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www.vermontnews-guide.com • January 7, 2009

Vol 48 No 55

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

Top left: Tall Spires Bell Ringers present concert...details on page 5 Bottom left: Happy Days kids selling pizza for the Super Bowl! ...details on page 8

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Top right: Martha Robertson and Bob Stannard Ski for Heat and Cool Blues...story on page 13

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Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, January 7 Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Italian Veggies, Pineapple, Garlic Bread and Milk. Thursday, January 8 Roast Beef w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Cookie, Bread and Milk. Friday, January 9 Spanish Rice w/Beef, Green Cabbage, Squash Medley, Apple Cobbler, and Milk. Monday, January 12 Baked Fish w/Tartar Sauce, Hot Coleslaw, Mixed Veggies, Pineapple, Bread and Milk. Tuesday, January 13 Pork Stir Fry over Herb Rice, Oriental Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Bread and Milk. _____________________

Community Food Cupboard Wish List for January

This January we hope to help those with special dietary needs and support some New Year’s resolutions: sugar substitute, sugarfree snacks, sugar-free juice or drink mixes, low sodium soups, and whole grains, such as brown rice or oats. 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. _____________________

Spaghetti Dinner

The Federated Church of East Parlington is hosting a Community Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 10 starting at 6 p.m. A free will offering with all proceeds to benefit Fuel Assistance Program will be accepted. Sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship. Questions or more info: call the church office at 3752548.

America’s Defense Meltdown – the High Cost of Irrelevancy

— by Paul Myers Pentagon budgets hide enormous cost overruns and production delays of weapons of unproven tactical relevancy. Is the Pentagon accountable? Who’s in charge? The 2009-2010 Defense budget is roughly $500 billion. For what? Now is the time to insist on straight answers to hard questions. The new “Joint Strike Fighter”, the F-35 is a case in point. (information from: Winslow Wheeler and Pierre Sprey in the November-December, CDI Defense Monitor, p. 8-9; www.cdi. org). While the U.S. Air Force budget has risen to $150 billion, its aircraft inventory shrank and is older than at the end of World War II. Between 2001 and 2009, the Air Force tactical fleet decreased by more than 100 aircraft, while its average age increased from 15 to 20 years. The new, “affordable, multi-use” F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is supposed to do air-to-ground bombing, air-to-air combat, and close air support for ground troops. It is the military version of a jack of all trades and master of none. In 2001, the unit cost estimate for 2,886 F-35s was $79 million. Since then, that estimate has increased 54% for 430 fewer aircraft, and deliveries will be at least 2 years late. Flight testing, still only in the beginning stages, will surely reveal more glitches, further inflating production costs, and delaying deliveries. In addition to its huge cost, the F-35 is overweight, underpowered, and generally under-capable of performing assigned tasks. While touted as a “stealthy” aircraft, it is easily detected by radar and, according to Wheeler and Sprey, 2008, p. 9, is “too fast to see its tactical targets; too delicate and flammable to withstand ground fire; and lacks the payload to loiter usefully over sustained U.S. ground troop operations.” A-10s which are specialized for this role, are far superior. While the U.S. sinks into debt and economic chaos, the Pentagon continues its spending sprees undeterred by Congress or the electorate. President Obama has a big job ahead, especially with Pentagon insider, Robert Gates, as his Defense Secretary. We must closely watch military spending, and be ready to reign in the Pentagon’s appetite for war toys. Let your Congressmen know what you think of Pentagon spending excesses.

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Workshop

This workshop will be held on Friday, January 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the South Londonderry Town Office. Speaker will be James Esden, Forestry Specialist, VT Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. Hemlock wooly adelgid (pronounced ah-DEL-jid) has been spreading north from Brattleboro up the West River Valley. The tiny aphid-like organism, native to Asia, sucks plant juices from the trees’ needles and can eventually cause tree death. This pest was found in Townshend, VT this past fall. The Department of Forests, Park and Recreation is looking for help from the general public in Londonderry to watch for hemlock wooly adelgid and report any findings. For more information contact Jim Esden, Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation, 100 Mineral Street, Suite 304, Springfield, VT 05156; 8858822 jim.esden@state.vt.us

