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Vol 48 No 90

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

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Top left: Samantha Citrom and Kathy Penge advertise “Jack and the Beanstalk”...details on page 29 Top right: Front row, Nevaeh and Aidan backed up by Jane and Kelly, stopped in the Vermont News Guide Office to invite you to a $1 Skate Day to benefit Northshire Day School ...details on page 24 Left: Tuesday and Antonio Landon, member WPVFD, invite you to the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Woodchuck Festival and Fireman’s Games, Saturday, February 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., VT Route 153, Mettawee Community School, West Pawlet, Vermont...story on page 21

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READERS’ LETTERS ...grateful recipient...

The Peru Congregational Church is the grateful recipient of a grant from the Thrifty Attic in Londonderry. The awarded funds will be used to refurbish our historic sanctuary. Located adjacent to the Second Congregational Church on Rte. 11, the work of the Thrifty Attic is made possible a dedicated corps of volunteers. We want to thank all of those who give so generously of their time and talents to make this important community outreach possible. — Pastor Margaret Dawedeit, Peru Congregational Church, Peru, Vermont ________________________________________________

Town Of Manchester Property Taxpayers

The Second Installment of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 taxes are due and payable on or before February 5, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Taxpayers may pay this installment in one of the following ways: 1) By Mail. Send check or money order to the Town of Manchester, Finance Office, 6039 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255. Payments not postmarked by the due date will be deemed delinquent and are subject to interest charges, (1 percent per month or portion, first three months, 1 percent per month thereafter), and 8 percent lien penalty, by law. 2) In Person. The Finance Office is open between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Voters at Town Meeting established the dates and time of installments. Payments made in person after that time will be deemed delinquent and are subject to late charges, by law. Please use the correct Town of Manchester mailing address: TOWN OF MANCHESTER, 6039 MAIN ST, MANCHESTER CENTER, VT 05255. 2010 HS122-Declaration of Vermont Homestead AND Property Tax Adjustment Claim: The state forms are available in the Vermont Income Tax booklets. “File Form HS-122 as early as possible. Due date is APRIL 15, 2010. Form HS-122 may be filed separately from your income tax return. No extension of time to file is available and an extension of time to file an income tax return does not apply to the Form HS-122.” Also, “Filings after April 15 but on or before September 1 are late but you can still declare a homestead and claim property tax adjustment. Homeowners filing after September 1 are taxed at the higher school tax rate and are ineligible to claim property tax adjustment. Late filing penalties apply to all forms filed after April 15.” And, finally, “Form HS-122 Section A, VT Homestead Declaration, must be filed even if past the September 1 due date when the property was your principal home April 1, 2010.” You may file the paper form (found in Vermont Income Tax Booklet), or e-file at http://tax.vermont.gov. _________________________________________________

Reminder to Dorset Parents

Don’t forget to file reimbursement forms for the following Manchester Parks & Rec. programs: Youth Basketball, December Vacation Camp, February Vacation Camp, Step One Sports Residents can pick up MPR reimbursement forms at the Town Offices or download a form at www.dorsetvt.org. Please return forms to the Town Offices, 112 Mad Tom Road, East Dorset, Vermont. For questions call the Town Manager’s Office at 362-4571 ext. 3. Vermont News Guide

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, January 20 Ham and Egg Strata, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli and Carrots, Fruit Cocktail and Milk. Thursday, January 21 BIRTHDAY DINNER Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini Cake and Milk. Friday, January 22 American Goulash, Green Beans with Onion, Pineapple, Garlic Bread and Milk. Monday, January 25 Noodles Romanoff with Grilled Chicken, Roasted Cabbage with Carrots, Blueberry Crisp and Milk. Tuesday, January 26 Sweet and Sour Meatballs over Rice, Oriental Veggies, Tossed Green Salad, Pineapple and Mandarin Oranges, Bread and Milk.

Program Ending

The Five to Revive program that the TriState Pennysaver News created last year will be ending February 1. We plan to start it again for the Holiday season later this year, so if you have purchased a button hang on to it. If you are a business and want to be included in the program this year please give us a call at 802-447-3381. We thank all of our participating advertisers and readers who purchased “V” buttons for your support and efforts in making the Five to Revive a successful program. We all came together to help each other out during a tough economic period and we appreciate your continued support.

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Wells Senior Meals

The Wells Senior Meal Site is located in the Modern Woodman Annex Building on Route 30 in Wells. Meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday and reservations can be made by calling either Charlotte at 325-3293 or Dot at 645-0330 one day in advance. Suggested donation is $3.25 per senior. These meals are open to any senior within a 15 to 20 mile area. Monday, January 25: oven fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots with oatmeal bread and applesauce with cinnamon for dessert. Wednesday, January 27:meatloaf with brown sauce, boiled potatoes with parsley, winter mixed veggies, wheat bread and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Friday, January 29: sweetn-sour chicken, rice pilaf, peas & onions, wheat bread with an apple for dessert. Would love to have more folks join us for healthy, well-balanced meals. ____________________

Beat Winter Blues

You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, January 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to “Beat the Winter Blues”, a gathering in the Courthouse Great Hall. Please consider coming out of hibernation long enough to join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres. The Courthouse has called upon some very special cooks in our area to create a delicious presentation of delectable treats, and with some warm grog or wine we should all generate some warmth in the Historic Courthouse. Call or email to purchase your tickets and plan on sharing an evening of warmth with your friends at the Courthouse Community Center. Cost is $20 each or $30 per couple See you there! January 20, 2010

Food Shelf Drive at Arlington Basketball Games

The Arlington Memorial High School (AMHS) Student Council is sponsoring a food drive at two home basketball games this month. On January 21 and 22, admission to the Eagles’ games will be two nonperishable items for students and five non-perishable items for adults. All donations of food or other non-perishable items, such as soap and shampoo, will benefit the Arlington Food Shelf. Regular admission fees will be charged for those who do not bring items. On January 21, the Junior Varsity Boys’ team will play Green Mountain at 6 p.m. followed by the Varsity Boys’ game at 7:30 p.m. The next night, the Varsity Girls play Poultney beginning at 7 p.m. For more information about the Food Shelf Drive or AMHS athletic schedule, contact Athletic Director Todd Ordway at ordwayt@bvsu.org or 375-2589, extension 137. The Arlington School District mission is to create a safe, caring and respectful environment of academic excellence where students are uniquely challenged to reach their potential at the Pre-K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 levels. _____________________

The Shoppe Off Broadway Thrift Store

The Shoppe Off Broadway, located to the right of the Courthouse Community Center in Salem, wishes the community a very happy new year and thanks all of the loyal patrons who have supported this amazing organization over the past year. Their support has provided the Shoppe with the means to fund many worthwhile youth programs in the area as well as providing the means to improve the youth activity building at the Courthouse Community Center. The Shoppe will hold its January Bag Sale on Wednesday, January 27 from 1-6 p.m. and Thursday, January 28 through Saturday, January 30th from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. One dollar will purchase a bag filled with clothing, shoes and purses. Please remember to “Shop the Shoppe!”

