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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