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Service Notes

Army Pvt. Chris S. Conger has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover antipersonnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. He is the son of Barry Conger of Jalet St., Whitehall, N.Y., and nephew of Cindy Pritchard of Second St., Fair Haven, Vt. The private is a 2008 graduate of Whitehall High School. Michael P. Mahar has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Mahar, a commander with 15 years of military service, is assigned to Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Va. He is the son of Kathleen Trottier Hull of Enfield Drive, January 7, 2009

Woodstock, Md., and Maggie Mahar of N.W. 58th Terrace, Ocala, Fla., and the late Ray Mahar. His grandparents are Eileen Trottier of Jepson Road, Stamford, Vt., and the late Richard Trottier, and Betty Mahar of Hathaway St., North Adams, Mass., and the late Ray Mahar. Army Pvt. Jay D. McLaren has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. He is the nephew of Sonya English of Saunders St.,Whitehall, N.Y. The private is a 2008 graduate of Whitehall High School. ____________________

Free Spiritual Movie Night

Join us at the Windham Meeting House on Sunday, January 11 at 6:30pm to see Mitch Albom’s “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” starring John Voight. For more information, call Ian Bailes at 874-4510.

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IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions........... 23 Automotive......................... 37 Classifieds........................... 63 Creatures/Environment....... 22 Entertainment..................... 27 Fine Arts/Crafts................... 26 From my Corner...................10 GNAT-TV Schedule............. 16 Mind & Body....................... 24 Restaurants......................... 27 Service Directory................. 32 Sports................................. 21 Job Connection................... 39 Weekly Almanac................. 28 Vermont News Guide

“Who Killed the Electric Car?” Film Screening

Jump Start Your Resolutions and Dance Your Way in to the New Year!

“Who Killed the Electric Car?”, a 2006 film dealing with the successful launch of General Motor’s EV 1 electric car, will be shown on Friday, January 9 at the Mark Skinner Library at 7:00 p.m. It is the first movie of the Manchester Film Forum’s Winter/Spring 2009 offerings. Among the many items on the plate of the new administration, is the bailout for Detroit. High on that list of requirements is an energy efficient car. This should not be such a difficult problem for GM. Twelve years ago, it produced the GM EV1, a car that was beloved by the thousands of people who drove it. Yet, by 2006, there were no electric cars available. How could such an efficient, green-friendly vehicle fail to transform our roads, garages and skies? Through interviews with government officials, former GM employees and concerned celebs such as EV1 driver Mel Gibson, filmmaker Chris Paine, former EV1 owner seek to answer this question. The Manchester Film Forum is made up of a dedicated group of citizens who are interested in viewing films of social importance. Following the film a lively discussion usually ends the evening. Admission is free although donations are welcome. Light refreshments are available. More information may be found by visiting website www.manchesterfilmforum.cloverpad.org or call Paul at 824-6626.

Are you looking for something other than your daughter’s dance class, feeling a bit sluggish or in search of a more inspiring way to get exercise? The new Introduction to Dance — 4 week session for all abilities and flexibilities is the way to burn off those holiday calories, increase flexibility and coordination, develop strength and tone. The four week session begins January 8 and meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Israel Congregation of Manchester. To register, contact Alexandra Langstaff at 867-0448 or www.hullabaloodanceshop.com. ________________________________________________

“Stress Less” Well-Being Day at Mark Skinner Library

Start the New Year with an opportunity for renewal. Attend “Stress Less” - Well-Being Day for Mind, Body, & Spirit at the Mark Skinner Library on Saturday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sessions in Beginner Yoga (10 AM), Reiki (11:15a.m.), and “Stress Less” Nutrition (12:30 p.m.) re offered. A free drawing will be held for those in attendance for a free Feng Shui consultation, donated by Home Vision Feng Shui Consulting. Come for all, some, or one presentation! Space is limited, so please call the library at 362-2607 to pre-register. This program is free and open to the public but not appropriate for young children. The Mark Skinner Library is located at the intersection of Rt. 7A and West Road in Manchester Village

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Ring in a Happy New Year with the Tall Spire Ringers!