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Tinmouth Contra Dance

Start the New Year right with a contra dance led by the hot tunes of Colin Stanistreet and Max Newman (two young Boston musicians) with Brendan Taaffe calling on Friday January 22 at 8 p.m. at the Tinmouth Community Center. Exuberant dancing for people of all ages! What is a Contra Dance? A contra dance uses square dance moves, but is done in long lines to live music. All dances are taught and you do not need a partner. Beginners are always welcome. Dances become more challenging as the night progresses, so early arrival is recommended for beginning dancers! The dance takes place in the Tinmouth Community Center, Route 140 in the center of Tinmouth, Vermont, five miles west of Wallingford. Dancing takes place every fourth Friday of the month. Please bring clean, non-marring shoes. Admission is $8, $6 for teens and $3 for children 5-12, under 5 free. Refreshments will be available. Call 235-2718 for information or directions. Web site is www.brendantaaffe.com, for information about Brendan and www.Tinmouthvt.org for directions.

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January 20, 2010

Dee’s Electrical, Inc. Receives Distinguished Rating

Dee’s Electrical, Inc. of Manchester, Vermont, has been awarded a Diamond Dealer designation by Mitsubishi Advanced Products Division of Suwanee, Georgia. The only southern Vermont contractor to earn this accolade, Dee’s Diamond Dealer designation indicates that the recipient has reached the highest level of accreditation from Mitsubishi’s Electric HVAC division. Mitsubishi is widely known and respected for its Mr. Slim line of ductless heating and cooling units. Michael Kilburn, President of Dee’s, says that this rarified status is an honor and an acknowledgment of the investment of time and resources Dee’s has spent on training. “We are very proud to be the only Diamond Dealer in central or southern Vermont—the achievement of this rating is a testament to our technicians who successfully completed various levels of intensive, hands-on training. Our crew was already exceptionally talented. This prestigious rating distinguishes them even more.” Mitsubishi’s Mr. Slim has received a number of top awards, including a Green Products award from Building Products magazine, first place in Contracting Business HVAC Product Showcase Awards. For more information about Dee’s, visit deeselectric.com or call 802362-2268. ________________________________________________

Figure and Portrait Drawing Course at The Clark

Drape, fold, swish, and figure. Giovanni Boldini’s paintings excite the eye and spark the imagination. Using the mood and style of the master Boldini as inspiration, local artist David Lane will teach the basics of figure and portrait drawing at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Work from live models during this eight session course held on Sundays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 10 a.m. Basic supplies are provided. Cost is $150 ($125 for members). To register, call 413-458-0524. Class size is limited to twelve participants. Lane has studied with well-known Berkshire landscape painter John MacDonald and internationally known color-theorist Dan Thompson at the Grand Central Academy of Art in New York. Since 2006, he has devoted himself to classical technique — drawing and painting the figure, still life and landscape — exploring connections between contemporary concerns and historical approaches. Lane almost always works directly from life, and is concerned with creating work with atmosphere that evokes a mood, depicts a visual impression, or captures a fleeting moment. He teaches regularly at Northern Berkshire Creative Arts, the Clark, and offers drawing and painting classes out of his studio in the Eclipse Mill. Lane holds a BFA from the University of Calgary and an MFA in theatre from Sarah Lawrence College and when he’s not painting, he can be found teaching theatre at the University at Albany. Through approximately seventy oil paintings and drawings, Giovanni Boldini in Impressionist Paris presents an innovative look at Boldini’s Paris — its places of entertainment and leisure, its inhabitants, and its environs — at a time when the Impressionists were investigating the same sites and subjects. The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 p.m. (daily in July and August). Admission is free for children 18 and younger, members, and students with valid ID. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu. January 20, 2010

Happy Days Super Bowl, Pizza Sale Fundraiser

It’s time again for the annual Happy Days Pizza Sale! Last year this sale raised over $1800 for Happy Days Playschool, and with your help we can do it again this year! This year the sale will run from January 6 through January 22. Happy Days teams up with Little Ceasar’s Pizza (yum!) to help make your Super Bowl Party a blast with Pizza Kits, Pie Kits and Cookie Dough. These ready-to-make kits are a delicious, easy, and most of all fun way to prepare exactly what you’ll need to keep the crowd fed. Keep in mind, these kits are frozen so what you order now can be used for the big game or kept to use year ‘round. All orders are due by: January 22, 5 p.m. Please make all checks payable to: Happy Days Playschool. Pizza kits and dough will be available for pick-up Friday, February 5, noon ‘till 5:30 p.m. All kits must be picked up from Happy Days Playschools. For more information regarding this fundraiser or other events at Happy Days Playschool, please call 802-375-6039 or email us at info@happydaysplayschool.org.. Thanks for helping to make this sale a great success!

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A Note from Susan Fox, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels

I’m writing to make you aware of an exciting grant award program that Berkshire Bank and the Berkshire Bank Foundation are sponsoring for non-profit organizations. The Berkshire Bank Foundation will be awarding $20,000 to non-profit organizations in the Bank’s regions of Berkshire County, the Pioneer Valley, southern Vermont and eastern New York where the Bank does business. The public will vote for their favorite 501c3 tax exempt non-profit organization and those receiving the most votes in each of the Bank’s four regions will receive a grant of $5,000. In order to vote, people must go to the Bank’s Web site at www.jointheexcitement.com, and click on “Help Us Give Away $20,000.” People can vote online, one vote per person. People can also vote by mailing in their choice to Berkshire Bank Foundation. P.O. Box 1308, Pittsfield, MA 01202. This is explained in the Official Rules found on the Web site. Voting will take place through January 31, 2010. Winners will be announced in February 2010. Voting is limited to one per person. This could be a great opportunity for your 501c3 organization to receive a grant of $5,000. We encourage your staff, Board and supporters to go to the new Berkshire Bank www. jointheexcitement.com Web site and vote. If you have any questions about this award program, email Foundation@berkshirebank.com or call Peter Lafayette 413447-1722 or Mary Ellen Puntin at 413-447-1724.

New Members for Library Board

The Mark Skinner Library Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members to its ranks. “We are pleased to welcome Rob Hunter and Rob Lemonik to the board” announced Pauline Moore, MSL Board President. Rob Hunter has been teaching high school English for nineteen years — 14 of them at Burr and Burton Academy. In addition, he is a writer. His poems have appeared in many literary journals, and his first volume of poetry was published by Spoon River Poetry Press in 2005. Rob Lemonik is a partner with the CPA firm of Engel Spivey Lemonik, PC. He has worked in public accounting for more than twenty years specializing in small business and individual tax planning and preparation. Lemonik has volunteered with various local non-profit organizations, including Hildene and Dorset Players since moving to Manchester in 2003. Lemonik currently serves as a board member for the Vermont Society of CPAs. Moore would like to remind the Manchester community that Mark Skinner Library board meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Mark Skinner Library: Manchester’s Public Library is located at 48 West Rd. in Manchester. For more information, contact the library at 362-2607.

