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www.vermontnews-guide.com • December 10, 2008

Christmas Concerts Abound

Vol 48 No 51

P.O. Box 1265 • 99 Bonnet Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Tel 802.362.3535

Below: Innkeepers from Inn at Manchester, Inn at Ormsby Hill and Barnstead Inn, invite you to take a tour and benefit a good cause ...details on page 9

Above: Jayne and Heather display just a few of the many Christmas items you will find at the Grand Finale Christmas Fair in Rutland ...details on page 20

Above: Ballet Manchester presents “The Nutcracker” ...details on page 44

— Photo by Sherry Steeves-Boey

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...nature of rural community...

Burr & Burton Academy in Manchester, VT has received approval for all permits to build a large environmental educational facility in Peru. The project’s main objective is to create a program in an appropriate setting in which the standard curriculum incorporates the most challenging issues of our time. By giving our kids a new awareness of their natural surroundings and an understanding of the importance of stewardship, this school will guide them into making life decisions vital to the preservation of Vermont, as well as the planet. In the last 50 years southern Vermont has seen significant changes that have drastically altered the nature of the rural community that drew our grandparents and parents to this area in the 30s and 40s. The proximity of major New England cities has changed southern Vt. from a rural place to a suburban-rural place. Most of the year round residents are now being financially supported by people who own vacation homes here, and who

live elsewhere. Because of this, local people are much better off financially than they once were. The trouble begins when the second-home owners try calling the shots. They don’t truly live here so it’s hard for them to put themselves in our shoes. The three ‘second-home owner’ couples who are financially and verbally fighting so fervently against the Burr and Burton Mountain Campus don’t seem to understand that a solid public knowledge of, and interest in the land is crucial to our future. These naysayers (who currently have stopped the progress of the project) and many of their converts seem to believe that not building the school will preserve our ‘Vermont way of life’. They want to keep the physical impression that we are still a community of bucolic working farms and quiet villages; they want to keep their energy needy houses and cars but they don’t want windmills on the ridges. Those against this project seem to view this school as a serious contribution to the destruction of our rural landscape and lifestyle.

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Maybe that view is true for them, but the opposite is true for the rest of us. People who live here all the time need to have a local working economy and a strong educational system — not just a beautiful park for people to visit and gaze at. This school will act as a fine model for other school environmental programs, and it will employ year-round residents for many years to come. We are all interested in preservation, but preservation begins with education. Local students are currently not being taught, in needed depth, about their environment and the importance of stewardship. If the young remain ignorant, our place will ultimately be lost. Let’s seize this precious opportunity to teach our youth and their parents how to appreciate and love the land, help them learn about global and local energy issues, and power choices other than fossil fuels or nuclear power. Besides giving them valuable 21st century career opportunities, we’ll give generations of them the necessary tools to help save Vermont. In the last few years, many good people in our community have invested an enormous amount of time, effort, money, and love in the Burr and Burton Mountain Campus project. These people, and those who believe in this wonderful school need to be commended and supported. If we want to save our place from crazy traffic, crowds, noise, development, and spoilage of rural character, all the things these naysayers are so fearful of, this school is an important part of the solution. Sincerely, —Anna Dibble, John Newton

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...thank you...

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for you and your family opening your home and hearts to me. The meal was very good, and the dessert was too! This time of year I am very busy taking care of people’s pets in their home, as they travel to other family gatherings. May the Lord bless you all with health and love! Thank you, —David Bentley, Dorset, Vt.

...a cart is a cart...

In response to the recent articles on vendor permit changes and editorial by the Manchester Journal, I would like to make the following comment: A hot dog cart is a hot dog cart, right? Not necessarily. When the hot dog cart turns into a hot dog trailer, large enough to accommodate a huge house-size propane tank, inside heat and fans, generator, electrical circuit box, full size grill top and full size sink; cooking facilities that could effectively keep up with a small “bricks and mortar” restaurant, and with the capability of taking up the space of five, possibly six parking spaces... I think the corner has been turned. Let a hot dog cart be just that, a cart, exactly what is portrayed by Nancy Lenhardt and Laurie

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Antiques & Auctions........... 42 Automotive......................... 61 Classifieds........................... 55 Creatures/Environment....... 39 Entertainment..................... 44 Fine Arts/Crafts................... 43 From my Corner...................12 GNAT-TV Schedule............. 10 Mind & Body....................... 37 Restaurants......................... 46 Service Directory................. 54 Sports................................. 35 Job Connection................... 62 Weekly Almanac................. 46 Worship.............................. 52 December 10, 2008

McBurnie. NanZ’s Cart has been in the same location, next to Manchester Sports, and has served loyal customers from near and far for approximately 25 years. Nancy and Laurie are more than their cart. They are respected members of the community and long time friends to many in the Manchester area. NanZ’s Cart appears a few hours or so before traditional lunchtime, the proprietors spending the afternoon serving hot dogs (in all kinds of weather, not protected by a trailer) and converse with the populace who “relish” (pun intended!) a few moments in line for their delicious lunch and soft drink. In those few moments, something wonderful takes place. Customers can slow down and speak to their neighbors and friends, maybe sit on the grassy area and perhaps meet a friend they hadn’t seen for a while; catch up on the town news, if you will. Over the 25 years NanZ’s Cart has become a little cart with a big presence in Manchester. Why? They fit into the small town feel of Manchester. They have loyal customers who return time and time again from in-town and out-of-town. The cute little cart and umbrella, the friendly faces, the camaraderie of customers all add up to a fun, friendly lunch experience, not from an unsightly huge red trailer, but from a hot dog CART. Please, town officials, don’t lump the two separate entities together. A cart is a cart and a trailer (25-30 foot long) is not a cart. You are combining vendors who represent two entirely different ideas of selling hot dogs on the street. If you have to change hot dog vendor conditions, who not just leave all the conditions the same as before and say: “No hot dog trailers allowed”, period. —Peg Lyons, Manchester Center, Vt.

...biggest day...

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving is always the biggest day of the year at the Community Food Cupboard, and our thanks go out to our many friends throughout the community who came together to provide a holiday feast to over 160 families in need. (Continued on page 4)

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS (Letters, cont.) Though the day was cold and rainy, there was much to be grateful for. We thank the dozens of brave volunteers who turned out to make sure the day went smoothly. Their hard work on this day and throughout the year is always appreciated. This day truly demonstrated the spirit of the holiday. There were turkeys aplenty, thanks to the generous support of many individuals, Maplefields Store and our member congregations. Roger Preuss of Equinox Valley Nursery brought enough winter squash for all, potatoes arrived from Dutton’s Berry Farm and our friend, ‘Pal Joey’, delivered

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yams. Maggie and Wyatt Penkoff brought stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin, and a generous give from the Manchester Rotary Club helped us purchase the rest of the ‘fixins’. A grant from the Stratton Foundation allowed us to purchase eggs for each family. Food drives led by the MEMS bus drivers, Northshire Day School, Chittenden Bank, Pad Print Machinery, and the Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet brought in hundreds of pounds of non-perishables, and our friends at Shaw’s Supermarket watched our collection box being filled and refilled almost daily throughout November! On behalf of all the families whose holiday was brightened by these acts of kindness, thank you! —Martha Carey, CFC Administrator, Manchester, Vt.

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...tribute bench... I would like to belatedly express my deep appreciation to the Manchester Rotary Club for the handsome tribute bench and its plaque that they have placed in my honor at the community ‘Mad Tom Garden’ in East Dorset. I am doubly pleased that it has been located in the village that is the seat of our Town government and the home of many of my friends of the last 77 years. I will try to be deserving of this presentation, which has been placed there bearing my name. Once again, please accept my heartfelt gratitude to the Manchester Rotarians. — Terry Tyler, Dorset, Vt.

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Air Force Airman Jeremy T. Devlin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human

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relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force. Devlin earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Kathy Devlin of Sandgate, Vermont, and son of Chris Devlin of Bridgewater, New Jersey. Devlin is the grandson of Wilfred and Thelma Farewell, Rupert, Vt. Devlin is a 2006 graduate of Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont. Army Reserve Sgt. Thomas A. Reale has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, New Jersey for a deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldier is a member of 353rd Transportation Company, Buffalo, Minnesota. Reale, a motor transport operator, is the son of Peter and Lynne

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Reale of Ticonderoga, New York. The sergeant graduated in the year 2000 from Ticonderoga High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 2004 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Army Reserve Pvt. Abigail K. Imhof has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. She is the daughter of John Imhof of S. Union St., Cambridge, N.Y. Imhof is a 2008 graduate of Cambridge Central School. ____________________

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Mt. Holly Craft Fair

The Mount Hollyday Craft Fair is the perfect event to find something for everyone on your shopping list, including yourself, your family or your neighbor. This event will be held on Saturday, December 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elementary School, Mt. Holly, Vermont. In addition to finding something for everyone, you will also be able to find something for your pet, including pet beds, cat toys and dog treats, with the proceeds to benefit the Rutland Humane Society. And, you won’t go away hungry, either. Soup and sandwiches will be served for lunch and baked goodies are available all day. There will also be a Tea Cup Auction as well as a 50/50 raffle. This event is sponsored by the Mount Holly Parent Teacher Club. December 10, 2008

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Sudden Passing

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The community lost a valued friend and neighbor with the sudden passing of Glen Frank of Spring Hill Road, Londonderry. An educational fund has been established for Glen’s and Jennifer’s boys, aged 4 and 7. If you would like to contribute, donations may be made to the William and Ian Frank College Fund, c/o Equinox Financial Advisors at P.O. Box 1789, Manchester Center, VT 05255. _______________________________________________

Holiday Workshop for Kids

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The South Londonderry Free Library is celebrating the holidays with a visit from Santa and a gift making workshop for children on Saturday, December 13 at 10:30 a.m. In what has become an annual tradition, artist Casey Junker Bailey, will be on hand to help children make very special presents for family and friends. All materials will be provided in this workshop, which is free and appropriate for children of all ages. Refreshments will be provided and parents are invited to participate or to browse through a plenitude of wonderful second-hand books which are on sale for holiday gift-giving at very reasonable prices. On the following Saturday, December 20, the library will be presenting a Raptor Encounter with live birds from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. This program is also free thanks to a grant from the Kettering Foundation. For more information, contact the library at 824-3371.

