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Dusty is an all around good dog who will fit well into almost any home.
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Local donors break record in annual blood drive By Angela DeBlasio newmarketpress@denpubs.com
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Above: Rose Switch and Kate Leene, of the American Red Cross, help process blood donors and manage volunteers at last week’s Gift of Life Marathon at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. Right: CVPS helped organize the event in conjunction with the American Red Cross and the theatre where hundreds of donors visited Rutland’s Paramount Theatre for the 7th Annual Gift of Life Marathon.
Giancola, businesses receives REDC awards RUTLAND — Rutland Economic Development Corporation’s honored Peter Giancola of Giancola Construction Corporation with the REDC Member of the Year award for his service to the organization. In addition, two REDC Business Excellence awards were presented to Central Vermont Eye Care and Vermont Wood Pellet Company. Central Vermont Eye Care was recognized for job creation, high-tech services and green building. The Vermont Wood Pellet Company received its award for job creation and development in the new “green” economy. REDC is a private, not-for-profit whose mission is to encourage and enhance business success in Rutland County. It offers assistance in areas such as financing, site location, business expansion, business recruitment and business counseling.
Students find meaning of Christmas in Project Help
Student Ben Smith and others sort food and gift donations Monday in the school gym during Project Help. The school will fill 112 boxes for needy families.
RUTLAND — They braved arctic-like windchills and battled an ailing local economy, but Mount St. Joseph Academy students were undaunted in their mission to help provide food to 112 families in need during Project Help last week. Project Help is more than a tradition that spans 39 years, according to MSJ Principal Paolo Zancanaro, “it’s about fostering the spirit of unconditional giving.” And it's an event that inspires community wide support. When word circulated Dec. 18, that the Project Help coffers were low, and only $150 had been donated to pay the $1,000 bill for its turkeys and chickens, funds began flying in from resi-
dents, businesses and especially parishioners at St. Peter's, Christ the King and Immaculate Heart of Mary. “When we said we were concerned, this community really came through,” Sarah Fortier, Project Help faculty advisor, said. “These parishes are incredible.” By the next week that figure had swelled to over $4,000, she said, adding that the balance will be used to purchase foods that students were unable to collect in their door-to-door campaign Dec. 21 The students looked forward to the project, said Kate Zambon, chairperson of the Office of Student Life, which spearheads the event. “We look forward to this to start off our Christmas va-
cation,” Zambon, a senior, said. “The students are always enthusiastic each year." Zambon said the MSJ students also enjoyed “teaching the Christ the King eighth graders the ropes,” so they can take over when they ascend to MSJ. It takes a lot of planning and work, but it’s well worth it, Zambon said. What starts as a planning session early in November burgeons into a communitywide effort as time progresses. The students draw street maps delineating collection areas, set up teams, pick up boxes from area merchants and send out 600 letters to area businesses asking for monetary contributions.
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During the first 15 minutes of the seventh annual Gift of Life Marathon, 97 volunteers were on hand to donate blood at a busy American Red Cross station set up inside the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. Sponsored by CVPS and local radio stations WJJR and WSYB, this popular event seems to bring out the spirit of giving here in Rutland County. Even a holiday visitor to Rutland got in the mood; this full-time resident of Florida heard about the Red Cross drive and signed up immediately to donate blood. By all accounts, the record-breaking downtown
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WEDNESDAY December 30, 2009
Z-97, BROC team up to collect holiday toys By Angela DeBlasio newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND — The Annual Stuffed Animal Shelter was held December 4 and 5th at Depot Park in Rutland. Rutland radio station Z-97 partnered with Broc to collect new toys for underprivileged children this holiday season. The first year they collected over 300 toys, the second year they collected over 600 and this year they doubled their previous recordmaking the community stand out as a very giving community at this time of year. “This year was an amazing year for the Stuffed Animal Shelter. Lots of stories, lots of laughter, excitement and in the end we helped, through BROC, put thousands of smiles on the faces of kids in this community,” said Promotions Director Amanda Begins. “We never really set a goal in terms of dollars or number of toys at the start of the toy drive. Our overall goal is always to help make a child's holiday season a little bit brighter. However, we always keep a tally of how many donations are received just to build the excitement and to see how many kids we've helped. This year we collected
Keep your pets safe in the cold, winter weather
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that pets need special care during the cold winter months. Dogs and cats should be inside when the temperature drops. If your dog is outside, it must be protected by a dry, draft-free doghouse. Windchills can be especially difficult for animals and can threaten their life. Make sure that pets who are outside have water that isn't frozen and is in plastic bowls, as metal ones can get very cold and their tongues can stick and freeze to it. Wipe your animals paws after they've been outside to remove the salt and other chemicals they may come in contact with which can irritate them. Be especially careful with antifreeze as it's a deadly poison but has a sweet taste which attracts animals. Watch for frostbite on their ears and other areas. For more information and tips, please contact the shelter at 4836700.
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over the course of two days 1,340 books, toys, dolls, stuffed animals and we also collected $140 in gift cards and cash. The variety of the donations was outstanding. People really responded to our call.” The Z-97 website explains the reason behind working tirelessly this season to help out: “Can you imagine cancelling Christmas? No lights, no presents, no big dinners, no tree. The harsh reality is that there are people in our community that live with that reality and not by choice. There are families that barely have enough money to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. Christmas presents are just a fantasy.” Radio personality Frankie-G explained the origins of the event. “WSYB has its Christmas Fund, WJJR has Stuff-a-Bus and Z-97 has Stuffed Animal Shelter. We are able to help some children in our community who may not otherwise have a present this holiday,” he said. Broc Community Action of Southwestern Vermont is in charge of distributing the toys to children who show signs of special need this holiday season. Elizabeth, of Broc, encourages people to help in any way that they can, if they can. “We are grateful for everyone for being able to do anything. It really does make a difference.” Begins told about one of her favorite moments, “I must say I was in complete shock when I returned to the Stuffed Animal Shelter to relieve colleague Frankie G. for a lunch break and there were two brand new bikes parked on the sidewalk. A young woman had made a significant donation and her parents were right behind her pushing the bikes. They parked them in front of our shed and walked away stating that those were for the kids! It amazes me how kids have the biggest hearts, too.” Frankie G. showed off two bikes that were donated to this photographer. Another heartfelt moment was expressed by Begins: “Two teens pulled up to make a donation. I was ready to take their bag of toys and they said 'Wait we have a whole car full, where can we drop it off?' They were from Rutland High School as a part of the Giving Club. They had collected nearly 300 toys and $30.” The radio station would like to express their sincere gratitude for the local businesses that have helped once again this year to make this event such a success as well as the community for everyone’s generosity. Special thanks to The Rutland Parks Department, Garden Time and Casella Waste Systems for helping make it possible. Z-97 is still collecting toys, stuffed animals, gift cards, money. Contact Promotions Director, Amanda Begins at 802-775-7620 or at abegins@catamountradio.com. “We are all looking forward to what stories will surface for next year's Stuffed Animal Shelter and what kinds of donations we'll see,” she said.
