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Maple Sugar makers throughout Bennington County would like to invite the public to the 11th Annual Bennington County Maple Sunday Open House to be held March 29. Ten Sugarhouses located throughout the county will be welcoming visitors and offering tours, samples and special events. Admission is free and children are encouraged to get their parents out for a day of fun. Participating are: • Armstrong Farm, 614 U.S. 7, Bennington, 442-6715 • Mance’s Tree Farm, 217 Holiday Drive, Shaftsbury, 442-5263 • Kobik Family, Maple Hill Maple, 207 Maple Hill Road, Shaftsbury, 3752251 • Paul Ennis, 2546 Sunderland Hill Road, Arlington, 375-6003 • Eric and Hope Severence, Skinner Hollow Farm, 1703 Main Street, Manchester Center, 362-2666 • Bob’s Maple Shop, Bob Bushee, 733 Richville Road, Mancheter Center, 362-4556 • Dutton’s Farm Stand, Wendy Dutton, Route 11/30, Manchester, 362-3083 (Continued on page 2)

IN THIS ISSUE: Arts, Entertainment .......... 14 Antiques & Auctions .......... 16 Auto....................................26 Business/Service Directory 23 CAT-TV ............................... 21 Classiﬁeds...........................24 Crossword.......................... 15 From my Corner ................. 16 Horoscope............................ 4 Jobs.................................... 31 Mind & Body ........................ 6 Telly’s Take ........................... 3 Pets, Home & Garden......... 17 Real Estate..........................29 Weather.............................. 17

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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, March 25 Turkey Tetrazini over Pasta, Broccoli, Beets, Bread, Pineapple and Milk Thursday, March 26 Veggie Lasagna w/Tomato Sauce, Buttered Zucchini, Garlic Bread, Mandarin Oranges and Milk. Friday, March 27 Cod Fish Cakes, Tater Tots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bread, Pudding and Milk. Monday, March 30 Honey Glazed Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Cookie and Milk. Tuesday, March 31 Shells Stuﬀed w/Cheese & Tomato Sauce, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Applesauce and Milk. ___________________

Extra Helpings Sets Pick Up and Ordering Date for Stephentown

The April pick up and ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, March 26, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. The Extra Helpings program is part of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. It allows anyone to buy nutritious food at lower-than-retail prices. There are no limits on age, income, number of bundles, or geography, so all smart shoppers are welcome and encouraged to participate. The April choices which can be ordered then are: $21 basic bundle; 1.5 lb. 100% home-style beef patties, 2 lb. boneless pork chops, 2 lb. eye round beef steaks,

1 lb. pkg. chicken patties, 1 lb. bag coleslaw mix, and 1 lb. bag baby carrots. Special #1 at $11.75 is a 5 lb. block sliced white American cheese. Special # 2 at $9.75 is a 10 lb. bag fresh chicken leg quarters. The Meat Box at $32.00 contains a 2.5 lb. chuck beef pot roast, 3 lb. boneless skinless I.Q.F. chicken breasts, 3 lb. sweet Italian rope sausage (2/1.5 lb.), 3 lb. pepper steaks (8/6 oz.), and 2 lb. breakfast sausage (4/8 oz. rolls). Cash payment must be made when ordering. The pick up date is Thursday, April 23, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Federated Church. You may have another person order or pick up your order, but any food not claimed during the pick-up hours will be donated to the food pantry. For additional information, call Paula Dibble 518-7330699 or Mary Defreest 518-7330009.

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Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, March 25: Cards, senior exercise class, 1 p.m.; ROUSE meeting 9:30 a.m. in Schodack. Thursday, March 26: Cards; local grocery shopping; Bocci at 10 a.m.; bingo, 12:45 p.m.; Garden & Flower Show, Hudson Valley Senior Day, van leaves at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 27: Cards; crafts. Saturday, March 28: PTA Family Fun Bingo at HFCS, 911 a.m. Monday, March 30: Mystery Bingo, 10 a.m.; cards; senior exercise class, 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31: Card Party, 10:30; Health Dept. available; local grocery shopping with van transportation available. 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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Lunch ‘N Learn Series at the Triplex Cinema

Lunch ‘n Learn, the brown bag lunch series for members of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce will continue on Friday, March 27 with Lawrence and Margo Davis-Hollander, Life Coaches at Dynamic Change, will discuss “Positive Thinking and Action for Challenging Times”. The event will start at noon at the Triplex Theater in Great Barrington. Participants may bring their own lunch or order a brown bag lunch in advance from downtown restaurants. Additional sessions are scheduled for Friday, April 3, featuring Keith Girouard, Senior Business Advisor at the Massachusetts Small Business Development Network. Girouard will discuss “What to do in These Distruptive Times”. On Friday, April 24, Anne O’Dwyer of Bard College at Simon’s Rock will discuss “How to Manage Conflict”. For more information, please call Kristin Cherin at 413-5284284. ____________________ (Sap, cont.) • Havoc Hill Sugarhouse, Doug Zecher, 190 Havoc Hill, East Dorset, 362-4136 • John Williams Family, 601 State Line Road, North Bennington, 447-7200 • Mountain Valley Maple Farm, Michael Lourie, 1498 State Highway 153, West Rupert, 3942928. Most of these Maple Farms are offering special activities for the day. For specific directions, hours, and other information, call the phone numbers listed with the farm or stop by or call the Bennington or Manchester Chamber of Commerce for maps and directions.

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Telly’s TAKE ■ One Hundred Good Reasons By Telly Halkias

Regional art fans were not disappointed on March 20-21 with The Shires of Vermont exhibit and sale,“One Hundred for $100.” The event, in the works since last year, was the brainchild of the Better Bennington Corporation and the Regional Marketing Organization of Bennington County, with assistance from the Bennington Arts Guild. The inaugural celebration, now to become an annual event, unfolded in the former Panache store at 457 Main St. in downtown Bennington. One hundred original works by regional artists were priced each at $100. Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas was on hand to help kick off the festivities. The evening’s signature event was the unveiling of an original painting by noted local artist Will Moses, grandson of the celebrated Grandma Moses. The painting, titled “The Shires of Vermont,” was meant to coincide with increased exposure of Bennington County’s year-old branding initiative by the same name. This particular event created a buzz among area artists. Awardwinning local watercolorist Tony Conner, who contributed five paintings to “One Hundred for $100,” said that the exhibit and sale helped showcase the kind of artwork that is being created in The Shires.