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Annual Holiday Open House Tour

The annual Holiday Open House Tour in Manchester, will be held on Saturday, December 13. All proceeds will benefit the Komen Vermont/ New Hampshire Race for the Cure. You will tour participating inns, many of which are historic, all decorated for the holidays and each serving a specialty. As part of the admission price to this event, you will receive a bag filled with special offers or gifts from local businesses to help with your holiday shopping. Local businesses joining in the community effort are: American Museum of Fly Fishing, Barnstead Inn, Bistro Henry, Breathing Room Yoga, Christmas Days, Danforth Pewter, Equinox Valley Nursery, Hildene Estate, Inn at Manchester, Inn at Ormsby Hill, Laney’s, Long Ago and Far Away, Manchester Designer Outlets, Manchester Highlands Inn, Mother Myrick’s, Mulligan’s, Northeastern Fine Jewelry, Northshire Bookstore, Orvis, Porter House, Seychelles, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Vermont/New Hampshire Komen Race for the Cure, Wilburton Inn, and Ye Olde Tavern. Tours will be held on Saturday, December 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at Barnstead Inn, Equinox Resort, Inn at Manchester, Inn at Ormsby Hill, Manchester Highlands Inn, Weathervane Motel and Wilburton Inn. Admission price will be $12.50 per person. Celebrate these fund-raising efforts with the highlight of the weekend on Saturday, December 6, with a dinner/dance at Bistro Henry, featuring a sit-down dinner with Henry’s great food. Cost is $75 per person and includes tax, gratuities and a complimentary Crantini (a cosmo for the Cure!). For further information, please call Chris Sprague at the Inn at Ormsby Hill, 362-1163 or Frank Hanes at Inn at Manchester, 362-1793.

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‘Celebrating Chinese Holidays in the Elementary Classroom’ Workshop

The Greater Rutland Asian Studies Project (GRASP) invites area teachers to participate in a free workshop “Celebrating Chinese Holidays in the Elementary Classroom”. We’ll provide you with a wealth of information about the four main Chinese holidays as well as hands-on projects and activities involving art, literature and food. You’ll be well-prepared to help students learn about Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), Qing Ming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The workshop will be offered in Rutland on January 6 (snow date January 7) and Arlington on January 8th (snowdate January 9) from 4-7 p.m., with a lite supper provided. GRASP is funded by the Freeman Foundation and provides learning opportunities about China for teachers, students and the community. For more information contact GRASP at graspvt@yahoo.com.

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Arlington Receives Honor

Arlington Memorial High School in Arlington, Vermont was recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of State during International Education Week in November. Elizabeth Davis, Chief of the Youth Programs Division at the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, recognized Arlington for its “dedicated support of international education and exchange.” Arlington Principal Kerry Csizmesia was honored by the award. “We are a small school in a rural area that believes strongly in educating students about the world around them,” said Csizmesia. “This year our elementary school added a Chinese and Spanish language program for all students in grades 1-5, and at the high school and middle school, we are hosting a teacher from China through an international exchange program. We want our students to fully understand and appreciate the cultures of others, and we are pleased to accept this award from the State Department.” Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. ________________________________________________

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Channel 16/Educational & Arts Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 All First Baptist Church Service-Weekly 3:00 All Vermont School Board-Monthly 6:00 All Manchester School Board Meeting-Monthly, MEMS 8:00 All The Collaborative presents “Prevention Works!”

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Channel 15/Community Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 F-M Roman Catholic Mass -Weekly from Burlington 2:30 T-TH Words of Peace-Weekly 3:00 T-TH Jerry Tyler Country Music-Weekly, from N. Adams, Ma. 3:00 F-M Specials 4:00 T-TH Girls Night Out!-Monthly, Toney Lee 5:00 All Pets of the Week-Weekly from SCAC 5:30 All Local Green by Annie Schlesinger 6:00 All Kaleidoscope-Bi-Weekly 6:30 All On Trend/To Your Health-Monthly, Kathryn Vaughan 7:00 All Bob Stannard’s Q & A-Monthly 8:00 All Girls’ Night Out-Monthly, Toney Lee 9:00 T-TH TBA/Special programming 9:00 F-M The Bible & You-Weekly, Lawrence Zupan 10:00 All Celebrate Ourselves!-Bi-weekly, Salley Gibney 10:30 All Instant Coffee House-Monthly, from Burlington 11:00 All Vermont Forests-Weekly, Claude Dern, Bruin de Bear 12:00 All Kaleidoscope-Bi-Weekly

Channel 17/Government Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 5:00 F-M Senator Bernie Sanders 6:00, 12 F-M Gov. Douglas Press Conference 7:00, 12 T-TH Manchester Select Board-2X month 7:00 F-M Legislative Update-from CAT-TV 8:00, 2 F-M In Your Statehouse with Gaye Symington 9:00 F-M Point/Counterpoint 10:00, 3 T-TH Dorset Select Board Community Bulletin Board shown 24/7 between programming Contact GNAT-TV at 802-362-7070; gnat-tv@comcast.net or visit the web site at www.gnat-tv.org

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‘Eat for Heat’ Dinner at Federated Church, East Arlington

All are warmly invited to this month’s “Eat for Heat” spaghetti dinner on Friday, December 12 at 6 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship of the Federated Church and will be held in Bailey Hall in the church on Ice Pond Road in East Arlington. Your support will help your neighbors stay warm this winter. With frigid weather and the holidays approaching, many families are already struggling to get by. Free will donations in cash or check will be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to East Arlington Federated Church and write “Eat for Heat” in the memo section. If you have any questions, please call the church office, 375-2548. ________________________________________________

Bollywood Meets Jane Austen in Lively Books-to-ﬁlm

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Enjoy “Bride & Prejudice”, a modern musical retelling of Jane Austen’s classic “Pride and Prejudice” at the Mark Skinner Library on Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. This swirl of music, dance and comic misunderstandings is a hilariously entertaining tale of one girl’s unlikely search for love. Sparks fly as a love/hate relationship ignites between a small town beauty and a wealthy American who’s visiting her modest Indian village. The film is rated PG-13. Running time is 111 minutes. This feelgood film showing is free and open to the public. Information, 3622607. ________________________________________________

Annual Santa Lucia Festival of Light in Arlington

Once again, the Arlington Community and visiting travelers are invited to share in the Santa Lucia Festival of Lights, to be held on Saturday, December 13, at 5 p.m., at the St. James Church in the Village of Arlington. Originated in the heart and mind of the beloved Swede, Wes Carlson of the West Mountain Inn, this celebration has had many homes over the past two decades. The year, St. James Episcopal Church will once again host the program which begins at 5 p.m. and includes carol singing, readings and pageant participation by local youth and adults. Santa Claus will also be making a surprise visit. The celebration honoring the Italian-born Santa Lucia, actually originated from 16th century Germany, and later spread to Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. Santa Lucia was fabled to have been a healer and spreader of light and love, and during this darkest time of the year the community comes together to honor her and welcome light into what can often be a bleak mid-winter. The legendary saint was also known for her courage in dispensing food to the hungry and poor in times of persecution. This tradition of community giving is continued in the context of this annual event, as attendees are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable foods for the Arlington Food Shelf to the pageant. There will also be a freewill offering to benefit the fuel fund and outreach programs of the Manchester/ Arlington Interfaith Council. For more information about the Santa Lucia Festival of Lights, call Amie at 375-6516 or email amie@sover.net. December 10, 2008

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— Susan J. Coons ...being peevish.... All of us become annoyed at certain kinds of behavior like drivers who pull out in front of you, and then slow down; milk cartons that won’t open; dirty clothes on the floor. Or, how about standing in line like a good person while the customer in front of you is waiting for a price check or there are problems with the register tape. Out of nowhere, another checker opens the register in the next lane, and everyone behind you, who hasn’t been waiting as long as you, goes there first... you know what I mean. I’d like all of you to send me a list of your pet peeves. Maybe you have a friend who is always sucking his teeth. Maybe you know someone who is always cleaning out his ears, or picking his nose. (Notice I said “his”, because, quite frankly, I’ve never seen a woman doing these things!) Don’t you think banks should have a line for single transactions only, so that you don’t have to wait behind someone who has decided to do multiple banking

Long Trail 6th Grade Wants to Recycle Your Christmas Tree!

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transactions (checking, savings, bonds, etc.,) and using up ten minutes of your half hour lunch break? I’ve already received one Pet Peeve. I’ll call it Pet Peeve No. 1: My friend doesn’t like slow drivers. I have to let you know, however, that slow to her is someone who is driving from 10 miles over the speed limit and less. The funny thing that we’ll all find out is that each one of us probably does something that peeves someone else! I’m going to print out all our peeves in the January 7 issue of the Vermont News Guide. Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions. Send your peeves to vng@hersamacornvt.com or Vermont News Guide, P.O. Box 1265, Manchester Center, VT 05255.

Looking for a better option for your Christmas tree once the holiday is over? Long Trail School’s 6th graders will help you out through their recycling project. 6th graders and their parents have banded together with Stratton Tree Service to help you dispose of your undecorated tree in an environmentally friendly and useful way. For a suggested contribution of $10, the students will come to your home and pick up your tree. Todd at Stratton Tree Service has donated his time and equipment to mulch these trees. The mulch will then be delivered to and stored at Long Trail School campus until spring. Mulched trees can be used in gardens and on trails, as cover habitat for fish, as a barrier to reduce soil erosion and as a habitat for birds and other wildlife. Come springtime, the mulched trees will add new habitats and enrich animal life at Long Trail. The 6th graders are sending the proceeds from this event to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The World Wildlife Fund. This service is available to homes in Manchester, Dorset, Pawlet, Rupert, Winhall, Stratton, Peru, Sunderland and Arlington. Pickup is scheduled for Saturday, January 10 (snow date January 11). For directions and pickup arrangements, please contact Jodi Polich no later than Monday, January 5 at treerecycle@longtrailschool.org or 297-2670.