Ring in the New Year with The Tall Spire Ringers, the resident handbell choir of the First Congregational Church of Manchester. on Saturday, January 10, 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of manchester. Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday rush is over, treat yourself to an evening of music! This will be the ringers’ fifth appearance in the community this season after having performed concerts at Hildene’s Candlelight Tours, the Stratton Mountain Club and Equinox Terrace. The concert will be a celebration of the 26 years since the founding of The Tall Spire Ringers in the fall of 1982. Guest musical groups for the evening event will be the Northshire Early Music Ensemble, directed by Harlan Levy, and the Burr and Burton Recorder Ensemble, directed by Julie Freebern. Selections include unique arrangements of such carols as Angels We Have Heard on High, I Wonder As I Wander, Ding Dong Merrily On High, Sing We Now of Christmas, and, of course, Carol of the Bells. There will be music with recorders and voices; and recorders will team up with the bells for a piece or two as well. A free will offering will be taken at the door. Proceeds from the concert will go to the Interfaith Council Emergency Needs Fund.

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Northshire Nonproﬁt Network Information

Snowshoe Hike

The Northshire Nonprofit Network will be meeting on Friday, January 9, 8 a.m., at Riley Rink at Hunter Park, located off Route 7A, Manchester Center, Vermont. The topic is Marketing Your Nonprofit — Developing a Communications Plan and Marketing Strategies. The guest speakers are Margaret Donovan, who owns Manchester Advertising and was also Managing Editor of Tupelo Press; Rosalie Fox, who has helped businesses and in recent years nonprofits with marketing communication and advocacy challenges; and Barbara Dooling, Community Relations Specialist at United Counseling Service, who assists in fund development. Mrs. Dooling’s prior experience has been in the for-profit sector as a community and government relations administrator. This meeting is free and open to staff, board members, and volunteers from all nonprofit �� organizations in the region, as well as other interested people. �� Refreshments will be served. For additional information about this program or any other upcoming Northshire Nonprofit Network �� programs,call Seline Skoug at 802�� 362-9181 or e-mail her at seline. �� skoug@castingforrecovery.org or �� visit the NNN website at www. �� nnnvt.wordpress.com.

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Depending on snow and weather permitting, Pember Museum educator, Bernie Hoffman will be leading a snowshoe hike with animal tracking at the Hebron Nature Preserve on Sunday, January 11 starting promptly at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Meet at the Porter Schoolhouse entrance on Route 22 in Hebron, which is 8 miles south of Granville. Don’t forget your snowshoes! For more information, call 518-642-1515. ________________________________________________

Bennington County Democrats Plan Inaugural Luncheon

President Barack Obama’s inauguration will be witnessed and celebrated locally on Tuesday, Jan. 20, by the Bennington County Democratic Committee with a festive luncheon at the Madison Brewery Co. at 428 Main Street in Bennington. The public is welcome: first come, first served. Only 125 tickets are being made available. Proceeds, after compensating Madison’s, will benefit the county committee.Four huge TV sets will be available, along with a menu that includes smoked Gouda macaroni and cheese, Chicken Marsala with mushrooms risotto, and Italian Caprese salad. Events start at 11 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Jim Sullivan, county Democratic chairman, said that notices of the festivity have gone to the 291 supporters and volunteers who worked the campaign in Bennington County, plus 52 members of the county committee. Tickets at $25 each are available by sending a check before Jan. 15 to Welthy Myers, Treasurer, at PO Box 72, Peru, Vt. 05152. Questions may be directed to Barbara MacIntyre at 442-2449. ________________________________________________

Arlington Food Shelf Receives Stratton Grant

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The Arlington Food Shelf is a completely volunteer endeavor that serves over 225 individuals from the Arlington, Sandgate and Suunderland areas each month. Recently, the Food Shelf has expanded to include distribution of warm clothing and bedding. Senior citizens, families, single parents with children and others individuals who might otherwise “fall through the cracks” of existing programs and those in temporary need of assistance are provided with nutritional foods at the Food Shelf in East Arlington and winter clothing and bedding at “The Store” located on Route 7A in Arlington. This donation will greatly enhance the Food Shelf ’s ability to carry out its mission. ________________________________________________

Save the Bondville Meeting House

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“It only takes one old & beautiful building to connect us to our past and a caring community to preserve its heritage for future generations.” Anonymous The above statement sums up the feelings of the Save the Bondville Meeting House Committee! The meeting house has been vacant for many years and ownership has just been transferred to the Town of Winhall with hopes of relocating it, restoring it and using is as a town community center. Only with devotion, tender loving care and a lot of work and, of course, funding, will this treasure be saved for future generations! Persons who are interested in being a part of this worthy project may contact the Winhall Town Clerk at 297-2122 or e-mail winclerk@comcast.net.