7 year old. Neutered Male. Golden Retriever. I am an easy-going dog who enjoys people and other animals and will fit well into most homes. I know sit and down, I like to fetch, and overall I know how to be a good member of the household.
Elf 1 year old. Spayed Female. German Shepherd. I am a gorgeous example of my breed. How and why I was running stray is a mystery. I am underweight right now but when I fill out, I will be gorgeous. In addition to beauty, I have other German Shepherd traits—I am a little nervous and intense—no small kids, please.
Juniper 3 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Gray Tiger. My favorite toy is a little cat ball with a bell inside. After a long chase with the ball I am ready to curl up in a nice warm bed for a nap. I am a love.
Bella 1.5 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Orange Tiger. I am a young female cat who is looking for a home that is felinefree. I don’t mind dogs and I love people but I cannot stand other cats. I even get jealous if I smell them on the people I love. The humane society is located at 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford,VT Hours of Operation: Wed. - Sun. 12 noon to 5 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. For more information call 802-483-6700 or visit www.rchsvt.org
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Nothing hardly ever happens in Vermont Very few know that 75year-old Vermont photographer Peter Miller is also a talented writer. Those who carefully read his “Vermont Trilogy” (including Vermont People, Vermont Farm Women and Vermont Gathering Places) knew he could craft words but his ability stands out starkly in “Nothing Hardly Ever Happens in Colbyville, Vermont”, a collection of stories, articles and letters that span three decades of writing. Colbyville is the tiny hamlet where Miller ’s home and studio have been for over a quarter century. That blip of a town on the radar between Waterbury and Stowe is made larger than life in Miller ’s latest work. Miller, concentrates on his storytelling skills in Colbyville and treats the reader to a no holds bar look at the lay of the land beneath the window of his writing desk, perched above an ever expanding Route 100, as well as his own backyard that shares a property line with Vermont’s empire of ice cream also known as Ben & Jerry’s. The immediacy of his observations lend a gravity to his critique of the forces that would transform the State from a shining ex-
ample of self reliance into little more than a plastic snow-globe for tourists to a have a shake at. Some of the essays contained in the book have appeared before in the pages of various regional magazines and these are interspersed with photos and newer works, but some of the book’s most enjoyable moments are held in collected letters to the editor of a Stowe newspaper. Wit and wisdom coated with a not so subtle sarcasm abound, and I found myself returning for re-reads of these laugh out loud looks at the denizens and politics of Vermont’s ski capital caught in the author ’s crosshairs. Miller proves himself unashamed to say in print what many of us fear thinking too loudly and for that we are indebted to this septuagenarian. Miller began his career as a reporter for Life magazine in the late 1950s after a stint in the army and some time taking photos in Europe. He returned to Vermont to practice his art and craft without compromise. He takes advantage of the journalistic instincts he’s developed over a lifetime to immerse the reader in relevant and poignant detail in
his work, deepening our understanding of everything from the love and loyalty of a duck-hunting dogs to the differences between a woodchuck and a fisher cat, the human kind that is. One of the book’s prized works is “I Poach: Confessions of a Duck Hunting Addict Gone Astray”—a hilarious revelation that a popular glossy Vermont magazine refused to print after deeming it ‘too controversial’. This is followed by another hunting story of a stumbled upon a crime scene, a suicide, that reveals Miller ’s compelling, almost obsessive sensitivity to his surroundings. “Nothing Hardly Ever Happens in Colbyville, Vermont” is published by Silver Print Press in a handsome hardbound edition. It will be thoroughly enjoyed by any literary local-vore but also by anyone interested in sharing in the unique perspective of Vermont’s most loveable curmudgeon -a man who champions what is true and best about our State while offering a reasoned resistance to its rapidly changing landscape. The values reflected in the book are perhaps best summed up in the author ’s
own words: "I feel there is a lack in the 21st century, of the qualities that made this country great: honesty, integrity, common sense, simplicity, frugality and responsibility to your neighbors, your community and the land…I have learned," he says, "that it sure is fun to travel, but the best material for photographs and for writing can be found in the region in which you live." Book reviewer Scott Broderick lives in Charlotte.