“Field in Snow,” oil on canvas, by Judith Knifﬁn, was one of the artworks on sale at the “One Hundred for $100” exhibit on March 20-21 in Bennington.

Photo courtesy of Judith Kniﬃn

“I’m not sure if the public in the larger region is aware of how many artists are working professionally and creating high-quality work in the Bennington area,” Conner said. With events such as “One Hundred for $100,” the Regional Marketing Organization’s long term goal is to combine historical, cultural, natural, agricultural and entrepreneurial assets of Bennington, Manchester, and their surrounding villages into a single identity. Telly Halkias, owner of Now and Then Books in Bennington, is a freelance writer and editor. E-mail: tchalkias@aol.com

Rural living can be challenging. But the threads of connection between women can make all the difference in the world because the force of women is one of the strongest things on the earth. Teresa King of “Woman Quest”, invites area women to reflect upon these questions: “What are your dreams?” “What do you need?” “What do you long for?” “Do you need more support?” Seize this rare opportunity to convene with other women to share your heartfelt responses to these questions and receive more support. This free event will be held on Thursday, April 2, from 7-9 p.m. at the Bennington Library, 101 Silver St. Bennington, Vt. Call Teresa King 442-4488 with any questions.

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Stephentown Charter Day Celebration

Stephentown Charter Day Celebration, Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m., at the Stephentown Elementary School, Route 43, Stephentown, New York. Reenactment of the 1784 establishment of the town by the second and third grade students, short pictorial history of the town, light refreshments created from 18th and 19th century recipes. Commemorative t-shirts, notecards, and other items for sale. Free, open to the public, and handicapped accessible. March 25, 2009

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History Of The Underground Railroad In Washington County On Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m., the Old Washington County Courthouse in Salem will host its third and final lecture of the History Lecture Series. Deborah Craig, the First Vice President of the Washington County Historical Society, will present a talk on the history of the Underground Railroad movement in Washington County during the 1800’s until the Civil War. The talk will focus on actual sites and some alleged sites in the area including homes of local abolitionists. Included in her presentation will be discussion about key individuals involved with the movement such as Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth. Deborah will also discuss Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States, who resided in Greenwich during his childhood and played a part in the movement as well. Deborah is an educator in the Saratoga Springs City School District whose field of expertise is art integration with academic subjects. She has always been passionate about history, is one of the founders and is the current president of The NorthStar Historical Project in Greenwich which promotes local history of the Underground Railroad in the surrounding area. Deborah pioneered and helped to create the “Steal Away to Freedom” conference on the Underground Railroad history in 2002. There have been five subsequent conferences to date. Deborah’s total immersion in her subject lead her to purchase the former home of

Sylvester E. Spoor in Hebron. Mr. Spoor is said to have been one of the most ardent abolitionists in Washington County history. The History Lecture Series has been very well received this spring with full attendance at each presentation. Harry Orlyk spoke to a standing room only crowd on March 12 about the indigenous people of the area. Due to the popularity of this first lecture last September, Harry returned to continue his well researched narrative regarding the original settlers of the area. His fascinating talk was enhanced by a power point presentation and local artifacts collected over the years. Harry has most graciously agreed to return at a future date to continue the discussion. In the meantime, mark your calendars for the collaborative fund raiser being offered on March 28. “The Sap is Running” will feature close to 80 sap buckets beautifully enhanced by local artists which will be auctioned to benefit the Old Washington County Courthouse in Salem, the Pember Library and Museum, the Georgi Museum and Park and Hubbard Hall. The event will start off at 5 p.m., with a bucket preview, cash wine bar, hors d’ oeuvres and music provided by pianist Richard Childs. For more information regarding any Courthouse event, please visit the web site at www. salemcourthouse.org. ________________________________________________

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Springtime Workshops at Barnett Homestead

Town of Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas and Vintage Voice Director Phyllis Chapman invite area school children to join in the fun during April vacation for fun craft workshops at the Barnett Homestead at the Bennington Battlefield. Come for a morning, afternoon, or stay for the day. There’s lots of fun to be had! Children can learn to create hand made chocolates; a decorated gift box; hand crafted gift cards; glass painting; embroidered samplers; tin punch designs; creating baskets for storage boxes, baking cookies; candle making and more. The workshops are offered to area school children and are for ages 8 and up. The workshops are $15 per session and all materials are included. Students enrolling in morning and afternoon workshops are to bring a bag lunch. For more information, call Phyllis Chapman at 518-686-4438, or 802-442-8472. Registration forms are also available at the Town of Hoosick offices. The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is owned by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and is managed by a cooperative agreement with the Town of Hoosick. ________________________________________________

Pancake Breakfast in Johnsonville

The Johnsonville Rescue Squad, located at 4 River Rd., Johnsonville, NY, is having their monthly breakfast on Sunday, April 5, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, omelets, hash browns, toast, fruit, juice, coffee and sausage. Cost: adults $6, children 5-12, $3. For information, call 518-753-9459.

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Climate, Energy, Community

Osher Lifelong Learning will present a talk on Climate, Energy and Community on Friday, March 27, at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland, at 1:30 p.m., by Dr. Alan K. Betts of Atmospheric Research in Pittsford and President of the Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering. Dr. Betts will share his thoughts about community based strategies to get some handle on the interconnected web of energy, climate, and food here in Vermont. Call (802) 773-0184 for information. ________________________________________________

Cambridge Community Dinner

The next dinner will be served at First Baptist Church in Cambridge on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 1 p.m. This month’s menu will be ham, creamed potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls, dessert and beverages. This month’s meal is sponsored by the Nuns of New Skete. The monthly meals are organized by First Baptist Church of Cambridge, with the assistance of community churches and organizations such as 4H clubs and scouts, etc. There have been as many as 80 people served at these dinners. If funds are short at the end of the month, if you get tired of cooking for yourself and eating alone, if you like to get out and socialize — come enjoy a good hot meal cooked for you-and it’s free and open to anyone. First Baptist Church is located on West Main St. between Glens Falls National Bank and the IGA store. Reservations are not necessary. Take-outs will be available at 1 p.m. in your own containers only if there is food available at that time. Any organization or individual wishing to help this month or in the future, please call 518-677-3327. The next community meal will be held on April 25. ________________________________________________

