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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