. As with any

service, be wary of anyone who doesn’t offer a money-back

guarantee should you be dissatisfied with the results. et

discuss your work history and personal goals, and how they

fit in with the current market. professional rsum writer

may also be able to improe on any specific opinions you

have about formatting or style.

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Securing the Right Internship

raduates have traditionall found a smoother path to their rst obs b landing an internship while still in school. n fact,

one surve from the ational ssociation of olleges and mploers said an internship can increase hiring chances b

double digits. ormer interns also earned higher initial salar offers.

Here’s a look at internships, and how they can help as you

enter the job market:

HOW THE PROGRAMS WORK

Long before internships improve a student’s chances for

that first ob and first paycheck it sharpens their understanding

of how a prospective industry actually works.

They provide critical experience that will catch the eye of a

hiring manager who doesn’t want to lose precious time with

lengthy training programs. In the meantime, students develop

important working relationships with those who are already

established in their chosen field. hat proides a framework

for reasonable career goals, both near and long term, while

also potentially opening doors through valued candidate

referrals.

EMBRACE THE CHALLENGES

Internships typically happen in addition to regular school

work, so they’ll chip away at your leisure activities on nights,

weekends and during the summer. But if your goal is to

leave college with the best possible job prospects, it’s worth

the inconvenience. At the same time, internships should be

challenging, interesting pursuits. This isn’t the time to take it

easy. Your intern experience should include real-world tasks

if you want to stand out from the rest of your fellow graduates

in a pile of resumes. Youll also gain confidence in your

ability to make the transition from university life to work,

which some find ery

difficult.

PREPARE YOURSELF FINANCIALLY

Internships can involve some sort of monetary compensation,

but the vast majority don’t. They’re meant to provide

needed experience and critical knowledge, not a fat paycheck.

hat can make it difficult for those who hope to open

new career doors down the road, but still need to pay bills.

You’ll have to supplement your income while working in

these unpaid positions, either before the internship or in

addition to your new responsibilities. Weekend jobs might

bridge the gap, or shared living experiences with roommates

or parents. It won’t be easy, but the rewards — from earning

needed job experience to perhaps meeting your future

employer — might just be more than worth it.

Volunteer opportunities for recent grads

During the months between graduating high school and

beginning college, or between getting a university degree

and entering the workforce, graduates may want to explore

the personal growth that comes from volunteerism.

olunteering proides arious benefits. ome of these

rewards include networking with an entirely different group

of people. Volunteering also can help a person realize greater

happiness by doing selfless acts for others while they also

can help one to realize a new passion. In the future, volunteering

with an organization also may help with a student’s

job search.

There are many arenas where young people can focus

their volunteer efforts. Here are some ideas.

• Animal shelter: Animal shelters rely on volunteers to

help with their operations. hey can be a good fit for anyone

with a passion for animals and animal rights activism.

• Public service sectors: AmeriCorp and Peace Corps have

scores of opportunities for volunteers. AmeriCorp focuses on

domestic issues while the eaceorp is a branch of the ..

government that engages volunteers in international service

work. Community involvement, health care, agriculture,

homelessness, and combatting hunger are top priorities for

these organizations.

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Vermonters Completing the Curtis

Fund’s Career-Focused Training

Programs See Increased

Employment and Wage Growth

hortterm careerfocused training programs can lead to

big gains in employment and wages for ermonters. his is

among the findings of a study conducted by the ermont

tudent ssistance orporation on the urtis unds

scholarship program for students earning a certificate or

redential of alue o. he urtis unds o scholarship

program proides funding for shortterm careerfocused training

programs that can lead to a highdemand highwage career.

e are ecited to report ery positie outcomes for our

scholarship recipients said hana rombley eecutie director

of the urtis und. e conducted a study of students who

completed programs during the last two years and found that

of the students who were unemployed prior to receiing the

o scholarship percent were employed at the time of the

study and another percent were still in school noted

rombley. nother encouraging finding was that among the

recipients who reported a pay increase percent eperienced

an increase of at least or more an hour which is

more a week for fulltime employees. he full report is aailable

at ermontcf.orgurtisundcholarshipeport.

he urtis unds o scholarship program proides funding

for students interested in enrolling in a shortterm career

focused educational or training program.

e hope more ermonters will consider these programs.

e hae in scholarship funds still aailable for students

between now and une th rombley eplains.

Programs currently accepting students include:

licensure

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dditional funds for een more programs will be aailable

again in uly .

o learn more about scholarships call at

or contact hana rombley at shanathecurtisfund.org.

The Curtis Fund oined the ermont ommunity

oundation family in after eisting for more than

years as a priate foundation. ach year the urtis und pro-

ides scholarships for lowincome students andor students

who will be first in their family to pursue a posthigh school

degree or certificate. he scholarships are for the duration of

the students postsecondary education.

mma lia urtis belieed that education could change

the course of a persons life. hen she died in urlington in

she left in trust to proide financial assistance

to young ermont men and women to pursue a postsecondary

education. ince then the urtis und has grown that beuest

to more than million with annual grants of approimately

. million.

The Vermont Community Foundation’s work is closing

the opportunity gapthe diide that leaes too many

ermonters struggling to get ahead no matter how hard they

work. e are aligning our time energy and discretionary

resources on efforts that proide access to early care and

learning pathways to college and career training support for

youth and families and community and economic itality. e

enision ermont at its bestwhere eeryone has the opportunity

to build a bright secure future. isit ermontcf.org or

call .

Consider a Second Career

The number of people who’ve decided to change careers continues to grow.

In fact, the MetLife Foundation has estimated that some 9 million Americans

between 44 and 70 have moved on to a new vocation.

Millions more are interested.

ome feel theyd checked off eery goal in their first ob.

thers want to supplement their regular income or retirement

benefits. hen there are those hearty souls who are

simply interested in trying their hand at something new. ere

are seeral things to consider before you decide to oin them

WHAT IS IT?

econd careers might start as parttime paid work meant

to create additional income. his is particularly true for those

who are on a fied retirement income or edicare. ut a lot

of people including many older workers hae moed on to

fulltime positions either in a new field as part of a start

up business enture or with a local nonprofit. hateer your

age these ob shifts can proide interesting new challenges

and rewards beyond simple monetary considerations. he

most common second careers according to etife were

in education followed by healthcare and goernment

each and then nonprofits .

A NEW CHALLENGE

hether you are looking for parttime or fulltime hours

for your career encore consider the background and epertise

that you already possess as a ob candidate. usinesses

across the spectrum are in need of knowledgable workers

and the uality that will help you stand out is eperience.

f youre looking to get further outside your comfort one

consider enrolling in community college programs designed

to retrain workers. Youll be in a better position to meet different

challenges while also potentially making new connections

that could open the net career door.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE

heres a reason as many as of older mericans

now intend to start a business or a nonprofit according

to etife. he final third of our careers and subseuent

retirement years hae changed a lot since the days of gold

company watches and guaranteed pensions. his period is

often much less financially secure now as our retirements

are typically tied to the olatile stock market or goernment

funded plans. t the same time were enoying a period

eerincreasing longeity. hose with a second career can

sock away money for later while giing themseles a new

lease on a much longer life.

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Pay Attention to

Social Media

In the modern era, hiring managers have made checking

a potential hire’s social media activity a key part of

the evaluation process. Some of them will even scan this

information before reading the rest of a résumé.

Posts and pictures in the public domain can make

or break your chances of getting that interview you so

desperately sought. Here’s how to better manage social

media and put yourself in the very best light.

CONSIDER YOUR CONTENT

Social media gives us a chance to stay connected

with family and friends, but remember that it can also

become a part of a broader evaluation process during

your job search. Content featuring vulgar language and

lewd pictures sends the wrong message to prospective

employers who conduct basic internet searches hoping

to find out more about you. tay positie and theyll see

you as a can-do candidate who isn’t afraid to tackle new

challenges.