Inkberry and Papyri Books Present Wordplay, Featuring Poets

Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Wordplay, a monthly reading series cosponsored by Inkberry and Papyri Books and held at Papyri, 45 Eagle Street, will feature two as yet unnamed poets, published by Tupelo Press, who will read selections of their own poetry. Tupelo Press, an independent, literary press devoted to discovering and publishing works of poetry and literary fiction by emerging and established writers, has recently moved from Dorset, Vermont into the North Adam’s Eclipse Mill. Established in 1999, they are recognized by readers and writers for both the aesthetic appeal of their finely crafted books and the unique literary merit of the work. Tupelo Press has graciously arranged for two “mystery” poets to read from their work at WordPlay’s celebration of National Poetry Month in April. Gail Burns of Williamstown will host the event for Inkberry. After the reading there will be a brief intermission, followed by the popular Wordplay open mic. Refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public. Inkberry promotes the literary arts in the Berkshires with events and community partnerships that celebrate and support writing and reading. Inkberry is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For additional information regarding Inkberry or these readings, contact Inkberry by phone at 413-664-0775 or visit www. inkberry.org. March 25, 2009

Lenox Family Needs Help

A Lenox family is in need. Tom Tharion, who is 44 years old, suffered several massive strokes the night before Thanksgiving. He was hospitalized for two months and is currently in a rehabilitation center. He has a long and difficult road ahead of him and will likely be undergoing extensive physical rehabilitation for years. Tom works for General Electric and his wife, Melissa, works for Dufour Bus Company. They have a 14-year-old son. Tom, who has a lifelong love of baseball, played at Taconic High School and Western New England College, continues to volunteer his free time coaching youth baseball. Tom’s illness has put tremendous demands on his family, not only financially, but emotionally as well. On Saturday, April 4, beginning at 7 �� p.m., there will be a Pitch-In Party for Tom at the Bernstein Theatre at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox. This event will include silent and live auctions, appetizers, desserts dancing as well as a cash bar. �� For donation pickups, please call Jill Carpenter, 413-441-3482; �� Susan Martino at 413-441-9116; �� or Valerie O’Connor at 413-637�� 3174. ��

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Tuesday, March 24 Diabetes Alert Day: 4:00–6:30 p.m. Hannaford Supermarket, Rte. 67, Bennington. Did you know that if you are over the age of 45, are overweight, and under-active you are at risk for type 2 diabetes? Come get a diabetes screening. Free.

Sunday, April 5 Trek IV Kick-Off Walk, 2–3:30 p.m. Meet at entrance to ParkMcCullough House Driveway, corner of Park & Church St., North Bennington. Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Pre-register at 447-5076 or www.svhealthcare.org by April 2. Free.

Tuesday, March 24 Diabetes Savvy Shopping, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Hannaford Supermarket, Rte 67, Bennington. Healthy eating begins with healthy shopping. Learn to read labels and shop with your health in mind. Highly recommended for people with diabetes. Meet at the courtesy desk. Free.

Tuesday, April 7 Blood Pressure and Foot Care Screenings: 1:30–2:30 p.m. Bennington Senior Center. Foot care by appointment only. Fees: Blood pressure: $3; Foot care: $7. To make an appointment or to apply for a fee waiver, call the VNA & Hospice of SVHC at 442-5502.

Wednesday, April 1 Look Good, Feel Better. 10 a.m.-noon. SVHC Cancer Center, 140 Hospital Dr., Bennington. Cindy Adams, Stylist. Instruction for cancer patients on makeup, skin care, and headwear. Pre-register so we have enough kits. Call 447-1836.

Wednesday, April 8 Snacks on-the-Run! 6–7 p.m. SVMC, East Ground Floor, Employee Cafeteria. Why buy expensive, packaged snacks, when you can make your own at home for less? Learn from Chef LaCroix easy, nutritious, grab n’ go snacks you can make as a family. Fee: $5/each.

Wednesday, April 1 Baby Care Basics: 6–9 p.m. SVMC, Women’s & Children’s Conference Room. Hands-on class covers everything from proper nutrition to keeping baby safe, healthy and happy through the first year of life. Grandparents-to-be and Grandparents also find this class helpful, as safety concerns about caring for infants have changed. Free. Call 4475277 to register.

Tuesday, April 14 Blood Pressure and Foot Care Screenings: 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pownal Center Firehouse. Foot care by appointment only. Fees: Blood pressure: $3; Foot care: $7. To make an appointment or to apply for a fee waiver, call the VNA & Hospice of SVHC at 442-5502.

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Continuing our publication geared toward our seniors in the community. Great editorial, great news, packed with information on local events and local people!

Monday Programs: The Healthier Living Workshop – A Self Management Program for People with Chronic Conditions: 6 sessions, 12:30–3 p.m. March 9–April 13. Manchester Health Services. Do you have or do you care for someone with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis or chronic pain? Previous participants report increased energy, less stress, more self-confidence, and fewer medical office visits. Workshop leaders are living with a chronic health condition. Call 4475076 to register. Presented by Vermont Blueprint for Health.

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Walking Indoors for Seniors: 8:15-9 a.m. Bennington Firehouse, Enter at back. Join a group of dedicated senior walkers for a 45 minute routine. For information call Stanley Pike at 442-6886. No pre-registration. Free. Bone Builders: 10–11 a.m. Equinox Village; 11:00 a.m.–noon, Bailey Hall, Arlington; 11:00 a.m.–Noon, Woodford Town Hall; 10–11 a.m., Fillmore Pond, Bennington; 10:00 a.m.–noon, American LegionPost 69, Arlington. Program developed to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis. For more information call RSVP at 447-1545. Free. Tuesday Programs: Bone Builders: 10–11 a.m., Manchester Town Hall; 10:30–11:30 a.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church; 10–11 a.m., Bennington Senior Ctr, Pleasant St; 9:30–10:30 a.m., Stamford Community Church; 10–11 a.m. Homestead Mews, No. Bennington; and 12:30–1:30 p.m., Pownal Senior Center, Route 7. Program developed to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis. For more information call RSVP at 447-1545. Free. Hypnobirthing: 7–9:30 p.m. SVMC. Call for next start date. Series of four classes on Tuesdays. Fee. Call 447-5277 to pre-register. Diabetes Self-Management: Pat Carpenter, RN, CDE and Paula Haytko, RN, CDE. Newly diagnosed with diabetes? Want to learn how to better manage your diabetes? We can help. Individual sessions by appointment. Registered nurses and dietitians lead group sessions two Tuesdays per month, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Insurance carriers, Medicare, and Medicaid cover sessions. Information: call 447-5315. SVHC and Vermont Quit Network Present Ready, Set... STOP! 5–6:30p.m. SVMC, 3rd Floor, Rm 345E. Gwen Hannan, RNC, BSN leads this smoking cessation group. One-on-one counseling also available. Fee: $10. To register, call SVHC Tobacco Cessation, (802) 4475508 or on-line at www.svhealthcare.org.