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ere today, writing with background public television audio filling the air with Andy Williams Christmas memories. Andy Williams, what a guy. Do Andy Williams type guys still exist? I think so. I like to think Andy Williams type guys exist, and as I write they’re helping their families trim Christmas trees with all the joy and anticipation this very cold December 20th pre-Christmas day offers. This time of year, is, a favorite time of year; when humans gather together to hug, kiss, and love one another. At least till they take the tree down. The last line, that’s what comedians do. They take brightly filled moments and add dark. Then too, they take moments filled with darkness, and add light. Hence, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a loving, warm, blah, blah, holiday time. While you’re at it, recall, really recall, fireman, police, and medical workers, now so many years ago, purposefully walking (running), south on F.D.R. drive, guts made of stone, deadly reckoned toward burning Twin Towers, facing an event they never in a million dreams could have imagined. Recall, while you fa la la la la, those fearsome folks, to the point that one of the la’s from your fa la la la la, disappears, leaving a space you will replace with gratitude for those who keep us safely la la la la la-ing, all year round. Rusty DeWees tours Vermont and Northern New York with his act “The Logger.” His column appears weekly. He can be reached at rustyd@pshift.com. Listen for The Logger, Rusty DeWees, Thursdays at 7:40 on the Big Station, 98.9 WOKO or visit his website at www.thelogger.com
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eparated by some 850 miles are two high schools, each in the foothills of a different region of the Appalachian Mountain range. One school is a nominally-private academy in Manchester, Vt. It accepts, on tuition (in fact depends for survival on them) the 91 percent of its student body which has transferred in from local public grade schools in the surrounding, mostly intra-county, area. The other school is a typical public high school in Erwin, Tenn. It receives its students from the surrounding intracounty area also. Nearby hill color differentiation (one called the Green Mountains the other called the Blue Ridge) and latitudinal separation notwithstanding (7 degrees, Burr & Burton Academy at about 43 degrees N and Unicoi County HS at about 36 degrees N) the two schools aren’t much different in their student bodies—small-town teenage Americans—or their achievement levels or their racial make-up. Where they differ, markedly, is in their governance. One, in the county named in the English language for 18th century New Hampshire land-grantor Benning Wentworth, has just raised its tuition charges 6 percent, more than twice the less-than-3 percent statewide school budget increase. No mention in the various news accounts of student achievement or the productivity trends at BBA. Related factoids: from the 2008 National Digest of Educational Statistics, you can read that average pupil-teacher ratio in Vermont is 1-to10.8 and annual per-pupil cost $13.5K. The other, in the county named in the Cherokee language for the nearby sometimes-called-smoky mountain-top haze, has just petitioned Tennessee state government for higher K12 academic standards. No mention in the various news accounts of any (beyond the basic inflation rate) budget change. Related factoids: NDES Table 66 shows the TN p/t ratio at 1-to-15.7 and Table 182 shows the annual per-pupil cost at $7.7K. Like Bennington County and all of Vermont, Unicoi County, Tenn., is, at 98 percent, statistically all white for NDES purposes, which shows in Table 121 that the U.S. fourth grade average reading score is 220 overall and 230 for whites (out of 500) with Vermont at 228 (229w) and Tennessee at 216 (224w) while Utah, with the largest p/t ratio in the nation at 1-to22.1, and a resulting annual per-pupil cost of $6.7K, comes in at 221 (226w). The “proficiency” percentages by race aren’t shown, but all are well below 50 percent and at about 30% when you do your own adjustment. For example, the Vermont (w) average score is a point or two below the US(w) av-
erage, but the Vermont total at 41 percent “proficient” with a score of 228 is 9 points above the US total at 32 percent “proficient” with a score of 220. The NDES doesn’t show 8th grade reading breakdowns for smaller schools like BBA or UHS, nor does it show breakdowns by race, but the overall State scores come in at 261 for the US, 273 for VT, 259 for TN, and a very-interesting 282 for UT. Clearly, the typical educrat small-classes-produce-better-achievement argument isn’t working too well in the “Industry” or “Beehive” State, which also posts the highest “proficiency” number at 42 percent and at the lowest annual-per-pupil cost. At the state level, there’s another similarity: both Vermont and Tennessee have been sufficiently uncomfortable with their students’ scores on the Federal NAEP tests, which are “free”, that they’ve gone out into the publishing market to purchase and deploy and publicize the ‘results’ from, easier tests which are sold on the promise that students will show better scores: NECAP for Vermont, TCAP for Tennessee. But there the similarity ends, at least at the county level. Consider, for example, how the local governance of high school education in Bennington County has chosen a quite-different focus of attention than those similarly entrusted in Unicoi County. If you accept the proposal that BBA is probably pretty typical of Vermont’s schools, and UHS equally so in Tennessee, then maybe you’ll accept the printed fact that they reflect an achievement difference of only 5 points out of 229 or a nearstatistically-insignificant 2 percent. With such similarity at the student level, whence cometh the vast difference in governance focus? That the BBA Trustees are pursuing more money, while the UHS Commissioners are pursuing more achievement, is obvious; but the underlying why isn’t. It’s tempting to argue that east-of-the-Appalachians Vermont is in general more gentrified by suburbanite in-migration than west-of-the-Appalachians Tennessee; and that Bennington County in Vermont is even more so, with Unicoi County even less so, and then drawing the usual Jeffersonian conclusions therefrom. Or maybe there’s another reason. I report, you opine. Former Vermont architect Martin Harris lives in Tennessee.
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id you know that you live inside an immense bubble in space? This big cavity has been dubbed the Local Bubble by astronomers. The Local Bubble is actually a vast “hole” that was opened in the interstellar medium that surrounds our Sun; it extends for over 1,000 lightyears in at least one direction. Researchers aren’t 100 percent certain what formed the Local Bubble but it’s looking more like a nearby supernova, of the violent TypeII variety, excavated the hole. The resulting blast punched through the interstellar dust and gas that originally surrounded our local region of space. Think of a fireball of a thermonuclear nuclear device but on a vast interstellar scale. As the shockwave front of a Type-II fireball spreads out into deep space, it blows away everything in its path. Ironically, astronomers have benefited from the Local Bubble. Because our local region of space has been swept clear of much of its dust and gas, deep-sky telescopic observing has offered a “clearer” view in the direction of the bubble’s point of origin; we’d never have known this fact if we didn’t, first, have the understanding of looking out from inside this Local Bubble. Also, if we didn’t have astronomical instruments capable of observing space in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) region of the electromagnetic spectrum, we probably wouldn’t have been able to discover the Local Bubble in the first place. Back in 1975, astronomers first noticed that, in wavelengths ranging from 10 to 100 nm, short-wavelength photons were ionizing neutral hydrogen atoms. This evidence suggested that some kind of a monster “hole” or bubble existed in the space around our solar system. The Local Bubble extends 1,000 light-years (300 parsecs) in the direction of the star Beta Canis Majoris in the constellation Canis Major. In 1992, NASA’s Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer spacecraft was the first to map the Local Bubble. At the same time, the European ROSAT spacecraft detected a pulsating beam of X-rays that strongly suggested a possible point of origin for the bubble in space. Energetic x-rays are almost always the fingerprints left behind at a dramatic cosmic “crime” scene—an enormous uncontrolled thermonuclear explosion, sending out high energy subatomic particles from “ground zero”, must have blown through our region of space like a tsunami. This cosmic tsunami, the shockwave of the immense stellar explosion, opened up our Local Bubble. It has not been clearly identified if there were extinctions on Earth associated with the event that created the Local Bubble; much re-
search remains to be done with the fossil record. The X-ray source detected by ROSAT in 1992 is located 300 light-years (100 parsecs) or more away in the constellation Gemini. It was quickly dubbed “Geminga” by Italian astronomer Giovanni Bignami who was involved in analyzing the ROSAT x-ray data. Geminga, as Bignami tells it, is an Italian word that means “I’m not there!”—an appropriate name since at the time of detection, no object could be resolved at the focal point of the pulsed x-ray beams. Later, Bignami and his team of astronomers were credited with discovering a pulsar object at the location of the Gemini X-rays. In 1997, it was suggested by astronomer John Mattox that a planetary system, obviously formed after the supernova event, exists around Geminga. A pulsar, short for pulsating star, is a rapidly rotating, very dense, neutron star that forms after a supernova explosion. The cores of these pulsars are composed of super dense matter, made purely of neutrons, popularly called neutronium. (A teaspoon size of neutronium would pass of its own weight completely through the Earth!) Bignami estimates that Geminga may have exploded 300,000 or more years ago. This estimate is based on the pulsar ’s lengthening pulse period. Geminga appears to have been left over from the Type-II supernova—the original stellar heavyweight that delivered the massive one, two punch that created our Local Bubble. What’s in the Sky: On Jan. 3, in the pre-dawn sky of the northeast, look for the distinctive constellation Cygnus the Swan. In the middle of the Swan’s neck is the star Chi Cygni. C.C. was originally a star just like the Sun but it has swollen to a red-giant star. This same fate also awaits our Sun. Lou Varricchio, M.Sc., was a senior science writer at the NASA Ames Research Center. He is currently involved with NASA’s JPL Solar System Ambassador program in Vermont and is a senior member of the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, in Rutland, Vt. He is a recipient of the Maj. Gen. Chuck Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award.