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January 20, 2010

Free Community Suppers

We will be serving (and eating!) a delicious supper at The Dorset Church, 143 Church Street, (off Route 30) on Wednesday, January 20. Dinner will be held from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Our experience with Winter Community Suppers was so well received that we decided to host hearty suppers four times during the long winter. We will also have dinners on Wednesday, February 24, Thursday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 24. Winter Community Suppers are for everyone — moms and dads who need a break, people who want a night out in the middle of winter, families rushing from work to sports, people stretching their budget — the suppers are meant to build community for everyone. We hope you’ll join us for warm fellowship and a hot meal. All are welcome for free great meals! Please bring your family and friends! If you have questions call Jane at 867-2260. ____________________

Mardi Gras Dance Party at Mark Skinner Library

Let the good times roll! Boogie to the sounds of the carnival season with DJ Tracy Salmon at the Mark Skinner Library on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. Join us for dancing, king cake, snacks, beads, and more! Dress is casual- Mardi Gras attire optional! Admission is $5 in advance or at the door. Cash bar served. Mark Skinner Library: Manchester’s Public Library is located at 48 West Road, in Manchester Village. For further information, please call 802-3622607. January 20, 2010

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Winter Festival Chili Event

Come sample 10 chilies or pick your favorite to feast on! The NorShaft Lions Club is serving up 10 different chilies at the Winter Festival, January 30, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Vermont Arts Exchange. Come enjoy the Penguin Plunge Party; dine on sumptuous chilies; listen to great music. Sample 10 chilies (3 oz. cups) for $5 or select one (8 oz. cup) for $2. Hot Dogs also available. Proceeds from the chili benefit the NorShaft Lions Club. Proceeds from the NorShaft Lions Chili Event will go towards helping the sight and/or hearing impaired right here in our local community. The Vermont Arts Exchange is located at 29 Sage Street in North Bennington. ________________________________________________

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Good old-timey mountain music was heard at the Terrace recently when four members of the Ever-Readys band entertained residents for an afternoon. Nick Spiro on banjo and guitar, Sumio Seo on fiddle, Harold Edmunds on guitar, and Ellen Maloney on banjo played and sang from an extensive repertoire of tunes, including “Hard Times,” “Lonesome Road,” “Frankie and Johnny,” “Five Feet Two,” “Bill Bailey,” and many more. Toes tapped and heads nodded in time to the sturdy rhythms and irresistible melodies produced by this talented group.

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Club members Lizzie English and Destiny Birkheimer admire artwork in this photo by Brooke Nuckles

Boys & Girls Club Artwork on Display

The Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County’s Fine Arts Exhibit featured amazing works of art by artists ages 6-18. Works were judged by guest artist Mary Crowley. First place winners’ artworks will go on to regional and possibly national exhibitions. Congratulations to the following winning youth artists: Jasmine Beihl, Lyonnie Bohannon, Ellie Ghio, Samantha Benoit, Chrishanna Wright, Brianna Smith, Shania Galiano, Shakema St. Lawrence, Celena Lemieux, Kaitlynn Rabtoy, and Nicole Colby. This local exhibit is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts Exhibit. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County, the positive place for kids, please visit our Web site: www.rutlandbgclub.org, or call 747-4944. _________________________________________________

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Jay Peak Resort Gives the Gift of Skiing to 300 Military Families

Jay Peak Resort has announced plans to give back to the community, following Vermont’s recent National Guard deployment. This January, the families of those deployed in Franklin, Orleans, Caledonia and Lamoille counties will receive season passes to the resort. Each member of the immediate family will be given a pass, as well as a price reduction on rentals and lessons; a 50 percent discount on equipment rentals, and free skiing or riding lessons in the afternoons, space permitting. Upon praise for the generosity of this donation, Jay Peak Resort President Bill Stenger responded, “Why would we do something so remarkable? Because the commitment the National Guard is making is profound, their generosity cannot be matched. We need to do our part.” The season passes will be given out later this month. Families of the deployed outside these four counties will be given a 50 peprcent discount on lift tickets. To find out more details, visit www.jaypeakresort. com.

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January 20, 2010

Candy Making

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents Candy Making with Rachel Bowlen on Saturday, February 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the GNAT-TV studio kitchen in Manchester Center, Vermont. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, come learn in this hands-on class how to make such chocolate delights as English toffee, bark, nut clusters and truffles. Rachel Bowlen has been in the food business for years as a caterer, former owner of Rachel’s Gourmet Foods and playing in chocolate. Bring an apron! There is a fee. For more information and to register, please call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199 or visit www. greenmtnacademy.org. The GMALL culinary series is sponsored by Vermont Kitchen Supply of Manchester. ________________________________________________

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Joy of the Recorder

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents The Joy of the Recorder with Julie Freebern on four Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 24, and March 3 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The classes will be held in the music room at Burr and Burton Academy’s Riley Center for the Arts. Never thought you could play an instrument — or haven’t played in a while? Here’s your chance to make beautiful music with a recorder, a user-friendly instrument that’s well suited to a wide range of musical genres — from Baroque to popular songs. Learn how to play the recorder for the very first time or refresh your memory. All levels of experience and all ages are welcome! Music and instruments will be provided; or bring your own. A performance opportunity will be available to those who are interested. The 10 member Emerald Valley Recorder Ensemble (born from last year’s class!) will team teach this class. Julie Freebern is a music educator who teaches in the Performing Arts Department at Burr and Burton Academy where she directs the chorus and instructs music history. She is a founding member of the Northshire Early Music Ensemble. There is a registration fee. Space is limited; please register early. For more information and to register, please call Renee Bornstein at 802362-1199 or visit www.greenmtnacademy.org. 825 RT.11 LONDONDERRY, VT 05148

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— by Susan J. Coons ...full body scan... When I first started flying I was 18 and that flight was on a seaplane. I love to fly. In the 1960s when I was flying from Los Angeles to Chicago, Miami, New York, Washington D.C. or the Bahamas, I carried a make-up overnight case, garment bag, hair dryer, and Samsonite suitcase. All my luggage was checked except my garment bag, which I handed to the stewardess when I boarded the plane. Motion pictures on the 1930s, 40s, and 50s created a mystique and drama of flying. My husband always wore a suit, sometimes three-piece, and tie and I wore a dress, nylon stockings, heels, hat and gloves. Flying was a special and somewhat formal event. No jeans, shorts, or sneakers. We had drinks in the lounge while we waited to board the plane. Once boarded we sat in leather seats that were wide and comfortable with only two on each side of the aisle. The pull-down trays were larger, and when they were pulled down, there was still room to move around in your seat. (Of course, I was thinner then!) We were served magnificent meals that included dessert, and two drinks. Flying was still fun in the 1970s. I took the kids along to the airport to see my husband off on business trips. They watched as the plane taxied down the runway and ascended into the sky.

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By the time I flew to Albany from Los Angeles in 1983, the plane then sat three seats on each side of the aisle, the trays were smaller, and the distance from seat to seat front to back, was narrower. Pity the guy who had a window seat and had to use the lavatory. They still served a meal on cross-country flights, but it was meager. Today the planes are not only cramped with many more seats per aisle, but there are no meals. You can’t bring your own beverage on board. We have to take off our shoes, pass everything through the scanners, sometimes we’re patted down after going through screening, we open our suitcases for investigation, and now we’re going to be exposed to a full body screen. Holy Cow! There are so many ways to “look” at the prospect of “exposing” myself to a full body scan. First, I will tell you that from viewing one naked body after another in an eight-hour stretch the scanner will surely be aghast at the sight and eager to punch out at the end of the day. I think if I had that job I would sit in the dark when I get home, and try to put the memory of what I’ve seen out of my mind with a good, strong Rusty Nail. There are very few well-toned bodies in the world. Ninety-nine percent of us are out of shape with the natural sagging of age, the addition of pounds, surgeries, wrinkles, and the scars and scrapes of living. Screening offers an unlimited supply of naked body jokes. Just sitting here, at the computer I can think of several which I won’t tell you. This is a family paper, after all! My son did say that next time he comes to visit, he’s going to wear his underwear on the outside. I don’t know anyone my age who has a perfect body, man or woman. Shakespeare spoke of the old duffer wearing hose on shrunken shanks. Sagging socks. Aging gracefully? Well, I guess so. My mind is still good. I have a good attitude about life. If I was young and lovely, I don’t think I would mind the full body scan except for the sake of modesty. Now it’s no longer only modesty that rules but extreme embarrassment. Oh well. If they can stand it, so can I. I feel like I should buy the screener a drink or something for exposing her to such a catastrophic view. ________________________________________________