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Happy Days Super Bowl Pizza Sale Fundraiser

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It’s time again for the annual Happy Days Pizza Sale! Last year this sale raised over $1500 for Happy Days Playschool, and with your help we can do it again this year! This year the sale will run from January 5th through January 16th. We are excited to offer a FREE cheese pizza and cookie dough kit to the seller with the most items sold. Happy Days teams up with Little Ceasars 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. Take a look at the new products and meal kits available this year, we’re sure you will find something for everyone. 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 16th, 5:00pm. Please make all checks payable to: Happy Days Playschool. Pizza kits and dough will be available for pick-up Wednesday, January 28th, 2:00pm ‘till 5:30pm. 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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The first ski/snowboard day for Stratton’s Green Mountain Women will be Wednesday, January 7. The group will meet in the Bears Den for coffee at 8:30 a.m. and will head out on the mountain at 9 a.m. Make a plan for fun, friendship and fresh air for 2009! All are welcome. For details on the Green Mountain Women program which meets each non-holiday Wednesday during ski season, call Kimet Hand at 362-4971 or email kimet@sover.net, or call Stratton at 802-297-4058. _______________________________________________

Haystack Hustlers January Schedule

Haystack Hustlers Seniors of Pawlet/West Pawlet, invite all area seniors to participate in their January activities. Invite your neighbor to come with you. If you need a ride, calll Phyllis. January 13, we will meet at noon at the Pawlet Church for a Pot Luck Lunch followed by a Program. Jana Mason of Heron Brook Haven, will present information titled “Walking the Wheel - A path to understanding and healing. It is the basis for all life and honoring these cycles can bring many blessings your way” This will be fun and enlightening. In the Spring we will plan to visit her “Garden”. January 27, we will meet at Mettowee Community School for lunch at noon. Reservations for this lunch need to be to Phyllis at 325-3196, by January 20. ________________________________________________

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Learn Computer Skills

Whether you like them or not computers are here to stay and are now found everywhere, especially in our work environments. If you find yourself needing to brush up on your computer skills, or want to become familiar with computers to help get that new job, then we are here to help. A new Introduction to Computer class is being held now through January 21, at the Bennington center Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information call The Tutorial Center, 447-0111. Juliana Simpson, Tutorial Coordinator will be happy to answer your questions. ____________________

The Journey Through Grief

Grieving the loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult things anyone has to go through. All of us grieve differently. The grief process is a journey, one that can take us in many different directions. With support, it can be a journey that builds strength, fosters faith in ourselves and others, and helps us heal. VNA and Hospice of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) is offering a monthly supportive gathering for those who have lost a loved one. Join with other members of the community to use this time to help you heal. Participants are invited to share their experience and explore their grief under the knowledgeable leadership of Grief Counselor Beth Newman. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Bennington Library at 5:30 p.m. Those interested can stop in at any time. For more information, call the VNA & Hospice of SVHC at 442-5502. January 7, 2009

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— Susan J. Coons ...gassing up... I’m the first to admit that I don’t know much about high finance. I know a great deal about the things that I do for a living, but not about high finance. That’s for aggressive and obnoxious futures traders; aggressive and egotistical stock and bond traders; some lawyers and a few financial advisors. In my simple way, in simple terms, I’m going to write this column about mortgages and our financial crisis. 1. 9/11 sent the country into an economic tailspin. 2. Invading Iraq and continuation of the war has cost taxpayers billions of dollars; cost Americans and their families deep grief with loss of life and limb. 3. The price of crude oil was allowed to rise to an all time high of over $140 a barrel.