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Paul Schwindt Dedication at Riley Rink at Hunter Park

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All are invited to the dedication of the Community Room at Riley Rink to the memory of the Paul Schwindt on Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. Paul was a founding member of the original group, Friends of Skating, which dreamed up the idea of a rink for Manchester in 1993. He played a key role during the five-year development phase, and never wavered in his support for this invaluable addition to the Northshire. Paul remained a devoted trustee, coached the first Girls Hockey team, and was active in both coaching and skating. To recognize all that Paul did to enrich the lives of skaters, the Community Room is to be named in his honor. The dedication will be followed by a reception with Paul’s family and friends at the rink, during the Girls Hockey game. All are welcome. For further information on the gathering, contact Susan Sargent at 325�� 2075. �� The Paul Schwindt Fund for Girls Skating has also been established. For information on how to make a gift, contact Rick Jackson or Susan Marmer at Riley Rink, �� 362-0150. �� ____________________ ��

Come be a part of a new local TV show. “Table Talk”, to be aired on GNAT-TV, is looking for a crew as well as opinionated individuals who have something to say and want their ideas and thoughts heard. This is a chance for “wanna be” techies to be of service to the community and receive free training in the TV production field. As for the opinionated individuals… “Table Talk” is all about the common “Joe” or “Jane” having the opportunity to have his or her voice heard in a panel discussion with other “Joes” and “Janes.” To speak out and allow others to speak, email table_talk@ymail. com or call 802-867-4149; include contact information and a list of issues for discussion.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Breakfast

Moms, dads, grandfolks, bring the small ones to see Santa and have a really good breakfast on Saturday, December 13, from 8 to 11 a.m. The Poultney Woman’s Club will host their traditional Breakfast with Santa with the menu to include scrambled eggs, link sausage, homemade biscuits, with hot and cold drinks. Dress the tots up in their holiday gear, and set them on Santa’s lap for a memorable photo. Breakfast and photo cost only $1.25 each. As always, please come to the downstairs rooms of the United Methodist Church on Main Street in Poultney. For further information, call 287-9244. _________________________________________________

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Porterhouse Closes Retail Store

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After 25 years, the Porterhouse of Fine Crafts will be closing the Manchester, Vt., retail store on Monday, January 5, 2009, in order to concentrate full time on their ever growing Web site store: www.porterhousecrafts.com. Any unused credits may be transferred over for credit on the webstore upon request. Come in and look for Red dot specials throughout the store during December and the Liquidation Blowout Sale from December 26 through January 5. They will still be based in Manchester Center at the new location on Lincoln Avenue off Richville Road. You can still purchase from a wonderful selection of handcrafted unique gifts and use “in-store pickup” to avoid shipping costs.

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Same Time, Same Place to Pick Up Your Christmas Tree!

Manchester Rotary Club is offering Christmas Trees again this year, with the proceeds of the tree sale to benefit college scholarship funds. The trees are available in front of Chittenden Bank and Rite Aid, Manchester, Route 7A, on a first come, first served basis during the weekends of December 13 and 14, and if not sold out, December 20 and 21. Come on down and chat a bit with Susan Coons, Stretch Hart, Kathie Stone, Christa Aleshire or Phil Ehret on Saturday, and Jeff Koch, Andrew McKeever, Phil (again!) Norm Champine, Joe and Joan Mathews on Sunday! We have a great time helping you choose your tree and loading it in or on your vehicle. Combined, we probably have ...oh, who cares how much experience! We’re good at spreading holiday cheer! Cost of a premium Fraser fir is $55; #1 Fraser fir, $49; premium balsam, $42; and table tops, $29. If you would like to pre-order a tree, please call Dave Quesnel at 3621879 or Lisa Souls at 362-0514. Merry Christmas! ________________________________________________

Toastmasters Tall Tales Dinner: Good Fun and Food at Sirloin Saloon

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This Thursday, December 11, at 6 p.m., your local Toastmasters Club meets for a special no-host dinner and a hilarious evening at the Sirloin Saloon, Manchester. The gathering features “tall tales” by Dottie Sundquist and Julie Robertson of Sandgate, and Bill Munson of Sunderland, and impromptu rejoinders led by Cathy Gettel of Rutland. Tall tales, stories that border on the preposterous, may be true or false but they are delivered as if true. Some have enough plausibility that listeners are left guessing. The tall tale is a part of American folk oral history. Legendary figures such as tornado riding Pecos Bill and huge lumberjack Paul Bunyan owe much to this distinctly American style. Toastmasters International holds tall tales speaking contests as a way to not only have fun but also encourage speakers to extend their vocal range and dramatic delivery. Our local club, Equinox Valley Toastmasters, serving the area for 10 years, offers a proven, educational, and inexpensive program to develop your communication and leadership skills. It instills confidence and builds speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Regular bimonthly meetings run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Guests are always welcome. Contact Dick Scribner, 362-7352, or check out, www.equinoxvalleytoastmasters.org, for further details and our meetings location. ________________________________________________

MWA Biggest Bingo, Ever!

The Modern Woodmen of America, Route 30, Wells, Vt., is proud to announce its first ever $2000 jackpot Giveaway on Sunday, December 21. This is the regular Sunday Bingo, but with a $2000 guaranteed jackpot on the last sheet of the afternoon. Doors open at 9 a.m. sharp, with the games beginning at noon. A double action game will be played with 33 chances to win four Coveralls. A postage stamp benefit that day will be held for the Young at Heart Seniors bus fund in Poultney. This will also be the first time the white house will be open for bingo in at least 15 years.

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Lemke Acknowledged at RE/MAX of New England’s Fall Rally

Anne Lemke, RE/MAX Star Properties in Manchester, Vt, was acknowledged as the top RE/MAX agent in the state at the RE/MAX of New England Fall Rally on September 16th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Ma. Jay Hummer, Regional Director, indicated that in this dismal real estate market there are always RE/MAX agents who stand “very, very high above the crowd” and Anne Lemke is one of those agents. She consistently lands at the #1 position for RE/MAX agents in Vermont. Anne is past President of the local Board of Realtors and was Realtor of the Year in 2008. She can be reached at 802-558-6516 or www. AnneLemkeRealtor.com.

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Wii Comes to Equinox Terrace

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Rupert Leisures

The regular meeting of the Rupert Leisures will be held at noon in the Rupert firehouse on Wednesday, December 10. The menu for this Christmas season will feature roast beef with some of our favorite side dishes. Please, all who can, contribute Christmas cookies for that day. Some will be shared with the wonderful singers from Mettawee School who entertain with such charm each year. Some will be shared as part of the annual friendship baskets. Lots of cookies are needed! For anyone wishing to help fill and deliver these baskets, please meet at the Kittay Library on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:30 a.m. Dorset Nursing Association will be offering a foot (cost $5) and blood pressure (cost $2, payable in cash or check) clinic at the firehouse each second Friday beginning on January 9 at 10 a.m. If Mettawee and/or Salem Schools are closed due to inclement weather, our meeting will be held the following day (Thursday) at the same time. December 10, 2008

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Tea Cup Auction in Wells

A Tea Cup Auction will be held on Friday, December 12, in the Modern Woodmen of America Annex Building, Route 30, Wells, Vt., sponsored by the Green Mountain Seniors. Viewing begins at 6 p.m. with drawings beginning at 7 p.m. Come join the seniors and have some good fun! Envelopes are $1 each. There will be many door prizes; crafts, books, jewelry, toys, Christmas items and household goods. Don’t forget the home-baked items and a free snack!

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The Poultney-Granville Town Band and Poultney Elementary School Bands will hold a combined holiday concert on Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p.m., at the Poultney Elementary School. This past summer several elementary students became Town Band members and participated in the 2008 summer concert season. The combined concert is in honor of the youth and provides additional musical experiences for all ages. The concert is open to the public. A donation of canned goods to benefit the Poultney Food Shelf will be welcomed at the door. ________________________________________________

Community Christmas Dinner

Work is underway for the 18th annual Community Christmas Dinner. It began as an effort to make dinner for area folks who, for whatever reason they had, wanted to be a part of a community gathering on Christmas day. That list now encompasses families with children, seniors, young folks, single people and visitors. Everything is donated, including food, labor, the church kitchen and dining area, and all the accessories to make the meal complete. A traditional Christmas dinner is served. You can count on turkey, dressing, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry, peas and carrots, and a bountiful dessert tray. Nobody goes home hungry! The Christmas dinner is served on Christmas Day, of course, and is held at the First Congregational Church. The meal is cooked on the premises. There is only one seating, at 2:30 p.m. No reservations are required and there is no fee. If you would like to make a donation or volunteer, or know of someone who would like to make a donation, please send a check to Manchester Community Christmas dinner, P.O. Box 595, Manchester Center, VT 05255. ________________________________________________

Christmas Eve Service in Londonderry

The Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Londonderry invites the entire community to the Christmas Eve Service, Monday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m. The service will be a traditional Service of Lessons and Carol, and candle lighting. All are welcome! For directions or inquiries, please call the Church Office at 824-6453.

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Grand Finale Christmas Fair

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The Vermont Farmers’ Market wishes to invite everyone to their final Holiday Fair taking place Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held in the Rutland Holiday Inn, which is about a mile south of Rutland on Route 7 and 4. Over 60 talented Vermont craft and food entrepreneurs will bring you a vast diversity of choices, from fresh balsam to a variety of decorating options; warm and cuddly things to wear; pictorials, woodcraft, pottery and candles. What’s a Vermont Christmas without a bit of apples, or cider, or maple or honey? How about preserves and sauces? Gift boxes and baskets are ready-made or you can create one yourself. There is still plenty of time to send a Vermont treat to a friend, especially with the new U.S. Post Office ‘flat rate’ box. The folks at the Fair can tell you all about it! Remember, like always, there’s plenty of parking and free admission. For further information, please call 287-9570. Merry Christmas! _________________________________________________

Elementary Children Offer Christmas Program

Everyone is invited to attend a Christmas concert given by the youngsters of the Poultney Elementary School. Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m., music teacher, Beth Winters, and her chorus will present seasonal songs and traditional carols in the upstairs sanctuary of the Methodist Church, Main Street, Poultney, Vt. the concert is the annual Christmas gathering of the Poultney Woman’s Club. There will be no business meeting. Refreshments will be provided by the Home Life Committee following the program. ________________________________________________

“Spiderwick Chronicles”

Come to the Mark Skinner Library, Manchester’s Public Library, on Wednesday, December 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., for a screening of the movie, “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” rated PG and 97 minutes long. This exciting fantasy film is based on the popular books of the same name by Tony DeTerlizzi and Holly Black. Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures. Don’t miss this thrillfilled movie, but be aware - “Their world is closer than you think!”