The Sought-After Passive Candidate

Not every new job candidate arrives via a mailed-in application

or LinkedIn posting. In fact, those pathways often make for a

longer, more arduous hiring process.

Managers will tell you that some of the fastest, best hires

are proven commodities in other companies who haven’t

thrown their hat into the ring for a new position. Dubbed

“passive candidates,” they’re too busy helping their current

employer achieve operational goals to spend an inordinate

amount of time photocopying their resume. Here’s why

many companies prefer them:

HOW THESE EMPLOYEES ARE DIFFERENT

These job candidates are already employed in the same or

a similar position, rather than arriving off the unemployment

rolls or as someone trying to move up the company ladder.

Those who haven’t been working may have hidden issues

that will impact their continued employment, and sometimes

arent straightforward about why they were laid off fired or

quit. This lengthens the reference-check element of hiring,

and can mean taking a chance on someone who may have

a less-favorable history at work. It’s easier for recruiters to

pinpoint the most attractive candidates when they’re currently

having success in comparable roles.

POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS

Obviously, you’ll need to be successful at what you do to

become a passie candidate for another ob in your field. ut

beyond doing your best in furthering various career goals,

you’ll need to sell yourself to a group of hiring managers

who may be unknown to you. That means keeping your

inkedn profile up to date and remaining actie there in

describing your successes. Recruiters might also ask coworkers

for recommendations, review previous applications,

consult professional groups and social media sites, or utilize

a modern talentmanagement

system.

BE READY TO MOVE FAST

Passive hiring is meant to speed up things, so be ready to

jump into the hiring process as quickly as possible. You’ll

want to have an updated traditional resume and cover letter

at hand, so you can quickly respond if and when a potential

employer reaches out to you. Keep other relevant documents

like certifications and college transcripts in an easily found

place, in case they are needed. Convert them all to PDF

copies as well, since someone outside your immediate area

might reach out. Then you can quickly upload everything to

an email or website.

INFORM YOUR FRIENDS

You might have that one buddy who likes to share

off-color jokes or speak in casually inappropriate ways.

Ordinarily, that may not matter. You’re in a long-term

employment situation, and the current management team

is familiar with your work.

ut youre starting oer when beginning a ob search

and these associations could come into play as a new

company makes its evaluations. Now’s the time to let

everyone in your friend group know that you’re looking

for work, so they’ll need to tone it down. (If your boss

doesn’t know you’re looking elsewhere, you may want to

ask that your followers refrain from mentioning that, too.)

TRY SOMETHING NEW

If you don’t want your personal social media page to

become quite so professional, consider joining jobposting

or industry-focused sites such as LinkedIn. They

attract people like you who are seeking employment, as

well as recruiters and others looking to make a new hire.

If you’re only on Facebook, try branching out to other

social media options like Twitter or Instagram. They each

can have their own distinctive audiences, and that might

lead to a new connection — and that new job. Establishing

a presence across several platforms also shows

prospective bosses that you’re comfortable with technology

and emerging trends.

IF YOU CUT BACK

Some job candidates might decide that managing a

lifetime of past tweets, shares and likes is just too cumbersome.

Others may simply prefer the style or approach

of one social media option over another or decide to

take a break from online conversation. In any case, you

can always ditch an account — or even all of them. Just

be aware that sometimes that process takes a while to

complete.

Disappearing entirely from these spaces can also

impact your job chances, since you won’t be as visible to

outside companies looking for new employees.

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RECYCLING/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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FIELD ASSISTANT/DRIVER

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Positions will remain open until filled. CVSWMD is an equal opportunity employer.


Barre City School seeks a Night Facilities

Leadsman/Head Custodian

The Leadsman will provide supervision to the 2nd shift school

custodial staff. They will assign and supervise all daily custodial

responsibilities. They will act as a team member of the 2nd

shift and perform daily custodial duties along with other

custodial staff.

Qualifications:

• High school degree, or equivalent, plus 4-5 years of relevant

experience, or a combination of education and experience.

• Commercial cleaning experience preferred. Experience

waxing and stripping floors, and using a scrubber, floor buffer,

commercial vacuum and other floor machines also preferred.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at buusd.

org/district/employment or submit a letter of interest, resume,

and three references to: Jamie Evans - Facilities Director,

jevanbsu@buusd.org

BUUSD in an equal opportunity employer.

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ACCOUNTANT

Seeking applications for an accountant with

responsibilities for financial management,

accounting, and technical work at a professional

level. Essential functions include responsibility

for maintaining and ensuring accuracy and

integrity of the accounting systems; preparation

during independent financial audits; transfer

of cash via ACH systems; and managing a

financial record keeping system to ensure

fiscal compliance with internal and external

reporting requirements.

Full job description and information

on how to apply can be found on

our website: www.vsha.org.

SEASONAL LOADERS

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Full Time Road Crew Member

The Public Works Department of the Town of Orange,

VT has an immediate opening for a Full Time Road Crew

Member. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated

individual to add to the Town of Orange’s Road crew.

Complete job descriptions are available at the Town Clerk’s

Office or by email request.

Candidates must possess a minimum of a Class B CDL, as

well as experience with and knowledge of, the operation

and maintenance of all town highway equipment. Must

have considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and

safety precautions relating to construction and maintenance

activities, MSHA training a plus.

This position requires physical work in all elements and

the ability to work additional hours beyond the regularly

scheduled workday. Successful completion of a preemployment

drug test, medical examination, and driving

background check will be required.

To apply email, mail or drop off a completed employment

application to townclerk@orangevt.org, or submit to: Town

of Orange, Attn: Angela Eastman, Town Clerk, 392 US Route

302, Orange, VT 05641. This position will remain open until

filled. The Town of Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Asking Your Own Questions

It’s tempting to spend so much time prepping for

questions which you may be asked in a job interview

that you forget to ask your own.

Employers are likely to make a series of tried-and-true

queries to any potential job candidate: Why should we decide

to hire you today? What unique experience do you bring to

the table? What are your strengths as an employee – and your

weaknesses?

Of course, resumes should answer these questions, but

hiring managers are not looking for facts and figures so much

as how you present yourself in an interiew setting. n other

words are you boastful or more of a leader are you nerous

in person or confident in your abilities

sking the right uestions howeer can bolster your

candidacy as surely as any great answer. eres how achiee

the perfect gie and take

WHAT TO SAY

Try to frame your questions such that you’re also looking

forward to long-range goals, and future career prospects.

ts easy to focus on the immediate things that need to be

addressed, to the exclusion of bigger-picture projects that

will ensure a lengthy tenure with your new employer. What

sort of budget will you be working with, and is that set in

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK

The Town of Barre is accepting applications for a full-time

assistant town clerk. Applicants must have earned a high school

diploma or GED, have strong computer skills acquired through

work experience, and have excellent customer service and communication

skills. A successful assistant town clerk will be well

organized, attentive to details, even during interruptions, and a

team player. Barre Town residency is not required. This assistant

town clerk will have primary responsibility for voter registration,

early voting ballots, water billing and dog licensing. Assistant

town clerks are required to work on all daily operations, including

serving the public at the counter, by phone and via email and

occasionally taking nighttime meeting minutes. Starting pay is

$17.73 to $18.25 per hour depending on prior work experience

and increases July 1, 2022, per the union contract. Good benefits

package. Applications are available online at www.barretown.

org/Permits_Forms/employmentapplication.pdf or at the Town

Manager’s Office (479-9331), 149 Websterville Road. Applications

must be submitted no later than 4:30 pm, Monday, April 4,

2022 to the Town Manager’s Office, Municipal Building, P.O. Box

116, Websterville, VT, 05678. Resumes may be added to but not

in lieu of the application form.

