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pennysaverNEWS www.tspennysaver.com • FREE • Volume 50 • Number 87 • December 31, 2008

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Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, December 31 Breaded Pork Patty with Cream Gravy, Carrots, Cabbage, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges and Milk. Thursday, January 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Friday, January 2 Sloppy Joe Over Half Hamburger Bun, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Cookie and Milk. Monday, January 5 Tuna Noodle Casserole, Creamed Corn, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Wheat Bread, Pears and Milk. Tuesday, January 6 Cheese Ravioli with Tomato/ Meat Sauce, Zucchini, Garlic Bread, Mixed Fruit and Milk.

Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, December 31: Cards, senior exercise class, 1 p.m.; Thursday, January 1: CENTER CLOSED — HAPPY NEW YEAR! Friday, January 2: Cards; crafts; extra van shopping day with the van leaving at 9:30 a.m. (to a mall); Monday, January 5: Mystery Bingo, 10 a.m.; cards; Senior Exercise Class, 1 p.m.; Tuesday, January 6: Card Party, 10:30; Health Dept. available; local grocery shopping with van transportation available; special “A New Beginning” dinner with entertainment by “Wrinkled Ramblers” at 12:30 p.m. The Hoosick Falls Senior Center is located at 69 Church St., Hoosick Falls, New York. Dinner is served at noon daily. Please call Director Kathy Bugbee with your reservation at 518-686-7561.

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Martin Hersam, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Thomas B. Nash, Publisher

The January offering of the Extra Helpings Program will be: a six to seven-pound roasting chicken; a one-pound mild bulk sausage roll; one pound of 100% homestyle beef patties; two pounds of boneless pork chops; a two-pound bag of onions; and a five-pound bag of potatoes. The cost is $21. Six pounds of Italian sweet sausage links will also be available for $13, and a 10-pound bag of boneless, skinless chicken breast will be offered for $20. The meat box special ($32) will include: two pounds of netted pork roast; three pounds of stew beef; three pounds of chicken tenders; two pounds of maple breakfast sausage links; and three pounds of 90/10 ground beef. There is no age or income limit; all are welcome to participate. Orders must be made by January 7 for January 29 delivery by calling Donna Howes at 518-6869560 (money and orders may be sent to Howes at 10 Second St., Hoosick Falls, NY). Pickup will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church in Hoosick Falls, New York.

New Year’s Day Breakfast

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January Extra Helpings Program

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Red Mountain Chapter No. 41 Order of the Eastern Star will hold the annual New Year’s Day Breakfast on January 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Masonic Lodge on East Arlington Road in Arlington. The lodge is located next to Mack Molding. A large selection of breakfast items will be available for a $6 donation. The community is invited to attend. Tickets will be available at the door. The Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. For more information, call 802-375-6782. December 31, 2008

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Telly’s TAKE ■ The Moose Will be Loose By Telly Halkias

Bennington, Vermont, recently kicked off the first of its events for Moosefest 2009. The celebration will take place from May to October 2009 and is a reprise of the 2005 Moosefest that netted area nonprofits close to $250,000. It also stimulated visitor traffic in a revenue boost for Main Street proprietors. Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce organized Moosefest 2005, which attracted the national media. Past and current sponsors hope that despite the economic slowdown, 2009’s family-oriented event will evoke some of its predecessor’s karma. Sponsorship levels vary as

new types of moose have been added. Specifically, 2009 will also see cows (females) and calves (babies) to develop an entire family for those sponsors who want to go that far. The bull (male) moose, 2005’s staple, remains the most popular choice. Another change in the 2009 event will be the distribution of proceeds. In 2005, $25,000 each went to four local nonprofits. After paying all remaining obligations, the Bennington Chamber netted the remaining amount to support future events and programming. In 2009, with the economy struggling and income forecasts lower than four years ago, the Chamber will review nonprofit

“Bennington Pride,” from Moosefest 2005, by Suzanne Little-Stefanik, in its permanent home with sponsor Evans’ News in Bennington.

grant applications, and a committee will award a percentage of proceeds based on strength of the applications. “Some sponsors are teaming up to help share costs,”said Moosefest chairperson Lindy Lynch. “Times are a little tighter right now, but Bennington remembers what the

last Moosefest did for the community. Everyone is willing to invest in recapturing that magic in 2009.” Telly Halkias, owner of Now and Then Books in Bennington, is a freelance writer and editor. Email: tchalkias@aol.com

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American Legion Breakfast in Pownal

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American Legion Pownal Post 90 on Route 7 in Pownal, Vermont will serve breakfast this Sunday, Jan. 4 from 8 a.m. until gone. The menu will feature bacon, eggs, sausage, toast, French toast, pancakes, homefries, juice and coffee. For more information, call 802-823-5797.