AARP Tax-Aide is seeking volunteers to assist in tax preparation for neighbors in Bennington County. Help your fellow residents one-onone to prepare simple returns and file electronically. You do not need to be an AARP member nor a retiree. No prior experience in tax preparation is necessary and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Computer familiarity is necessary. Volunteers receive free tax preparation training and become IRS certified. Join us for trainings at the Bennington Free Library on Silver Street on the following dates: • January 21 – VT State Tax Training, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • January 25-29 – IRS Training, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information and to sign up, call Barth Vander Els at 802442-9504. Meet new people, learn new skills and help others in your community!

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January 20, 2010

Happy Days Playschool’s Nature Art Show at Canﬁeld Library

What an exciting, refreshing way to begin the art exhibition season at the Martha Canfield Library in Arlington, Vermont, with a nature art show by children ages 1–10 from Happy Days Playschool! The children’s art display will be on view from February 2 through 26. Come to the opening reception on Saturday, February 6 from 3–5 p.m. The children, ages 1–5, have been participating in an artist-inresidence program this year with Kim Ray, a local muralist from Londonderry, Vermont. The nature art show will consist of photo collages, posters, and note cards that depict nature art designs and creations made by those children, as well as the students ages 5–10 who attend Happy Days’ After-school Program and have also created nature art with their teachers The students’ artwork will be for sale, with proceeds going to both nonprofit organizations, Happy Days and the Martha Canfield Library. The Art and Sculpture in the Natural Environment residency has been made possible by grant funding received from The Vermont Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, LEGO Children’s Fund, and the Stratton Foundation. Happy Days Playschool provides a quality early education/childcare program in a consistent, caring and positive atmosphere using a family-centered approach. The Canfield Gallery is located in the Martha Canfield Library on East Arlington Road across from Arlington High School. The gallery is open during library hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9–5 and 6:30–8, Wednesday 9–5, Friday 2–5, and Saturday 10–3. For more information, call the library at 802-375-6153 or visit the library Web site at www. marthacanfieldlibrary.org.

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After an exciting school-level Geo Bee contest, Mettawee Community School students Cole Morse and Trenton Mychack, who tied for 3rd-place, join Catherine Thrasher, Mettawee’s Geo Bee Champion for 2010, and this year’s runner-up Izzy Rees for a photo opportunity.

Mettawee Holds Geo Bee Championship

The Mettawee Community School held its Geo Bee Championship on Tuesday, January 12. Nine classroom winners, from grades 4-6, took part: (4th graders) Jeremy Amaral, Trenton Mychack, Catherine Thrasher; (5th graders) Nadia Cox, Asia Rees, Alex Sperelakis; and (6th graders) Cole Morse, Izzy Rees and Eaden Ryan. 6th grade classroom

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winner Emily Couper was absent on the day of the school championship and was not able to participate. All will receive a Certificate of Achievement. Based on the number of correct answers after the first round of questions, the contestant group was reduced to the following four students: Morse, Mychack, I. Rees, and Thrasher. Another elimination followed the second round of questions. There was a tie for 3rd place between Morse and Mychack. That left Izzy Rees and Catherine Thrasher to take part in the championship round of questioning. After six questions, in an exciting tie-breaker, 4th grader Catherine Thrasher answered the final question correctly to be named Mettawee Community School’s 2010 Geo Bee winner. Thrasher will next take the necessary written geography test in order to qualify for the Vermont Geo Bee to be held later this spring in Montpelier. The Geo Bee was emceed by school principal Nancy Mark and judged by teachers Mark Rampone and Jennifer Bloomingdale. ________________________________________________

250th Anniversary Pictorial Postmark

To commemorate the recording of the Town Charter on January 28, 1760, the Pownal Historical Society is offering for sale a commemorative Postal Cover with special 250th Anniversary logo and hand stamp. These envelopes must be Hand Cancelled at the Pownal Post Office on January 28, 2010. There are three ways to proceed: Pre-buy your souvenir cover for $3.00 per envelope from Fran Lampman, 802-823-7344; take it to the Pownal Post Office on January 28 to have it hand cancelled with the special postmark; or, come to the Solomon Wright Public Library, Main Street, Pownal, on the evening of January 28, from 6-8 p.m., where Karen Nixon, Postmaster, will be present to hand cancel your envelope(s). Envelopes will be available for purchase on site. After January 28, cancelled commemorative envelopes will be available for $4 each from the Pownal Historical Society, P.O. Box 313, Pownal, VT 05261. Please add $1 for postage and handling.

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Valentine’s Dinner in Arlington

Looking for an elegant yet inexpensive way to treat your Valentine or friends this year? The St. James’ Valentine dinner may be just the thing. Don’t miss this great opportunity to have a fun, inexpensive and delightful evening with your loved one or friends. This dinner will be held on Saturday, February 13, starting at 5:30 p.m., with appetizers and wine, and continuing with a full dinner with entrée choice of fish, chicken or vegetarian. The meal will also include roasted potatoes, two vegetables, salad, rolls and more. The evening ends with dessert and light entertainment. The price per person is only $25 and space is limited to 60 people. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bennington Interfaith Food and Fuel Fund. To reserve your tickets, please contact Joanna Taylor at 375-9330 or the parish office at 375-9952 no later than February 11. Please indicate your entrée preference when making reservations. For more information, go to www. stjamesarlingtonvt.org

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Arlington Community Ice Skating Party

The members of Red Mountain Masonic Lodge will hold their annual Community Ice Skating Party on Saturday, January 23, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Arlington Ice Skating Rink on Route 313. The public is invited and the Lodge will provide hot dogs and hot chocolate, free of charge to all. As the rink has no comfort facilities, parents are reminded not to leave small children without a responsible adult. In case of questionable weather conditions you may call 375- 6782 or 375-6432 to learn if the party is still on. The maintenance of the Arlington Ice Rink has been a community project of Red Mountain Lodge for over 20 years. _______________________________________________

First Baptist Church Annual Meeting

Members of the First Baptist Church of Manchester Center will be meeting on January 27 to hear the reports of the various committees and officers and to elect officers and committee members for the coming year. The business meeting will begin at about 12:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend. If you have questions about the lunch, contact Martha Thompson at 362-3473. If you have questions about the business meeting, call Moderator Lorraine Wilkins at 625-9525. The church is located on the corner of Main and Bonnet Streets in Manchester Center, Vermont.