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Wood Manufacturers Mall tree memorializes victims of auto fatalities to meet in Brandon BRANDON — The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association will hold its annual meeting Friday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Brandon Inn, Vermont Woodland Cabinets and the McKernon Group in Brandon. Awards presentations to the Woodworker of the Year and to the Friend of the Industry will be announced at the meeting. Collin Miller of Sustainable Forest Futures will discuss the 2010 Innovation Workshops that will be offered to woodworkers. The meeting costs $35 for VWMA members and $45 for non members. Registrations are available by visiting www.vermontwood.com or by calling the VWMA office at 747-7900. Registrations must be returned to the VWMA office by Jan. 22.
Photo exhibit opens at Chaffee Art Center RUTLAND — Join the Rutland Area Art Association in the first exhibit of the new year. The Locked in Time-Photography Exhibit opens Friday, Jan. 8, at the Chaffee Art Center. This exhibit will run until Sunday, Feb. 5. The Locked in Time-Photography Exhibit will feature the Merusi Centennial Collection, as well as works from current Rutland Herald photographers, and Rutland Area Art Association members. The Merusi Centennial Collection is a gathering of works by Aldo Merusi, a Rutland Herald Photographer from 1937-1974. His collection of photographs documents the transition of Vermont from rural farming communites to a primarily industrialized state. The community is invited to the free opening reception that will take place on Jan. 8, from 5-8 p.m., at the Chaffee Art Center. Many events have been planned for this exhibit including a silent auction that will run from Jan. 8-24, to help raise operating funds for the Rutland Area Art Association, Inc., an open mic sharing of memories hosted by the BirchDel Poets on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 3-6 p.m., and a gallery talk and tour with curator Dr. Richard Brown that will take place on Sunday Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. If anyone is interested in a donation for the silent auction please contact the Chaffee Art Center. All Rutland Area Art Association, Inc. members are welcome to submit one framed and ready to hang photo no larger than 8"x10". We have recently sent out membership letters to our current mailing list, if you have not recieved a letter or are intersted in becoming a member please contact us. Photography submittions should be dropped off at the Chaffee Art Center by Sunday, Jan. 3. For more information contact the Chaffee Art Center, at 7750356.
RUTLAND — When it comes to automobile accidents involving drivers on the influence of either alcohol and drugs, Vermont does not have a record to be proud of—December was Drunk or Drugged Driving Prevention Month and one of the activities that happened before Christmas was the lighting of the Southern Vermont Red Ribbon Tree placed in the Diamond Run Mall. The tree is a way of remembering victims killed or injured in crashes involving drivers under the influence. This year ’s lighting event was hosted by the Stafford Technical Center SADD Chapter, which includes the students in the Public Safety Services and Health Careers Academy and Jackie Fitz-Gerald, a student in the Architecture and Engineering Design Program. SADD members from the Fair Haven Union High School and Proctor High School Chapters and their advisors represented their schools, as did contingents from Otter Valley Union High
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USAF’s Ashley on duty with RAF PITTSFORD — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott C. Ashley has arrived for duty at RAF Mildenhall, Cambridge, England. Ashley, a security operations superintendent with 20 years of military service, is assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing. He is the brother of John L. Ashley of E. Commercial St., Weiser, Idaho, and James L. Ashley of N.E. Ninth St., Fruitland, Idaho. He is the nephew of George McCray of Battle Ground, Wash. and Barbara Moran of Pittsford, Vt. The master sergeant graduated in 1989 from Nyssa High School, Ore., and received an associate degree in 1996 from the Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
Death notices •Helen Helenski Simmons, age 90, died Dec. 20, 2009, at her home in Orwell. Mrs. Simmons was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 14, 1919. She married Roland Theodore Simmons in Winchester, N.H., in 1937. They started farming in Orwell in 1972. She assisted her husband and son in all aspects of the family farm. The memorial service “In Celebration of her Life” will take place on May 15, 2010, at 11 AM, at the First Congregational Church of Orwell.
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Students and law enforcement officials from around Rutland County gather at the Red Ribbon Memory Tree at the Diamond Run Mall. School and their school resource officer, Anne Bandy, and Mill River Union High School and their school resource deputy Jen Czachor, and teacher Suzanne Striglia. Castleton State College was represented by two members of their SADD Chapter. Lt. David Notte, Sgt. Dave Lertola, and Troopers James Wilborn and Stephanie Shaw represented the Vermont State Police. The Rutland County Sheriff ’s Department sent deputies Lawrence Ynesta and David Fox. The emergency medical services community had members of the Wallingford and Middletown Springs Squads in attendance. Community anti-drug coalitions, the Rutland Area Prevention Coalition, and the Black River Area Coalition, both had staff members, Tina Coltey and Brigid Sullivan, who spoke to the assembled group of their agencies’ efforts. Three staff members from Rutland
KILLINGTON— The Killington Film Festival has issued a call for entries to the second festival, scheduled to be held April 8-11 in Killington. The festival, which was a huge success in its inaugural season, celebrates films of any subject, genre or medium. “Our first festival was an unqualified success, as we screened incredible films and presented forums with Vermont’s foremost filmmakers,” said Kerstin Karlhuber, a New York City filmmaker raised in Vermont, who serves as the festival’s Creative Director. “Once again in 2010, we look forward to welcoming filmmakers from throughout Vermont, New England and beyond for a stimulating four-day festival.” Renown Vermont filmmakers Jay Craven, John O’Brien, David Giancola, and Boston’s Sam Kauffmann were among those participating in exclusive question and answer sessions with audiences following film screenings. The festival includes an afternoon of “short films,” with the winning filmmaker receiving an a valuable professional editing program. “Our mission is to celebrate film and its creators,” continued Karlhuber. “The festival brings high quality, artistic and entertaining films to Killington. The festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers to network with industry colleagues and for local audiences to view creative works from around the world.” There are four categories for entry: Short, Feature, Sport Short and New England Filmmaker. Earlybird entry deadline is January 1, with final deadline February 20th in each category. Entry fees range from $20 for student entries to $40 for late entries. Entry detail can be found on the Killington Film Festival website www.killingtonfilmfestival.org. The Killington Film Festival is sponsored in part by the Town of Killington Economic Development and Tourism Commission.
