Page 14 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, June 30, 2017
Around The Region
Among the 2017 Grade 6 graduates of Sawyerville Elementary this year were Hailey Lyonnaiss, Danika Lee Judge, Megan McConnell, Hannah Dougherty, and Tori Brown. Corey Bellam photo.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Canada Day is upon us once again, and the town of Bury, Que., promises to be full of activities. The fun will all kick off Friday, June 30, at 6 p. m., in Memorial Park, with an Amateur Show including many local singers, musicians and other acts. Also, at 6 p. m., out in the park, a volleyball tournament will be taking place to keep both young and old moving. At 9 p. m., local musician Jon Mac Caulay will entertain all under the big tent with his unique songs.
Saturday morning all will be up early helping Canada celebrate its 150th birthday. The fun all starts at 7 a. m. with a fishing derby at Pope ' s Pond, just as folks enter Bury. Then, there will be a pancake breakfast at St. Paul’ s Rest Home at 8 a. m. At 10 a. m., the famed Bury Strawberry Shortcake will be served at the Armory for all to enjoy. At noon, the parade will come rolling down Main Street filled with floats, music, clowns, and so much more. After the parade, the music will start in Memorial Park, which will also host a dunk tank, bell and hammer, antique car show, petting zoo, mechanical bull, and much more for all. Under the tent, music will be playing for all to dance to or just enjoy while having a cold drink.
Also in the afternoon, a Gymkhana stunt demonstration will be taking place over at the horse ring. This promises to be a crowdpleaser. Last year, two young ladies by the names of Becky Coates and Whitney Hodge decided to try their hand at this and it was a huge hit. It will include barrel racing, pole bending, figure 8 and many other events for all horse lovers to enjoy.
Music in the park will include the Country Swingers from 1-5 p. m., Carole Vincelette at 5 p. m., and at 7 p. m. the Rainbow Country Cloggers hit the stage to show their talents, and Mike and Kylie will follow with music well into the early hours of the morning. At dusk, fireworks will light the sky.
Admission to the Bury event on Friday is $ 8, Saturday $ 10, or a weekend pass is available for $ 15. Children under 12 are free.
For the 55th year, the North Hatley Antique and Folk Art
Show is coming to the North Hatley Curling Club from July 7-9. This show is the oldest Antique Show in all of Canada and will include a huge selection of sculptures, jewelry, toys, furniture, antique craft work, rare books, and assorted treasures that you will only find at a show of this stature. No reproductions will be allowed at this show – only originals. The show starts Friday, July 7, at 6:30 p. m., with an opening bash including beer, wine and fancy foods, for $ 25. Then, on Saturday, it is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., and Sunday from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Both days are $ 5 each.
This show draws antique dealers and lovers from all over Quebec and Ontario, with some unique and collectable pieces. It is a must-see for all. The North Hatley Curling Club is located at 3245 Capelton Road, right in North Hatley – just watch for signs. All are welcome.
– Corey Bellam
SAWYERVILLE ELEMENTARY GRADS The Sawyerville Elementary School swung open its doors and welcomed in parents, grandparents and friends to their 2017 graduation of eight Grade 6 students, and the kindergarten class. These eight Grade 6 grads will be embarking on a big step when they go to Alexander Galt Regional High School in the fall.
The ceremony all kicked off at 9:30 a. m. with School Principal Norma Humphries welcoming all to their special morning. Jan Graham was on the piano and the whole school sang“ O-Canada.” It was then time for the ceremony to get started. The first up were the tiny tots that were graduating from Kindergarten that included six little ones all decked out in their best. They were presented their certificates by Principal Humphries and their teacher. Little eyes were big and smiles were bigger. When asked what they wanted to be in their older years, some wanted to be police officers and some just wanted to paint finger nails.
After the little ones, it was time for the Grade 6 grads of 2017 to be introduced to all. One
The proud students of Cookshire Elementary hold their first place trophy high after winning at the Bury track meet on June 21. Corey Bellam photo.
by one they were presented their diplomas and then awards for excellence in writing, history, academic skills, and such. These students have been at Sawyerville Elementary for seven years and have sure left their mark. They will now be embarking on new adventures in high school in the fall.
– Corey Bellam
BURY TRACK MEET
The small town of Bury, Que., came alive with the sounds of children ' s laughter and cheers this past Wednesday. It was the annual four-school tracks meet. This year, like many others, the Sawyerville Elementary, Cookshire Elementary, Pope Memorial Elementary School in Bury and North Hatley Elementary School all met at Memorial Park in Bury to compete in a day of sports.
The buses started rumbling in at around 9 a. m. loaded with excited students, and by about 10 a. m. the fun had started. Events included a high jump, long jump, ball throw, racing and relay racing. The students of these four schools have trained hard and this was their chance to shine in front of all. The competition was fierce all morning. Around noon, all could enjoy hot dogs and grilled cheese for lunch. This boosted the energy levels up for the afternoon.
At around 2 p. m. it was time to add up the points and see which school would be taking home the trophy this year. In fourth place was North Hatley with 82 points, third was Sawyerville with 88 points, second was Bury with 132 points, and first place was Cookshire with 202 points.
The Cookshire children went wild when the trophy was presented to them. This brought another track meet to an end and all headed home, tired but satisfied with their day.
– Corey Bellam
Obituaries
Allen D. Noyes
ALLEN D. NOYES
WEST STEWARTSTOWN— Allen D. Noyes, 86, of West Stewartstown and formerly of Lemington, Vt., died peacefully on Saturday evening, June 24, 2017 at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown.
Allen was born in Colebrook on March 20, 1931, a son to the late George A. and Lela( Brockney) Noyes. Allen attended local schools in Columbia and Colebrook. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict.
For most of his working life, Allen was a truck driver, both self-employed and for others. He owned and operated the area’ s first bulk milk tanker truck, and he later worked in the woods hauling pulp and logs for area woodsmen. For a couple of years, he worked on a large farm in Buffalo, N. Y., before returning to his home. After he retired from trucking, Allen worked for many years as a night watchman and security guard at The Balsams in Dixville.
Allen was a member and past commander of the American
Legion, Post 47, in Canaan, and was a charter member and past commander of the VFW Post 10020. He was a former member of the U. S. Army Reserves and a member of the Indianhead( 2nd Div.) Association. He was also a charter member of the Canaan Historical Society and the VT 251 Club. He loved to hunt and fish and to work in his garden. Allen loved people and he especially loved his pets.
He is survived by his wife of more than 25 years, Irma( Rowan) Noyes of West Stewartstown; three children, Linda R. Noyes of Williston, Vt., Susan L. Stewart and husband John of Merrimack, and Mark A. Noyes of South Burlington, Vt.; six siblings, Ramona Noyes of W. Stewartstown, Virginia Posner Walker of Tucson, Ariz., Norman Noyes of W. Stewartstown, Norma Richardson of W. Stewartstown, Gregory Noyes of Beecher Falls, Vt., and Walter Noyes of Lemington, Vt.; a granddaughter, Kelly Hart, and four great-grandchildren, Evelyn Hart, Joshua Hart, Lillian Hart and Caleb Hart; seven step-children, Danny Rowan of Colebrook, Karen Parker of Berlin, Lois Bonor of Colebrook, Faye Riley, Stacey Campbell and Patrick Bennett, all of Columbia, and Jennifer Hodge of Colebrook; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Allen is preceded in death by first wife, Barbara( Altrock) Noyes in 1988; an infant daughter, Marcia Noyes; and six siblings, Barbara and Pauline Noyes as children, and George Noyes, John Noyes, Gordon Noyes and Lawrence Noyes.
There are no public calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held on
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