Johnsonville Rescue Squad Breakfast

The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Rd. in Johnsonville, New York will hold their monthly breakfast this Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, omelets, hash browns, toast, fruit, juice, coffee and sausage. The cost will be $6 for adults and $3 for children 5 to 12. For more information, call 518-753-9459. December 31, 2008

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Food Stamp Eligibility Expands Starting January 1, 2009, the eligibility limit for Food Stamps will expand so that more people can qualify for food assistance funds. There will be no restrictions on the amount of resources one can have with a gross income under 185% of the federal poverty level. That is equivalent to a monthly income of $1,604 for one person and $2,159 for a couple. Those with higher incomes

might also qualify, but their resources cannot exceed $3,000. Rules are more flexible for older adults to qualify. Their Food Stamp eligibility is based on their net income, instead of gross. The following living expenses are taken into consideration to get down to a net figure: medical bills and insurance premiums, rent, mortgage, property taxes, home owner’s insurance and

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utilities. For a person age 65+, the Food Stamp benefit comes as a check, directly deposited into the recipient’s bank account. Those under 65 are issued debit cards for use at the grocery store. People age 60+ can get more information from the Senior HelpLine via 1-800642-5119 or 802-786-5991; seniorhelpline@svcoa.org or www.svcoa.org.

First Congregational Church-UCC News

The First Congregational Church-UCC of Williamstown, Massachusetts office will be closed until Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. On Sunday, Jan. 4, the Epiphany Service with White Gifts and Three Kings will be held at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Carrie Bail preaching. Those attending are asked to bring gifts wrapped in white paper for the collection. The Tweens & Teens Youth Group will deliver the White Gifts to families moving into permanent housing after a stay at Louison House. Some suggestions are paper products, diapers, cleaning supplies or kitchen utensils. The church is located at 906 Main St. in Williamstown. For more information, call 413458-4273.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast

The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1938 in Valley Falls, New York will hold its next monthly breakfast on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature: bacon, sausage, eggs, sausage gravy on biscuits, pancakes, homefries, French toast, toast, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. Adults are $6, children are $3 and those under 5 eat free. TriState Pennysaver News

Letter to the Editor

...courthouse greetings... As the years move forward, the blessing and importance of the many individuals who support the Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association becomes the focus of New Year’s reflection. Like most not-forprofits, the HSCPA depends on the dedication of its hard working volunteers. Through the effort and involvement of many, much has been accomplished in 2008. In accordance with the mission statement, the Courthouse has offered the community many educational services, fine and performing arts opportunities and craft activities for persons of all ages. Constantly striving to meet the needs of the area, the Courthouse opened its doors in 2008 as a polling station, and the Great Hall was home to the fall farmers’ market. The winter catalog is being mailed to over 700 homes. Much more can be done. The HSCPA is a realistic community based organization that depends on the generosity of its supporters for survival. With no money from tax dollars, the organization relies on annual appeal donations, contributions, membership dues and earnings from fundraising for the daily operational needs. The heat bills alone are staggering, hence the Courthouse is only able to offer minimal heat to guests. Money obtained through grants which is becoming more difficult to find, supports the renovation of the complex. In this New Year, is there one out there who may be able to offer financial assistance to a worthy organization? The HSCPA is truly thankful for any support and extends best wishes for joy and peace to all. - Donna Farringer, Executive Director, Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association, Salem, N.Y. December 31, 2008

Cambridge United Presbyterian Church News

Beginning January 5, 2009 Cambridge United Presbyterian Church worship service will start at 10:30 a.m. with the Baptists and the Methodists in the Cambridge Embury Methodist Church at 81 East Main St. in Cambridge, New York. There will be a Praise Song sing-along from 10:15 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Worship will continue there until the first Sunday in April. All committees, groups, circles and the choir will continue their work and meetings as usual. Most will be meeting in the Brieman Building; any new times and/or places will be announced and published. The first combined choir rehearsal will take place in the Brieman Building on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. Combined rehearsals will continue through March. For more information, call 518 677-3863.

