In-Person Suppers Returning to the Grange

By Sallie J. May Secretary

By the time you receive this, our first public supper of the year at the Grange Hall will be over. A successful Sugar on Snow Supper was served to a group of hungry people, who hopefully enjoyed themselves, and we thank each and every one of you who came. Thanks to all of our busy sugar makers who donated syrup as well. We really appreciate it, and we hope to see more of our local folks at future meals. Get your calendar out and mark June 10th on your calendar for our chicken pie supper. Plans for that meal are not finalized, but you can count on our usual chicken pie with homemade biscuits and gravy, mashed potato, a veggie or two, and something yummy for dessert.

As I write this, plans for Memorial Day have not been decided. We do know that Brattleboro and Vernon will be holding Memorial Day gatherings with music, speakers, and appre-

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ciation given to our soldiers, those still with us and those who are not with us in body but remain deep in our hearts in spirit. We hope you will take time from celebrating a day away from work and remember those who have given their lives to allow us this day of celebration, and to thank those who walk the streets and roads of our nation, state, and town, for their courage and for a job well done. We continue to serve an average of 175 persons at each of our two Senior Lunches per month, and have been approached by several area towns who wish to start up a similar program who are seeking information on how we manage it. We like to think it is the good home cooking at a reasonable price, but why don’t you come, try it, and let us know! We publish the menu in the Commons and the Brattleboro Reformer (Thank the editors when you see them), and also post it on the

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door to the Grange Hall. We are working on getting it on social media but haven’t gotten that accomplished as yet.

We continue to rent space for parties, funerals and receptions, wedding receptions, and the like; if interested contact Carol Lynch at 802-254-2517 or call the Grange at 802-254-1138 and leave a message with your name and telephone number and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. We are also welcoming new members, so if what we do interests you, we’d love to hear from you as well.

Thank you from us at the Grange for the wonderful work of our town road crew, who worked when they were tired, wet, and maybe even hungry, to clear our roads after our last big storm. You guys are the best! Thank you for your patience and your support. We’ve made it to warmer weather!!

New Board Takes the Helm

By Ann Davis

Spring is finally here—no more snow—no more mud!

And with the spring comes a new and energized Community Center Board. They have hit the ground running! With new ideas, new projects, new activities—so many great, fresh ideas and plans it makes my head spin. Eventually we will have a website, and other online sites for information on upcoming events, and a calendar for easier scheduling. The Center is truly moving into the future! So,

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John & Karen Abel

Roberta Garland

Orly Munzing & Bob Dunbar

Mark and Lee Tice

Fred Lee

watch us grow!

For scheduling events and reservations call Randy Hickin at 802-257-0784. This will eventually be done online.

We are all very excited about the way this is heading.

Molly Stoner is our new secretary, Rick Davis and Paul Chapman head our building committee. (Do you believe we have a building committee?) We will vote in two more new board members at our April meeting.

As always, remember the Center when planning gatherings, events, workshops—whatever. We are handicapped accessible, have plenty of parking, a great field for outdoor activities, kitchen facilities, and of course, restrooms.

Pets are also welcome to use the field—just remember to be a responsible pet owner and clean up after them.

A special thank you to all of our loyal supporters. Without you we wouldn’t be here. Just to clarify, our address is: Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St., PO Box 468, West Dummerston, VT 05357