routine. For more information call Stanley Pike at 442-6886. No preregistration required. Free. Bone Builders: 10–11 a.m., Equinox Village; 9–10 a.m., Fillmore Pond, Bennington; 11 a.m.–noon, Bailey Hall, Arlington; 11 a.m.–noon, Woodford Town Hall. Program developed to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis. For more information call RSVP at 447-1545. Free. 1-Mile Precision Walkers: 10 a.m. Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Manchester. All ages welcome! The precision walk is based on estimated time, not speed, making it an enjoyable way to stay healthy or to get in shape gradually. For information, call Manchester Parks and Rec. Dept. at (802) 362-1439. Thursday Programs: Bone Builders: 10:30–11:30 a.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church; 10-11 a.m., Bennington Senior Center, Pleasant Street; 10–11 a.m., Homestead Mews, No. Bennington; 10 a.m.–noon, American LegionPost 69, Arlington; and 12:30–1:30 p.m., Pownal Senior Center, Route 7. For more information call RSVP at 447-1545. Free. ��

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Sacred Heart Girls’ Basketball Captures State Title

The Lady Saints of Sacred Heart School capped off a successful season this year by capturing the CYO State title in Burlington. Following a resounding 13-3 season, the Saints earned the top seed for the state tournament and met a formidaable opponent in Christ the King School of Rutland. These teams were on the court together for the third time this season. Led by Kendra Pembroke’s 12 points, Colleen Hendery’s 11 and Erin Anderson’s 6, the Saints defeated the Crusaders 37-33. Shelby McLenithan led the Saints’ defense and caused multiple turnovers which allowed the Saints to capitalize on offense. “This team has worked extremely hard all season and prepared well for the showdown against Christ the King School. Every one of these girls contributed to the success of our team. To finish with a state title is just icing on the cake,” said Coach Maracia Hendery. The Lady Saints will represent �� the Diocese of Burlington in the �� Regional Tournament held in Hartford, CT, March 27 and 28.

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Westside Initiative Offers Free Landscaping Services to New Homeowners

To welcome new homeowners to the neighborhood, the Westside Neighborhood Initiative, in coalition with the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, is offering free landscaping services to a new homeowner in Pittsfield’s Westside Neighborhood. A drawing to determine the winner will take place at 6:30 p.m. on March 23rd at the Westside Initiative Meeting at Conte Community School. Any individual purchasing property in the Westside since January 1st, 2008 is eligible for the drawing. Letters have been sent out to all new property owners, informing them of this opportunity. After the drawing, the winner will be contacted and WMMGA will make arrangements to provide free landscaping services to the owner, including instruction in installation and maintenance. The Westside Neighborhood Initiative is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Pittsfield’s Westside Neighborhood. They meet the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Conte Community School. The Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association is a volunteer group of certified master gardeners, offering gardening services and instruction to Western Massachusetts residents. They maintain a web site at http://www.wmassmastergardeners.org. _______________________________________________

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Beekeepers Meeting

The Bennington County Beekeepers Club, Ltd., will meet on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m., with a potluck meal. Meeting will be held in the Crispe Room at the Vermont Veterans’ Home, Route 7A, Bennington. The business meeting includes election of officers, a 2008-09 report and beekeeping questions and answers. For further information, contact Jacob at 447-0198; cbook@pngusa.net.

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Williams Labyrinth Available for Lenten Walking Meditation April 7-10

During January of 2005, about two dozen members of the Williams College community helped to create a 36-foot portable canvas labyrinth which is a replica of the one at Chartres. This is an eleven-circuit design divided into four quadrants. Several times each semester, for several days at a time, the labyrinth is spread out and available free of charge to the whole community for many kinds of meditative use. This Lent it will be available in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, and from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 9, and Good Friday, April 10. For more detailed information visit the web site of the College Chaplain’s office: www.williams.edu/chaplain/labyrinthmain.php. The labyrinth is an ancient device for walking meditation. While many find walking the Labyrinth a spiritual experience, it has no direct ties to any specific faith community and can be enjoyed by people of all faiths as well as by those who feel no affiliation with any organized religion. Though one of its most familiar manifestations is engraved in the stone floor of the 13th century nave of Chartres Cathedral near Paris, France, it has pre-Christian roots in many cultures, and people have been walking the convoluted path to the center and back again for countless centuries. The labyrinth looks like a maze – but you can’t get lost! The beautifully complex path always leads faithfully to the center, and then always back out again to the waiting world. During your labyrinth walk you will meander through each of the four quadrants several times as you wend your way to the center and back out. There is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth and for most people no two labyrinth walks are alike. Most people need about 20 or 30 minutes for a gentle, reflective walk to the center and then back out again – though it’s possible to stretch the journey longer, or to linger in the center. Any preparation, any kind of mindfulness that’s helpful to you and nourishing to your inner life before walking the labyrinth, is appropriate and welcome. You will find printed sheets with suggestions on how to structure your walk and be asked to remove your shoes to protect the canvas. The First Congregational Church is located at 906 Main Street (Rt. 2) in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The building is fully handicap accessible and parking is available. For more information on the Williams College Labyrinth call the Chaplain’s office at 413-597-2483.

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Chicken BBQ Dinner

VOSCA will offer their annual Barbeque Chicken Dinner on Sunday, March 29 at the American Legion of Route 22, Cambridge, from 4 to 6 p.m. Take-outs are available. Cost is $9, with the proceeds to help VOSCA pay for materials for their construction projects, especially for homes they rebuild in a very poor community in South Carolina. About 18 high school juniors and seniors, along with six chaperones, will toil over 50 hours through their spring vacation. There will also be a raffle with many prizes offered. Please call 518677-2766 for further information or reservations. Read the TriState Pennysaver Online at

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Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Troops #1144 and #1313 had hundreds and hundreds of cookies ready to fill cookie jars and, with all the cookie fans in the area, were able to sell every single box in two weekends of selling! The troops could not have been so successful without the generous support of buyers from New York, Vermont, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and beyond, but a great deal of thanks goes to Stewarts of Hoosick, New York, for loaning them the sidewalk in front of the store. Both troops will use their profits for special trips they have planned — Troop #1144 will be heading to Rochester, New York in May; Troop #1313 to Washington, DC in August.