County Court Diversion and Community Justice Center were also in attendance. Susan Lebel from the Rutland Regional Medical Center told of the hospital’s efforts and her personal experiences as an emergency room nurse. Lastly, Lawrence McLiverty, the Vermont SADD Coordinator spoke, and others shared their stories of how they were affected by a crash. This event was planned and executed by members of the Stafford Technical Center SADD Chapter; student Kyle Lenher, a junior from Proctor High School, was the overall Project Director. He was assisted by Sarah Grimes, a senior from Otter Valley Union High School, who supervised her fellow Health Careers students. The tree will remain at the Diamond Run Mall into the New Year so that others can remember those who have been lost to these crashes.
Filmmaker David Giancola’s “Illegal Aliens,” a sci-fi spoof filmed in Rutland and Addison counties in 2007, starred the late Playboy pinup queen Anna Nicole Smith in her final screen appearance. Giancola and other award-winning Vermont filmmakers will be featured at the 2010 Killington Film Festival. Photo courtesy of Edgewood Studios
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Thursday, December 31 MIDDLEBURY — A New Year's Eve to Remember at Town Hall Theater. Elegant and wild! Dinner and reception at the Middlebury Inn, then stroll across the square to the Town Hall Theater to dance the night away to the music of the ever-popular Doughboys. Food and drink available during dance, with a free champagne toast at midnight. Dinner & Dance at 6 p.m., $100; Dance only at 8 p.m., $20 382-9222, online at www.townhalltheater.org, or in person (Mon.Sat., noon-5 p.m.). SOUTH BURLINGTON — New Moon New Year Party for teens from 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 13 to 18 year old fans of currently popular vampire sagas have a special reason to celebrate this New Year's Eve. Queen City Ghostwalk, Vermont's most popular haunted tour, is throwing a werewolf and vampire bash called New Moon New Year. The event takes place at University Mall. Thea Lewis, the party's organizer says, "We're taking the mall over, after dark. We'll have a great DJ, dancing, Tarot readings, prizes, and the kind of food vampires would eat, if they could eat!" Lewis thinks this event will be one both parents and kids will appreciate; a safe, no re-entry party that lets teens ring in the New Year with peers. Tickets are $25 and are available at the University Mall Customer Service Desk. For more information call 351-1313 or visit www.queencityghostwalk.com. VERGENNES — American Legion Post 14 opens its doors to members and the general public as it hosts the annual New Year's Eve Gala at the Post on Armory Lane at 7:30 p.m. Dancing to DJ music 8:30-12:30 a.m. At midnight there will be a champagne toast. Tickets (only $25 per couple/$15 per person) go on sale at the Post starting Dec. 1 and must be purchased by Dec. 27. For further information, call Post 14 after 11:30 a.m. daily at 877-3216.
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Religious Services RUTLAND All Saints Anglican Church An orthodox Anglo-Catholic Christian Community. Mass & Liturgy offered every Sunday at 4:00p.m. Childcare available. Handicap Accessible. Christian Education. 42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland (Services at Messiah Lutheran Church) 802-282-8098. Email: AllCelticStaintsRutland@comcast.net Alliance Community Fellowship Howe Center, Sunday Worship 10:30a.m. Phone: 773-3613 Calvary Bible 2 Meadow Lane & Grove Street, 775-0358. Sunday Worship Service 9:30a.m. & 11:00a.m. www.cbcvt.org Christ the King 66 South Mail St. - Saturday Mass 5:15p.m., Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:30 & 11a.m. Church of the Nazarene 144 Woodstock Ave., Pastor Gary Blowers 483-6153. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30a.m., Evening Worship at 6:00p.m. & Wednesday Prayer at 7:00p.m., Children’s Church available during Worship Service. Church of Christ 67 Dorr Dr., Sunday Worship 10:30a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints North Strewsbury Rd., 773-8346. Sacrament 10a.m. Church of the Redeemer Cheeney Hill Center, Cedar Ave., Sunday Service 10a.m. First Baptist Church 81 Center St., 773-8010 - The Rev. Mark E. Heiner, Pastor. Sunday worship 10:30a.m., Sunday school 9:00a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Hillside Rd. Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m., Sunday Worship 10:30a.m. Grace Congregational United Church of Christ - 8 Court St., 775-4301. Sunday Chapel Service 8:30a.m., Worship 10a.m. Green Mountain Baptist Church 50 Barrett Hill Rd. , 747-7712. Sunday Worship 11a.m., Evening service 6p.m. Green Mountain Missionary Baptist Church - 98 Killington Ave., 775-1482 • Sunday Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary - Lincoln Ave. Saturday Mass 4:30p.m., Sunday Mass 8 & 10:15a.m. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Gleason Rd. - Public Meeting 10a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church 42 Woodstock Ave., 775-0231. Sunday Worship 10a.m. New Hope in Christ Fellowship 15 Spellman Terrace, 773-2725. Sunday Worship 10:15a.m. Pentacostals of Rutland County Corner of Rt. 4 and Depot Lane, 747-0727. Evangelistic Service 6p.m. Roadside Chapel Assembly of God Town Line Rd., 775-5805. Sunday Worship 10:25a.m. Rutland Jewish Center 96 Grove St., 773-3455. Fri. Shabbat Service 7:30p.m., Sat. Shabbat Service 9:30a.m. Salvation Army - 22 Wales St. Sunday Worship 11a.m., Praise Service 1:30 p.m. Seventh-Day Adventist 158 Stratton Rd., 775-3178. Saturday Worship 11a.m. St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 8 Cottage St. - Sunday Service 10a.m. St. Peter Church Convent Ave. - Saturday Mass 5:15p.m., Sunday Masses 7:30 and 11:30a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 85 West St., 775-4368. Sunday Eucharist 8, 9 & 10a.m., Wed. 12:05p.m., Thurs. 9a.m., Morning Prayer Mon.-Sat. at 8:45a.m. True Vine Church of God 78 Meadow St., 775-8880 or 438-4443. Sunday Worship 10:30a.m. • Training for Reigning, Wednesdays at 7p.m. Nursery available during Sun. & Wed. services. J.A.M. Sessions for teens bi-weekly Fridays at 7p.m. Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays at 10:30a.m. Unitarian Universalist Church 117 West St., 775-0850. Sunday Services 10:30a.m. Rev. Erica Baron United Methodist Church 71 Williams St., 773-2460. Sunday Service in the Chapel 8 and 10a.m. United Pentecostal Church Corner of Rt. 4, Depot Lane, 773-4255. Sunday Services 9:30a.m. and 6p.m., Evangelical Service 5p.m. Wellspring of Life Christian Center 18 Chaplin Ave., 773-5991. Sunday Worship 11a.m. BRANDON Brandon Congregational Church Rt. 7 Sunday Worship 10a.m.