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and then the waiting game begins. Perhaps your prospective

employer has a long list of fellow candidates, or outside

forces like a market downturn or internal reorganization

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depending on how excited you are about the opportunity.

Take a deep breath and relax. These things always take time.

Stay focused on the main objective: presenting as an upbeat,

can-do candidate in a new work environment.

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If you’re further along in the evaluation process with a

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Emma Gingras’

90th Birthday

April 6, 2022

Happy Birthday

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Her With Cards

P.O. Box 39

Washington, VT 05675

Card Shower for

Louise

Coates

Happy 90 th

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April 11, 2022

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cleaned 50 monuments at Green Mount Cemetery. Denis is

a member of Troop 888 in Danville, Vermont. Pictured with

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Barre Legion Post Honors Its

Memberships

By M. McKnight, Barre Post 10

At the Member Recognition Dinner at Barre Post 10 on

March 19, we were pleased to have the following guests join us

for dinner and to present certificates for continuous member

ship as appropriate: Tom Scanlon, Senior Vice Commander,

Legion Department of Vermont; Jeremy Revell, Commander,

Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Vermont; and

rancisca assey resident merican egion uiliary e

partment of Vermont.

Barre Post 10 members honored for their continuous years

of membership in he merican egion were Years o

nique Billings, Luis Carcoba, Gary Chapin, Steven Duranleau,

ernarr ibbs rederick unt ean ackman acues ar

tel, Shane Mispel, Arthur Parry; 15 Years: Neil Aschnewitz,

Stephen Beede, Steven Bellefeuille, Kenneth Carpenter, Leo

Fortier, Linda Fowler, Peter Hommel, Thomas Koch, Edwin

Larkin, Karl Nordin, Robert Squairs, Ernest Tetreault, Carl

Thompson, Mark Wheeler; 20 Years: Andrew Hockman,

Richard Johnson, John Mekkelsen, Dennis Minoli, Edward

Watker; 25 Years: Patrick Harrington, L. Edward Lemieux,

Darrell Owen, Granville Paine, James Rouleau, Steve Sanford,

ichael teens Years ichard eck ohn onway on

ald Cota, Wayne Fleury, Richard Robbins; 35 Years: Norman

Dion, Keith Draper, Betty Miller, A. Douglas Nadeau, Warren

tannard Years lcide ibeau ichard lark aul ran

bauer, Maurice Sleeper; 45 Years: Clyde Montgomery, Allan

yan inton albridge Years ary llen ominic o

nacorsi, Rene Dessureau, Raymond Jennett, Ernest Labrie,

rmand edou Years dward errari enneth acdon

ald, Thomas Mancini, David Paris; 60 Years: Conrad White;

65 Years: William Santin; 70 Years: Clifford Dickinson.

Squadron 10 members honored for their continuous years

of membership in the Sons of The American Legion were: 5

Years: Ron Covey, Paul Wadkins; 10 Years: Lucas Herring,

David Jones; 15 Years: Jerry Bowen, Seth Flynn, Ron Howe,

Nolan Lyford, Bryan White; 20 Years: Ronald Blouin, Nick

opping idan yford ickey ouleau eith ussell er

nie Scott; 25 Years: Mike Aldrighetti, Steve England, Chas

Lyford, Chris Lyford, Peter Lyford, Mickey McLaughlin; 30

Years: Chuck Lyford, Roy Willard.

ast ommanders of ons of he merican egion uad

ron 10 in attendance were Chuck Lyford and Steve England.

Past Commander of Barre Post 10 present at the dinner was

Errol Briggs.

ast residents of merican egion uiliary nit at

tending were Lisa England and Doris Fournier.

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VEA Fraternal News

VEA Americanism Chair Maureen Lawson visited Josh

Pallotta Fund at Josh’s House, VT to present them with an

merican flag and stand to display inside their facility courte

sy of the Vermont Elks Association. Pictured L to R: Volunteer

Nick, Maureen Lawson, DDGER North Kristin Calcagni and

Veteran Cliff. Josh’s House is a wellness and recreation center

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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.

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.

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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.

Central Vermont Woodcarving Group. Free instruction projects

for all abilities. Donation only. Barre Area Senior Center. EF

Wall Complex, Barre. Wednesdays 10:30-12:30. 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.


ARIES (March 21 to April

19) Be careful about doing

someone a favor when you

don’t know the full story

behind the request. Don’t

rely on someone’s unsubstantiated

assurances. Insist on all the facts before you act.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That workplace problem

still needs your attention before you finally can close the

book on it. Meanwhile, a long-anticipated reunion gets

closer to becoming a happy reality.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be demanding

more from others than they can give. Best advice: Have a

long and frank talk to determine what the facts are. Tensions

should abate as the week winds down.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Aspects are favorable

throughout this week for making contacts that could be

important to your career plans. Meanwhile, an old friend

offers the advice you’re seeking.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s time to stop licking your

wounds from past mistakes. Get up and get going toward

your future. Loyal friends will be there to help the Lion get

back into rip-roaring shape.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Take time out to go

over what’s expected of you before you begin your new

project. Otherwise, you run the risk of pushing yourself

harder than you need to.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An unusual request

could put you in an awkward position. Best advice: Deal

with it immediately. The longer you delay, the more difficult

it will be to get out of it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You should feel

recharged and ready for whatever your workaday world

holds for you. The same positive energy spills over into

your personal relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A prospect

might be less than it appears to be. Like the Archer in

your sign, you always aim for the truth. And this is no time

to settle for less than full disclosure.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Start doing

some serious thinking about a career move that could

entail more than just changing job sites. Some lifestyle

changes also might be involved.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With tensions

easing at the workplace, a more positive environment once

again encourages the free flow of ideas so typical of the

always-innovative Aquarian.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show some of that

usually hidden steel-strong Piscean backbone, and stand

up for yourself if you hope to make a case for that promotion

you know you deserve.

BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy doing new things and

staying ahead of the crowd. You would make a fine sports

coach or military leader.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following birth announcements were submitted by Central Vermont Medical Center

on March 18, 2022. Any questions or concerns should be addressed directly to CVMC.

A son, Thomas John White, was born on 3/14/2022

to Kaitlin (Mott) and Thomas White of Barre Town.

A daughter, Elora Grace Kingsbury, was born on

3/15/2022 to Samantha Durham and Brett Kingsbury

of Waterbury Center.

A daughter, Emma was born on 3/15/2022 to Tierra

Phelps and John Phelps of Berlin.

A son, Ruger Kenneth-James Trombley, was born

on 3/17/2022 to Julie (Lyons) Tenney and Hunter T

of Williamstown.

APRIL 2022

First quarter April 8, 2022 11:48:25 PM 251,131 miles

Full moon April 16, 2022 11:57:32 AM 232,514 miles

Last quarter April 23, 2022 04:58:14 AM 227,514 miles

New moon April 30, 2022 01:30:44 PM 246,550 miles

Full Pink Moon - This full Moon heralded the appearance of the

moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers.

It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and

the Fish Moon.

April 1 April Fool’s Day

April 2 Children’s Book Day

April 3 Don’t Go to Work

Unless it’s Fun Day

April 4 Tell a Lie Day

April 5 Deep Dish Pizza Day

April 6 National Tartan Day

April 7 International Beaver Day

April 8 All is Ours Day

April 9 Name Yourself Day

April 10 National Siblings Day

April 11 Eight Track Tape Day -

do you remember those?

April 12 Grilled Cheese

Sandwich Day

April 13 Scrabble Day

April 14 Ex Spouse Day

April 15 Good Friday

April 15 Passover begins at

sundown - date varies

April 16 Mushroom Day

April 17 Easter Sunday

April 18 Patriot’s Day

April 19 National Garlic Day

April 20 Look Alike Day

April 21 Kindergarten Day

April 22 Earth Day (U.S.)

