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Friday , November 25 , 2016 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 19

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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