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Songs of Love & Romance at Fort Salem Theater’s Mainstage

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actually call this show, “Songs My Husband Didn’t Wrote.’ Lynne’s fans just don’t buy it when I tell them she knows only my songs. “We’ve asked Jessica O’Keefe and Rebecca Rogers to join us in our musical study of love and relationships. Jessica starred in last summer’s Breakfast Epiphanies on our Mainstage. Becca won last year’s Historic Salem Courthouse

Preservation Association’s annual Talent Trials.” Songs of Love and Romance will play for one performance only on Valentine’s Day at 8 p.m. For more information and to order tickets, please call Fort Salem Theater at 518-854-9200 or visit its Web site, www.fortsalemtheater.com.

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From left to right: Jessica O’Keefe, Lynne Kerr, and Rebecca Rogers.

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As the culmination of Ice Breaker Weekend, Salem’s town wide celebration of winter, Fort Salem Theater opens its Mainstage doors and turns up the heat for an evening of Songs of Love and Romance on Valentine’s Day, February 14, at 8 p.m. Of her initial foray at the Fort’s cabaret, The Eagle’s Lawrence Hillis wrote that “Mrs. Kerr touched back upon the basics of what makes theater dramatic and compelling. Her vibrant and sensuous voice filled the room…” Recalling her performance of Songs My Husband Wrote, documentary film producer Stephen Trombley writes: “After several hours have passed, and millions of other things have gone through my head, her performance endures with a shining clarity. It was really, really a tremendous show.” Fort Salem’s Artistic Director, a veteran Broadway vocal instructor and coach, will make a rare singing appearance in the show.“ I

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Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Wednesday, January 28 Chicken a la King, Beets, Peas & Carrots, Dessert, Bread and Milk. Thursday, January 29 Salisbury Steak, Boiled Red Potatoes, Carrots, Dessert, Bread and Milk. Friday, January 30 Shells Stuffed w/Cheese & Tomato Sauce, Italian Veggies, Bread, Dessert and Milk. Monday, February 2 Ground Beef Veggie Bake, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Bread, Jello and Milk. Tuesday, February 3 Chicken Chow Mein, Chow Mein Noodles, Brussel Sprouts, Bread, Applesauce and Milk. __________________

Pownal Breakfast

The American Legion Pownal Post 90, Route 7, Pownal, Vt., will be serving breakfast on Sunday, February 1, at 8 a.m. until all is gone. The menu will include bacon, eggs, sausage, toast, French toast, pancakes, home fries, juice and coffee.

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Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, January 28: Cards, senior exercise class, 1 p.m.; ROUSE Meeting, Bloominggrove Drive, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 29: Cards; local grocery shopping; Bocci at 10 a.m.; Bingo at 12:45. Friday, January 30: Cards; crafts. 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. _____________________

Service Notes

Army Pvt. Jabez T. Flint has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover antipersonnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field

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firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills. He is the son of Carl Flint of Broad St., Cambridge, N.Y. The private is a 2008 graduate of Cambridge High School. Army Pvt. Brett S. Saunders has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover antipersonnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, Saunders is the son of Steven and Mary Lou Saunders of Nichol St., Salem. The private is a 2008 graduate of Salem Central School.

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Valentine Dinner/Dance

Telly’s TAKE ■ Add a little Spice Root to That

The American Legion Post 90, Route 7, Pownal, Vt., is hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance on Saturday, February 14 with the social hour beginning at 6 p.m. The $10 dinner, from 7 to 8 p.m., is an all you can eat buffet with the menu to include baked ham, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, ham gravy, tossed salad, rolls and desserts. Dancing will start at 8 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as gift basket raffle. For further information, please call the American Legion post at 8234626 and purchase your tickets now.