April 23 English Muffin Day

April 24 Pig in a Blanket Day

April 25 World Penguin Day

April 26 National Pretzel Day

April 27 Babe Ruth Day

April 28 Take Your Daughter to

Work 4th Thursday

April 29 Arbor Day

April 30 National Mahjong Day

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ART EXHIBITS

BARRE- Amy Burns & Keilani Lime at Espresso Bueno,

February 16 to March 30. Illustration, cartoons, & large-format

mixed-media paintings. Plus a collaborative comic about

living with chronic illness: No Spoons for You. 248 N Main

St. Info, events@espressobueno.com.

Jan Ghiringhelli at Espresso Bueno, April 4 to May 11.

Large body of original work by senior oil painter. Everything

is for sale, including originals, prints, and notecards. 248 N

Main St. Info, events@espressobueno.com.

GREENSBORO- Frank Woods: Minor Works Mon - Wed,

12 - 4 PM until April 10. Highland Center for the Arts 2875

Hardwick Street.

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.

JEFFERSONVILLE- Legacy Collection Bryan Memorial

Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its 2022 season.

The season kicks off with the “Legacy Collection” exhibit,

displayed in the Main & Middle Room galleries, featuring the

works of 16 distinguished New England landscape artists.

Opens to the public Thursday, March 3rd, and will be moved

to the East Gallery on May 1st. The Gallery’s spring hours are

Thursday – Sunday 11am to 4pm. Bryan Memorial Gallery is

at 180 Main Street, Jeffersonville, VT., 802-644-5100. A preview

of the exhibit can be seen at www.bryangallery.org.

JOHNSON- I Spent Some Time at Home will be on view

from March 2 - March 30, 2022. Vermont Studio Center will

host a Gallery Reception and Artist Talk with Kathryn

Shriver, for her solo show in the Red Mill Gallery. On

Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 7-8PM, the reception and talk

will take place in the Red Mill building. This event is free and

open to the public. Kathryn Shriver is a visual artist from

Western New York, now currently living and working in

Savannah, Georgia. Her work spans across painting, sculpture,

drawing, video, and writing, but is founded in the methods

and legacies of the fiber arts.

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.

MONTPELIER- 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 11-2pm. Extended

hours beginning Dec. 15th.

STOWE- Catherine Opie’s photographs of rural and urban

American scenes investigate the parallels between natural and

political landscapes, and their connections to our sense of

identity and community. In this exhibition, large scale photographs

of swamps, national parks, and other abstracted iconic

landscapes are both gorgeous documentations and a quiet plea

for environmental preservation. January 13 – April 9 at The

Current, 90 Pond St.

WAITSFIELD- 10th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor

Exhibition at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm. June 19

to July 23. 2022. Submit by April 23 at www.onlinejuriedshows.com.

Mad River Valley Arts Festival Gallery March 16 to May

14. Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to present Visions In Oil

showcasing paintings by twenty-two artists currently working

in the oil medium. The show occupies the two rooms of the

Festival Gallery and features paintings in the various styles

and techniques of painting in vogue today. Portrait, landscape

and still life subjects painted in styles ranging from the classic

Florentine technique to pure impressionism show the wide

range of approaches to the medium. Both large and small

scale works comprise the show. The closing fete will take

place on Saturday May 14 and will provide the opportunity to

meet some of the artists.





have gotten a notice of cancellation before going to print.

We will do our best to keep these listings up to date.

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.

CVTV CHANNEL 194

Wednesday

12:00AM - 6:00PM - State House

Programming

6:00AM - Community Bulletin

7:00AM - Democracy Now!

Independent Global News

9:00AM - Barre City Council

12:00PM - Barre City Council


6:00PM - Democracy Now!


7:00PM - Williamstown Select


Thursday


Programming



6:00AM - Williamstown Select

9:00AM - Williamstown Select


2:00PM - Community Bulletin

3:00PM - Barre Unified Union School





Friday


Programming



6:00AM - Barre Unified Union School

9:00AM - Barre Unified Union School


3:00PM - Barre Town Select






Saturday


Programming



6:00AM - Barre Town Select

9:00AM - Barre Town Select



4:00PM - 7:00PM - State House

Programming




Sunday


Programming

Up-to-date schedules for CVTV can also

be viewed online at cvtv723.org

6:00AM - 7:00PM - Church Services

Monday


Programming

6:00AM - State House Programming

9:00AM - State House Programming

12:00PM - State House Programming

3:00PM - Plainfield Select





Tuesday


Programming



6:00AM - Plainfield Select

9:00AM - Plainfield Select


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

Programming



7:00PM - Barre City Council “Live”


CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OF BARRE

ALL PROGRAMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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

News

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

6:00PM - Democracy Now! Independent Global News

7:00PM - Public Interest and Humanities

8:00PM - 12:00PM - Art and Music Programs

Thursday - International and Multicultural



7:00AM - 10:00AM - International and Multicultural

Programs


News

11:00AM - 5:30PM - International and Multicultural

Programs



8:00PM - 12:00PM - International and Multicultural

Programs

Friday - Local Vermont and Conversation



7:00AM - 10:00AM - Local Vermont and Conversation

Programs


News

11:00AM - 5:30PM - Local Vermont and Conversation

Programs



8:00PM - 12:00PM - Local Vermont and Conversation

Programs

“All schedules are subject to

change, please call us

with questions - 479-1075.”

Saturday - Education and Nature


6:00AM - Barre Congregational Church


9:00AM - 6:00PM - Education and Nature Programs



8:00PM - 10:00PM - Education and Nature Programs

10:00PM - Local Sports

11:00PM - 12:00PM - Education and Nature Programs

Sunday - Church Services and Spirituality

6:00AM - 2:00PM - Chruch Services and

Spirituality Programs

2:00PM - New England Cooks

3:00PM - 7:00PM - Chruch Services and



7:00PM - 12:00PM - Chruch Services and


Monday - Science

6:00AM - 3:00PM - Science Programs

3:00PM - Local Sports





Tuesday - History



7:00AM - 10:00AM - History Programs

10:00AM - Democracy Now! Independent

Global News

11:00AM - 5:30PM - History Programs


7:00PM - Public Interest

8:00PM - 12:00PM - History Programs

Up-to-date schedules for CVTV can also be viewed online at cvtv723.org

www.pointfm.com

ONION RIVER COMMUNITY ACCESS MEDIA

• Bethel • Braintree • Montpelier • Randolph • Rochester • U-32 District Towns • Waterbury Schedules subject to change without notice.

ORCA Media Channel 1075

Public Access

Weekly Program Schedule

Wednesday, Mar 30

6:00a Community Senior Center

8:00a Democracy Now!

9:00a Discover Shen Yun

10:00a Moccasin Tracks

11:00a Bill Doyle on VT Issues

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program

1:00p Virtual Town Meeting with Bernie

Sanders

4:00p Vermont Humanities Council

5:00p Democracy Now!