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Brandon Baptist Church, Corner of Rt. 7 & Rt. 73W (Champlain St.) Brandon, VT 802-247-6770. Sunday Services: 10a.m. Adult Bible Study, Sunday School ages 5 & up, Nursery provided ages 4 & under. Worship Service 11a.m. *Lords supper observed on the 1st Sunday of each month. *Pot luck luncheon 3rd Sunday of each month. Wednesdays 6:30p.m., Adult prayer & Bible study, Youth groups for ages 5 and up Grace Episcopal Church Rt. 73, Forestdale February-April: 9am, Holy Eucharist; 9a.m. Sunday Morning Program for children preschool and older. 247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-inPartnership LifeBridge Christian Church - 141 Mulcahy Drive, 247-LIFE (5433). Sunday Worship 9a.m., www.lifebridgevt.com, LifeGroups meet weekly (call for times and locations) Living Water Assembly of God 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542. Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday Service 7p.m. Youth Meeting (For Teens) Saturday 7p.m. St. Mary’s Parish - 38 Carver St., 247-6351, Saturday Mass 4p.m., Sunday Mass 9:30a.m. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church - Rt. 7, Brandon Village. February-April services will be held at Grace Church, Rt. 73 Forestdale: 9a.m., Holy Eucharist; 9a.m. Sunday Morning Program for children preschool and older. 247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-in-Partnership United Methodist Church Main St., 247-6524. Sunday Worship 10a.m. CASTLETON Castleton Federated Church Rt. 4A - 468-5725. Sunday Worship 10:30a.m. Church of Christ Bible study & services Sunday 10:00a.m. All are cordially welcome. Contact Jim Jackson, 683-9748 or 273-3379. Faith Community Church Mechanic St., 468-2521. Sunday Worship 10:45a.m. Fellowship Bible Church Rt. 30 North, 468-5122. Sunday Worship 10:45a.m. & 6p.m. Hydeville Baptist Church - Hydeville, Rt. 4A Sunday Worship 9:30a.m. • 265-4047. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Saturday Mass 4p.m., Sunday 8:30a.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - Main St. Sunday Worship 10:45a.m. third Sunday of the month. CHITTENDEN Church of the Wildwood United Methodist Holden Rd., 483-2909. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. Mt. Carmel Community Church - South Chittenden Town Hall, 775-4832. Sun. Worship 5:30p.m. St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 4p.m. Wesleyan Church North Chittenden, 483-6696. Sunday Worship 10a.m. CLARENDON Clarendon Congregational Church Middle Rd. 773-5436. Sunday Worship 9:30a.m. Reformed Bible Church Clarendon Springs, 483-6975. Sunday Worship 9:30a.m. FAIR HAVEN First Baptist Church South Park Place, Sunday Worship 11a.m. First Congregational Church Rt. 22A Sunday Worship 10a.m. Our Lady of Seven Dolors 10 Washington St. Saturday Mass 5:15p.m., Sunday 8 & 9a.m. St. Luke’s - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Sunday Worship 10:45a.m. United Methodist Church West St., Sun. Service 8:30a.m. FORESTDALE Forestdale Wesleyan Church Rt. 73 Sunday Worship 11a.m. St. Thomas & Grace Episcopal Church Rt. 7, Brandon village: 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (traditional language). 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (contemporary language), with music. “Sunday Morning Program” for children preschool and older (during school year). Telephone: 247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-in-Partnership Grace Church Rt. 73, Forestdale - part of St. Thomas & Grace Episcopal Church: May-July services held at St. Thomas, Brandon village (corner of Rt. 7 and Prospect): a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (traditional language.) 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (contemporary language), with music. “Sunday Morning Program” for children preshcool and older (during shcool year.) Telephone: 247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-in-Partnership.
