Page 14 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 21 2017
Around The Region
LISTER-MCCONNELL SUGARING-OFF
Saturday afternoon, the smell of boiling maple syrup was in the air as the Lister and McConnell families held their annual sugaring-off at the garage of Barry Berwick and Nancy Lloyd.
The fun all kicked off at around 2 p. m. with the syrup pot boiling and sugar paddles being dipped and scraped. A sugar-onsnow trough was also started and highly enjoyed by both young and old. The sweet treats lasted until around 4 p. m. Then, music started inside with Janis Graham, David McBurney, Dareth Fowler, Terry Howell and others. The music kept all in the mood until a huge pot luck supper at 6 p. m., where there was enough food to feed an army at this sugaring-off.
After supper, the music continued well into the night with the dance floor full and fingers tapping. This yearly event has become a true community tradition with all looking forward to it each spring.
– Corey Bellam
VISITING WITH MILDRED LOWRY
While at a weekend sugaringoff in the town of Sawyerville, we came upon a friend by the name of Mildred Lowry, enjoying every single lick of her sugar on a paddle. She had the biggest grin. We stepped up in front of her for my photo and she gave us a big sticky grin. We have known Mildred all our life and this lady never changes – she always has a big smile for all she meets.
She lived in Eaton Corner, just close to the museum, for many years, until her late husband and she moved to a senior residence in Lennoxville. After his death, she remained there and enjoys every day to its fullest. It is hard to believe she is 100 years old. She still gets up and dances a bit. She sure loves to dance. We can remember, not too many years ago, Mildred getting up and doing a little jig for all. The old saying is true, that you’ re only as old as you feel.
– Corey Bellam
ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE
The Friends of the Weeks Memorial Library in Lancaster will be sponsoring an evening program called“ Astronomy for Everyone” on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 7-9 p. m. It will be presented by Kevin Manning, a gifted astronomer, having worked as a consultant with NASA, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and other groundbased observatories. He has presented his programs nation-wide for many years.“ Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe” will include a Power- Point presentation as well as covering the total eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017, the first total eclipse of the sun visible in the United States in almost 40 years.
Weather permitting, attendees will be invited to go outdoors to view celestial objects in the night sky like the ice crystal rings of Saturn and craters on the moon. The program is free and appropriate for individuals of all ages. Anyone with questions may called the library at 788-3352 or contact us at weekslib @ ncia. net.
GOSPEL MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY
The United Church of Newport presents a special benefit concert of“ The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley,” featuring awardwinning vocalist Mark Shelton, with a special song by Lisa Shelton accompanied by Vivian Spates. There will be shows at 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. with " Fancy Desserts " during each show ' s intermission.
Tickets by donation. For tickets, contact( 802) 334-2262 or online at marksheltontickethub. com.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT WREN
For those interested in learning more about essential oils and how they can help promote a healthy, natural way of life, join Claudette Paulin Eames as she educates attendees on the various advantages of essential oils and guides them in creating their own personal mixture, which they can bring home.
This interactive workshop will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a. m. to noon at the WREN Classroom in Bethlehem. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Back by popular demand, WREN will host Josh Simonds on Monday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 3, as he guides entrepreneurs to achieving higher visibility and more sales through the use of Facebook.
During Facebook Boot Camp Part I on Monday, May 1 from 6-8 p. m., Josh will lead participants through the basics of setting up a Facebook page, keeping it active and talk about when, how, what, why you should post, setting students on the path to attracting new clients to their business. This workshop prepares attendees to get even more from the Facebook Boot Camp part II that follows Wednesday of the same week.
On Wednesday, May 3, from 6-8 p. m., attendees delve in to Facebook Boot Camp II, where students will learn some of the more technical features that are available from this important social media tool. After the basics of Part Part I, Josh Simonds will help participants with paying Facebook to reach out to specific age groups, genders, and people with specific interests in a specific geographic location. He’ ll cover the basics of advertising, or " boosting," your posts on Facebook. The second half of the class will offer time for specific questions or issues that may have arisen after the Facebook Boot Camp Part I session.
Early Sunday morning, the sun was rising and 14 people were gathering at the lookout in Eaton Corner to attend the Eaton Valley United Easter Sunrise Service. This group was promised a tent to keep them dry from rain, but it never showed up, so they made an orange circle to stand in. Corey Bellam photo.
WREN is a nationally recognized not-for-profit that supports entrepreneurial growth, access to markets, Main Street revitalization, and rural economic development. WREN inspires possibilities, creates opportunities, and builds connection through community and is dedicated to bringing rural people together to realize better lives and livelihoods by providing resources, education, and opportunity. For further information, or to register, call 869-9736, email at wrencentral @ gmail. com, or reach us on the web at www. wrenworks. org.
SOUP, CHOWDER, AND CHILI COOK-OFF
Mark your calendar, get your recipes out, and get ready for the Jefferson Fireman ' s Association Annual Soup, Chowder and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, May 7, from 5 to 7 p. m. at the Jefferson Fire Station. Contestants can enter as many categories as they would like. Businesses and professional cooks are welcome. There is also a children ' s category. Come enter your specialty, and show the North Country what a good cook you are.
The cost is $ 6 to taste your way around the room and to vote for the winners. If you would like more information contact any member of the Jefferson Fire Dept. or Bill Jones at 837-2264 or email wwj545 @ yahoo. com.
FUNNY 5K AND MUSTACHE DASH
Looking for something unique and active to do this Mother’ s Day, May 14? Consider getting outside and walking or jogging in the Fun( ny) 5K starting and ending at Ed Fenn Elementary School in Gorham. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to wear unique gear( funny hats, colorful socks, interesting wigs, tutus, etc.) in the spirit of fun. A pre-school age Mustache Dash( where kids will be provided with
At 100 years young, Mildred Lowry is still as sweet as ever, as she enjoys some maple syrup. Corey Bellam photo.
a sticky mustache before scooting around the school) will take place prior to the 5K.
Registration will take place from 1:15 to 1:45 with the 5K at 2 p. m. In lieu of a registration fee, non-perishable items will be collected for a local food pantry. The course is pet friendly.
Visit Facebook page“ Run For You” for up-to-date race information.
TRI-COUNTY CAP
When the Tyler Blain Homeless Shelter in Lancaster posted a social media request to replace their family room furniture, they found a local resident willing to help. Eileen Webb, of Littleton, follows North Country non-profits on Facebook to stay aware of the significant social support work they do.“ Giving money is always helpful,” she says,“ but I always love seeing specific requests because of the needs, and the solutions, are so tangible.”
The Tyler Blain homeless shelter and Homeless Outreach, are both programs of Tri-County Community Action Programs, Inc. that serves Coös, Carroll, and Grafton counties. In 2016 they provided over 2100 nights of shelter for 59 local clients, helped 916 homeless outreach clients, and provided 121 homeless grants and loans for the rapid re-housing program. The shelter provides housing, assistance, food, transportation, and access to medical or mental health services for eight to ten people at any given time. When Eileen Webb heard that the fam-
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