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Editor of the Reformer:
Recently, Carl M. Dessaint VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 1034 of Brattleboro held a Safety Coffee Break at the Southeastern Vermont Welcome Center in Guilford. Thank you to the Welcome Center and the State of Vermont for giving us this opportunity to raise funds for our organization and the assistance from their employees.
I would like to express a very sincere thank you to the Sons of the American Legion Squadron No. 5 for their assistance in this project, it was invaluable.
A special thank you to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for their generous donation and to all of our members who donated items to make this fundraiser a reality.
I want to give a special thank you to the following people who went over and above on this project: Daniel Buckley, Eric Buckley, Nancy Buckley-Howard, Beverly Davidson, Rosemary Haselton, Harvey Howard, Darlene Nebelski, and Thelma Underwood.
If I have left anyone out, please forgive me it wasn’t intentional.
The moneys raised from this will help support our programs for veterans, their families, and the community.
Dixie Goodwin, 2011-2012 president, VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 1034 Brattleboro,
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Editor of the Reformer:
Jimmy Fund Golf extends its sincerest thanks to the organizers and sponsors of the Corbeil Classic held on June 20, at Brattleboro Country Club in Brattleboro. Special recognition and appreciation goes to Kelli Corbeil of Brattleboro and the committee who organized the 20th annual event.
The dedicated sponsors, participants and volunteers helped raise critical funds in memory of J. Wayne and Bill Corbeil to support lifesaving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The Corbeil Classic is one of the many golf tournaments that will be held in 2012 to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. The presenting sponsors for Jimmy Fund Golf’s 2012 season are American Airlines, Callaway, CHAMP Spikes, Dunkin’ Donuts, Forty Seven Brand, HomeGoods, The International Golf Club and Wicked Local.
From traditional golf tournaments and country club member events to mini golf tournaments and all day golf marathons, volunteers create golf fundraisers that combine their love of the sport with their desire to support the fight against cancer. Each event is an incredibly rewarding and fun way to support a great cause. Those interested in finding out ways to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund through golf may visit www.jimmyfundgolf.org or call 866-521-4653 to learn how.
Nancy Rowe,
director, Jimmy Fund Golf,
June 25
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Editor of the Reformer:
I recently had the opportunity to attend, with my husband, an Event in the Tent. I had been putting pieces of this together for weeks for Music New England and specifically Hugh Keelan. I heard with total excitement about this event and the vision that Hugh and his partner Mark Burke had for weeks. We copied music, bound music, printed prototypes, made postcards, posters and invitations. The list was endless but the excitement grew each time they entered my work. I just had to attend to see what the finished product looked (or more specifically) sounded like.
I had to work that Saturday until mid afternoon, but as soon as I had a replacement, off we were to check out this gala event. These guys had thought of everything. Parking at the high school with busses to shuttle to the event to keep traffic flowing. Great idea. Golf cart shuttles up to the ticket tent so people didn’t overdo before the performances began. Very thoughtful. Amazing weather (OK, they really had no control over that one), and a setting that was heavenly inspired. They had picked what had to be the perfect spot. Listening to that awesome music looking around at the pastoral setting was divine. Every last detail had been thought of and dealt with. We enjoyed some wonderful musicians and talent that I had no idea existed in these hills. Guest singers delighted us with classics (some known and some not known, but delightful all the same). Nimble Arts added such depth to the music as they performed so beautifully. With all of the performances under that tent, it truly was an event.
I am so glad that we are fortunate to have visionaries in our area who create these types of events for us to partake in. My only wish is that more people had attended to see the vision become reality. The next time you see a poster or get an invitation to an Event in the Tent, don’t pass the opportunity by. Invite some friends to join you and delight your senses. I know I did.
Thank you Hugh, Mark and all involved for a great afternoon in southern Vermont.
Kathleen Moore,
South Newfane, July 10
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Editor of the Reformer:
The Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition would like to thank the businesses that participated in the Responsible Beverage Service Trainings held in June co-sponsored by the Department of Liquor Control.
BAPC recognizes the important role that local retailers and restaurants play in preventing underage drinking. Thank you to the following businesses for participating in the training:
Al Ducci’s Italian Pantry, Julep Corp.; Allen Brothers; Blue Moose Cafe; Cumberland Farms; Entera Catering; Fireworks Restaurant; Fraternal Order Eagles; Irfan Corp, DBA; Marina Restaurant; P.K.’s Public House; Pangaea Restaurant/Hildene Catering; Pierce Lawton American Legion Post 37; Planet Gas; Price Chopper; Putney Road Market; Rick’s Tavern; Rocky Top Tavern; Schoolhouse Grocery; Valley View Saloon.
Fifty-one employees of retailers and establishments that serve or sell alcohol and/or tobacco attended the trainings. Congratulations to Alfred L. Scheps. and William A Smith who each won a $25.00 gift certificate in the trainings’ raffles.
Sponsoring the Responsible Beverage Service Trainings is part of Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition’s comprehensive approach to increase collaboration with local retailers to reduce and prevent underage use of alcohol and tobacco and sales/service to intoxicated customers in our community. Other retailer projects include the Brattleboro Responsible Retailing Project (helping licensees prevent underage alcohol sales and sales/service to intoxicated customers); and the Healthy Retailers initiative which encourages healthier food and beverage choices and discourages tobacco and alcohol use among youth.
Please be part of the solution by joining BAPC in preventing substance abuse in our community. Call 257-2175 for more information.
Cassandra Holloway,
policy and project coordinator,
Brattleboro Area
Prevention Coalition, July 20
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Editor of the Reformer:
I would like to thank the following people and their staff members for their hard work on and before the 63rd Annual 4th of July Street Fair & Parade in Wardsboro. Thanks to you, Wednesday the 4th of July was a success:
Mark and Kenny Archer, assistants; Arlene Arellano, David Boulton and Barry Fornuto, BBQ; Alison Brown and Carleen Capen, planners and treasurers; Wayne Cook, Mark and Maureen Walachy, hamburger and pulled pork booth; Jackie Bedard, pie making; Scott Francy, BBQ and clean up; Jill Dean, bake shop; Rob Danforth and Ted Poler, pie selling; Becca Saenz, coffee bar; Elaine Gilman, quilts; Lee Miller, strawberry shortcake; Joe Miller, sound system; Christel Holden, art show; Rick Thorpe, parade; Evelyn Saenz and Garrison Holden, white elephant sale; Jennifer Johnson, vendors; John Densmore and John Gifkins, parking and traffic; Pete Carlson, announcer; library trustees, book sale.
Thank you to sponsors, Priscilla’s Hair Design, Riverbend Market, Walmart, Price Chopper, Clark’s IGA, West River Post #16,Pepsi, Brattleboro Savings & Loan, West Wardsboro Store, and individuals. Thank you to entertainers: the one-man circus, Ted Lawrence, Creative Anacronisms, Ida Specker, fiddler, and all others who entertained folks on the street.
Nancy Perkins,
chairperson, Wardsboro
4th of July Street & Fair Parade,
July 19