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Lecture by Finance, Business Expert Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning and the Northshire Bookstore invite the public to attend a lecture presented by international finance and business expert Dr. Roger Leeds on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. in the Hunter Seminar Room at Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester Village, Vermont. Dr. Leeds is Professor of International Finance and Director of the Center of International Business and Public Policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Dr. Leeds will address issues in the news and questions that many of us have during his presentation entitled “Assessing the Global Financial Crisis: Causes, Consequences and Challenges Ahead”. Don’t miss this enlightening and timely program! Since seating is limited, advanced registrations are strongly encouraged by calling Gloria Palmer at Green Mountain Academy at 366-1820. Admission is $10. ________________________________________________

‘Dashing Through the Snow...’

While there may have been a lack of snow to open the Holiday shopping season, there certainly was NOT a lack of enthusiasm for the 1st Annual Horse Drawn wagon rides through the streets of Manchester. Every Saturday through December 20, there will be two wagon rides leaving and returning to the Orvis Flagship Store on Route 7A. The wagon route heads north on US Historic Route 7A, through Malfunction Junction, then down Center Hill stopping at Depot 62 for hot cider. Then the ride goes right on Depot Street through the junction and back to the Orvis store where the horses rest until the next ride. “We’ve been waiting to take our kids on the ride; the horses are beautiful and for $5 this is fantastic !” said one visitor. Of course this would not have happened without the sponsorship of the wagon rides by the following businesses and a special thanks to the Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce for their advertising and promotion. And don’t forget that a portion of the proceeds benefit our new Manchester Dog Park so, put on your hat and mittens, call the Chamber at 362-6313, make a reservation and don’t forget to support the local area sponsors who helped make this a holiday season to remember.

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WPCL Open House & Free Pony Rides

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White Pine Community Learning invites families to visit the elementary school in Danby on Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 12:30. WPCL is excited to offer a free fun-filled morning for children and families. Children’s activities include: an interactive farm tour with donkeys, goats, bunny, chickens and pony rides; nature walk; and art creation time (bringing art supplies to share is welcomed!). White Pine was created for the purpose of bringing children and parents together in the community to inspire learning and creativity. White Pine Community Learning is a Vermont Recognized Private School and currently serves kindergarten through fourth grade. The school will be adding grades and will eventually serve children through 12th grade. White Pine focuses on individualized interactive learning and providing a nurturing co-operative community. WPCL also has the unique advantage of being located on a farm which creates daily opportunities to interact with animal teachers and the land. This event is free, however donations are welcome, to be applied towards tuition assistance. RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, Please call or email Letitia at 293-5837 or learning@whitepinecommu nitylearning.com. _______________________________________________

First Baptist Church Christmas Events

The church choir will be performing at Equinox Terrace on Thursday afternoon, December 11, at 5:45. That same evening at 7 p.m., the Mary Martha Fellowship will meet to put together boxes for our friends at home. If you would like to participate, they will meet in the vestry and refreshments will be provided. Pastor Bob Carpenter and his wife Martha Gale invite you to an open house at the Parsonage on Bonnet Street, from 4 to 8 p.m. on December 13. Please bring a snack to share. The youth and children will carpool to go caroling on Sunday, December 14. They will meet at noon at the church and end at the home of the Squires family. A Living Nativity is planned on December 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. on the church lawn with live animals, shepherds, the magi and the Holy Family. For further information, please call 362-1555. The church is located on the corner of Bonnet and Main Streets, Manchester Center, Vt. ________________________________________________

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Geo Bee Team Prepares for Competition

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The Maple Street School Geo Bee Team, lead by Head of School Fran Bisselle, is preparing for their school competition and hopes to participate in the state-wide Geo Bee in January. Over 10 students have been studying the world’s countries, capitals, and features in the hopes of being champion. Head of School Fran Bisselle stated, “Now, perhaps more than ever, we see on the news how interconnected and interdependent the world is. The students are passionate about learning the countries and understanding these connections. Not to mention, the new technology available to prepare for the Geo Bee makes the contest even more fun!” The school competition will be held this month and produce one school level winner who will then compete at the state level. The competition concludes in Washington, D.C. with students from all over the country competing. For more information about the school, please call 362-7137 or visit on the web at www.maplestreetschool.com

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BBA Chili Challenge Heats Up on December 18

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The First Annual Burr and Burton Academy Faculty and Staff Chili Challenge will be held Thursday, December 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rowland Center’s Scranton Room. Come sample dozens of chili offerings including Rob Hunter’s award-winning chili and Steve Houghton’s “special recipe.” Admission is $5 and includes admission to the girls’ basketball games against Arlington at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Burr and Burton Booster Club and the Friends of Hockey.

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Be a Holiday Book Elf at the Mark Skinner Library! Visit our Children’s Department on or after December 9, 2008, to see our holiday tree trimmed with colorful book titles. Remove the bell with the title of the book you would like to purchase and donate to the library. Take the bell to the circulation desk where a librarian will note the title of the book you wish to donate. After you purchase the book, bring it to the library and choose an ornament for the tree from a selection of ornaments in the Children’s Room. Write your name on the ornament and hang it on the Children’s Room tree. You can take your ornament home after January 1, 2009. Help us decorate the Children’s Room and fill it with wonderful new books! For more information, call the library at 362-2607. _________________________________________________

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Rabbi Cohen Honored

At the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation 2008 Biennial Convention in November 2008, Rabbi Michael Cohen was awarded a JRF Sustainable Synagogue Honor for his commitment to the environment through his work with the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, the Green Zionist Alliance, the Arava Power Company, and Jewish Environmental Education. The Award was given at a special diner during the Convention at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. The Award was part of the ongoing work of the Reconstructionist movement when it passed in 1990 a movement-wide resolution on the environment and congregational life. Rabbi Cohen also was a semi-finalist in the 2008 Eliav-Sartawi Journalism Awards for articles written about the Middle East. This Award is presented by the Search for Common Ground. Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground works to transform the way the world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving. Rabbi Cohen was recognized for his articles printed in the Middle East and the United States, including the Rutland Herald. Rabbi Cohen is the Director for Special Projects of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (www.friendsofarava.org) and the Rabbi Emeritus of the Israel Congregation of Manchester Center, Vermont where he also sits in the Board of Trustees of the Burr & Burton Academy and the Tree and Energy Committees of the town of Manchester. He recently published his first novel, Einstein’s Rabbi: A Tale of Science and the Soul (www.einsteinsrabbi.com) with Shires Press, here in Vermont

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Middletown Springs Christmas in the Park

A live nativity pageant, complete with animals, shepherds and angels, will take place Sunday, December 14, 6 p.m., on the Green in the center of Middletown Springs. This annual retelling of the Christmas story by the Community Church is followed by the lighting of the town tree, group carol singing and hot cocoa and cookies served in the Historical Society Building by the Middletown Grange. The public is cordially invited. Dress warmly and bring flash lights. _____________________

Equinox Preserve Full Moon Hike

Explore the Equinox Preserve by the silvery glow of the full moon! Join a naturalist from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for this nocturnal adventure. We will use our senses to navigate the forest paths on our way to Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lookout, listen for the calls of the resident owls and enjoy the pale landscape. Hot chocolate awaits the intrepid winter explorer! Join the VINS staff on Friday, December 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., for this fun adventure. The fee for this program is $4/person for VINS members and $6/person for non-members. Special rates for families! Your support allows us to offer these quality education programs at affordable rates. Please consider becoming a member of VINS! www. vinsweb.org/membership/index. html Pre-registration is required for this hike. Contact the VINSManchester office at 362-4374 to register. Programs are open to nature enthusiasts of all ages! 26

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Friends of The Sun To Spread Goodwill & Ultimate Comfort this Holiday Season

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Give $50 to The Emergency Needs Fund of the Northshire �� Interfaith Council and Receive $200 Discount on an Ekornes Stressless Recliner �� Friends of the Sun is making it ‘stressless’ to give this holiday sea�� son. From December 1- 31, 2008, consumers will receive $200 off the �� purchase price of a Stressless brand recliner from Ekornes Inc. when �� they donate a minimum of $50 to the Emergency Needs Fund of the Northshire Interfaith Council. The Emergency Needs Fund provides emergency financial assistance for housing, home heating, transportation, medical expenses and food for families in Manchester, Dorset, Sunderland, Pawlet, Rupert, Danby, Arlington and Winhall. It is an all volunteer organization. The organizers anticipate a greater demand for their services this winter than anytime in their history. “It’s the perfect way to pay it forward by helping others while also giving yourself or someone you love the gift of ultimate comfort this season,” says Jackie Borella. “With Ekornes’ Stressless ergonomically-designed seating, you can create a ‘stressless comfort zone’ in the privacy of your own home.” Friends of the Sun chose the Emergency Needs Fund as the th recipient of this promotion because of the dire situation that many local families are facing this winter because of the high cost of �� home heating and food. “We feel �� there is a natural tie in between this �� organization and its mission and our products that provide hom�� eowners with alternative means of �� heating their homes” says Borella. Come into Friends of the Sun, �� your exclusive Stressless® retail�� er - conveniently located at 159 �� Depot St. in Manchester (behind �� the Sirloin Saloon) to take advantage of this holiday promotion, �� spread some holiday cheer to those �� in need, and bring home the gift �� of ultimate comfort - a Stressless recliner.