By Telly Halkias When local friends of mine told me that their church group had chosen Spice Root as the venue for a luncheon, I decided to tag along. I’ve dined many times at the popular Williamstown, Ma. eatery since it opened in 2003. Spice Root’s cuisine is matchless in terms of the quality of its principal entrees, side dishes, breads, and desserts, all prepared in the Northern Indian style, and its full service bar. It also features a lunch buffet, where on any given day there are anywhere from four to six different main dishes to choose from, half vegetarian, and half meat. Owner Tarun Narula, of Bombay, and general manager Steven Lawrence, of New Delhi, have worked tirelessly in Spice Root’s six years to bring gourmet-quality Indian cuisine to the Berkshires at an affordable price. “The family is the core of Indian life,” Lawrence said. “Because of this, we strive to provide a meal that a family back in my hometown of New Delhi would enjoy. It’s important to be authentic, and a big part of that is the price.” In all, if you are looking for

Spice Root Modern Indian Cuisine owner Tarun Narula with staff members on a recent night at the popular Williamstown, Mass. eatery.

a robust meal that doesn’t dent your wallet, and even have a group of up to several dozen to bring along for a special event, Spice Root, consistently rated as one of the Berkshires’ best, will meet your needs. As a bonus, the friendly staff openly interacts with diners, sharing Indian cultural information freely as ambassadors to their homeland’s splendid culture. Spice Root, 23 Spring St.,

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Telly Halkias, owner of Now and Then Books in Bennington, is a freelance writer and editor. E-mail: tchalkias@aol.com.

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Toy Show, Auction

The twelfth annual Toy & Model Show & Auction will be held on Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., (auction at 1 p.m.). This event will be held at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Parish Center, Bennington. Over 40 vendors: car kits; plastic/die cast; hot wheels; matchbox and more, including 50/50 Raffles. Food is available Admission: $3 (kids under 12 free) Model Car Contest -- $1 per car/model submitted. Auction Paddle: $5, Lots: $3/lot submitted.

Williamstown, Ma., is open for lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; dinner, 5-10 p.m. daily. for information, 413-458-5200 or visit www. spiceroot.com

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Relay for Life

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Please remember that people are and will continue to be diagnosed with cancer and more than ever will need the help and services provided by the American Cancer Society. This year the Bennington Relay for Life will focus on celebration – our community’s 13th year of Relay, the 25th year of Relay nationwide and most importantly, our Survivors. If you are interested in forming or joining a team for this year’s event, please join us on February 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Moose Lodge, 916 Main Street in Bennington. Dr. Orion Howard from the Cancer Center will be guest speaker, music will be provided by Ray Crosier, and refreshments will be provided by the Moose. For more information call Lynn Leibe at 442-0279 or Mary Thibodeau at 447-2526.

Free Community Meal

The free monthly Community Meal is back! The next dinner will be served at First Baptist Church in Cambridge on Saturday, January 31 from noon to 1 p.m. This month’s menu will be chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, dessert and beverages. This month’s meal is sponsored by the Country Clovers 4H Club. 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. First Baptist Church is located on West Main St. between Glens Falls National Bank and the IGA store. Reservations are not necessary. Any organization or individual wishing to help this month or in the future, please call 677-3327.

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Ian Barry is Head Winemaker Ian Barry, head winemaker at Swedish Hill Winery on Cayuga Lake, New York. Swedish Hill Winery won the Governor’s Cup and was named Winery of the Year at the New York State Wine & Food Classic on August 20th. Twenty-five judges blindtasted a record 790 wines from the Hudson Valley, Long Island, Niagara, Lake Erie and many other regions of New York State. Swedish Hill’s 2007 Vidal Blanc was voted Best White Wine and received the Governor’s cup, a large silver chalice, the top prize in what is considered the “Oscars” of New York Wine. Ian, originally from Hoosick Falls, now lives with his wife Tricia near Seneca Lake, New York. He graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in English Literature. While at college, he worked part time at Adair Vineyards and was bitten by the winemaking bug. He then continued his education in Oregon with classes in Oenology. He moved to Washington State and worked as an assistant winemaker. After moving back East, he worked as assistant winemaker at Heron Hill in the Finger Lakes and then onto the head winemaker position at Swedish Hill. Ian is the son of Ken and Hope Barry of Hoosick Falls.

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