CRAFTSBURY — The Craftsbury Planning Commission will host a Community Values Mapping Workshop at the Craftsbury Town Hall, on Wednesday, March 20. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., for pizza and socializing. The program kicks off at 6:15 p.m. and ends promptly at 8 p.m. There is no charge for this[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
BRENDA J. HAWKINS
EAST CALAIS – Brenda Jean Hawkins, 76, of East Calais, died peacefully on March 13, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a courageous battle with Dementia. She was born January 23, 1948, in Barre, the daughter of the late Leavitt and Esther (Howland) Holt. She attended Woodbury public[Read More…]
Early Release for all OSSU Schools, Monday, April 8
HARDWICK — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America. In northern Vermont, we will have the opportunity to witness this amazing event. Due to the timing, intensity, and projections of eclipse viewers arriving in our state that day, April 8 will be an early[Read More…]
Justice For Dogs to Hold Spring Event
by Polly McArthur MORRISVILLE – Justice For Dogs spring event will take place on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Morrisville VFW. New this year is over 100 pieces of brand new Lularoe clothing with[Read More…]
SUSAN LOUISE FOSTER
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Susan Louise Foster, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, at her home in Knoxville. She was born on May 22, 1953, to Louise (Cookson) and Herndon (Doc) Stone Foster of Cabot, Vt. Susan grew up on a farm with her family[Read More…]
BRIAN L. PERRY
HARDWICK– Brian Leslie Perry, 76, a long-time member and businessman in the Hardwick Community died peacefully on March 10 in the comfort of his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. His family was by his side. He was born in Hardwick on December 13, 1947, the eldest of six[Read More…]
ANDRÉ “ANDY” VICTOR DUFRESNE
CLAREMONT, N.H. – André (Andy) Victor Dufresne passed away at the age of 77, following a period of failing health on March 9, at Valley Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 8, 1946, in Hardwick, VT, to Norbert and Mabel (Richardson) Dufresne. Andy was[Read More…]
Natural Resources Inventory Report March 23
by Norma Wiesen, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Matt Peters will give a report on Hardwick’s first Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) on Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Building. The Hardwick Conservation Commission (HCC) contracted with consulting ecologist Matt Peters of Woodbury to conduct a Natural Resources Inventory for[Read More…]
For White-throated Sparrows, Opposites Attract
by Jackie Bussjaeger ST. PAUL, MN. – Finding a suitable mate in the wild is no simple matter. It’s an extra complicated affair for one familiar resident of the woods and underbrush. With its chunky build, boldly striped head, and namesake white throat, the white-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) is among[Read More…]
Paula Poundstone at BOH on April 5
BARRE – Comedian Paula Poundstone will be on stage when The Barre Opera House’s Community National Bank Celebration Series continues on Friday, April 5, at 8 p.m. Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, “Nobody Listens[Read More…]
After Use, Plant Easter Lilies in Garden
by Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – It’s no surprise that the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) is the most popular floral gift for Easter giving, but did you know that, contrary to its name, it isn’t a spring-blooming flower? When grown outdoors, they[Read More…]