6:00p Octagon St. Laveau

6:30p Celluloid Mirror

7:00p Capital City Rock Camp

8:00p Addiction Recovery Channel

9:00p Nursing Roundtable With Rep. Peter

Welch

10:00p March of the Trees

10:30p The Artful Word

11:00p Bear Pond Books Events

Thursday, Mar 31

6:00a March of the Trees

6:30a The Artful Word

7:30a Octagon St. Laveau


9:00a ORCA Media Board Meeting

11:00a Vermont Humanities Council


1:00p Bear Pond Books Events

2:30p Kellogg-Hubbard Library


6:00p David Pakman Show

7:00p Virtual Town Meeting with Bernie

Sanders

10:00p Senior Moments

Friday, Apr 1

6:00a Senior Moments


9:00a Abled and on Air

10:00a All Things LGBTQ

11:00a Talking About Movies

12:00p Brunch with Bernie


2:00p Christ Church Concert Series

3:30p Vermont Land Trust


7:00p Moccasin Tracks

8:00p Gay USA

9:00p Community Senior Center

11:00p St. Laveau's World Cinema

11:30p The World Fusion Show

Saturday, Apr 2

6:00a Vermont Institute of Community and

International Involvement

7:30a The World Fusion Show

8:00a Christ Church Concert Series

9:00a Racism in America

11:00a Capital City Rock Camp

12:00p Senior Moments

2:00p Community Senior Center

4:00p St. Laveau's World Cinema

4:30p Roman Catholic Mass

5:00p Washington Baptist Church

7:00p Discover Shen Yun

8:00p All Things LGBTQ

9:00p Banter and Beans/Vote for Vermont

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

6:00a Vermont Institute of Community and


Sunday, Apr 3

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

12:00p Discover Shen Yun

1:00p Thorn in My Side

2:30p The Artful Word

3:00p The World Fusion Show

3:30p Vermont Institute of Community and


5:00p Banter and Beans/Vote for Vermont

6:00p Capital City Rock Camp

7:00p Christ Church Concert Series

8:30p Abled and on Air

9:30p Octagon St. Laveau

10:00p Kellogg-Hubbard Library

6:00a Vermont Land Trust

Monday, Apr 4

6:00a Kellogg-Hubbard Library


9:00a Banter and Beans/Vote for Vermont

10:00a Thorn in My Side


1:00p ORCA Media Board Meeting

3:00p Addiction Recovery Channel

4:00p Nursing Roundtable With Rep. Peter

Welch


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


Tuesday, Apr 5

6:00a Addiction Recovery Channel

7:00a Nursing Roundtable With Rep. Peter

Welch


9:00a Virtual Town Meeting with Bernie

Sanders


1:00p All Things LGBTQ

2:00p March of the Trees

3:00p Racism in America


6:00p Abled and on Air

7:00p Vermont Land Trust

8:30p Celluloid Mirror

9:00p Thorn in My Side

11:00p ORCA Media Board Meeting


Education Access


Wednesday, Mar 30

12:00p North Branch Nature Center

2:00p First Wednesdays

4:00p Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

6:30p Montpelier/Roxbury School Board

Thursday, Mar 31

12:00p Harwood Unified


6:00p Montpelier Roxbury School Board

District-Wide Visioning Committee

8:00p Washington Central Union School

Board

Friday, Apr 1


Board

3:00p GMALL Lectures

7:00p Harwood Unified

10:30p Game of the Week

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.


Saturday, Apr 2



5:00p Rochester-Stockbridge Unified District

9:30p Vermont State Colleges Board of

Trustees

Sunday, Apr 3

12:00p Orange Southwest School District

3:00p Randolph TCC School Board


Board


9:30p Montpelier Roxbury School Board

District-Wide Visioning Committee

Monday, Apr 4

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, Apr 5

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


Government Access


Wed, Mar 30

6:00a Bethel Selectboard

9:30a Rochester Selectboard

11:00a Press Conference

4:30p Racial Disparities Advisory Panel

6:30p Montpelier City Council

11:30p Moretown Selectboard

Thu, Mar 31

6:00a Middlesex Selectboard

9:30a 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

8:00p Montpelier Community Forum: 203

Country Club Road

10:00p Press Conference

Fri, Apr 1

6:00a Berlin Selectboard

8:00a Berlin Development Review Board

9:30a East Montpelier Selectboard

12:00p Vermont State House

4:30p Middlesex Selectboard

7:30p Rochester Selectboard

9:30p Randolph Selectboard

Sat, Apr 2

6:00a Cannabis Control Board

9:00a Vermont State House


1:30p Randolph Selectboard

6:30p Calais Selectboard

9:30p Green Mountain Care Board

Sun, Apr 3

6:00a Waterbury Selectboard

8:00a Montpelier Community Forum: 203

Country Club Road

10:00a Berlin Selectboard

12:00p Berlin Development Review Board

12:30p East Montpelier Selectboard

3:00p Montpelier Planning Commission

5:30p Montpelier Design Review Committee

7:00p Montpelier Development Review Board

8:30p Montpelier Social and Economic

Justice Advisory Committee

9:30p Montpelier City Council

Mon, Apr 4

6:00a Green Mountain Care Board


1:30p Bethel Selectboard

5:30p Montpelier Design Review Committee

LIVE

7:00p Montpelier Development Review

Board LIVE

10:00p Central Vermont Public Safety

Authority

Tue, Apr 5

6:00a Moretown Selectboard

10:00a Racial Disparities Advisory Panel

12:00p Press Conference

2:30p Vermont State House

5:30p Montpelier Planning Commission

8:00p Cannabis Control Board

Community Media (802) 224-9901 Check out our Web page at www.orcamedia.net/schedules




have gotten a notice of cancellation before going to print. We

will do our best to keep these listings up to date.

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: 485-7577.

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.

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.

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

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

school year only.

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-12PM; 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.

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


or catkins@pcavt.org.

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


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.

Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Northfield Police, 110

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

Playgroup- Every Friday from 10-11 am located in our

Community Room at the Brown Public Library, 93 South Main

St.

Storytimes at 10 am on Mondays and 10:30 am on Saturdays at

the Brown Public Library, 93 South Main St.


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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.

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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; Toddlertime,

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 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.

St. Dunstans Services are held at the Mad River Arts building on

every Sunday morning at 9:30am. All are welcome and we look

forward to meeting you and worshiping with you. St. Dunstans

Episcopal Mission, 5031 Main Street.

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.

Friday, April 1

RANDOLPH- The Bombadils: Canadian Folk Music Award

nominees The Bombadils bring together bluegrass, Celtic, and

singer-songwriter traditions with front-porch style and classical

grace. Ticket Prices: $30, $25, $20, $10. Chandler and Kimball

Boxes: $50 per seat. At the Chandler Center for the Arts.

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Saturday, April 2

BARRE- Ye Vagabonds at the Barre Opera House at 7:30PM.

Two-time winners of the Irish “Best Folk Group” award, brothers

Brian and Diarmuid sing traditional songs with fiddle, harmonium,

mandolin, bouzouki, and guitar $22-27 - tickets at 476-8188

or www.barreoperahouse.org.

Sunday, April 3

NORTHFIELD- Breakfast Buffet at The American Legion in

Northfield. 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.

Monday, April 4

ONLINE- Virtual Visiting Writer Reading with award-winning

poet Paul Tran hosted by Vermont Studio Center. 7-8PM, the

reading will take place on Zoom. This event is free and open to

the public. For info: vermontstudiocenter.org.

Thursday, April 7

JOHNSON- Visiting Artist Talk with New York-based artist

Yevgeniya Baras, hosted by Vermont Studio Center, 7-8PM, the

talk will take place in the Red Mill building. This event is free and

open to the public. For info: vermontstudiocenter.org.

Friday, April 8

EAST HARDWICK- Seed Swap and Free Meal at the East

Hardwick Grange (23 East Church St.) 2-4pm. All are welcome to

come with or without seeds to share. Followed by an open meeting

of the Small Farm Guild. Contact swapsisters@gmail.com.

WATERBURY- Solaris Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Dawn

Willis. 7:30PM at the Waterbury United Church of Christ on Main

Street. The concerts will highlight classical choral works paired

with a variety of choral favorites including spirituals, folksongs

plus some jazz works. Tickets are available at SevenDaysTickets.

com. For more information go to www.capitalcityconcerts.org.

Saturday, April 9

MONTPELIER- Going Up the Country at LNT/Montpelier

City Hall Arts Center and on-line. A staged-reading of a new play

with music by Eric Peterson and John Foley. 2PM. $10 tickets.

Info and tickets: www.lostnationtheater.org or 802-229-0492.