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Sale and Silent Auction to Beneﬁt Make-A-Wish of Vermont

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As you plan your holiday shopping and celebrate the season at parties with family and friends, don’t forget to include a visit to the “Little Things for Big Wishes” sale and silent auction. The event will be held in Manchester at the Equinox Hotel in the Battenkill Room on Thursday, December 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. The sale will include locally made and produced holiday ornaments, and the auction will include items from local businesses and angels. Celebrate the season of giving by making a purchase with purpose. All proceeds of the event will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont, which serves children throughout the state. The mission of Make-A-Wish is to “grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.” This is an open invitation to all community members, and there is no entrance fee. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available. For more information about Make-A-Wish of Vermont, visit www. makeawishvermont.org. ________________________________________________ CORRECTION: During its first-ever Harvest Festival held Friday, November 7th, the Mettawee Community School was fortunate to have the loan of a cider press from its Head Custodian Rich Cleveland (not from Merck Forest as previously reported). Students in grades K-6 had the opportunity to try their muscle at turning the press.

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A Bus Full of Food

On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, a school bus full of donated food was loaded up at Manchester Elementary-Middle School and delivered to the Manchester Community Food Cupboard, at the Town Hall. For over fifteen years, the bus drivers at MEMS have organized this Holiday food drive, where the students who ride on the 3 buses contribute non-perishable food items and vie for the top honor of which bus donates the most items. This year, over 300 items were collected in just under a week, and the children riding the winning bus (Bus #3, with 142 items) will receive tickets for a free cafeteria snack, paid for out of the pockets of the busdriving staff. J.R. O’Brien, MEMS Bus Driver and Custodial Supervisor said, “Our kids and their families were extra generous this year, as our bus drive was during Hunger Awareness Week at the school, where over 750 items were also collected and donated to the Food Cupboard. Especially now, this is a great way to share with our students how grateful we are for what we have and for the chance to share with others in our community.” Manchester Elementary-Middle School is Manchester’s K-8 public school. MEMS’ mission as a professional learning community is to engage students in academic work that results in high levels of achievement, responsibility and citizenship. For more information, please contact 802-362-1597 or admin@manchesterschools.org.

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Salem United to Offer Coffee House

At a recent meeting of the parishioners of the Salem United Methodist Church in Salem, New York, a discussion was held to determine what the church could offer to the people in the community that would fill a need. It was agreed to hold a Coffee House at the church beginning on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., allowing everyone to return home at an early hour. Families are not only welcome but encouraged to attend. There will be refreshments served and a family-appropriate open mike for all who feel inclined to share their talents. The church is located one block west of the intersection of Route 22 and West Broadway in Salem. For more information, call 518-8549556.

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Arlington Winter Concert Schedule

Listen to the sounds of the winter season. Arlington Memorial High School (AMHS) and Middle School musical artists will perform at five events this December. The first three events are choral concerts under the direction of Music and Chorus Teacher Patti Cody accompanied by pianist Ashley Coulter. The final two performances are instrumental concerts under the direction of Music and Band Teacher Dr. Robert Zimmerman. All events are free and open to the community. The Winter Chorus Concert will be held Thursday, December 11, at 7 p.m. in the Mack Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature the sounds of the Arlington Memorial High School Chorus and Middle School Chorus including Patti’s Angels, an all-girl singing group; and the Madrigals, a select group of male and female singers. In addition, the chorus groups will travel to Manchester to perform at two venues on Thursday, December 18. First, at 10:15 a.m. they will sing at Equinox Terrace; and then at 1 p.m., they will sing for Neighbor to Neighbor at the First Congregational Church. On Friday, December 19, at 7 p.m. the AMHS and Middle School Band will perform a medley of holiday hits for family and friends in the Mack Performing Arts Center. The final music concert of the season will be held Monday, December 22, at 7 p.m. The much-acclaimed, AMHS Nuclear Fission Ensemble will present an eclectic mix of songs by classic and contemporary artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and Sarah McLachlan. A highlight of the evening will be the performance of several original compositions by AMHS students Ryan Albert, Sam Clifford and RJ Leite as well as an original piece by Zimmerman. For more information about the Arlington music program, contact Cody at codyp@bvsu.org or 375-2589, extension 149. You can visit the AMHS web site at www.arlingtonmemorialhs.org. ________________________________________________

Whether to tour the Lincoln Family’s century old home festooned in its Victorian era holiday finest or to shop in the newly expanded Museum Store, Hildene is the place to be this holiday season. As in years past, the house will be decorated by the Hildene Holiday Decorating Committee, chaired by interior designer Amy Thebault of Thebault Design and Corinne Knight of Scribbles. In addition the following area nursery, floral and interior decorators from across The Shires of Vermont will each weave their own style and creativity into the rooms of the mansion, celebrating their art in keeping with the spirit of the Lincoln home: Thebault Design, Nancy Bishop Floral Design, Equinox Valley Nursery, Mettowee Mill Nursery, Lisa Laberge Interiors, Tara Pollio Floral Design and Hildene Flower Ladies. The highlight of the season, Hildene Holiday Evenings will be held on December 28 and 29 from 4:30 to 6:30. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 14. Members, volunteers and children under 5 are free. Visitors may wish to capture their own memory on film this year with a photograph by the Welcome Center’s turn of the century doctor’s sleigh, completely restored, hand painted and detailed by Pennsylvania Amish craftsmen, on loan for the season, courtesy of Bob and Berthe Cowles of South Londonderry. Dressed in all its holiday finery, the spirit of the season abounds in the Hildene Museum Store where the crisp fragrance of pine boughs and sounds of the season conspire to create a unique holiday shopping experience. The freshly stocked shelves of the restored carriage barn are brimming with distinctive items including all

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things Lincoln, Gilded Age, gardens, history, nature and Vermont. The Lincoln Family Home at Hildene is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular admission for exhibits, house and grounds is $12.50 for adults and $5 for children under 14. Members, volunteers and children under 5 are free. For more information call Hildene at 802.362.1788 or visit www.hildene.org. _________________________________________________

VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Concert Music of the holiday season will ring forth in Manchester, Vermont when the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO’s) Brass Quintet and Counterpoint presents its festive holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in the First Congregational Church. In this special concert, conducted by Roger Grow, brass and voices alternate and join forces for a rich range of festive repertoire, including traditional carols, Renaissance dances, a new arrangement of Hodie by Tom Vignieri and a virtuosic show-

stopper, “The Canadian Noël.” The VSO Holiday Brass and Counterpoint concert has become a holiday tradition in towns across Vermont. Founded by Robert De Cormier, Counterpoint features 12 professional singers from across Vermont, several of whom also perform with the VSO chorus. The touring group is known for beauty of sound, interesting programs and excellence of ensemble. The VSO Brass Quintet comprises members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra brass section, with: Andrew Sorg and Matt

Ara, trumpets; Shelagh Abate, horn; Wes Hopper, trombone; and Takatsugu Hagiwara, tuba. The concert is sponsored by the Equinox. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $15 for seniors, students and AARP members and are available at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester. Doors will open to the public for the concert at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-VSO-9293, extension 10, or visit www.vso.org.

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VFW Scholarship Contest winners:

Two area students and an elementary teacher have swept Southwestern Vermont in the 2008 VFW essay contests and Teacher of the Year competition. Hannah Harrington, from East Dorset and a student at Burr & Burton Academy, has won first place in the 2008 VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest for 9-12th graders, Bailey Ring, of Manchester Ctr., VT, and a student at Manchester Elementary School, won first place in the VFW Patriots Pen essay contest for 6-8th graders and Lorraine Wilkins of Wells, VT, and an elementary teacher at Middletown Springs School, has won first place for VFW Teacher of the Year for K-6th grade category at both VFW Post 6471 of Manchester level and District 1 VFW of Vermont level. District level competition included entries from Bennington, Castleton, Hancock, Manchester and Rutland VFW Posts. These two outstanding local students and teacher have now been advanced to Department of Vermont VFW competition for the chance to win the honor of representing the State of Vermont at the National level. If Hannah and Bailey do place first at Vermont State in December they will then go on to compete against 53 other entries nationally and a chance to win U.S. Bond scholarships ranging from $1000 up to $10,000 for first place Patriots Pen and $30,000 for first place Voice of Democracy. Their parents, friends, our communities, schools, teachers, state and nation should be very proud of the qualities that these two students and teacher possess. Let us all wish them the very best in all their future endeavors. Hannah and Bailey have each thus far won $300 in U.S. Bonds at Post level and $100 in U.S. Bonds at District level. Lorraine has been awarded a $100 US Bond, certificate and plaque and now competes for the title of Vermont VFW Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009. Congratulations to all three of you as you represent our area in these three VFW programs at State level. _________________________________________________

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All of us at Hand Motors want to remind everyone that The Community Sharing Project is fast approaching! Hand Motors at 4847 Main Street, Manchester Center will again be a drop off point for toys and other gifts. Hand Motors has been a drop off point for The Community Sharing Project for more than 20 years and we look forward to everyone’s help in providing a wonderful holiday season for those families in need. The Community Sharing Project provides for 110 to 125 families and between 150 and 180 children in the Dorset, Rupert, Pawlet and Danby areas. Please visit the showroom, look for the All-New 2009 VW Routan wrapped in a big bow waiting to be filled with gifts — you can’t miss it! Please drop off your new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 12 and under no later than Wednesday, December 17th. The hard working volunteers need a little time to sort and package everything for distribution to the children on Friday, December 19th. Also, monetary contributions will be greatly appreciated. Please send your contributions to: Community Sharing/Dorset Church, P. O. Box 263 Dorset, Vt. 05251 Your past generosity has been overwhelming and we look forward to another great year with a lot of happy smiles this holiday season! If you have any questions, please contact Ginny Fink, Hand Motors (802) 362-6706. Thank you and Happy Holidays!!!