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Living Water Assembly of God 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542. Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday Service 7p.m. Youth Meeting (For Teens) Saturday 7p.m. HUBBARDTON Hubbardton Congregational Church Sunday Worship 10a.m. • 273-3303. East Hubbardton Baptist Church The Battle Abbey, 483-6266 Worship Hour 10:30a.m. IRA Ira Baptist Church Rt. 133, 235-2239. Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m. LEICESTER Community Church of the Nazarene 39 Windy Knoll Lane • 9:30a.m. Worship Service, 11:00 a.m. Bible School, 6:00p.m. Evening Service. Wed. Evening 7:00p.m. Dare to care and Prayer. 3rd Sat. of the month (Sept.-May) 8:00a.m. Men’s breakfast St. Agnes’ Parish - Leicester Whiting Rd, 247-6351, Sunday Mass 8a.m. MENDON Mendon Community Church Rt. 4 East, Rev. Ronald Sherwin, 459-2070. Worship 9:30a.m., Sunday School 11:00a.m. PAWLET Pawlet Community Church 325-3716. Sunday Worship 9:30a.m. St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Church West Pawlet. Sunday Mass 9:30a.m. The United Church of West Pawlet 645-0767. Sunday Worship 10a.m. PITTSFORD Pittsford Congregational Church Rt. 7, 483-6408. Worship 10:15a.m. St. Alphonsus Church Sunday Mass 9a.m. POULTNEY Christian Science Society 56 York St., 287-2052. Service 10a.m. St. David’s Anglican Church Meet at Young at Heart Senior Center on Furnace St., 6451962. 1st Sun. of every month, Holy Eucharist 9:30a.m. Poultney United Methodist Church Main St., 287-5710. Worship 10:00a.m. St. Raphael Church Main St. Saturday Mass 4p.m., Sunday Mass 10a.m. Sovereign Redeemer Assembly 287-4435 • Sunday Worship 10a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Church St., 2872252. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:45a.m. United Baptist Church On the Green, East Poultney. 287-5811, 287-5577. Sunday Worship 10a.m. Welsh Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10a.m. PROCTOR St. Dominic Catholic Church 45 South St. Sunday Mass 9:15a.m. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Gibbs St. Sunday Worship 9a.m. Union Church of Proctor - Church St., Sun. Worship 10a.m. SHREWSBURY Shrewsbury Community Church Sun. Service 10:30a.m. SUDBURY Sudbury Congregational Church On the Green, Rt. 30, 623-7295 Open May 30-Oct. 10, for Worship (No winter services) & Sun. School 10:30a.m. WALLINGFORD East Wallingford Baptist Church Rt. 140, 259-2831. Worship 11a.m. First Baptist Church -School St., 446-2020. Worship 11a.m. First Congregational Church 446-2817. Worship 10a.m. St. Patrick’s Church Sat. Mass 5p.m., Sun. 10:30a.m. Society of Friends (Quaker) Rotary Bldg., Rt. 7 Sunday meeting for worship 10a.m. South Wallingford Union Congregational Church Sunday Worship 9a.m. WEST RUTLAND First Church of Christ, Scientist 71 Marble St., Sunday School & Service 10a.m., Wednesday Evening Service 7:30p.m. St. Bridget Church Pleasant & Church Streets Saturday Mass 5p.m., Sunday 9a.m. St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Barnes & Main Streets, Saturday Mass 4:30p.m., Sunday 9a.m. United Church of West Rutland Chapel St., Worship 10a.m. 1-2-2010 • 56621
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Residents and businesses alike provide money or food products from their own shelves, and rally to the cry of the empty cupboards with copious amounts of food and cash. The school’s gym quickly fills with major donations from the Vermont Country Store and Freihofer's, while Price Chopper gives special pricing on potatoes, Hannaford's donates gift certificates and Grand Union provides boxes. The entire student body canvassed Rutland neighborhoods Monday asking for food donations to fill 112 boxes with desperately-needed food, including a turkey or chicken. Larger families receive turkeys, with chickens provided to smaller family units, Fortier said. “It’s part of my Christmas,” said junior Colleen Shouldice, who will head the project for Christmas 2010. “It wouldn’t be Christmas without Project Help.” On Dec. 22, students delivered the treasures to area residents, using a list provided by Vermont Catholic Charities. Some families arranged to pick up their boxes at MSJ, while MSJ students delivered the majority of boxes to families in the Rutland area.
Drive From page 1 blood drive has shattered the New England blood drive record, including last year when Rutland donors blew away Boston's donors. A record of 856 pints was donated in a single day. Amor Ostojik, a Red Cross manager, said he believed Rutland donors had reached the goal of 1,000 pints. “I have faith in the Rutland community. It's a honor and pleasure to be here where the giving is unprecedented for a town of this size. Per capita, Rutland is the best blood drive in the State even when this town has some of the worst struggles with unemployment, health issues and much more. I have the utmost gratitude for the volunteer spirit of this town.” To meet the high demand for blood, Ostojik said employees from the Manchester, N.H., Red Cross chapter pitched in to draw blood at the theater and at an additional satellite site at the recently vacated Ladabouche Furniture store (the furniture store moved to a new site on Route 7). For the first time, the Gift of Life drive offered eligible donors the option of making a double-red cell donation and collected 106 usable pints. Not a single complaint about waiting was heard, according to Red Cross workers and volunteers. In fact, there were several volunteers stopping by sitting donors with beverages and snacks to help keep morale and energy high. Kim, a Rutland resident, said that “when I had my baby, I received a needed blood transfusion. So, now it’s my time to give back.” Kim’s sentiment was audible throughout the cavernous theatre space. As a “thank you” for the donor ’s personal time and blood, participants received a bag of goodies provided by several local businesses. How did Rutland donors do in reaching the New England record-setting goal of 1,000 pints collected? The final pint count reached 1,024. By beating the drive’s 1,000-pint goal, Steve Costello, CVPS spokesman, and Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras both received Mohawk-style haircuts courtesy of Mazzariello’s of Star Barber; both men kept their end of a compact they had announced last week; it served as a challenge to the community. While the American Red Cross of Northern New England was thrilled with last week’s Gift of Life Marathon in Rutland, it also provided an urgent reminder: “The need for blood donations is constant.” To learn more about how to donate blood in Rutland County, contact the Red Cross at 658-6400.
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Dietary Department Food Service Assistant. Looking for 2 Per-diem positions. Hours: 11:00 a - 7:30 p, 3:00 p - 7:30 p Must be dependable & have good customer service skills. Must have own transportation. Fast paced environment. Food service experience helpful, but will train the right candidate. Get your application online at portermedical.org, stop in to pick up an application or mail your resume to: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753 e-mail jwdarragh@hphrc.org
2 Physical Therapy Positions Full time/Part Time positions available within our 105 bed, nonprofit facility. Services provided on a fast paced post-acute unit with a variety of diagnoses, long term care units and potential for outpatient services in the future. Multidisciplinary team approach. Potential for supervisory role for the right individual. Flexible positions/hours, highly competitive salary, benefits, including continuing ed $, retirement plan, health & dental. VT license required. New graduates welcome. Local area very rich in sporting events, arts, fine dining and family oriented environment. To respond to this advertisement please contact:
Doreen Kadric (802) 388-4001 Ext. 215 • dkadrick@hphrc.org
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SUCCESSFUL ESTABLISHED Limousine Company includes 2-H2 Hummers, 2 Avalanches 200” stretch, 2 Cadillacs, 1 Lincoln Town Car 140” stretch, 2 limosine buses. Downsizing to a transportation company. $499,000. Without buses $400,000. Serious inquiry only. nadym@aol.com
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Nursing Seeking qualified LNAs, RNs, and LPNs All shifts available. Evenings (3p-11p) most needed. Competitive wages and benefits including paid vacations, sick time, tuition, dental, and health insurance. Learn our new “state of the art” electronic charting system and chart your notes right on the computer screen. Flexible hours available. Do you want to become a Certified Nursing Assistant? We are currently accepting applications for our LNA class! Work as a Geri-aide while you take classes to become a Licensed Nursing Assistant. Full time and Part time positions available, all shifts. Apply Now! Get your application online at portermedical.org, stop in to pick up an application, or mail resume to: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753 For questions contact: Human Resources at (802)385-3669 or e-mail jwdarragh@hphrc.org
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HELP WANTED/LOCAL James Plumbing & Heating Oil Co. has an opening for a full-time and part-time office position. This position will be responsible for customer support, strong communications skills, excellent knowledge of accounting, and clerical/administrative skills. Prior experience preferred. Interested persons please apply at 91 Paper Mill Rd., Bellows Falls, VT or mail resume to PO Box 755, Bellows Falls, VT 05101. TRAVEL CONSULTANT/Agents needed Immediately in Addison County, FT/PT. Commissions/Bonuses. Will Train. Call Debby 802-893-1666
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CHESTER, VT. Just painted 1-bdrm, 1st floor. Large LR & eat-in kitchen. Plenty of storage. Heat included. $685/mo. Call Neil 802-885-6292.
