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JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN CHURCH SUPPER
Jefferson Christian Church, located at 701 Presidential Highway in Jefferson, is hosting a free supper on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 p. m.
Following the supper, a movie,“ The Nativity,” will be shown. All are welcome to this family evening.

Obituaries

For more information, call Klara at 586-7095.
GINGERBREAD CREATION CONTEST The Top of the Common Committee invites everyone to enter the Gingerbread Creation Contest to be held on Dec. 3 as part of their annual Gingerbread Bazaar at the Lunenburg Primary School.
There’ s no age limit or fee for entering this contest, but only
one entry per participant is requested. Entries need to be registered on Friday, Dec. 2, between 5:30-7:30 p. m. at the Lunenburg Primary School. Please do not affix your name to your entry. Entrants arriving after 7:30 p. m. may choose to display their entry at the Bazaar with the other entries, but it will not be eligible for judging.
One winner in each division will be chosen by“ Peoples’ Choice” votes, cast during the
Bazaar. Ribbons will be awarded at 2:30 p. m. on the afternoon of the Bazaar. Entrants should plan on picking up their entries by 3:15 p. m. unless other arrangements are made at the time of registration.
The rules or entry are as follows:
The creation and its enhancements( e. g. pretzels, candy) must be completely edible – no supports such as cardboard or toothpicks.
The platform on which the house sits( e. g. baking sheet, cardboard, wood) can have a maximum measurement of 14 inches by 14 inches. Entrants are asked to please note this new
base size.
All creations can be constructed by using any homemade or purchased cookies / crackers or a combination of both.
Creations are not limited to house designs. Make you dream cabin, Ferris wheel, structure from outer space, outdoor scene, or something else entirely.
The contest committee will determine the placement of each entry into one of the following divisions: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
Questions about the contest can be directed to Chris at( 802) 892-6654 or by email at questions @ topofthecommon. org.
Harry Ryder
HARRY RYDER
LANCASTER – Harry Ryder, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016.
He loved the Lord, and he loved his family. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Please go to www. baileyfh. net for more information or to send an online condolence. camp in New York. He loved hanging out with family and friends and especially his nephew Konner.
He was employed as a foreman for Asplundh for the past couple of years.
“ Helmsy” is survived by his girlfriend Kristina Waterman of Groveton / Belmont; his Uncle Donald and Aunt Norma Hand of Groveton; his brothers Daniel Hand and Randy Hand both of Groveton; Michael Helms of Lyndonville, Vt.; Brian Helms of California; and Jeffery Helms of Lyndonville, Vt.; his grandmother Gwen Hall of Groveton; nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
“ Helmsy” was predeceased by his father Wayne Helms; his paternal grandmother Barbara
Helms and grandfather Herbert Hall.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at Groveton High School in Groveton on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 1 p. m. with Fr. Timothy Brooks of St. Paul’ s Episcopal Church, Lancaster officiating. Burial will be in the Emerson Road Cemetery in Stark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Riverside Animal Rescue; 236 Riverside Ave.; Lunenburg, VT 05906.
For directions to the services or to send the family condolences via the online register book, please visit www. armstrongcharronfuneralh ome. com.
Christopher Helms
CHRISTOPHER HELMS
GROVETON – Christopher Weber“ Helmsy” Helms, 22, of Cottage Street, Groveton, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016.
Chris was born on Aug. 25, 1994 in Lancaster and has been a lifelong resident of Groveton where he was raised by his Uncle Donald and Aunt Norma Hand. He was a 2013 graduate of Groveton High School where he was an avid soccer, baseball and basketball player througout his junior high and high school years. After graduating he began playing adult softball.
“ Helmsy” loved hunting especially at his aunt and uncle’ s