Here’s the simple part... I realize that many, many mortgages were handed out that were unearned. However, I would like to point out that, this month, I have saved over $80 in filling up my car. I drive a little Chevy Prizm, and get great gas mileage. That 80 bucks can be used to pay a CREDIT CARD BILL! Imagine if gas for the car finally went down to about $1 a gallon! Think of the bills people would be able to pay...maybe even a mortgage payment! Maybe there would be less need for taxpayer billions to

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bail them out! Of course, due to the high cost of crude, the cost of everything related has been passed along to the taxpayer — groceries, goods, transportation, products, etc. That cost should come down, now that the cost of crude oil has dropped. But, do you think that will happen? I don’t think so, either. In fact, I recently bought a can of coffee and when I put it in the pantry, next to another can that’s almost empty I saw that the new can of coffee is smaller, has fewer ounces, yet is the same price. That’s no shock. All of this reminds me of something that Dick Gregory said one time at an ACLU party held at 20th Century Fox Studio in the mid 70s. There was a sugar shortage. Everything that had sugar as an ingredient went up in price — cereal, jello, breads, cake mixes, beverages, etc. He said, “Just wait and see! A six-pack

of Coca-Cola is going to cost as much as a six-pack of beer!” And, he was right. The sugar shortage didn’t last very long, and the cost came down to normal. But, everything with sugar as an ingredient, stayed at the higher price. All of us have to start to “follow the money”. We should protest companies who are still sticking us with the high cost of their product or service. Make them less greedy and more responsible. Hooray for the workers in Chicago who wouldn’t let their company just drop them out in the cold with no notice. That kind of management is going to be a thing of the past! Famous rule of the 1960s... “Challenge Authority!” It applies today!

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Entertainment at Red Fox Inn

Two of New Orleans hottest acts will be entertaining at Red Fox Inn. Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove, Friday, january 9, and Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Saturday, January 10, will begin the evening at 10 p.m. both nights.The Red Fox Inn is located at 103 Winhall Hollow Road, Bondville, VT. Tickets can be purchased in advance or the night of the event. For more information please contact Kate Logan at the Red Fox Inn at 297-2488 or infored@sover.net. ________________________________________________

Steve Breakstone, Michael Drieblatt Guest on Q & A Live

Bob Stannard, host of Q & A LIVE, is pleased to announce that his next guests on Q & A LIVE will be Steve Breakstone and Michael Drieblatt co-founders of Balance Educational Services, specialize in bullying and violence prevention, behavior management and effective communication styles. They have led hundreds of workshops, seminars and other interactive sessions, reaching tens of thousands of educators, parents and students. They use a dynamic, humorous and engaging style to role-play serious realities, such as being bullied, being the subject of rumors or being shunned by cliques. Steve and Mike empower audience members by providing concrete solutions to bullying, encouraging them to eliminate bullying in their towns, schools and homes. Michael, a former teacher in New York City and Vermont, won the Bovenaan Award in 1985 and Teacher of the Year in 1999 in Arlington, Vermont. Steve, an expert in violence prevention and behavior management, is the author of Washington WALKABOUT, which chronicles his 1,300 mile walk around Washington state with a man with developmental disabilities, demonstrating the capabilities of people with disabilities. If you are teacher, a parent, one who has been bullied or one who thinks they may have aggressive tendencies then watching this show is a must. The show will begin airing on the first Wednesday of January and will air twice per day on channel 15 at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. throughout the month. ________________________________________________

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Blues Concert to Beneﬁt Ski for Heat

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Bob Stannard and Chris Kleeman will be giving a benefit Blues Concert on Friday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Burr and Burton Academy’s Riley Center for the Arts. Proceeds from what is sure to be an extraordinary event will go to the Ski for Heat fundraiser (on Jan. 25 at Wild Wings), which benefits the Shareheat Fund at BROC. Reuniting for the first time in two years to give this special performance, Stannard and Kleeman are a hot blues duo who have shared the stage with B.B. King and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, just to name a few. The concert is made possible by the generosity of not just Bob and Chris, but also of Burr and Burton who is donating its facility, Northshire Bookstore and Write Solutions who are underwriting the event, and GNAT who is providing promotional air time. Tickets may be purchased at the Northshire Bookstore, on-line at skiforheat.org, by calling Martha Robertson at 824-3558, or at the door. A suggested donation of $20 is being asked. Ski for Heat is a cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing) fundraiser. It’s a fun and easy way to raise money to help neighbors with heating fuel assistance, thanks to the kindness of Wild Wings, which is donating the use of its trails to participants. For more information on the Blues Concert or Ski for Heat, go to skiforheat.org or call Martha. _________________________________________________

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Pancake Breakfast at Manchester Firehouse

The Manchester Fire Department is offering a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 11 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the firehouse. The guys and gals will be flipping those pancakes and eggs to give you a hearty start �� for the day! �� The menu will include sausage, �� bacon, blueberry and regular pan�� cakes with Vermont maple syrup, �� eggs, home fries, coffee, tea and �� juice. ��

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Beekeepers Meeting

Bennington County Beekeepers Club will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 8, 7 p.m. with a potluck dinner, in the Crispe room, Vermont Veterans Home, Route 7, Bennington. Guest speaker, Jackie Marro, will speak on “Honey Bees, Flowers and Plants”. For further information, call Jacob, 447-0198; cbook@pngusa.net _________________________________________________

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Church Building is 175 Years Old

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The First Baptist Church of Manchester will be celebrating the completion of their present building 175 years ago on January 11. The celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. with morning worship and will be followed by a pot luck dinner at noon. The First Baptist Church of Manchester was founded in 1781 and the first church building was on the northwest corner of the Factory Point Cemetery. In 1833 a committee was formed to raise the necessary funds to build a new meeting house on Ames Corner, the corner of Bonnet Street and Main Street. The committee agreed to raise the necessary funds by selling 20 shares at $100 a share. Records incidate that it took almost all year to complete the building. The congregation had their first annual meeting in the new meeting house on December 28, 1833 and although it is not recorded, probably celebrated their first worship in the new year, 1834. Many people in this community have ties to the Baptist Church and are invited to celebrate with the congregation on January 11. For further information, call Pastor Carpenter at 362-1555 or Martha Thompson at 362-3473.

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Hildene Author Event Features Renowned Lincoln Scholar Ronald C. White

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On Friday, January 30 at 5:30 at Hildene’s Welcome Center, distinguished Lincoln scholar and author, Ronald C. White, will talk about his newest book, A. Lincoln: A Biography. Following the presentation there will be a book signing and author reception. Dr. White received his master of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and his doctorate from Princeton University. His new Lincoln biography was preceded by two earlier books: The Eloquent President: A Portrait of Lincoln Through His Words (2005) and Lincoln’s Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural (2002). Noted Lincoln scholar and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, James McPherson says of White’s most recent contribution to the growing body of Lincoln literature, “Ronald C. White’s A. Lincoln is the best biography of Lincoln since David Donald’s Lincoln ...The special strengths that lift this work above other biographies include a brilliant analysis of Lincoln’s principal speeches and writings ... Another strength is White’s analysis of Lincoln’s evolving religious convictions, which shaped the core of his effective leadership, his moral integrity. White’s discussion of Lincoln’s changing attitudes and policies with respect to slavery and race is also a key aspect of this biography. Amid all the books on Lincoln that will be published during the coming year, this one will stand out as one of the best.” On January 31, Dr. White will deliver the keynote address at the Lincoln’s Birthday Luncheon following the presentation of Lincoln Writing Competition Awards at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester. It is anticipated that the author will draw on his vast experience chronicling the life of Lincoln the leader and specifically Lincoln the gifted writer in his remarks to the students, parents, teachers and friends gathered for this annual event honoring the birthday of the nation’s 16th and most revered president. To learn more about the Ronald C. White author event or to make reservations for the Lincoln’s Birthday Luncheon contact Carrie at 3677960 or visit www.hildene.org. ________________________________________________

New Year’s Wishes

The Kittay Library “Saturday Club” will be celebrating “2009 Wishes” with stories on January 10 from 10:00 to noon. All children in grade K - 3 are invited to come listen to stories with Barb Conrad and make a New Year’s wishes box. This is one of the free children’s programs sponsored by the Rupert Kittay Library. ________________________________________________

All Shaftsbury Seniors are invited to meet on Thursday, January 15, at 9 a.m. in the Shaftsbury Methodist Church for light refreshments. Lois and Guili will teach knitting and crochet , Lauriane will show her knitted dolls. George will tell what supplies are needed for making birdhouses next month. This group, the S.O.S., meets once a month on the third Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. ______________________________________________

Helping Hands Needed!

The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) is looking for volunteers for a one-day project on Sunday, February 1. Volunteers are needed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to help label and stuff almost 10,000 letters for the rescue squad’s annual benefit and fundraiser. Come for an hour or two, or plan to stay for the day. Lunch, snacks and good company will be provided. Come one come all – join us for good cheer and conversation. LVRS serves the tri-mountain towns of Bondville, Jamaica, Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, South Londonderry, Stratton, Weston, Windham, and Winhall. The funds raised will cover the squad’s day-to-day operating expenses, training, ambulance maintenance and replacement, and the purchase of equipment and supplies. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! LVRS is located on Route 100 North of the blinking light in Londonderry - approximately 1/3 mile north of the intersection of Routes 100 and 11.