Hildene Celebrates Lincoln’s Birthday with Children’s Event

On Saturday, February 6, Hildene hosts “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” at 10:00 a.m. in the Beckwith Room. The party will include the annual interactive reading of Abe Lincoln’s Hat, written by Martha Brenner, crafts and of course in celebration of Abe’s birthday, cupcakes! After donning the Lincoln hats they have made, the children will parade up to the mansion to see one of Abe’s real stovepipe hats on display as part of the exhibit, “The American Ideal: Abraham Lincoln and the Second Inaugural.” Materials fee for the event is $3 per child accompanied by an adult. The suggested age is grades one through four. Space is limited and preregistration is encouraged. To pre-register a child for “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” on February 6, call Stephanie at 802-367-7960 or email Stephanie@hildene.org. ________________________________________________

Our Children at Risk

Protecting Mettawee Children, a group of parents and other concerned individuals, presents the film “Our Children at Risk,” at the Kittay Library on Route 153 in Rupert, Vermont. on Tuesday January 19 at 6:30 p.m. This is a 30 minute documentary film exploring the latest scientific research linking environmental toxins to children’s health problems. free and open to the public. For further questions contact: protectmetta weechildren@yahoo.com

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‘Great Decisions 2010’

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering Great Decisions 2010 – A Hot Topics Discussion Group on every other Thursday beginning February 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Spiral Press Café in Manchester Center, Vermont. This group will be moderated by GMALL board member Monica Knorr. The participants will also be asked to take turns leading the discussions. The group will follow the “Great Decisions” book published by the Foreign Policy Association. Topics this year will include Special Envoys, the Global Financial Crisis, U.S. – China Security Relations, Russia and Its Neighbors, and more. Although it is important for participants to read the articles about the topics of the day, discussion will not be limited to the articles. Any current topic that provokes the group’s interest and relates to American foreign policy is fair game. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. There is a fee for the eight sessions as well as the book. For more information and to register, please call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199 or visit www.greenmtnacademy.org.

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Bone Builders

A new RSVP Bone Builder class will be starting in Shaftsbury. Bone Builder weight bearing exercises prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis. There are presently 11 classes in Bennington County, some of which have been on-going for seven years. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., at the Shaftsbury Methodist Church. The class is free and open to the public. Please call Green Mountain RSVP at 447-1545 if you wish to attend. _________________________________________________

Lincoln Essay Contest Winners Feted at Equinox Luncheon

This year’s Hildene luncheon celebrating Lincoln’s birthday and honoring the winners of the fourth annual Lincoln Essay Competition takes place at the Equinox Resort on January 30 at noon. The keynote speaker will be Charlie Smith of the Snelling Center for Government. Smith will address students, teachers, parents and guests on the importance of instilling the principles of good governance and civic responsibility, and how Abraham Lincoln, in word and deed, exemplified the same. The speaker and his topic are particularly appropriate in light of the fact that the challenge posed for this year’s competition involved an examination of Lincoln’s motives as leader, when he made his famous response to an outspoken critic of his policies regarding slavery in 1862. Participating young eighth grade writers were asked to submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining why President Lincoln wrote his response to “The Prayer of the Twenty Millions,” an open letter written to him in the press by abolitionist and influential editor of the New York Tribune, Horace Greeley. The letter called upon the president to free the slaves as a way of weakening the confederacy. 88 students from 14 schools, representing seven counties throughout Vermont responded by submitting their essays, from which an independent panel of judges from Vermont’s four corners selected the winners. Upon graduation from Harvard College in 1978, featured speaker Charlie Smith embarked on a journey that would take him from the halls of Vermont state government to the offices of corporate America and back to Vermont to serve in the Douglas Administration from 2003 to 2006. He served first as Secretary of the Agency of Human Services and then as Secretary of Administration. From mid 2006 to 2009, Smith was called upon to apply his myriad leadership experiences to his role as President of the Snelling Center for Government whose “mission is to foster responsible and ethical civic leadership, encourage public service by private citizens, and promote informed citizen participation in shaping public policy in Vermont.” His lifelong commitment to leadership makes him well suited for the presentation at a luncheon honoring one of our nation’s greatest leaders and celebrating those of the future. The first, second and third place winners will read their essays at the event. All eight winners will receive their awards: $1,000, first prize; $750 second prize; $500 third prize and $200 each for five honorable mentions. The Lincoln Essay Competition and annual Lincoln’s Birthday Luncheon are sponsored by Spiral Press Café and The Perfect Wife Restaurant. Reservations are required for the luncheon at a cost of $40 per person. For more information on the event or to reserve a seat, call 802367-7960 or email Stephanie@hildene.org.

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Ivan Beattie is Speaker at Historical Society Meeting

The Manchester Historical Society will present a talk by Ivan Beattie on the history of the Morgan horse on January 20, at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church. Beattie is manager of East of Equinox Farm in Manchester, which has been dedicated since 1958 to the preservation of the traditional Morgan horse. The Morgan tradition began when Justin Morgan brought a young stallion named Figure to Vermont in the late 1700s. The horse quickly gained a reputation for being able to out-pull, outtrot, out-run and basically outperform all the other horses of his time, regardless of their size or pedigree. His direct descendants were referred to as the “Morgan” horse, and they quickly became highly sought after because of their inherent ability to do anything and do it well. Refreshments will be served. For more information e-mail manchesterhistoricalsociety@ gmail.com. ____________________

Danby/Mt. Tabor Senior Luncheon

The Danby/Mt. Tabor Seniors will meet on January 27 at the parsonage on South Main Street, Danby, at noon. The menu will include meatloaf with brown sauce, boiled potatoes with parsley, mixed winter veggies, bread and chocolate chip cookies. Bingo will follow as well as a 50/50 raffle. Suggested donation is $3.25. Call 293-5232 for reservations no later than January 22.

Customer Service Seminar

The Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the first of its professional development seminars on January 21 at 5:30 p.m., at the Inn at Willow Pond. Business professionals are invited to hear from their peers on ways to polish your customer service skills. Reserve your spot today for the first seminar of the year. Call 802362-6313 or email bmeachem@manchesterchamber.net. Refreshments and cash bar will be available. There is a fee for this seminar.

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Day of Fun to Beneﬁt NHS

The Family Fun Center at Avalanche Motel is offering a day of fun on Friday, January 22, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For further information or to make a reservation for golf, please call Lauren Turner at 272-4891. All proceeds to benefit the National Honor Society at Burr and Burton Academy.

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Dorset Senior Connection

The Dorset Seniors will meet at the Wilson House in East Dorset on January 28 at noon for a delicious lunch. Speaker this month will be Deke August from Dorset Village Properties. He will talk about the ins and outs of real estate. He will also share with us what we can do before we put our house or land up for sale. There will be a time for questions after his talk. A 50/50 raffle will also follow the luncheon. Reservations are required. Please call Helen Tyler at 867-0261 prior to January 25. Suggested donation is $3.50. All seniors are welcome. _________________________________________________

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Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity’s annual potluck get-together is scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 5:30 p.m., at the Federated Church in East Arlington. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30, followed by a look back at the accomplishments of 2009 and a look forward to Habitat’s plans for 2010. This is a fun event for those who want to learn more about Habitat and for those who have already been involved in Habitat’s work. All are welcome! Please bring a main dish that serves 6-8. For more information call Sandi Hedman at 362-1459.