Talk on One-Room Schoolhouses

One-Room Schoolhouses: An Illustrated Talk by noted photographer Paul Rocheleau will be given on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center on Garfield Road in Stephentown, New York. Rocheleau will pay tribute to a beloved American icon with photos from the 48 contiguous states. He has a journalistic approach to every project. His talk will explain the inspiration, research and execution of the book he wrote on the subject, “One Room Schoolhouse: A Tribute to a Beloved National Icon.” The talk is free, open to the public and handicapped accessible. For directions, call 518733-5675. December 31, 2008

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Youth Invited to Celebrate New Year at St. Peter’s St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bennington, Vermont invites youth ages 10 to 18 to the second annual New Year’s Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall. An admission donation of $2 is suggested for Interfaith Food and Fuel Coalition along with a non-perishable item for the BROC (Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council) food shelf. All area youth are invited to ring in the new year with a fun evening of food, entertainment, games, music, raffles and prizes

Gardening Forum Series Continues in Cambridge

for all. Wear at least one black, white or silver item and bring friends. There will be on-site adult supervision. No alcoholic substances will be allowed anywhere on church grounds, and other general guidelines will be observed to ensure the safety of the participants. Once youth are at St. Peter’s, they may not leave until the end of the celebration unless parents pick them up or prior arrangements have been made with parents. For more information, call the church at 802-442-2911.

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Hubbard Hall Projects in Cambridge, New York continues its Gardening Forum throughout the winter months by kicking off the 2009 series with a Seed Catalog Party. Join us on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Beacon Feed Building (behind Hubbard Hall) for the first program of the New Year. All programs in the Forum series are free and open to everyone. Bring experience and suggestions to share as well as favorite catalogs. Attendees will pour over the lists and fill out order blanks while imagining the bounty. By collaborating on seed orders to take advantage of lower prices for larger quantities, all can benefit.

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New Parents Gallery Talk at Clark Art New parents and their little ones are warmly invited to the free New Parents Gallery Talk series at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The next talk will be held on Friday, Jan. 2. The talks, most appropriate for parents with pre-toddlers, take place on the first Friday of the month at 10:15 a.m. Now in its fourth year, the popular series gives new parents, along with their babies, an opportunity to meet other new parents and enjoy a Clark cura-

tor-led gallery talk geared toward adults. The talks explore a variety of art objects in the Clark’s collection. Strollers are available; parents may also bring their own strollers or carry their babies in the galleries. To ensure the safety of the works of art, backpack-style infant carriers are not permitted in the galleries. Front-hanging carriers are welcome. The Clark is located at 225 South St. in Williamstown. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit www. clarkart.edu.

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ARTS

& ENTERTAINMENT ■ Art-Full Fridays

Hubbard Hall Announces Numerous Classes for January Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York will launch a wide variety of programs beginning the first week of January. Offerings range from dance classes to a doit-yourself course. Here’s what’s coming up: • Open ballroom dance practice time on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning January 5 and continuing through February 23, 2009; • Three different ballet classes, sll taught by Jeanne Reig on Thursday afternoons, with the term running from January 8 through February 12 and 26 — Pre-Ballet for ages 4 and 5, Beginning Ballet for ages 6 to 8 and Beginning Ballet for ages 9 and up; • Irish Step Dance classes from Friday, Jan. 9 through February 27, 2009 — Very Beginner Irish

Step Dance, Irish Step I, Irish Step II and Irish Step III; • The Dances of India, Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. from January 8 through February 12 and 26, 2009; • Creative Movement for ages 2 to 5 — six-week course on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. • Yoga classes on both Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings — Mondays, 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m., for seven weeks beginning Monday, Jan. 5 and Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for eightweeks beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 6. ; • A Continuing Anusara Yoga class will be offered on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Tai Ji six-week term begins

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Winter Ballroom Dance Lessons Barbara & Danny Ballroom Dance announce their Winter Ballroom Dance lessons on Wednesdays from January 4 to February 4 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont. Beginner level lessons will cover swing, fox trot, Latin and tango. Classes are $10 per person per class. For more information, call 802-823-5510.

on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and continues each Tuesday morning from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. through February 10. Tai Ji is an ancient martial art rooted in Chinese Taoism; • A seven-week Introduction to American Sign Language course Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from January 7 to February 18, 2009; • An introductory “do-it-yourself ” workshop — designed for “toolphobes” who think they could never do their own basic household repairs or fix-up projects — on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.from January 8 to 29. Registration is required for all classes; call 518-677-2495. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main St. in Cambridge. For information on all programs, visit www.hubbardhall.org.