RANDOLPH- Alash: Come hear the masters of Tuvan throat

singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the

same time. The members of Alash subtly infuse their songs with

western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and

new yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage. Ticket Prices: $30,

$25, $20, $10. Chandler and Kimball Boxes: $50 per seat At the

Chandler Center for the Arts.

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figure given at

the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by

following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given

(that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the

numbers below the diagram to complete its blank

squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.


Concepts Kakuro

Bus Story

By Kimberly Madura

I knew a boy.

When he was 21, one day suddenly

he bought a bus ticket to LA,

2000 miles away.

He cut his hair and met a girl along the way.

He changed his whole life in one day.

I wondered if he would keep changing

or stay that version of himself

as he went through life’s various stages,

handling some, no doubt, more skillfully

than others.

He did not say goodbye.

I realized later that it was not his ending,

it was mine.

It was his beginning.

But then life is strange.

I heard he died yesterday.

And, I sit on a bus on the way to his funeral.

It’s Too Late

By Old George

You find the perfect girl, you think.

You get along so well.

But little did you know.

She’s the girl from hell!

Then you find she’s a spender!

A woman can throw out more with a scoop!

Than a man can bring in with a shovel!

The birds and the bees, really means.

You’ll either get stung or pecked.

You’ll never know the real meaning of happiness.

Until you’re married, then it’s too late!

If you’re married you won’t die early.

It will just feel like it.

You’ll be so henpecked.

You’ll molt twice a week.

I’m just kidding fellers you really need a wife.

There’s just so much you can

blame on the government!

I’m sure Corinne Davis will have a lot of reasons.

Why you girls should have a husband they’re so nice

to have.

Generous George

By Old George

Why I can’t get over being called El Cheapo!

Or a tight fisted tightwad skin flint!!

How dare they.

Why just the other day,

A man was bouncing through the mud and ruts.

When his tail light fell off.

I generously gave it back to him for 20 dollars.

I usually get 50 dollars, but he only had $20 in his wallet!

So you see I’m not a cheapy after all.

But generous old George that’s me.

Magnanimous you see.

Taking

By Christopher Myers

Our kin, lost so far on Earth

She may soon take the reigns

The bludgeoning of limbs and core

For future truths – understand?

Follow the laws not of man and grin

It’s hard not taking

Erin Go Bragh

Wayne F. Burke

I walked out the door

of my a.p.t. this

morning, and

down the street

before remembering that

it is Saint Patrick’s Day–

and me, without

a stitch of green!

I felt ashamed, and embarrassed

to be seen

by anyone who knows me

(my ancestors were

rolling in their graves).

I ducked into a clothing store

and bought a shirt, green

as Ireland, and

put it on,

and walked, up & down the street,

prideful of my heritage

although

I am half French

as well.

Another Day

By Old George

I worked to help everyone.

Now out to pasture I have gone!

Too old to work so they say so bold.

I’ll let you know when I get old.

I’ll take it easy now!

But I’ll have to put up with Brenda and

Alelia though.

We don’t like each other you know.

I died the other day

Got to the gate.

All I found was a sign that read.

Hell closed the devil moved away.

Send him back she said, I don’t like him

either!!

So here I’ll stay another day.

If you don’t think the devil is a she.

I must have married the devil,

and adopted her daughter!!

Haikus

By Wayne F. Burke

April and start of

Spring training–

reading biography of Ty Cobb

last hour of the

shift–longer than

sixty minutes

white disc of sun scooting

through clouds–

a Mitch Miller sing-along

Concepts Kakuro

Best described as a number

crossword, the task in

Kakuro is to fill all of the

empty square, using numbers

1 to 9, so the sum of

each horizontal lock equals

the number to its left, and

the sum of each vertical

block equals the number

on its top. No number may

be used in the same block

more than once.


LOCAL RACING NEWS

Canadians ready to cross the border for the first time in two years

and start the 2022 season on the biggest stage in the Northeast:

New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (Alan Ward and Autodrome

Chaudiere photos)

Canadians Ready to

Return Stateside for the

First Time in Two Years

The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) was founded in 1986

on the continuation of a well-oiled machine that pitted New

England and Quebec-based drivers against each other at

speedways on both sides of the US/Canada border. It was this

comradery between international teams, drivers and fans that

has fueled the American-Canadian Tour for over 35 seasons

until COVID-19 stepped onto the scene. Two long years later,

the time has come for our Canadian friends to finally return

stateside, and it all begins at the racing mecca of the

Northeast: New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Leading the charge across the border is Canada’s most

recent victor on US soil, Blainville’s Jonathan Bouvrette. The

2017, Quebec-based Serie-ACT champion took his first

checkered flag in the states during the Sunoco World Series at

Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway way back in 2019. His

championship-night victory helped cement Bouvrette’s first

top-10 points finish in the US-based ACT Late Model Tour.

“After two years without racing in the states, I am more than

thrilled to come back,” said Bouvrette. “We plan to run the

full tour and have the ambition to come home as winners once

again.” With the border open, Jonathan is poised to battle once

more for the illustrious championship after two patient years

of waiting in the wings.

Alongside Bouvrette, fellow Serie-ACT champion Dany

Trepanier was the 3rd Northeast Classic entry received at the

ACT offices. Trepanier has been a staple of Quebec Late

Model racing for over a decade and earned the NASCAR

Quebec Provincial Championship as well as the Autodrome

Chaudiere track championship in 2021. After making seven

ACT Invitational starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,

and coming off a powerhouse year, Trepanier will be quite the

threat on April 16.

These former champions are being joined by the internationally

recognized, up-and-coming star Raphael Lessard in

the iconic Larue Motorsports #48QC. The CARS Super Late

Model Tour champion and NASCAR Camping World Truck

Series winner at Talladega Superspeedway was confirmed for

the Larue Industrial Snowblowers ride on Sunday. Car owner

Louis Larue stated that Lessard will be piloting a brand-new

Port City Ford Mustang. “We’re very excited to come back to

the USA for [this] ACT event!” stated Larue.

The list doesn’t end there either. Autodrome Chaudiere

stand-outs Sebastien Couture and Alexandre ‘Fireball’ Tardif

have also entered into the 2nd Annual Northeast Classic at

New Hampshire Motor Speedway. While Couture faced ACT

Late Model Tour competition at the first Claude Leclerc 150

at Chaudiere, Tardif has had a little more experience that same

fateful year in 2019. ‘Fireball’ made four starts in ACT Tour

competition two years ago, earning his first top-10 at Oxford

Plains Speedway before kissing the pig and taking all the

bacon at the 3rd Bacon Bowl 200 at Chaudiere last September.

Like Trepanier, Tardif looks to ride that 2021 momentum into

what will be his first start at NHMS.

“We cannot stress enough how much we’ve missed our

Canadian teams and fans,” said ACT managing partner Cris

Michaud. “Canadians are not only part of the namesake and

legacy of our tour, but they are the backbone of what makes

ACT stand out among others. We are extremely excited to

host our Canadian fans again and I anticipate many a happy

greeting, handshakes and, certainly, hugs when we see our

Quebec competitors again after these two long years.”

The 31st season of ACT Late Model Tour competition kicks

off on Saturday, April 16 with the 2nd Annual Northeast

Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The ACT Late

Models, PASS Super Late Models and Modified Racing

Series will go for Triple-50s along with the R&R Race Parts

NH Street Stock Open Series, the Northeast Mini Stock Tour

(NEMST), EXIT Realty Pro Truck Challenge and Limited

Late Model Open.

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.


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Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery Pens

Three-Year Deal with Thunder Road Governor’s Cup

The biggest event of the summer for the Maplewood/Irving

Oil Late Models has received a new title sponsor for the next

three years. After a nine-year hiatus, the Vermont Department

of Liquor and Lottery returns to present the 43rd Vermont

Governor’s Cup 150 on Thursday, July 14. One of the most

iconic races in the state of Vermont, the Vermont Lottery

Governor’s Cup annually serves as the opening event in the

New England NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire Motor

Speedway.