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CFC Wish List

Some needed items for February are: cranberry juice, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, canned salmon, tomato soup All donations to CFC are appreciated, and may be left in our collection box at Shaw’s Supermarket or in the hallway of the Manchester Town Office Building. _____________________

Wallingford Rotary German Pork Roast Dinner

The Wallingford Rotary Club is offering a German roast pork dinner complete with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, spinach salad, rolls, and choice of strawberry rhubarb potpie or apple crumble. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Take-outs are available. The dinner will be held at the Rotary Building, North Main Street, Wallingford, Vermont, on January 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner will benefit community projects and MRUHS scholarships. Contact Lois Johnstone 446-2442, for further information. ____________________

Scottish Traditions Celebrated at the Dorset Church

United Church of Dorset and East Rupert invites the community to Scottish Traditions/Robbie Burns Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 31. Bagpiper Peter Cannon will grace us with his music. Come and toast the lassies and laddies at a special coffee hour following the service and, if you’re brave, taste the haggis and oatcakes. Kilts and sashes encouraged! Call the Dorset Church at 867-2260 for more information. The church is located at 143 Church St. off Route 30 in Dorset, Vermont. January 20, 2010

Attempting to top last year’s turnout and contributions to the Vermont/New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series® is anticipating a stompin’ good time on January 30, on Stratton Mountain. In the partnership with national sponsors such as Tubbs Snowshoes, Columbia Sportswear, and Green Mountain Coffee, the Romp to Stomp offers a fun, affordable, family-friendly way to beat the winter doldrums and get active with a 3k or 5k snowshoe walk or a 3k snowshoe race. Stratton Mountain Resort truly offers a unique snowshoe experience with its gorgeous course that leads Rompers through pleasant wooded trails where they are sure to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the season. Event registration for both individuals and teams is available online for $35 a person before January 28, and $40 the day of. New perks for 2010 include the Lil Romper Program, which allows kids 0-12 to register for free or at a discounted rate, and a Premier Registration upgrade option for participants to receive an official Romp to Stomp long sleeve tech-shirt. Volunteers are needed to help out at pre-registration in Manchester on Friday afternoon, January 29 and on Stratton on Romp day, Saturday, January 30. To volunteer, send an email to info@vtnhkomen.org, or call and leave a message with your contact information at the Race for the Cure office at 362-2733. For more information or to register for the Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series®, visit www. tubbsromptostomp.com. January 20, 2010

Woodchuck Festival

Come to the seventh Annual West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department’s Woodchuck Festival and Fireman’s Games, Saturday, February 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mettawee Community School, Vermont. Route 153, West Pawlet, Vermont. Famous local artist and Woodchuck Festival art designer, Roy Egg will be showing his newest collection of Woodchuck paintings. Yup, Woodchucks are really very cute, especially Roy’s renditions. Join up with the 40 year young West Pawlet Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary at their Silent Auction starting at 9 a.m. and place your bid on numerous items donated by local business. So please join us at the seventh Annual West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department’s Woodchuck Festival and Fireman’s Games. Thank you and remember all proceeds benefit the Fire Department.

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Mountain Communities Band Together to Help Haiti Relief The mountain communities are banding together to help the people of Haiti. Please come to the Weston Rod and Gun Club on Saturday, January 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., for a community get-together. There’ll be snacks, a silent auction of extraordinary items for every budget (from a professional photo of you and your loved ones in a hot tub to a week in France!) and lots of good fellowship. Please feel free to BYOB, and parents and grandparents – bring your kids! All the money raised will be contributed directly to Haiti relief. Whether you’re in Weston, Londonderry, Winhall, Peru, Andover or Landgrove, (or anywhere else!) it’s a chance to meet and greet your neighbors and friends while contributing desperately needed funds to a great humanitarian cause. For more information, call Julie Hoyt at 802-824-5055. ________________________________________________

Rotary Donates to Haiti Relief Fund Bennington Rotariarns are donating to the Pure Water Fund for Haitians to help with the world-wide relief following the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week. If you would like to make a private donation to the people of Haiti, Rotary has set up a fund for this. As Haiti continues to dig out from the devastation of a powerful earthquake, The Rotary Foundation has established the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund for U.S. Rotarians who want to donate toward recovery efforts. For more information: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/ en_pdf/haiti_earthquake_relief_daf_en.pdf.

Relief for Haitians

For the next few weeks or so the TriState Pennysaver News and Vermont News Guide are organizing an effort to gather and promote the donation of as much material goods and money for the earthquake victims in Haiti as possible. This is a good time for an early spring cleaning of your closets. Please please please help us out and donate as much as you can. The following is a basic list of material goods that will be helpful to the victims. If an item is not listed it does not mean it cannot be donated. Every little bit counts. We will be collecting your donated items at the TriState Pennysaver News office, 109 South Street, Bennington and at the Vermont News Guide office, 99 Bonnet Street, Manchester. We will transfer your collected donations to The First Haitian Free Methodist Church, 433 West Main Street, Stamford, Connecticut. Items needed are: gauze; band aids; alcohol, peroxide and other topical wound care ointments/medicines; feminine hygiene items; paper goods; toiletries; canned and non-perishable goods; summer clothing; linens including sheets, blankets and towels; emergency kits and anything else you can afford to give will be welcome. Other ways to donate: American Red Cross: Go to RedCross.org; hit donate now button at top and then International Response Fund. You also can text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 to the International Response Fund. The money will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti. Phoning in a donation can also be made by calling 1-800-Red-Cross. AmeriCares: Go to AmeriCares.org. Donations will go toward medicine and medical supplies and for expenses for providing that medical aid. You may also call 1-800-486-HELP. United Way: Go to www.uwwesternct.org. Donations will go to the United Way Disaster Fund which will assist United Way efforts to address the educational, financial and health-related challenges that arise when disasters devastate communities. Thank you to everyone in advance for your support and assistance!

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Haiti

Shelter Boxes Bound for Haiti

With the recent devastation in Haiti, Manchester Rotary Club is giving people an opportunity to donate money to provide Shelter Boxes. The Shelter Boxes include tents that hold up to 10 people, sleeping mats, sleeping blankets, cooking stoves and eating utensils, and water purification kits. Of any amount of money you donate, 100 percent will go towards the relief effort in Haiti. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Lisa Souls at 802-779-2690 or make a check payable to The Manchester Rotary Fund, P.O. Box 853, Manchester Center, VT 05255. This is a 501C3 non-profit organization. ________________________________________________

Generous Acts of Kindness Make an Impact Since Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake, Pure Water for the World has received many offers of assistance in its effort to help the people of Haiti. A group of radio stations is raising funds to rebuild the water program in schools in Cite Soleil. A documentarian will travel through the Dominican Republic to reach Haiti. A group of Burlington, Vermont doctors came together to form the “PWW Medical team.” Many professionals are offering their services to help in whatever way they can and there are offers of help to rebuild our Port-au-Prince filter facility. To the hundreds of our supporters who have so generously donated to our efforts, thank you. Here is a story that touched our hearts. From the Tooth Fairy to Haiti: A Young Vermonter’s Act of Love On Thursday afternoon, the Pure Water for the World staff in January 20, 2010