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The residents of Denver, CO, were shocked that one of their daily papers closed down. I don’t blame them. Newspapers have been available to us for generations. Until about 500 years ago, the dissemination of ‘news’ was a proclamation, most often in the form of a handbill, posted on a nearby building, or read aloud by a politician or clergyman. Only politicians, aristocrats and clergy were fortunate enough to learn to read. Think, for just a moment, about the ramifications of not being able to read! Now, as in those times, if you can’t read, you are at the mercy of what everyone tells you. Later a handbill, handwritten and fashioned in the form of a brochure or pamphlet, was created. The handbill contained stories, current events, weather, and gossip. The invention of the Gutenberg Press in 1486 made it possible to print hundreds of pamphlets at one time. People were learning the crude rudiments of reading with the availability of now having something of their own to read! Curiosity, incentive, then knowledge! The first newspaper in America was named “Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign & Domestick”. Its debut, first and last printing, was September 15, 1690. It consisted of three sheets, 6 x 10 inches. 12

In 1704, Boston Postmaster John Campbell created the “Boston News-Letter”. After Campbell, came William Brooker, who named the information sheet the “Boston Gazette”, in partnership with printer James Franklin. James wrote an editorial criticizing the government, and was subsequently sent to prison. His 13-year-old brother, Ben, took over printing the paper. And we all know who Ben was. The invention of continuous rolls of paper and steam powered presses made it possible to do mass printings. It was much less expensive, thus creating the term, “penny press”. Newspapers only cost a penny a copy. I have some very old newspapers dating back to the 1860s. There were serial stories, poems, local news, gossip, and police stories on the front pages. Newspapers were not only informative, but entertaining. The invention of the linotype in 1884, with moveable type, increased the ability of newspapers to print multiple pages faster and for a much lower cost in labor. My memory of newspapers: As a child, I always wondered why commuters on streetcars and subways folded the paper in half the long way. My dad would stretch out on the couch and open the paper wide. I know now that it was a courtesy to passengers sitting on either side of them. Sunday afternoons I spread the funnies out on the floor in the living room and read them as I leaned on my elbows with legs stretched out behind me. My mom wrapped the the garbage in a newspaper at the end of the day, and sometimes she would wrap dad’s lunch in a newspaper. There were newsstands on almost every corner in downtown Chicago. And if not a newsstand, a young boy shouting, with a special cadence, “Read all about it! Get your Chicago Trib Here!”

Fast forward us to the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s...Newspapers are a staple on Sunday afternoons; a staple at the breakfast table; an evening’s relaxation. The folks in Denver are faced with curling up to their cold computer on the desk or kitchen table, on a Sunday morning, cup of coffee in hand, trying to check out their favorite sections of the paper: home improvement; editorial; books; comics (although comics are becoming a thing of the past as well!) No, the reader isn’t sitting out on his deck, basking in the sun wrestling with the papers, trying to fold them in the breeze; he’s not lounging on the sofa in the evening with the daily news; he’s not taking a quick look at the local headlines while he sips his coffee and Cheerios before the day begins...the folks in Denver are facing this reality. None of us can remain unaffected by this. Do you like to read? Do you enjoy your books? Every one of us must make a very loud noise to keep our local papers in print! They give us the freedom we need to read when and where we want. The freedom to make choices. Make decisions. I don’t want to have to search for a Starbucks in order to plug in my laptop to read the news! I want to take the paper outside and sit on the deck with a good Gibson or Rusty Nail in the evening! I want to read the local news with a cup of my own coffee, cream, sugar, chocolate and cinnamon before I go to work. (I picked up the habit of cinnamon and chocolate in my coffee from South Street Cafe.) We all must support our local papers or they, too, will disappear, as the paper in Denver. Where would you be without the Manchester Journal or Vermont News Guide? Broadsheet papers, such as the Journal, bring you a different side of the news from weeklies. They have local obituaries, opinion pages, police reports, news of interest that has

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happened in the past week; with weeklies, like the Vermont News Guide, bringing you news about upcoming events such as church suppers, benefits, school events, and non-profit events; feel-good stories that all of us need, as well as hard information. We need these papers. We need the Vermont News Guide, Manchester Journal, Rutland Herald, Times Union, Schenectady Gazette. But if you don’t stop in and tell the advertisers you’re reading these papers, they’re gonna disappear, sure as shootin’. And then, where has your freedom gone? You’ll be getting your information from a computer that is hooked up to just about everyone in the world including unstable individuals, people with an axe to grind. How reliable is that? Same as not being able to read. Who are you gonna believe? I can recall a recent erroneous hysteria on the internet that insisted President Obama is an Islamic Sympathizer. Ridiculous, but many Americans believed this lie, and probably still do. No newspapers. No honestto-God, hold-it-in-your-hands newspaper. It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it?

Schuylerville Garden Club

The next meeting of the Schuylerville Garden Club will be on Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m. in the Schuylerville United Methodist Church. The topic is Garden Ornaments. Members are asked to bring one of their ornaments or a photo of it, to share. Members can also bring ideas for ornaments that they would like to make and instructions if they have them. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Please call President Pam Foehser to say that you will be coming, 518695-4583. March 25, 2009

“AARP Driver Safety Program”

Miles Selib, James Weber, Selbi Arjanova

Winners of 4-Way Speech Contest

Nine high school students from Mount Anthony participated in the Bennington and Catamount Rotary Clubs’ 4-Way Speech Contest on March 11. Although the topics of the speeches varied from a talk challenging the assumptions of college applications to the value of Barbie as an image for women, all were based on the Rotary Four Way Test questions of whether it is true, fair to all concerned, able to build good will and better friendships and to benefit all concerned. The judges and the audience agreed that it was hard to select winners from such a fine array of speeches. Miles Selib won first place and $300. He talked about the value of his experience working in Somotillo, Nicaragua as an Interact student. Exchange student Selbi Arjanova won the $200 second prize for her speech about the value of being an exchange student. Jim Weber won $100 in third place for his account of his work with the Shaftsbury Fire Department. The first and second place winners will go to the Rotary District 7870 semi-finals. Last year, first place winner Emily Adams went on to the District Finals where she won second place.