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Next MHS Program Features BBA Students On Local History

The December meeting of the Manchester Historical Society will host Burr & Burton Academy freshmen who have delved into local history as part of their World Cultures course, taught by Kendra Larson. The students’ program will address two subjects: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” a survey of headline-catching crimes in the area; and “The Valleys and Peaks of Local Ski Mountains,” which examines the causes of failure or success at some dozen winter resorts. Kendra Larson, who teaches the course, is now in her third year as a BBA faculty member; she has degrees from Gordon College and Harvard Divinity School. World Cultures examines various religions — Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam — in a number of contemporary conflicts, as well as Christianity in historic developments from the Roman Empire to the Protestant Reformation. The students’ locally oriented projects involving research and oral history were designed to emphasize the fact that history is just as much at hand as far afield. The MHS event, which will take place in the BBA cafeteria in the Rowland Building on Wed., Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., is open to the public. Parking is behind the Seminary building, adjacent to Rowland. Refreshments will be served. _________________________________________________

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Old Fashioned Sing Along in Arlington

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a fun evening of singing. The Arlington Community Chorus will host an Old Fashioned Community Sing Along of traditional Christmas Carols Tuesday, December 16, at 7 p.m. in the Mack Performing Arts Center at Arlington Memorial High School. Bring family, friends and strong voices to an evening of fun followed by cookies and cocoa. Donations of money or food will be accepted at the door to benefit the Arlington Food Shelf. For more information about the Sing Along, contact Patti Cody at 362.4382 or codyp@bvsu.org or 802.375.2589, extension 149. December 10, 2008

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SPORTS and the now famous “Waitress Race,” which involves the running of an obstacle course, sans skis or boards, and sledding down a hill, head first, on cafeteria trays. From March 25 through the end of the season, team members can ski Bromley each Wednesday for just $10. For more information, and other available discounts, contact Amy Wetzel at the Bromley Outing Club, at 824-6498. _______________________________________________

Burr and Burton Dance Teams Host Dance Showcase on December 13

Innkeeper Race Day

Bromley Mountain’s “Innkeeper Race Day” Series gears up for another season of Wednesday skiing and riding with a Kick-Off and SignUp Party at The Perfect Wife Restaurant, on Routes 11 and 30 in Manchester, from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17. There will be free hors d’oeuvres and assorted giveaways from 5-7 p.m. after which, from 8-11 p.m., The Perfect Wife keeps the party going with free music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Races are held from 9:00-11:30 a.m., with free skiing for the rest of the day, most Wednesdays through March 18, when the series wraps up with a pull-all-stops catered awards banquet complete with trophies

The Burr and Burton Dance Teams will host a December Dance Showcase on Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m. in the E.H. Henry Gym on the Burr and Burton campus. Teams from five area schools will participate, as well as the BBA Varsity Team and both junior varsity teams. In total, more than 100 dancers will display their talents in jazz, hip hop and pom categories of dance as the winter season begins. “This is a great day to come out and see what these athletes are preparing for the season,” said Burr and Burton Varsity Dance Coach Barb Miceli. Middle school students will have a great opportunity to see what this sport is all about.” At press time, participating schools included Middlebury, Arlington, and Mt. Anthony high schools. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children, and $10 for a family and will be available at the door. Refreshments will also be available. Please call Barb Miceli 362-1775, ext. 190, for more information.

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SPORTS Midget Football Team Wins Regional Championship

Axel and Donna Blomberg, of Rupert, Vt., the proud grandparents of Derek Schulman, are pleased to announce that Derek’s Jr. Midget football team, Charlton/Dudley Rams of MA, recently won the 2008 New England (NE) Regional Championship. The Rams will now move on to Nationals in Orlando, FL representing New England as one of eight teams in the country competing for the National championship. Derek, who pays Quarterback, has helped lead his team to a 12-0 record; including NE regional wins over Meriden, CT and Pelham, NH. Derek, Good luck in Orlando.

Dart League at the Manchester VFW

The annual Dart League will be starting on Tuesday, January 6, at 7 p.m. and will run every Tuesday night for approximately 12 weeks. Teams consist of four players that will be randomly selected by drawing names out of a hat. Any skill level is welcome, as results are based on your average. Teams will play three games per night and food will be served afterwards. On the last night of the season, a tournament is played where money is awarded to the winners for several categories. Anyone that is interested can sign up by stopping by the VFW or by calling 362-9840. Players are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 on the first night so that teams can be selected. The VFW is located on Depot Street in Manchester Center.

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& BODY hour. There will be readings, music and a candle lit for each child remembered. The first candle is lit in New Zealand and for 24 hours, in each time zone, candles will continue to be lit, creating a 24-hour wave of light as the observance continues around the world. Our event is held in the afternoon to allow people to be at home at 7 p.m., to light candles at that time as well. All are welcome. For more information, please contact John Bilinski at 747-8612 or Susan or Michael Mackey at 446-2278. Visit TCF national web site at www.compassionatefriends.org, or call toll free 877- 969-0010.

Graduates from Safe Sitter Course

“SAFE SITTER GRADUATES” Carol Baringer, School Nurse at MEMS, is pleased to announce that 4 students recently completed the “Safe Sitter” baby-sitter training course held in Peru. “Safe Sitter” is a highly structured, competency-based curriculum designed to train adolescents ages 11-13 to be safe, nurturing baby-sitters. The next class will be held at MEMS after the New Year. For more information, contact Carol Baringer at 362-1597, ext. 1127. Students pictured from left to right: Tess Braddish, Maddie Pagnucco, Amelia Fox, and Emily Cowles. _________________________________________________

Rutland County Bereaved Families Join Worldwide Candle Lighting

On Sunday, December 14, members, families and friends of the Rutland Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will participate in an annual worldwide event designed to honor the memories of all children, regardless of age, who have died. The chapter will join hundreds of organized memorial events around the world for the twelfth annual Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, an event now believed to be the largest mass candle lighting in the world. The local candle lighting will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 4 p.m., on Hillside Road in Rutland and will be about one

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Spiritual Life Through Relationships

A free discussion for people of all faiths and beliefs on Living a More Spiritual Life by Building Relationships will be held Saturday, Dec. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Rutland Free Library on Court Street in Rutland, Vermont. Develop a direct relationship with God and see individuals as eternal souls. This event is sponsored by Eckankar of Vermont. For more information, call 1-800-772-9390. _________________________________________________

Linda Ralph Beneﬁt

Linda Ralph is a musician from Danby, Vermont. She has recently been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. She is a very caring person and the first one to offer to help someone else in need. Now it is time for all of us to return the favor. Bluegrass Musicians from all over have offered to donate their time to put on this great show. The Gibson Brothers are Sugar Hill Recording artists and have had their last four albums go to #1 and they continue to be on the charts. Joining The Gibson Brothers will be The Cabin Fever Band, Acoustic Blue and The Seth Sawyer Band. There will be refreshments available and plenty of raffles to help raise money. Online donations are being accepted at www.bluegrassguide.com/lindaralph. htm or can be mailed to Fernan Parker, 363 Piper Hill Rd., Weston, VT 05161 in case you can’t attend the show. This event will be held on Saturday, December 13 at the Weston Playhouse, Weston, Vt., with the show starting at noon. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information call 463-1310 or 824-6674. �� Emails can be sent to �� candacesawyer@comcast.net; �� www.bluegrassguide.com/lindaralph.htm

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Green Mountain RSVP’s Bone Builder Classes

Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center sponsors the Bone Builders program. It consists of classes featuring weight-bearing exercises which play a major part in arresting and reversing the effects of osteoporosis. With regular attendance at a Bone Builders class, attention to diet and appropriate medical care, some Vermont seniors are achieving bone density gains in excess of two percent a year. For the community, this means a stronger senior population who can volunteer and play active roles in their towns. The classes most often attract participants from the senior population, but no matter what their age, no one will be prohibited from attending. For the individual, regularly attending a Bone Builders class translates into greater confidence and mobility, an improved sense of well-being and a reduced likelihood of falls and disabling fractures. Repeat attendance at Bone Builders is very high, and participants value the sociability and camaraderie. Bone Builders is free to all participants and the classes are openended. ________________________________________________

RAVNAH Names Employee of the Year

The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) in Rutland, Vermont recently recognized Audrey Eary, RN, COS-C as its 2008 Employee of the Year. Eary, a five-year high-tech nurse at RAVNAH, was honored for her superior work ethic and commitment to the agency. “Audrey has been working the 12 hour per day weekend schedule for the past three years and has been our anchor to weekend continuity,” expressed Ron Cioffi, RN, Executive Director of RAVNAH. Also honored were recipients of RAVNAH’s HEALTH Matters awards, an employee recognition program for service excellence. Employees are chosen and recognized by their peers for outstanding service to the organization and the patients served: Home health care aides Nanette Daly, LNA and Patricia Tripp, LNA shared the Honesty award; home health care aide Roberta Williams, LNA, Excellence award; pediatric hightech manager Mona Rickert, RN, Attitude award; quality improve�� ment specialist Beth Wilson, BSN, �� COS-C, Leadership award; clini�� cal support technician Marcia �� Feiereisen, Teamwork award; �� and home care nurse Margaret �� Bersaw, LPN, the Helpfulness award. Information systems specialist, Heather Bourque, received the agency’s Special Recognition Award for her significant contributions to technologically advancing the agency.

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Registration for the Vermont Master Gardener 2009 Course will be closing soon. This University of Vermont Extension course is only available once each year and fills quickly. This course will cover the fundamentals of plant and soil science and home gardening application. Training focuses on a variety of horticultural topics such as; vegetable and flower gardening, botany, sustainable landscape design, soils, plant diseases, entomology, invasive plants, and more. University of Vermont faculty and experts from Vermont horticultural agencies teach these classes. Text for this course is the very comprehensive “Master Gardener Sustainable Gardening Manual”. Those who wish to earn Certified Master Gardener status are required to fulfill an internship following course completion. Interns put their classroom knowledge to work by participating in established Master Gardener projects in their communities. Once certified, Vermont Master Gardeners are eligible for advanced gardening workshops, tours, and trainings to stay up-to-date on horticultural research, learn and practice current gardening techniques, and enjoy �� the opportunity to network with �� advanced gardeners, UVM horticultural faculty, and other green industry professionals. Classes are Tuesday evenings, February 3 through April 28, in Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Lyndon, Montpelier, Middlebury, �� Newport, Randolph Center, Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, �� Waterbury, and White River Junction. The Chittenden and �� Addison county sites have been �� filled. To register or for fees and other �� information please: Visit www. �� uvm.edu/mastergardener. Email master.gardener@uvm. �� edu. Call 802-656-9562

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Hildene Bird Walk

The next monthly census of birds at Hildene will be Saturday, December 20, meeting at 8 a.m. Each month we have unofficially declared a ‘bird of the day’ - either something new, or something plentiful. With many reports starting to come in from the northern part of VT of Pine Siskins and Snowy Owls, we can hope some make their way to Hildene. To date there have been 110 species recorded at Hildene. Please meet at the parking lot at the Hildene Visitor’s Center. All ability levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available. Contact Randy at the VT Bird Place & Sky Watch http://thevermontbirdplace.com for more information 362-2270.