The Vermont Lottery is responsible for the creation, sale

and redemption of lottery tickets, as well as garnering education

funding and advocating for responsible gambling

throughout the State of Vermont. Starting back in 1978, the

Vermont Lottery originally contributed profits generated from

their operation to the General Fund before a statehouse vote

in 1998 altered the contributions to enter the State Education

Fund. In 2021 alone, the Vermont Lottery contributed $31.9

million to the education fund with over half-a-billion-dollars

being contributed to education since 1999. Official Vermont

Lottery tickets and games are easily accessible at your local

convenience stores and outlets across the state. Every time

you buy a VT Lottery ticket, the students of the Vermont win.

#802Wins.

The first Vermont Governor’s Cup was held back in 1961

and has spent a chaotic sixty years bouncing back-and-forth

between Barre’s Thunder Road and Milton’s Catamount

Stadium, between local and touring sanctioning and even

from the Sportsman Coupes of old, Tour-type Modifieds,

Flying Tigers, NASCAR Late Model Sportsman, and the ACT

Pro Stocks. After a 15-year absence, the Governor’s Cup

returned to Thunder Road in 2005 with the local ACT Late

Models being the stock car of choice.

Forty-two champions are in the book with such Northeast

legends as Bugs Stevens, Dave Dion, Jean-Paul Cabana,

Robbie Crouch and Bobby and Beaver Dragon having etched

their names into the 61-year-old trophy. The Vermont

Governor’s Cup has also been the high-point for blue collar

part timers and hard-luck heroes. Folks like inaugural winner

Mike Osborne, Jim Cilley, Williamstown’s Cooper MacRitchie

and Barre’s Cody Blake have had career high victories in the

Bear Ridge Speedway “There’s No Place Like Home”

Bear Ridge Speedway is gearing up for their 55th year of

consecutive racing with an “Elms at the Helm.” The Ridge

continues to be the best source of great inexpensive highquality

entertainment for families. What makes the entertainment?

Some of the best drivers in New England, fierce competition,

and the return of drivers who know “there’s no place

like home.”

The DIRTcar Sabil & Sons Sportsman Modifieds drivers

are hoping they can dethrone the past two seasons champion

Jason Gray as they get set to welcome two DIRTcar Eastern

Series events. The competition in this division continues to be

edge of your seat excitement as anyone in the top ten for the

past couple of years could easily see themselves crowned as

the champ. Will this be the year that Richie Simmons finally

gets the crown, or will Robert Tucker make it happen while

holding off the likes of D. J. Robinson, Ryan Christian,

Jeremy Huntoon, or Matt Lashua. Don’t rule out Jordan

Fornwalt a past champ who is more than anxious to reclaim

the crown. Returning in 2022 to the Ridge will be T. C.

Forward and Tim Tucker, be sure to visit weekly to see if they

can be the sleeper who mixes up the pot for everyone.

In the DIRTcar Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes

Tad Kingsbury is hoping he can make it three in a row, but

will have to accomplish the feat while holding off the hard

fought challenges of Thomas Placey, Matt “Hoss” Ellsworth,

Ricky Sanville or Tim Hodge to name but a few of the drivers

who on any given night could grab the checkers putting them

in position for the crown.

The USAC DMA Midgets numbers are looking strong this

year, with several drivers already talking about being the one

on top at the end of the season. Will this year’s champion once

again come from the Matzack stable or will the new young

guns from the Miller stable be able to have a banner year and

claim the gold for their car owner? Don’t rule out one of the

long-time competitors like Jeff Horn who has knocked on the

door several times only to fall short.

Also returning of course are the Late Models under a new

sponsor banner R&L Auto Towing & Recovery along with the

LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stockers, the Peanut’s Auto

Ridge Runners and the Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6

Cylinder Enduro Series.

Remember in today’s society we could all use a little more

family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be

• • •

Governor’s Cup winners circle. When Brooks Clark took the

checkered flag in 2019 it was the biggest win of the Fayston,

Vermonter’s career, jump starting strong Vermont Milk Bowl

finishes and his 2021 sweep of ACT Late Model Tour events

at the Barre Speedbowl.

“We’re excited to sponsor the Governor’s Cup and partnering

with Thunder Road while playing a small part in supporting

organizations that bring the community together,” said

Vermont Lottery Marketing Manager Skip Whitman. “It’s

been a while since the lottery has been able to engage with

community members and players and we couldn’t be more

excited to share in a night of fun, racing and entertainment.”

Excitement was the word most used by Whitman, and it

only escalated after he learned a NASCAR Cup Series star

would be joining the fray. “Knowing that there’s a NASCAR

driver coming to Thunder Road … speaks volumes to the

level of competition race fans can expect on any given

Thursday night. We are honored to be the sponsor for what

will be an unforgettable night of top-level racing.”

“To have the combination of a new title sponsor in the

Vermont Lottery, along with a NASCAR Cup Series star,

continues to build up the Governor’s Cup,” said Thunder

Road managing partner Cris Michaud. “It’s always great to

have a sponsor return and we can’t wait to tell everyone about

this year’s NASCAR invader, with Skip and his team just as

eager to learn as the rest of you!”

The 43rd Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup is set for

Thursday, July 14 with a special post time of 6:30. The nights

festivities will include the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup

150 for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models supported by

the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street

Stocks. Keep your eyes open as we announce our 2022

NASCAR Cup Series invader Friday to find out who’s ready

to take on your favorite local Late Models!

For more information, contact the Thunder Road offices at

(802) 244-6963, media@thunderroadvt.com, or visit www.

thunderroadvt.com. You can also follow us on Facebook and

Twitter at @ThunderRoadVT. For more information about

FloRacing, visit www.FloRacing.com.

for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the

show top-notch, the food superior, and the family friendly

atmosphere is just what you are looking for. If you haven’t

been to the Ridge in a while or at all why not check us out in

2022 our 55th consecutive year of racing.

Season pass application forms are available online at our

website. This year you can get just a front gate general admission

pass or a combo pass for both the front and the pit gate

(BRS license required for combo pass.) Check out our new

and improved website for all the details.

2022 driver and crew membership applications are now

available on the website. Be sure to get yours sent in early to

beat the lines on opening day. To be eligible for the Bear

Ridge Speedway points fund, and recognized at the annual

awards banquet, drivers must hold a 2022 Bear Ridge

Speedway or DIRTcar license, compete in the required number

of events, and run on track designated tires as indicated in

the rule book.

The price of a regular show general admission (front gate)

ticket for adults (ages 17 to 61) is $12.00 a person and children

11 and under $2.00. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and

older is $10.00. Military discounts are available at $2.00 off

for those with a valid ID.

The 2022 kid’s club membership is only $12.00 per child,

infant to 11 years old, ($10.00 with front gate ticket stub), and

once you are a member you get in free the rest of the season.

The back gate (pit gate) ticket price for Bear Ridge

Speedway and DIRTcar 2022 license holders is $30.00. Nonlicense

holders is $35.00 (both prices include the front gate

ticket).

Mark your calendars for the first glimpse of the stars and

cars of 2022 on Saturday, May 7th for the annual BRS Car

Show at the Bradford Fair Grounds in Bradford, VT from

10:00 to 1:00, followed by the 1st green flag of the 55th season

sponsored by F.M.S. NAPA of Bradford.

Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the

famous “6:00-ish” start time every Saturday starting in May

thru September. Bear Ridge Speedway is located on Kidder

Road in Bradford, VT, just off Exit 16 on Interstate 91.

For more information, call (802) 222-4052 or visit www.

bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@

charter.net.