Rutland received a visit from a young girl. Five year old Ebe Fernandez had learned of PWW’s work in Haiti and the urgent need for clean water following Tuesday’s earthquake. She made a decision that belies her young age when she asked her parents, Phil and Erin Fernandez of Rutland, if she could donate her tooth fairy money and other savings to PWW. She arrived at the PWW office with $65.33 in a small plastic bag and proudly presented her gift to PWW’s Executive Director, Carolyn Meub. Moved to tears by the generosity of this young donor, Meub expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming generosity of the friends of PWW during this unprecedented effort to continue bringing clean water to Haiti. Update on PWW Family in Haiti PWW staff members remain in Haiti following Tuesday’s disaster and have been tirelessly working under desperate conditions to set up water filters in Port-au-Prince. David Putt, Sebestien and Marie-Paule DeMarre, Roman Cipus and staff have been able to access the salvageable filters from the factory. On Thursday they distributed 40 ceramic and 3 sand filters to a medical clinic near the PWW staff house. They report that food and water continue to be in critical shortage, aid groups are having difficulty getting into the city, and most people are living on the streets. As of now, we have not heard from three of our staff. We hope it is only a communication issue and nothing more. The remaining staff members are very tired, but are well. They are committed to continuing PWW’s work, especially at this critical time when basic services remain largely unavailable. They are helping the wounded and bringing comfort to those who have lost so much. ________________________________________________

Many Ways to Help

To help U.S. families reach relatives in Haiti for the next two weeks, Google Voice is offering free calls to Haiti. If you don’t have a Google Voice account, you can request an invitation at www.google.com/voice. The phone number for Americans seeking information about Americans in Haiti: 1-888-107-4747. UNICEF is deploying clean water and sanitation supplies, therapeutic foods, medical supplies and temporary shelter, and is also focusing on children who have become separated from their families to protect them from harm or exploutation. Call 1-800-4UNICEF. Web sites for updated information and to make a donation are: AmeriCares, United Way, Red Cross, World Food Program, Mercy Corps, International Rescue Committee, Habitat for Humanity, Doctors Without Borders, Partners in Health, Pure Water for the World, Rotary International, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, Save the Children, Feed the Children, and Meds and Food for Kids.

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SPORTS Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe Party

Nordic Harmoni invites all to join them for a Twilight (Moonlight) Ski/Snowshoe Party at the Landgrove Inn on Monday, February 1. Those enjoying the groomed and tracked trails (which are now accessible by a newly constructed bridge close to the Landgrove Inn) or snowshoers are encouraged to get out on the trails at 5:00 p.m. Ski and snowshoe rental is available at the Landgrove Inn. Complementary Glögg will be available at the trail head for those enjoying the outdoor activities. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. and a soup & chili dinner with desserts at 7 p.m. The $10 cost includes the trail fess as well as the dinner, so

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join us for the party (regardless of the weather) even if you only choose to enjoy the stimulating company and warmth of the cozy fireplace in the Inn. For more information and reservations call the Westbergs at 824-6578 or the Landgrove Inn at 824-6673. ____________________________________________

GMC Manchester Snowshoe Hike

Green Mountain Club of Manchester will have a snowshoe hike on Sunday, January 24, on Forest Road 10. Start time is 9 a.m., the distance is 4.6 miles. This is an easy snowshoe hike. Trip leaders are Liz Greak and Barbara Comer. Please contact the trip leaders for meeting place and to confirm that you are joining them, 362-0795 or bargelizard@comcast.net. ________________________________________________

Dollar Day Skate to Beneﬁt Fisher PTG

Strap on a pair of skates and take a spin around Riley Rink at Hunter Park on Sunday, February 7 from 1:45 to 3:45 p.m. during a Dollar Day Skate Party. The fee to skate is $1 for kids age 12 and under and $2 for skaters 13 and up. Dollar Day Skate Parties are sponsored by Bill Drunsic, the Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern, and the Spiral Press Cafe. This event is to benefit the Fisher Elementary Parent-Teacher Group. ________________________________________________

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Dollar Skate at Riley Rink

Carolyn Kern, Executive Director of the Northshire Day School, would like to invite everyone and anyone to the school’s ninth annual Dollar Skate at Riley Rink on Sunday, January 24. The Perfect Wife and The Spiral Press Café will once again sponsor this afternoon of skating and fun. The fee for the skating is $1 per child under 13 and $2 for children 13 and up. The time of the skating is 1:45 to 3:45 p.m. Please come and enjoy an afternoon of skating while supporting the Northshire Day School. The Northshire Day School, a quality licensed, non-profit early care and education center, has space available for children 6 weeks to one year. If you have been looking for childcare or thinking about going back to work, you should give us a call. NDS serves area families by providing a safe and loving environment for their children. The school’s professionally trained caregivers create a stimulating and nurturing atmosphere through developmentally appropriate programs and activities. Our after-school program cares for children five to twelve years of age from 3:00-5:30 Monday through Friday. Our after-care program also provides coverage during school vacations, snow days and early dismissal. Our purpose is to build individuality and self-respect, lay positive foundations for learning, and encourage responsibility. Our after-school program also has limited availability. If you are interested in enrolling your child, or in the dollar skate please contact Carol or Jane by calling 802-363-1395 or by emailing Carol at ndschool@verizon.net or Jane at jane.ndschool@verizon.net.

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Grace Cottage to Host ‘Ask the Doctor’ Sessions

Do you have a medical topic that you would like to learn more about? Grace Cottage Hospital is offering you that opportunity. Grace Cottage Internist Dr. Evan Ginsberg will host two question-and-answer sessions, with topics based on whatever medical questions the audience would like to pose. These two sessions are open to the public, free of charge. They will be held on Monday, January 25, 1:30-3:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, February 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m., in Grace Cottage Hospital’s Community Wellness Center, 133 Grafton Rd., Townshend. Refreshments will be served. Dr. Ginsberg, host of these free “Ask the Doctor” information sessions, has been a member of the Grace Cottage staff since January 2009. As an internal medicine physician, he specializes in preventative and diagnostic medicine for adults. He is a Fellow with the American Board of Internal Medicine. (Continued on page 26)

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(Ask the Doctor, cont.) Dr. Ginsberg has 30 years of clinical experience. From 1980-2009, he practiced in Hamden, CT. He is an attending physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Hospital of Saint Raphael, and he is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Ginsberg has been voted by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America (1999, 2008, and 2009) and one of the Top Doctors in Connecticut (1999). The public is invited to this free event. No pre-registration is necessary. For information, call 802-365-3649. _______________________________________________

Manchester Curves Announces New Year’s Resolution

Curves of Manchester Center will be joining other Curves facilities throughout the world this January in a company-wide campaign called Stronger + Together, an international movement to make one million women healthier in 2010. The program will rely heavily on women sharing their success stories and providing confidence and inspiration to others. The heart of the program lives online at www.Curves.com/ StrongerTogether, where women can find useful information about the new campaign, register for the campaign to join the cause, share their personal stories about how they were able to start a healthier lifestyle, and find a myriad of useful tools, such as easy-to-send emails designed for women to send messages of inspiration to loved ones and the option to create a personal profile to promote their story on the Web site. According to Curves Founder Diane Heavin, a strong component of Curves’ new campaign is that if one woman is able to share her strength in wanting to improve her health, she can help another woman gain confidence, become fit, discover focus and avoid disease. With the campaign comes a “join now and get 30 days free” promotion to get women on the bandwagon of getting healthy. For more information about Curves of Manchester Center, located at 4977 Main Street and its participation in the Stronger + Together, campaign, contact Darryl Davis at 802-362-1934.