AVAILABLE 1/1/10 Main St. Chester. 1st floor, 1-bdrm apt. All utilities included. $725/mo. plus security deposit. No pets. Call 875-6900 days or 875-2239. (Owner/broker).
NEW SPRINGFIELD, VT. 2 & 3 bdrm apts. starting $695/mo. Includes HW/snow/parking. On-site laundry. Ref/sec. 802-295-4442.
CHESTER, VT. 1 month FREE rent. Immaculate 1-bdrm apts. $750/800 includes HT/HW/Parking/Trash/Plowing. 1st or 2nd floor. 413-525-3247 ext. 107. Totally remodeled CHESTER, VT. 2-BDRM in-town. $675 plus utilities. 800-363-4607. CHESTER, VT. Efficiency. $645/mo. includes all. 800-363-4607. CHESTER, VT. Exquisite 1-bdrm, large LR, DR & plenty of closet space. HT/HW/trash removal included. $785/mo. Call Neil 802885-6292. LONDONBERRY, VT.New 3-BDRM, 2-1/2 BA for rent. 802-875-3535.
SPRINGFIELD, VT. 1 bdrm apt. Appliances, all utilities included. No pets. Minimum security. 802-886-2703. SPRINGFIELD, VT. 1 bdrm, appliances, parking, heat, rubbish, no pets. Security and references required. $640/mo. 802-8853638. SPRINGFIELD, VT. Totally remodeled, 2bdrm on 2nd floor. Large LR, eat-in kitchen w/DW & pantry. Beautiful hardwood floors & carpet. HT/HW/trash removal included. $825/mo. Call Neil 802-885-629 WITHERBEE, NY. Large 1 bedroom $495/month, 2 bedroom $550/month, Heat/stove/refrigerator included. Laundry room. 518-942-7034
COMMERCIAL RENTAL 1500 SQ. FT. 4 unit BEAUTY SHOP or OFFICE space on Main St., Lake Placid, off street parking. 523-3520 leave message. DOWNTOWN LUDLOW 103 Exposure Call for Details 802-228-7822 Susan
HOME FOR RENT 4 BEDROOM 3 Bath Farmhouse in Bridgeport, Excellent References Only, $1200 802-758-3276 ANDOVER, VT. 1-Bdrm winterized cottage. Gas heat. $475/mo. plus sec deposit/utilities. Pets negotiable. Call 802-875-6900 days or 802-875-2239. (Owner/broker). CROWN POINT, NY, 1 bedroom house, stove, refrigerator and washer included, $450/month References required 518-5973935
SMALL 2/3 Bedroom House For Rent, $650, 4 Myers Street 802-758-3276
MOBILE HOME FOR RENT FOR RENT Crown Point, New York 3 bedroom trailer, $600/mo., references, deposit & last month required. 518-597-3935
LONDONBERRY, VT. Energy Star. 3000 SF. 4-BDRM, new house. Owner will finance. 802-875-4009. LONDONBERRY, VT.New 3-BDRM, 2-1/2 BA. Owner will finance with 15% down. 802875-3535.
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NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. Warm Winters/Cool Summers. E-Z finish Log Cabin Shell w/Acreage $99,900. Pre-Approved Bank Financing. Also Mountain/Waterfront Land for sale. 828-247-9966 Ext 60
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CARS $7,000-$8,999 2004 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokee. 6-cyl. Very good condition. Snow tires available. Reg. serviced. Silver. $7,200. 802-869-1090.
TRUCKS UNDER $10,000
4 NOKIAN Hakkapeliitta Studded Tires, 185/70 R14. \’caFit 2000 Honda Civic wheels. \’ca90% tread. \’ca$50 each. Pick up in Westport. \’ca518-962-475 FOUR P215/65R17 Blizzaks snow tires mounted on 17”x7” 5-spoke alloy wheels. Used 1 season. Ford Freestyle. \’caNew $900; $450/OBO. (802) 259-2786
SNOW TIRES (4) Hercules P185/70R14, fit 2006 and earlier Honda Civic, others, 90% new $165.00. 518-962-8642
AUTO WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR- Help families in need! Fair Market Value Tax Deduction Possible Through Love Inc. Free towing. Non-runners OK. Call for details. 800-549-2791
1999 DODGE Ram 2500. 4x4 8’ bed. 140K. Great shape. $3,300. 802-287-4430.
SET OF 4 Blizzak P195/55R 15 BK snow tires mounted on wheels (4 lug) for Honda Fit.\’ca Excellent condition.\’ca $450.\’ca Call 518-793-1862
AUTO ACCESSORIES
SET OF 4 Mounted Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires, 205/55R16. $190 OBO. 8912871.
MOTORCYCLE/ ATV
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TIRES FOUR on rims P-175, 70R 13 new never used $150 518-852-0709 X-Trac
BLACK LEATHER motorcycle saddlebags; like new; $45.00. (518) 561-2350.
DONATE YOUR CAR. FREE TOWING. “Cars for Kids”. Any condition. Tax deductible Outreach Center. 1-800-597-9411
WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI,1970-1980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, H2-750, H1-500, S1-250,S2-250, S2-350, S3-400. CASH PAID. 1-800-7721142. 1-310-721-0726.
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CARS FOR SALE
AAAA DONATON. Donate your car, boat or real estate. IRS tax deductible. Free pick up/ Tow any model/ Condition. Help under privileged children Outreach Center. 1-800-8836399
DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research foundation! Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax Deductible/Fast Free Pick Up. 800-771-9551 www.cardonationsforbreastcancer.org
2002 HONDA Accord EX, auto, 89,000 miles, sun roof, leather seats, car starter, 2 sets tires, maint. records, excellent $7,800, Saranac Lake 518-891-0023
AUTO DONATIONS DONATE YOUR CAR-To The Cancer Fund of America. Help Those Suffering With Cancer Today. Free Towing and Tax deductible. 1-800-835-9372 www.cfoa.org
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