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Community Education at Rutland Regional presents the AARP Driver Safety Program. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher program designed for drivers 50 and older. Some of the benefits of attending this program include adjusting driving to age-related changes for hearing, vision and reaction time; defensive driving techniques; new laws; auto insurance discount (auto insurance companies in most states offer discounted rates for AARP graduates); and learning how medications may affect your driving. This class will be offered Saturday, April 25, 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Rutland Regional in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Space is limited, and you must be registered to attend. There is a $12 Member and $14 Non-Member materials fee that is due by Friday, April 17. Checks should be made payable to AARP. For more information or to register for this class, please call Community Education at Rutland Regional 772-2400.

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Does your organization or non-profit have an upcoming event that you would like to promote? Stop in at the TriState Pennysaver News and let us take your picture and put your story in the paper. We’re located at 109 South Street in Downtown Bennington, Vt. Call at 802-4473381.

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International Day at Library

Wednesday, April 8 is International Day at Bennington Free Library. International exchange students from Mount Anthony Union High School will share information, artifacts and clothing about their home countries. The students represent Indonesia, the Republic of Georgia, Turkmenistan, the Philippines, Afghanistan, Thailand, and Russia. Children and families are invited to this after-school event in the Children’s Room, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Refreshments. Call 442-9051 for more information. Contact Person: Linda Donigan, Children’s Librarian, Bennington Free Library

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Ongoing at The Clark Art Institute

Through April 26: Vibrant and racy Parisian nightlife of the late nineteenth century is on view at the Clark this winter. Toulouse-Lautrec and Paris features over eighty remarkable oil paintings, posters, photographs, drawings, and lithographs by the great French painter and printmaker Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his contemporaries. It marks the first time in over 15 years that the Clark has on view nearly its entire extraordinary collection of works by Toulouse-Lautrec. Saturday, April 4: Catch a free screening of Moulin Rouge (1952, 119 min., not rated) at the Clark at 2 p.m. Jose Ferrer stars as ToulouseLautrec in John Huston’s colorful, swirling tale of the painter’s life around the Montmartre dancehall. This feast for the eyes was nominated for seven Oscars and won for costumes and set design. In connection with the exhibition Toulouse-Lautrec and Paris, the film series “Ooh La La! Montmartre on Film” explores the artist’s bohemian environs. Saturday, April 11: Catch a free screening of French Cancan (1955, 93 min., in French with subtitles, not rated) at the Clark at 2 p.m. Jean Renoir’s great backstage musical stars Jean Gabin as the impresario of the Moulin Rouge, and the director emulates his painter father in love of color, movement, and female flesh. Saturday, April 18: Catch a free screening of Moulin Rouge! (2001, 128 minutes, PG-13) at the Clark at 2 p.m. Baz Luhrmann’s furiously updated musical starts over the top and then keeps going. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor sing and dance and try to keep up with the film’s kinetic, windmill whirl. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303

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Easter Candy Sale

The Eagle Bridge Methodist Church Ladies are holding their annual Easter Candy Sale at the Grand Union Family Market in Hoosick Falls on the following dates: Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Candy sales will be held at the Greenwich Elks Club on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ________________________________________________

Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum will hold a Spring Book Sale on March 26, 27 and 28 in the auditorium of the library. The sale on Thursday, March 26, 5 to 8 p.m., is open for members of the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum only. Members should bring their cards with them. Anyone wishing to join may do so prior to the Thursday sale in the main lobby at 4:30 p.m. The sale will be open to the public on Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from these sales go to support projects, programs, and services not included in the Library’s operating budget and are the Friends main source of funding. The funds raised in the sales sponsors the Library Art Series, Young Adult programs including the Guitar Hero events, and Children’s Library programs throughout the year. ________________________________________________

Defensive Driving Course

The Northeast New York Safety & Health Council will sponsor the Defensive Driving Course at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, on Saturday, April 4, beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. Successful completion of this class allows for 10 percent insurance reduction on collision and liability for three years, as well as reduce four points from you driver’s license on points acquired in the prior 18 months. For further information or to register, contact Marla Nowak at 518686-4854. The course fills up quickly, please register early. ________________________________________________

Taize Service in Bennington

The annual Taize Service, which is song and silent prayer around the cross in the tradition of Taize, will be held on Tuesday evening April 7, at 7 p.m. The program will be held at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church at 238 West Main Street, Bennington, Vermont. All are welcome to attend. There is plenty of free off-street parking. The church is handicapped accessible. For further information, please call the Church office at 442-3141. March 25, 2009

John Andrews, a student at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA, has received an invitation to join Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Andrews is the son of Allen and Rebecca Andrews of Shaftsbury, VT, and a MAUHS 2008 graduate. Eligibility for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta is based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better during the first term of college while enrolled as a full time student. Achieving this high level of academic performance is an accomplishment that less than 20 percent of college freshmen reach.

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Tickets are still available for Smuckers’ Stars on Ice at the Times Union Center on Sunday March 29 from 1-7:30 p.m. with the Bennington Senior Center. Reduced 2009 rate of $35 per ticket. Call 442-1052 to sign up. _________________________________________________

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Annual Meeting for Friends of Bennington Battle Monument

The Friends of the Bennington Battle Monument will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m., in the Ada Paresky Education Center at the Bennington Museum. Following a short business meeting and the election of officers, Ray Rodrigues, local author, will present a talk on the History of the Green Mountain Boys, focusing on Ethan Allen. The Friends of the Bennington Battle Monument is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and enhance new and existing programs and exhibits at this Historic Site. With over 35,000 visitors a year, the 306-foot Monument is one of Vermont’s most popular historic sites as well as the tallest manmade structure in the state. The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main Street (Route 9) one mile west of the intersection of Routes 7 and 9 in downtown Bennington, Vt.