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New Ofﬁcers for Washington County Historical Society

As the Washington County Historical Society approaches its 70th year of service to the community, the following officers and trustees have been elected to meet monthly to discuss and conduct the Society’s business. Officers include Debi Craig of Hebron, President; Barbara Rymph of Easton, Vice President; Dale Grinnell of Fort Ann, Treasurer; and Kelly Mead of Hudson Falls, Secretary. New Trustees to serve for a three year term are John Mead of Hudson Falls, D. Keith Truesdale of Salem, and Christine Hoffer of Cambridge. The Historical Society, located at the Wing-Northup House, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward, New York actively promotes the historic heritage of Washington County. The Heritage Research Library at the Society is open Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m., and can be reached at (518) 747-9108 or by e-mail at wchs@wchs-ny.org.

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— by Bonnie Dundas This past week I heard from several readers wondering where all their birds had gone and what to feed those coming to their feeders. Sue Mellen from Danby is seeing fewer birds since the storm and wonders why her birds are not taking Niger seed. Before the big snow storm we still had “summer birds” here. Many of them have probably left now for warmer climes and we are still waiting for the “winter birds” to arrive from the north. In years of plentiful natural foods (cones and fruit) many of the northern birds don’t need to come south. As to what to feed, if one can only put out one food, I suggest black oil sunflower seed. It is small, doesn’t leave much mess to clean up in the spring, is liked by many species and best of all is a high energy food. It is best to use it in a hanging feeder. A mixed seed with some corn and sunflower seed, perhaps some peanuts, and safflower seed is also good. Look at the ingredients because some companies add millet, oats and fill that most birds do not eat and

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nature. This month watch for Jupiter in the west after sunset, Mars in the east and Saturn high in the southern sky in the early morning. Enjoy nature! 802-447-7433 or cockatielvt@yahoo.com. ____________________

Bird Walk at Hildene

The next bird walk at The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester will be Saturday, January 23, meeting at the Visitor’s Center at 8 a.m. This begins the second full year of monitoring the wild bird population on the grounds of Hildene where 118 species have been recorded so far. Birding checklists for the Hildene grounds are also available. Warm clothes are mandated; snowshoes are optional. Because of the varied habitats deciduous and evergreen forests, open fields, wetlands and feeders, Hildene is a perfect environment to attract most of the bird species breeding in or migrating through Vermont. The dates for upcoming surveys in 2010 are February 13, March 13 and April 10. Bird walks are open to all and are beginner to advanced to family friendly. Binoculars are available to borrow. Please contact Randy at the Vermont Bird Place for more information, 362-2270.

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Shadow is an 8 1⁄2 year old long haired male. His owner could no longer take care of him after they had a premature baby. He is declawed and an indoor cat only. Shadow is a mellow, friendly cat that likes attention. Please come meet our tolerant, loveable guy. Rusty is a 1 year old Vizsla mix who found himself homeless when his owner went to jail. A rl i ng ton Animal Control took him in, got him neutered, vaccinated and ultimately brought him to Second Chance to find his forever home. Rusty is active, cuddly and affectionate. A very smart and alert boy, Rusty would benefit by exercising frequently and by working on brain activity. Rusty will require basic obedience training, as he only knew “sit” before coming to Second Chance. Extensive socialization will be necessary and extremely beneficial for Rusty, since he can be quite timid and fearful of strangers. Luckily, Rusty has the capability to bond quickly. These pets and others are avaiable at Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vermont. 802-3752898. January 20, 2010

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Missoula Childrens Theatre to present ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

After the success of “Hansel and Gretel”, “The Pied Piper of Hamelin,”and “Cinderella,” The Dorset Players are delighted to announce that the Missoula Children’s Theatre Company will be back to present a delightful musical adaptation of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” The only two performances will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Dorset Playhouse on Cheney Road in Dorset, Vermont. For tickets, telephone the Dorset Players Box Office at 8675777, beginning January 21. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for those age 10 and under. What happens when a young boy plants magic beans in his own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure. The Missoula Children’s Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. This coming year, more than 65,000 cast members across the globe will take to the stage to the delight and applause of their families, friends, community, neighbors and teachers. The residency in Dorset is made possible by the Dorset Players with help from the Stratton Foundation and additional community businesses and members. _________________________________________________

Dorset Players to hold auditions for ‘Guys and Dolls’

The Dorset Players are pleased to announce that auditions for their spring musical production, “Guys and Dolls,” will take place on Monday, January 25 and Tuesday January 26 at 7 p.m. at the Dorset Playhouse on Cheney Road in Dorset, Vermont. Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, “Guys and Dolls” is a classic from the golden age of musical comedy, set on the colorful and tawdry Broadway neighborhood of the 1940s made famous in many of Runyon’s short stories. Director Steve Sinding and music director Linda Hueckel are looking to fill around 15 male and 9 female roles, plus singers and dancers to fill out the onstage choAdd a new rus. All the characters are adults. dimension Those auditioning are asked to dimension �� dimension �� bring clean dry shoes with them �to your New Year! �� and will be given a short singing Learn to Knit! and/or dancing routine to per�� form. �� 605 Depot Street It is not necessary to attend both �� nights of auditions. Performance Manchester Center, VT dates are set for May 20-23 and 802-362-3151 May 27-30. Call Steve Sinding at 802-362-2359 with questions Exquisite Yarns from regarding the show or the audiAround the World tions.

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Come and join in on fun and laughter when “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” is showing at the Village Picture Show on Friday, January 29 at 10:30 p.m. Burr Burton Academy’s student group Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and Our Voices eXposed (ovx) are raising money to attend the National SADD Conference this spring. We invite all ages to come see this 80s classic about a teenage boy’s determination to take a break from school, without getting caught. Admission is $5. If you would like to purchase tickets in advance or if you have any questions, please contact Chrissy or Katrina at info@thecollaborative. us or 802-362-3770. ��

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AA meeting, Breakfast with your Higher Power, Beginners, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester, 7:30 a.m. 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 discussion. 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 11-Step Meeting meditation, Wilson House, East Dorset, 7 p.m. 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: 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 January 20, 2010

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. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.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. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library AA Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, Big Book Tapes, mens 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

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Bennington Women’s Meeting of AA: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT DA - Debtor’s Anonymous, Wed. 8-9 p.m., Turning Point Club of Bennington, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT, 442-9700

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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: Bennington Free Clinic, 6-9 p.m. Located at First Baptist Church, 601 Main St., Bennington, VT. Call 447-3700 for appointment. Medicare Assistance, Zion Parrish, Manchester, 10 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Meeting, American Legion Hall, Chester, first Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Friday: 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: 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 mem-

bers 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,

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Thursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennintgon, fourth Thursday, 1 p.m.

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Chester Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Planning Committee meeting, Town Clerk’s Office, first Monday, 7 p.m. Stratton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Holly Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Planning Committee meeting, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:30 p.m. Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District Meeting, district Office, Poultney, second Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday: Fair Haven Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Weston Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Pawlet Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wells Selectmen Meeting, Wells Town Hall, every other Tuesday, 7 p.m. For info. 645-9020 Shaftsbury Zoning Board meeting, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Planning Committee meeting, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Top left: Lois Johnstone invites all to a Roast Pork dinner in Wallingford ...story on page 20 Top right: Mr. Marshhauser tells us some simple reasons to help with the 2010 Census ...details on page 20 Left: Romp to Stomp out breast cancer ...story on page 21

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