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Armored Animals at the Pember Museum

Tuesday, December 23 at 2 p.m. the Pember Museum in Granville will be providing a free public program titled Armored Animals to children in grades K on up. This program will feature a 30-minute video followed by a museum search of such interesting animals, and concluding with a 15 minute presentation with a live African Pigmy Hedgehog. Come see, come learn at the Pember Museum! For more information, call 518-642-1515. ________________________________________________

Pets of the Week

Redford is a male Miniature Poodle who is 3 years old. Although shy at first, Redford warms up to be a very needy and affectionate little guy. He loves attention and would like to be held most of the time. Redford came to Second Chance because his previous owner could not handle having a dog as well as special needs children. We recommend a quieter home without children for Redford. Cats are fine and other dogs are fine upon introduction. He is a happy dog when he can get the attention that he craves. If you are looking for a devoted companion and lap dog, then come and meet handsome Redford. This pet and others are available at the Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vt., Call 375-2898 for information and hours.

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Vintage Persian Rug Donated to Southern Vermont Arts Center

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The Southern Vermont Arts Center is pleased to unveil - or, more to the point, unroll - its latest addition to its Wilson Museum: a large, vintage Persian Kashmar rug, donated by Steven Schlussel of Rug Crazy, in Rupert, Vermont.

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A vintage, 10’x13’ Persian Kashmar rug, donated to SVAC by Rug Crazy

An SVAC Volunteer, Mr. Schlussel had noticed that echoes could be an issue in the museum’s foyer - a rather large and grand space - and thought that the proper rug would visually complement the foyer’s elegance while absorbing a degree of extraneous sound. Hence his call to Executive Director Christopher Madkour and his offer to donate such a rug. “Steven sent photos of several vintage, hand-made, wool rugs and invited us to take our pick.” Said Madkour. “It wasn’t an easy choice, I’ll admit, but we settled on the Persian Kashmar.” For more information on how you may add to the Arts Center’s collection, call 362-1405 or drop by the Arts Center, which is just off West Road in Manchester, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Visit any time at svac.org.

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Thrift Shop News

Gift Certificates are available for the holiday season as well as a large array of Christmas and seasonal gifts and decorations at the Manchester Health Center Thrift Shop. The winter clothing is abundant and they have just received a shipment of winter jackets in excellent condition. Come in and shop for all the bargains, and don’t forget, they will be open Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Holiday Raffle will continue until December 19. The Thrift Shop is always looking for used furniture and housewares in good condition. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the second Saturday of every month. For further information or to make a donation, call Linda at 362-2126.

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CLASSIC FURNISHINGS FOR YOUR COUNTRY HOME Johnston Benchworks Furniture • Ashlen Windsors Colonial Paints • Woven Coverlets, Tablecloths and Runners • Lighting

For Your Holiday Home “Early” Decorations in Tin and Glass, Feather Trees, Candle Clips, Window Candles, Handcrafted Santas and Snowmen, Primitive and Colonial Decorations and Accessories

With Christmas not far off, the Old Washington County Salem Courthouse is busy with holiday activities. The Shoppe Off Broadway thrift shop would like to thank its patrons for making the Christmas sale on November 15 a great success. The Courthouse hallway was a flurry of activity from start to finish with many bargains purchased. The proceeds from this sale benefit youth programs for Salem children, and the dedicated and hardworking Shoppe volunteers greatly appreciate the community support. There are still many wonderful holiday offerings at the Shoppe between now and Christmas. The hours are Wednesday, 1-6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The final 2008 bag sale will be held on Wednesday, December 17, through Saturday, December 20. The Shoppe will then be closed until January 7. While visiting the Courthouse, stop in the office and reserve space for the “Homes for the Holiday” house tour on Saturday, December 13. Tour eight lovely area homes between 1-5 p.m. and see the many ways homeowners interpret the beautiful holiday season. The cost is $20 per person and reservations may be made in person or by calling the Courthouse at 518-854-7053. The Courthouse is handicap accessible, and all are welcome. ________________________________________________

Book Sale in Pawlet

Save the date and come Holiday shop on Sunday December 14, where the Pawlet Public Library will have an annual Holiday Book Sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Good books, some newer, best sellers, good quality children’s books. A gift basket raffle and several other door prizes will be offered. For further information, please call Beth Kashner at 325-3123. _________________________________________________

Bells of Joy Annual Christmas Concert

Union Village Ltd.

Judy Flagg, owner 79 Main Street, Greenwich, NY 518.692.2034 Open 7 Days a Week www.unionvillageltd.com

Shoppe off Broadway

The Bells of Joy, directed by Karen James, will present their 25th annual Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of the United Methodist Church on Williams Street in Rutland, Vermont. Inspired by the Lessons and Carols Service from Kings College, England, this concert will feature original handbell compositions as well as traditional Christmas carols, such as: “I Wonder as I Wander” and “Coventry Carol” performed on five octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and three octaves of Malmark Handchimes. Versatile Bells of Joy ringer Pat Pranger will ring a solo arrangement of “Infant Holy” accompanied on the piano by director Karen James. Lessons will be read by Alan Betts. The United Methodist Church is now handicapped accessible. A free will offering will be received.

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FINE ARTS

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Learning Through Art at LTS

Students in Anharad Edson’s art classes are creating papier mache animals and sculptures which were inspired by the October visit of Mexican artist Marco Abarca. Abarca shared his views about art and life with Sarah Rath, Johan Acuna-Jimenez and their students. Predominantly known for his sculpture in wood and other media, he shared his sketchbook and how he develops his ideas and drawings. The lessons from his visit were varied and wide-ranging. Starting with many peaches, Abarca researched his subject’s form, texture and other properties until he mastered the final product of his sculpture, a giant peach from which emerged a girl who turned into a butterfly. The video was produced in Spanish and dubbed in English, providing an additional layer of learning for the students. The work in papier mache is an extension of the Abarca experience. Once completed, these art projects will be painted. Students are writing stories to accompany their pieces. Long Trail students were enriched by many cross-curricular experiences. For more information, please contact Courtney Callo at 802.867.5717 x141. __________________________________________________

Dorset Library ‘Dog Art’ Exhibit

The Dorset Library is going to the dogs! During the month of December, the Library will feature ‘Dog Art’ by Susan Houghton Debus. Working in the style of Wysocki, Wooster Scott and Moses, Susan’s unique primitive paintings harken back to an earlier era of American art. You don’t have to be a petlover to enjoy the exhibit. Susan’s paintings tell a story and depict the things she loves – old towns, beautiful houses, barns, churches, lighthouses, sea and landscapes. �� This exhibit is titled “A tribute to �� Danby” in honor of Susan’s beloved dog, who passed away November �� 15. �� Her paintings have made juried ��

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ENTERTAINMENT ‘The Nutcracker’ Comes to Manchester

‘Girls in Progress’ at Bromley Brook School

“Girls in Progress” is a play that explores the journey taken by the students of Bromley Brook School. While each girl has a different story, Bromley Brook has a profound impact on every life that enters the community; students, parents and staff. This play is a collaborative story of the many girls who walk through the door of Bromley Brook School. Teens and adults only. Performance at Dorset Playhouse, Thursday, December 18; 3:30 and 7:30 performances.

The Ballet Center at Manchester will produce “The Nutcracker” in Dorset on Saturday, December 13, 7 p.m., at Long Trail School and again on Sunday, December 21, 2 p.m., at Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington. The Ballet Center’s production of The Nutcracker has been a treasured jewel among holiday customs for the past 15 years based on the E.T.A. Hoffman tale “The Nutcracker and The Mouse King” Marilyn Cavallari, the Ballet Center’s Artistic Director, said the cast consists of 75 children and adults from Southern Vermont and the Northern Ma. area. Sarah Garay has the leading role of Mrs. Stahlbalm with Nathan Merrill as Mr. Stahlbalm. Fritz is Chilkott and Clara is danced by Carley Lund. The Spanish will be danced by Emily Silva and Grace Singelton; the Arabian will be Holly Bednarz; the Tea will be Mia Pinder; Flutes will be Alice Cole and Lauren Miskovsky; the Russian will be Julia Callo; the Sugar Plum Fairy will be Julianna Kronick and Mother Ginger will be Mark Tribuna. Many dancers from Cheshire, Adams, North Adams and Williamstown, Ma. are students with the Berkshire Dance Theatre. There are also students from the Bennington area who are students of Karen O’Toole, artistic director of BDT. This is a favorite holiday event that children and the young at heart enjoy so get your tickets early. Ticket prices are $15 for Adults and $6 for Children. Tickets are available at the Northshire Bookstore, the Bennington Bookshop or by calling the Ballet Center, 362-0759.