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Lincoln the Lawyer is Focus of Hildene Lecture

Professor Brian Dirck will make the third presentation of the 2009 Winter History Series on Thursday, March 26. He will speak on “Lincoln the Lawyer.” In 2007 University of Illinois Press published Dirck’s book of the same name, Lincoln the Lawyer, in which the author discusses, “what the law did to and for Abraham Lincoln.” Brian Dirck is a past presenter at Hildene. Among the six books he has authored or coauthored are three on Lincoln: “Lincoln the Lawyer”, “Lincoln and Davis: Imagining America” and “Lincoln Emancipated: The President and the Politics of Race”. Given his expertise on Abraham Lincoln, Hildene is pleased that he is returning for this year’s series with its focus on the complexity and character of the 16th president of the United States in this the 200th anniversary year of his birth. Brian Dirck is Assistant Professor of History at Anderson University and holds a Doctoral Degree from University of Kansas. Each of the four thematically connected Winter History Series lectures takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the Beckwith Room. The 45 minute presentations are followed by a 30 minute question and answer period and all are free and open to the public. The final lecture in the series entitled “Lincoln: A Study in Character” will be delivered by Connecticut College Professor Emeritus, Michael Burlingame, on Thursday, April 23. Hildene’s Museum Store will be open for a cup of coffee and a snack before the event and plentiful parking is available. For further information please call Hildene at 362-1788 or email info@hildene.org.

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Conservation tree and shrub order forms for the Annual Sale sponsored by the Rensselaer County Soil and Water Conservation District are available at the Town of Hoosick offices in the New York State Armory in Hoosick Falls. The last day to order is April 30. For the convenience of area residents, the Town of Hoosick Board has arranged for the Conservation District to use the Reynolds-Gilchrest Multipurpose Bldg. on Barton Avenue in Hoosick Falls for pickup on May 9. Don’t miss this great opportunity to purchase trees, wildlife shrubs, ground cover and miscellaneous items including compost, wood chips and blue bird houses. ________________________________________________

Sheep to Fabric Workshop at Common Threads Farm

Have you ever wished you could have hands-on experience with making wool items from scratch without owning sheep? Well, here is your chance! Join us for two consecutive weekends to learn the ins and outs of sheep to fabric at Common Threads Farm on Camden Valley Road in Shushan. Shearer Fred DePaul will be at our farm on Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m. Participants will learn the ins and outs of shearing spring fleece, (Continued on page 18)

Bat House Making Workshop

Pleasant Valley is sponsoring a Bat House Making Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Instructor is Rene Laubach, Sanctuary Director, Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries. Having bat houses on your property is a way to enjoy observing these useful predators of flying insects (such as mosquitoes) at your own home. Beginner and expert woodworkers are welcome to join Rene, bat enthusiast, as he demonstrates how to construct a bat house for your property. He will begin the program with a slide show about bats in our area and their natural history. Proper care and placement of your bat house will also be discussed. Instructions and Directions: The fee is per bat box and includes all building materials, and is based on non-member or member. Please bring a hammer if you have one. This program is not suitable for children under 5. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.

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A meal will be served on this day. The workshop continues the following Saturday from 2-4 p.m.,where participants will process the fleece through carding and preparation for felt making. Participants should bring washable boots, warm work clothes worn in layers, and a sense of adventure. Unfortunately, space is limited, so please call if you are interested. For information, call Walt Nygard 518-8543620, Joanne Steele 518-8549585, or visit the web site at www. commonthreadsfarm.com. ____________________

Rabies Clinic

The Town of Bennington will hold a Rabies Clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Willow Road Firehouse. Cost is $12. Licensing is available. For information, call 442-1037.

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Managing Forest Lands for Wildlife

Most small woodland owners value the family forest for more than its timber value. For many, preserving open space, providing wildlife habitat or protecting forest biodiversity are “goals of the heart,” and as important as managing for timber production. But how can the layperson manage for hundreds of species of birds, mammals, amphibians, insects, plants and all the other organisms that inhabit the family woodlands? The answer is Focus Species Forestry. It integrates timber management and conservation of biodiversity, by identifying and managing for a few focus species whose needs incorporate the needs of many other forest organisms. Robert Bryan, author of the Focus Species Forestry concept, will explore the topic in an all-day workshop to be held Saturday, March 28, at the Manchester Rod & Gun Club in Manchester, VT. Other presentors will address integrating timber and songbird habitat management, managing for the endangered Indiana bat, Vermont’s natural communities and their wildlife, and the state’s revised Landowner Guide for Wildlife Habitat Management. Registration, which includes lunch, is $25. The program is sponsored by the Bennington County Sustainable Forest Consortium. For more information, contact the Bennington County Conservation District at 8442-2275 or bccd@sover.net, or visit the new BCCD web site at www.bccdvt.org.

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Battenkill Conservancy Recipient of Stewart’s Grant

A “Foolish” Family Art Day at SVAC

Once again the Battenkill Conservancy has been selected as one of the recipients of the Stewart’s Holiday Match, a program initiated by The Stewart’s Shop in 1986. From Thanksgiving until Christmas the Stewart’s Shops in our area have collected donations from their customers and then the Stewart’s Foundation has matched that amount reaching a total of over $1.14 million down from last year’s $1.2. The Stewart’s Holiday Match Foundation this year received a record number of applications, over 1300 requesting over $3.5 million. This is the sixth year the Battenkill Conservancy has been awarded this grant to be used in projects benefiting children 18 years of age and under. This year’s $650 grant will be utilized for the Battenkill Summer Camping Adventure program. The four day, three night program for interested students ages 11-13 will include hiking, canoeing, outdoor skill building and investigation of the Battenkill’s aquatic ecology. It will comprise daily trips to several ecologically unique areas within the watershed guided by Battenkill River Watch Coordinator Kelly Nolan. The Stewarts’ Foundation grant money will help defray the cost of the camp making it more accessible to the participants. For information on this and future events or to become a member of the Battenkill Conservancy please contact the office at P.O. Box 327, Cambridge, NY 12816. Call 518-677-2545; e-mail: bc@battenkillconservancy.net. ________________________________________________

Community Pancake Breakfast at Sunderland Elementary School

Embrace the coming spring with your neighbors down the road. From 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, volunteers will be serving up a delightful breakfast feast at Sunderland Elementary. Enjoy madefrom-scratch white or whole wheat pancakes, a myriad of pancake toppings, fresh local sausage and maple syrup, bacon, juice, coffee, and tea. Cost: Children under 5, no charge; elementary students, $4; adults, $6. We will be pleased to welcome Mrs. Wang, Sunderland’s Chinese language and culture instructor. Mrs. Wang joins us from China and will instruct our students through the end of our school year. Featuring a 50/50 raffle to benefit Sunderland Elementary educational enrichment.