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Harrison Gallery Features Tay and Miyamura

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The Harrison Gallery in Williamstown, Massachusetts will present �� a show of paintings, etchings and sculpture by Eng Tay and fine art �� ceramics by Hideaki Miyamura from January 3 through 28, 2009. An opening reception with the artists will be held this Saturday, January 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Harrison Gallery is located at 39 Spring St. �� in Williamstown. For information, �� call 413-458-1700 or visit www. �� theharrisongallery.com.

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Hubbard Hall Projects invites the public to attend its dropin creative program for ages 4 through 12 — Art-full Fridays. The new six-week session begins Friday, Jan. 9 and continues through February 13 with class taking place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Beacon Feed Visual Arts Studio behind Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York. Children and their parents/ caregivers are invited to come for art-full family time together. Volunteers will organize a different project each week The session is open to all at a cost of $20 for members, $25 for non-members or $5 each for a single class. To register for the six-week term, call 518-677-2495. Payment for individual classes may be made at the class. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main St. in Cambridge.

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OBITUARIES

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Harry Weed

Harry Weed, age 75, a resident of Bennington, Vermont, died on Sunday evening, December 21 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Weed was born in Hudson, New York on June 3, 1933, the son of the late Hayden W. and the former Evelyn (Batrick) Weed. He received his education in Hudson Schools. Weed served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Carol A. Ketcham on March 26, 1960 in Hudson. He is a life member of the VFW Post #1332 in Bennington. Weed had been employed by the City of Hudson in the maintenance department for several years. Later he was employed by Inter Pace Pipe Corp. in Greenport, New York. The Weeds moved to Bennington in 1988, and Weed went to work for the Southwestern Vermont Supervisory Union as a maintenance person. Weed enjoyed bowling, fishing, sightseeing and vacation trips. He was an avid baseball card collector and trader. Survivors include: his wife, Carol Weed; two daughters, Joan and Audrey; a brother, Edward Weed; a sister, Virginia Christiana; three grandchildren; a great grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. If friends desire, contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter through Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, Vermont 05201.

James Stewart

James F. Stewart, 65, husband of Sharon S. Stewart , died peacefully Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at his home in Bennington, Vermont after fighting heart failure with great spirit and mettle. Born in Englewood, New Jersey on July 26, 1943, he was the son of Madeline and Frederick Stewart of Piermont, New York. He received his education in the Piermont schools and graduated from Tappan High School in 1961. The Stewarts moved to Vermont in 1974. He was employed at Jard Company and then worked at ChemFab for many years. Stewart could always be found in his garden or creating in the kitchen. His family and his home were always his greatest joys in life. He was recently blessed with four grandchildren: Logan James Stacy, Leah Grace, Brock Stewart and Ellis Mead Vanderlan. He is survived by: Sharon, his wife of 35 years; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ashley and Todd Vanderlan and Erika and Nate Stacy; two sisters, Laura and husband Ron Sedita and Karen Belton; a brother, Robert, and his wife, Lisa; a sister-in-law, Leslie Stehle; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to either VNA & Hospice of SVHC or to the Dialysis Unit at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center through Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St. Bennington, Vermont 05201. ■

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SPORTS

Youth Basketball Clinics

The AAU Girls’ Basketball team in Arlington, Vermont will host a series of basketball clinics for area students in grades one through six. Clinics will be held in the Arlington Memorial High School Gymnasium in Arlington from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays throughout the winter months. The cost for each clinic is $5 per participant. Students can pay when they arrive at the clinic. AAU players will work with students on basketball fundamentals including dribbling, shooting and passing skills. Clinic dates are: January 4, 11, 18 and 25; February 8, 15 and 22; and March 1 and 8. For more information, call Deanne Lacoste at 802-375-6409. ��

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