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PET OF THE WEEK

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each others company, exploring indoors/

outdoors together and catnapping on the

couch! They are outgoing and familiar with

humans of all ages, tolerant of dogs and has

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All adoptions are done by a phone

appointment only (no one is allowed

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How to Help Pets Fleeing

Ukraine Find Safe Haven

he tragic war in

kraine weighs heaily on my mind as m sure

it does for many others. nd wonder eery day

if the people fleeing are able to take their pets. f

so how can help both pets and their owners

coming from kraine erry . tica Y

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ourney to the west.

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hile donations to maor organiations like the umane ociety will

help you can make the most impact by donating directly to groups that

are at the borders right now setting up pet shelters and proiding medi

cal care to pets as they arrie. nlike some large groups which take a

significant percentage of donations to coer administratie costs donat

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age of your dollars go directly to food shelter and medical care includ

ing accinations for kraines animals as they arrie at the borders.

uronews.green article profiles two groups that are on the ground

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about them. nd the elgianbased urogroup for nimals lists seeral

more groups that are directly helping animals caught in this upheaal.

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ukraine to learn more.

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• • •

What To Know About Cat Reproduction

Pet owners must take many things into consideration in

their quest to keep animals healthy and happy. One of

those considerations involves animal reproductive health.

Veterinarians as well as animal welfare organizations urge

pet owners to spay or neuter their pets, not only to provide

arious health benefits but to help reduce oerpopulation in

pet communities.

at pet parents must be especially diligent in their uest

to suelch reproduction to help control cat populations. c

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will come into estrus heat as early as age four months. he

animal health resource ondet says a cat can go into heat

as often as eery two to three weeks. enerally though cats

are seasonal breeders indicates the nited ingdombased

which means heat cycles slow down in autumn.

nother thing to note is that cats do not enter menopause

like people and other animals. hat means a female cat can

continue to reproduce well into her senior years.

ats can become pregnant een during the first estrus

cycle. felines pregnancy lasts around to days or

about nine weeks. cat also can be impregnated again ery

uickly after giing birth as nursing kittens will not preent

a subseuent pregnancy. he aerage litter sie is three to si

kittens so its easy to see ust how many kittens can be born

of one cat if shes left to her own reproductie

deices. emales also can be mated by more than one male

or een one of their male relaties.

While there is still some debate among veterinarians as to

the best age at which to spay or neuter cats the general con

sensus seems to be the earlier the better particularly if cats

hae access to other cats that are not fied. his can occur

as early as age si to eight weeks while standard spays and

neuters occur at fie to si months of age. ets who adocate

for spaying before the first heat say it nearly eliminates the

risk of mammary cancer and spayed cats will not deelop

oarian and uterine cancers according to et.

hysiologically and behaiorally cats are built to re

produce as freuently as possible. et owners must put a

stop to that to protect against oerpopulation and to reduce

unwanted behaviors like inappropriate marking, aggression

and other issues.


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national origin, or an intention, to make

any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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limitation or discrimination based

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This newspaper will not knowingly

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readers are hereby informed that all

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What is it with Real Estate?!

It’s been just a few days more than two years’ time since Governor Scott issued the executive order that

sent us all home for a few weeks well, months really, to atten the COV curve.

At that time, in mid-March 2020, sales volume of detached single-family homes in Greater Washington

County was 20 for the previous 365 days, with an average sale price of 263,64225,000 median.

ow, March 2022, with the spigot mostly open in the maority of local communities, the housing

market has experienced more than a 20 volume increase, and 26 increase in average sale price 22

increase in median sale price. n March 2020, the previous 12 months for the reater arre-Montpelier

economic center saw only house sale over 900 in the ew England Real Estate etwork ERE

our Multiple isting Service database. 3 in aterbury 5 in the Sugarbush Valley. n contrast, since

March 2020, the same geographic location has experienced 4 sales at or above 900, with only 12 of

these outside the Sugarbush Valley arren, aitsfield, aystonmeaning, perhaps the median figure is

a better reection of the more typical home price increase.

ith daily newscasts broadcasting the common occurrence of multiple offers, bidding wars and over

bids, most homeowners who had considered making a move, if they already had a housing destination in

place, listed their homes for sale, and werent disappointed.

ast forward to Spring 2022. ixed residential interest rates have increased by 1. oesnt sound like

much, but for a 200,000, 30-year term mortgage, it means an additional 113month on the payment,

but more significantly, 40,49 additional interest paid over the life of the loan. That reality could explain

some of the ustification for the breathtaking overbid offers it has taken to reach the top of the offer pile.

hile there are Homesellers in the pipeline for listing their properties as soon as the back roads are

once again passable without AAAs assistance, it seems that overall volume of inventory for the upcoming

selling season will likely be lower since those who planned to move elsewhere, already have moved.

ational newscasts are already publiciing sieable drops in year-over-year sales volume. hile that may

be technically the case, there are an enormous number of uyer prospects in the wings, ust waiting for an

option, and their time to win the bid.

f you are a homeowner who is looking to make a change, please give me a call. Cellphone is best

since the nature of the ob is not to be stationary. eave a message, and ll give you a call back m back

in range.

403 U.S. Rt. 302-Berlin • Barre, Vt 05641-2274

802-479-2582 • 1-800-639-9753 • Fax: 802-479-7916

e-mail: sales@vt-world.com or editor@vt-world.com

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317 River Street | Montpelier, VT 05602

LoriHolt@VTREGroup.com | 802-793-6223 cell

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a network via social media or in person

communication. Encourage business owners

to share what worked, and didn’t work, as

they built their businesses. Local networks

also can be a great forum to plan and pitch

community-based events like festivals, holiday

bazaars and other functions designed to

bring more consumers to Main Street.

Rebuilding after the pandemic poses some

unique challenges to small business owners.

Working together can be an effective way to

overcome those challenges.public in nature.

lobal supply chains were in flu during the

pandemic and have yet to return to normal.

That makes now a great time for local businesses

to reconsider their suppliers. When

doing so, look into local suppliers and let

it be known that your products are locally

sourced. For example, local restaurant owners

can highlight the fact that their foods are

sourced from local farms and manufacturers.

That may impress foodies with a fondness

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

Richard J. Wobby Jewelers

Come in and meet Mary Jane and Paul

Magnan. We are proud to be the secondgeneration

owners of this locally owned

jewelry store. Our large selection of

diamonds, precious stones, watches and

gifts are a few of the reasons clients keep

coming back. Mary Jane, our Diamond

Specialist, will be happy to explain and

help you with one of life’s most important

purchases. Paul, our Repair Specialist,

has over 20 years of experience behind

the bench. We specialize in jewelry repair,

refurbishments, resetting, and custom

remounts. Bring in your watch or jewelry

for freshness, and also should reassure customers

who want to keep as many of their

dollars in the local community as possible.

• Form a local business network.

When one business on Main Street is

thriving, others tend to follow suit. That’s especially

true when businesses network in the

hopes of creating a bustling local shopping

district. Local business owners can organize

a network via social media or in person

communication. Encourage business owners

repair for a free estimate. Our son, Josh

Magnan, is the third generation to join

Richard J. Wobby Jewelers. Like his father

Paul, Josh has shown the patience and

competency for jewelry and watch repair.

With over 30 years of combined experience

in our store, Paul and Josh are happy

to serve customers across our entire

spectrum of service ranging from replacing

a watch battery to creating pieces that last

a lifetime. Please feel free to stop by and

enjoy one of Central Vermont’s warmest

and most hospitable retail environments.

to share what worked, and didn’t work, as

they built their businesses. Local networks

also can be a great forum to plan and pitch

community-based events like festivals, holiday

bazaars and other functions designed to

bring more consumers to Main Street.

Rebuilding after the pandemic poses some

unique challenges to small business owners.

Working together can be an effective way to

overcome those challenges.

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CLOSED

WEDNESDAY

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