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ENTERTAINMENT Film Forum to Feature ‘King Corn’

The last of the fall program for the Manchester Film Forum will feature “King Corn” on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. at the Mark Skinner Library in Manchester. This thought provoking and humorous documentary features two college friends, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis who go to America’s corn belt to experiment with planting an acre of the nation’s most grown and most subsidized grain - corn. Their goal is to follow their crop into the U.S. food supply. What they discover about genetically modified seeds, powerful herbicides and the realities of modern farming calls into question government subsidies, our fast food lifestyle and the quality of our food. �� The Manchester Film Forum �� is made up of interested citizens who are interested in viewing and �� discussing documentaries which �� deal with major issues of our times. �� Admission is free but donations � �� are always welcome to offset the � �� costs associated with showing. For more information and winter �� schedule visit our web site at www. �� manchesterfilmforum.cloverpad. �� org or call Paul at 824-6626. ��

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WEEKLY ALMANAC AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA

Thursday: AA meeting, Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester. 7:30 a.m. AA meeting, Sherburne United Church, Killington, noon AA Big Book meeting, Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, noon AA meeting, St. Paul’s CC, Manchester, noon AA, Scars, Bars, Big Book meet-

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AA Step meeting, United Methodist Ch, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A, 7:30 a.m. AA Room to Grow, Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 7:30 p.m. NA Just for Today, 7:30 p.m., Al Ducci’s Cafe, Manchester AA meeting, Congregational Church Rupert, 8 p.m. AA, meeting, Jamaica Community Ch, 8 p.m. Friday: AA-Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Step Meeting, Northshire Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m. Al-Anon meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, 1 p.m. AA meeting, St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting (step/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Luke’s Fair Haven, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Pawlet Community Ch, 7:30 p.m. AA New Beginnings (Beginners 6:30), Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 8 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church,

Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday: AA Straight from the Heart Group, Mecham St., Wallingford, 9:30 a.m. Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington AA meeting (topic/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 2 and 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Beginners’ Group, Christ the King School, Rutland, 7 p.m. NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA meeting (speaker/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House 7:30 p.m. AA open discussion group, Sherburne United Church, Killington, 8:15 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Room 6 Sunday: AA meeting, “As Bill Sees It,” Wilson House, East Dorset, 8 a.m. Al Anon meeting 8 a.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discus-

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sion. Al-Anon meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 10 a.m. AA meeting, Weston Priory, Weston, 1:30 p.m. AA Big Book, Green Mountain Group, East Poultney Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. AA 11-Step Meeting, Sunday, 7 p.m., Telion Holon Retreat, River Rd., Manchester AA Shoulder to Shoulder, HoJo Inn, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. Monday: Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Sweet Serenity Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Beginners, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Beginners meeting, Dorset United Church, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington AA Start Living Group, St., Peter’s School, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Thomas

Episcopal, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, First Congregational Ch, Newfane, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Baptist Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. AA discussion meeting, United Church, Dorset, 8 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: AA meeting, Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Women’s Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. Rutland County AA Men’s meeting, Grace Congregational Ch, Rutland, 7 p.m. Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 7 p.m. AA Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, Big Book Tapes, men’s meeting, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton, 8 p.m. Al Anon meeting, 8 p.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discussion AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m.

SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Retreat Cafeteria, 7 p.m. 254-5568. Wednesday: Al-Anon, Burdett Commons, Arlington, noon. AA Big Book Group, Good Shepherd Lutheran Ch, Rutland, 5:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A (previously Maple Street School) 7:30 a.m. ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Route 7A Al-Anon Courage to Change, South Londonderry Baptist Ch, 7 p.m. has moved to Main St. in Weston, VT to the meeting room across the parking lot of the Old Parish Church AA Step meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Brandon, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Holy Trinity, Danby,

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GED • EDUCATION

Thursday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m. Tuesday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m., 5:30 & 6 p.m. ESL Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 4:30 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington (first Wednesday), 10 a.m. GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 3 p.m. A Mustard Seed Group St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 8 p.m.

MIND & BODY WELLNESS Thursday: Medicare Assistance, Zion Parrish, Manchester, 10 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Meeting, American Legion Hall, Chester, first Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Friday: Wellness Clinic Smith Haven, South Londonderry, third Friday, 10 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic, Robert Milbauer Realty, Newfane, third Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday: CoDA, 12-step fellowship to maintain healthy relationships, 9:30 a.m. Wilson House, E. Dorset, 362-5524 Monday: Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, first Monday at 7 p.m., South Londonderry Library, Clare at 824-3909 Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30; Manchester, Masonic Temple, Mon, Wed, 11 a.m; Manchester Town Hall, Tues 10 a.m. & Thur, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday:

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LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Marriage Support Group, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, every other Tuesday, 5769 Main St., Route 7A, Manchester. Call Warren 362-1988 Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30 a.m.; Manchester Town Hall, 12:30 p.m., 447-5693. Blood Pressure Clinic, Second Congregational Church, Londonderry, 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909. Overeaters Anonymous, RRMC, Rutland, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri., Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1 p.m.

Bereavement Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 1 p.m. Women’s Cancer Support Group, Vermont Country Store, Manchester, First Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Caregiver Group, Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend, 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m. Chronic Fatigue Support Group, Red Barn, Rtes 11/30, across from Wessner’s, Manchester, 7 p.m. C.H.A.D.D. Informational Meeting, RRMC, Rutland, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, fourth Thursday, 1 p.m.

MUNICIPAL MEETINGS

Thursday: Granville Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, Granville, NY second Thursday, 7 p.m. Weston Volunteer Fire Dept. Drill, Weston Firehouse, second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Sunderland Elementary Planning Committee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30

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Rupert Selectmen’s meeting, 2nd Tue., Town Clerk’s Office, 6:00 p.m. Mt. Holly Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Board of Adjusters meeting, Town Hall, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Pawlet Board of Listers meeting, Town Hall, third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Dept. of Employment & Training Information, Veteran’s Memorial Dr., Bennington, 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m. Winhall Regular Monthly Board meeting, 1st, 3rd Wednesday, 6 p.m. Mountain School Parent Council & Mountain School of Winhall Parent Council Meeting at the Mountain School, (2nd Wed.) 7:00 p.m. 297-2122 Stratton Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Sandgate Planning Committee meeting, 7 p.m. Fair Haven Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Castleton Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m. Winhall Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m. Sunderland Zoning Board meeting, Sunderland Elementary school, third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Peru Selectmen’s meeting, Town Center, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Peru Zoning Board of Adjusters, Peru Town Center, fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

Thursday: Equinox Valley Toastmasters, Ai Squared, 130 Taconic Business Park Rd, Manchester Ctr., 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., info: jshukla@aisquared.com Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Northshire Teen Center Planning Meeting, Mulligans, Manchester Village, first and third Thursday, 7 p.m. Red Clover Chapter, Embroidery Guild of America, Trinity Church, Rutland, second Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday Success by Six Play Group, December 10, 2008

Mettowee School, West Pawlet, 9:30 a.m. Dorset Historical Society, open 10 a.m. Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alliance Church, Bennington, 9:30 a.m. Manchester Rotary meeting, Ye Olde Tavern, Manchester, noon Kiwanis Club of Manchester & the Mountains, first & third Tuesday of each month at Ye Olde Tavern, Manchester, 6 p.m. Manchester Community Foundation meeting, Chittenden Bank, Manchester, First Tuesday, 4 p.m. Unit 69 American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Room, Arlington, second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Catholic Daughters meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Mt. Equinox Grange meeting, Grange Hall, Manchester, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. #45 American Legion meeting, Currier Memorial School, Danby, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Dorset Firehouse, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Manchester VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Harned Fowler Post #6471, second Wednesday, 7 p.m. Wantastiquet Rotary, Swiss Inn, Londonderry, 7 a.m. Red Clover Award Program K-4, Mark Skinner Library, Manchester Village, 3:45 p.m. Southwestern VT Access Television board meeting, SWVT Office, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Manchester Lions Club meeting, VFW, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 6816 meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

BRIDGE

Monday: Duplicate Bridge, United Church of Dorset, 1p.m., Robert Smith, Director, 362-4224 Tuesday: Open Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. at Equinox Village. Call Elizabeth Von Riesenfelder, Director, at 362-5304. Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m. Zion Episcopal Church Annex, Manchester Center, Director John Conova, 325-6384 Friday: Duplicate Bridge, 12:15, Manchester Town Hall, Main Street, Manchester Center, VT, Robert Smith, 362-4224 Summer Sessions, Wednesday &

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Bingo, Middletown Springs Fire House, 7 p.m. Tuesday: Eagles Bingo, Manchester, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday: Bingo, South Wallingford Grange, 7 p.m.

FOOD • SENIOR MEALS

Thursday: Townshend Senior Meals, Townshend Church, first and third Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Manchester Senior Meals, Manchester Town Hall, noon Wells Senior Meals, MWA Hall,

Wells, noon Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, noon. Senior Meal at Williamsville Community Hall, 4th Thursday at noon. Tuesday: Townshend Senior Meals, Townshend Church, first and third Manchester Senior Meals, Manchester Town Hall, noon Wells Senior Meals, MWA Hall, Wells, noon Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, noon Senior Meal at Williamsville Community Hall, 4th Thursday at noon. Wednesday: Dummerston Senior Meals, Evening Star Grange Hall, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at noon.

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WEEKEND WORSHIP

MANCHESTER Friday: Israel Congregation of Manchester, Shabbat Services, 6:30 p.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A Saturday: Israel Congregation of Manchester: Shabbat Services, 9:30 a.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A St. Paul’s Church, Mass, 5:30 p.m., St. Jerome’s Church, E. Dorset, 7 p.m. Sunday: Zion Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (childcare at 10 a.m.) Eucharist w/healing Wed. 12:15 p.m. St. Paul’s, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. First Congregational Church, Sunday Services Chapel, 8:30; Grade 6-Adult Christian Education Classes 9:30 a.m.; Godly Play Program of Sacred Storytelling for children ages 4-11 during 10:30 service; Nursery available for infant-3 years beginning at 10:30

a.m. Rev. Dr. Steven E. Berry, Pastor, 362-2709; www.firstcongregational manchester.org Equinox Terrace, Services for Seniors, 10 a.m. St. Paul, Danby Holy Trinity Church, 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ch., ABC, Manchester Center, Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Ministry, 9:30 a.m. 802-362-1555. Rev. Dr. Robert Carpenter Northshire Baptist Fellowship, 5769 Main St., 10 a.m. adult & children’s Bible classes, 11 a.m. Worship service and Children’s Church; 6 p.m. Bible study, 3621988. Weekday Mass: St. Paul’s Church: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8 a.m., Thu, Fri, 5:30, p.m. St. Paul’s Church ARLINGTON Saturday: St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 5 p.m. Sunday: St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. SS 9 a.m. Childcare available at SS and 10 a.m. service. Rev. Scott Neal 375-9952, stjamesarlington. org; stjamesparish@verizon.net St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Mass, 8 and 10 a.m.

Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www. earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6 p.m. covered dish supper. DANBY Sunday: Danby Congregational Church, Morning Services, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Services, 11a.m. &

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