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The Southern Vermont Arts Center’s next Family Art Day, a monthly helping of art-related fun for children four years old and above (with an adult caregiver, please), takes place at the Arts Center from 10:30 a.m. til noon on Saturday, March 28. Each FAD outing features an interactive guided tour of an Arts Center attraction - this month’s FAD includes a tour of the Art From the Schools exhibition in Yester House Gallery - followed by a supervised art activity. Given its proximity to April Fools Day, the March FAD will have kids making art that fools you - optical illusion art. Future FADs will be offered on May 23, June 27, and then weekly, every Wednesday, during July and August. There is a nominal fee of $8 per member adult/child pair and $15 per non-member pair, and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact Stacy Gates, Outreach Coordinator, at the Arts Center at 362-1405, ext. 32 or by email at sgates@svac.org. You may also register in person at the Arts Center, which is located off West Road in Manchester, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit online at www.svac.org. _______________________________________________

Maple Fest Dinner and Auction to Beneﬁt PINS

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Chester is tapping in on a good thing with a Maple Fest Dinner. It will be served family style at 6 p.m. in Willard Hall on Saturday, March 28. The menu is set – all things maple – pork loin with a maple glaze, sweet potato casserole, with and without chicken, baked beans, crucifers salad, maple breads and fancy cheesecakes, pies and cakes All will feature the best from Vermont’s trees. Seating is limited. Advance reservations will be taken by telephone by Sally Hoover at 875-6224 and the Harrisons at 875-2784. The cost is $10. There will be a raffle as well, featuring prizes donated by members of St. Luke’s. Bidding is accomplished by purchasing raffle tickets at $1 each or 6 for $5. Among the raffle prizes are a digital photography workshop with Lew Watters, an orchid plant, pressed flower art pieces created by Marcia Clinton, half gallon of maple syrup, a teddy bear, and a Decorator Dolly workshop at Bonnie’s Bundles Dolls. The proceeds for this event will be designated for PINS, Partners in Service, a St. Luke’s outreach project. Plan to come dine and celebrate at St. Luke’s during the Maple Festival. ��

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Open Mike Night at Stephentown Memorial Library

The monthly Open Mike at the Stephentown Memorial Library in Stephentown, NY, will be held on March 29. The Open Mike invites musicians, poets, thespians, jugglers, story-tellers and comedians of all ages to come and share their talents with their neighbors. The Open Mike provides a listening room environment for all who wish to come. All styles of music are welcome, but keep in mind, this is primarily an un-amplified afternoon. It is hosted by The Troubadour, Robb Goldstein, who has been hosting open mikes around the U.S. since 1969. For additional information please call the library at 518733-5750. ________________________________________________

Annual Bed Race

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The Bennington Coalition for the Homeless will be holding its seventh annual Bed Race on April 25, at the Nor-Shaft Little League Field in North Bennington, Vt. This fund raiser supports services for individuals and families at 6 Bank Street, McCoy Street Apartments, Thatched House, and the newest project, Pageant Place. Registration starts at noon. Call 753-7205 for pre-registration and pledge packets. ________________________________________________

‘Listen Up!’ at Martha Canﬁeld Library

Audio books are available through “Listen Up! Vermont”, a downloadable audio book service organized by the Green Mountain Library Consortium. This is a great way to get audio books, even if you are traveling. All you need is a library card to a member library, access to the Internet, and can download free software to get the audio. The Martha Canfield Library recently joined the Consortium so you can choose from among over 500 titles using your library card number. The “Listen Up! Vermont” service is available through www.listenupvermont.org. Downloadable audios can be listened to on your PC or Mac, or transferred to an MP3 player or iPod, making it possible to take it with you wherever you go. Some titles can even be burned to a CD. Contact the library at 375-6153 for details on this exciting new service.

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Environmental Movie Night

Vermont Community Stewardship Program member Jake Claro invites all ages to attend a screening of Being Caribou, on Arbor Day at St. James Episcopal Church Friday March 27, at 7 p.m. Being Caribou documents the travels of Leanne Allison and Karsten Heuer, and their 1500 km journey alongside an endangered caribou herd. The film has won numerous awards and is a fascinating examination of nature. This will be part of an ongoing monthly environmental film and discussion series at St. James. Admission is one non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Arlington Food Shelf. Refreshments will be provided. For additional information call 779-2487 or contact Jake by email at jclaro@vinsweb.org. The Vermont Community Stewardship Program (VCSP) is an AmeriCorps project of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) operating in collaboration with 25 sponsoring non-profit organizations around the state. Members serving with conservation nonprofits organize and lead environmental education and service learning opportunities and perform conservation related duties. ________________________________________________

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Oliver Twist in Arlington

Arlington Middle School students will present the musical version of Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the Mack Performing Arts Center. A matinee show will be held Thursday, April 2, at 1 p.m. for Fisher Elementary students. All three performances are free and open to the public. One of Dickens’ most popular novels, “Oliver Twist” tells the story of a young orphan’s life in early-1800s London where violence, bullying and unsavory characters are at every turn. Play Director and Arlington Music and Choral Teacher Patti Cody notes that “Oliver” is a more serious production than those in the recent past. The production, written especially for middle school actors, includes 24 sixth, seventh and eighth grade Arlington students in the cast. The four main characters are portrayed as follows: Oliver Twist, Hailey Davis; Fagan, Hannah Poulette; Sykes, Duncan Gamble and Nancy, Amber Welch. Cody will be accompanied by Pianist Ashley Coulter. For more information about the performance, contact Cody at codyp@bvsu.org or 802.375.2589. ________________________________________________

Dorset Exchange Consignment Gallery Readies Opening

The Dorset Exchange Consignment Gallery is ready to accept consignments! Anyone interested in becoming a consignor can call The Dorset Exchange (which is located on Route 30 in Dorset near the post office) at 231-2520 or email us at info@thedorsetexchange.com. This is a great opportunity for the community in many ways. It’s a fun, affordable place to shop for just about anything, a way to earn extra income for those interested in becoming a consignment partner with us, and best of all, we will all be recycling by resale. Look for our grand opening announcement in the weeks to come. March 25, 2009

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