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Online Job Search Workshop

Join Wendy Morse, Career Development Facilitator from the VT Department of Labor at the Mark Skinner Library on Wednesday, January 14 at 1 p.m., for great tips, tools, and strategies for conducting a productive online job search. •Learn how to register and use the Vermont Department of Labor’s job match system, Vermontjoblink.com •Learn how to navigate an internet job search •Learn the basics of completing online applications and submitting resumes.This one hour workshop is free and open to the public. Preregister by calling the library at 362- 2607. January 7, 2009

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Local quilter Jim Brown will be offering quilt classes at Bennington’s downtown fabric store, Scarlet Creation. Two classes will be offered featuring the “Log Cabin” and “Winning Hands” patterns. Students will learn fabric cuutting techniques using today’s tools and quick piecing of blocks to create one of a kind quilts. Each eight-hour class will be held over two Sundays, four hours each afternoon, starting January 11. For further information on the class schedules and requirements, please contact Scarlet Creating, 493 Main Street, downtown Bennington. Call 447-3794. _______________________________________________

AARP, Bennington

AARP Bennington Chapter #269 will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8, at the Elks Club, Washington Sstreet, at 1 p.m. Paul Brundage of Paul Brundage, Inc., will talk on maintenance of chimneys and their care. All members and guests are invited to participate in this informational presentation. Refreshments will be served. Please remember food for BROC as their is a great need at this time of year.

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 16/Educational & Arts Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 All First Baptish Church Service-Weekly 3:00 All VermontSchool Board-Monthly 6:00 All Manchester School Board Meeting-Monthly, MEMS 8:00 All The Collaborative presents “Prevention Works!” 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 website at www.gnat-tv.org

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Dr. King Colleague and Human Rights Pioneer to Speak at MLK Celebration Jack Healey called “Mr. Human Rights” by US News & World Report Jack Healey helped Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. plan the 1963 March on Washington, DC. He also made Amnesty International a household name while serving as its Executive Director. Now, as the founder of the Human Rights Action Center in Washington DC, he’s trying to move the world toward nonviolence by promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Interfaith Council of the Northshire is honored to bring renowned human rights activist Jack Healey to Manchester, Vermont on the occasion of Dr. King’s birthday and in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the writing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This special program will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 18th at the First Congregational Church in Manchester Village. Admission is free. “Jack is a humanist in the truest sense of the word, and his struggle to make a better world encompasses his life’s work,” explains Rev. Dr. Steven Berry, pastor of the First Congregational Church, who invited Jack to Manchester. “His goal is to create a universal celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by placing it into every passport in the world.” The Declaration was drafted by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948 in response to the atrocities of World War II. While signed by nearly every nation in the world, many of those same countries violate the declaration’s principles today. The Interfaith Council hopes that Mr. Healey’s visit to Manchester will help promote the Declaration throughout the state of Vermont. An ordained Franciscan priest, Jack Healey was inspired by his work with Dr. King in the 1960’s. Since then, he has not only led worldwide non-profits such as Amnesty International and Freedom From Hunger but also created new ways to promote social mission causes. For example, he is credited with devising the idea for a walk-a-thon – now a standard fundraising tool that was first used for Dick Gregory’s World Hunger Run. He also pioneered the use of musical tours and CDs to raise awareness and money for human rights causes that attracted talent such as U2, The Police, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Miles Davis, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman, and Lou Reed. Proceeds from Jack’s 27-artist, two-disc compilation of songs (donated by Paul McCartney, U2, Coldplay, Eric Clapton, Avril Lavigne, and others) will fund the U.S. Campaign for Burma in an effort to free Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and end the continuing human rights violations in Burma. For more information, contact Beverly Carroll at First Congregational Church 362-2709 or fcc.office@comcast.net.

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Toastmasters Start New Year on January 8

At 6:30 p.m. on January 8, you local Toastmasters starts its 2009 program. Several new members will be giving their introductory speaches this month including Chris Sargent of Manchester. Upcoming programs include examining the financial outlook for 2009 and visit the tropics - Hawaiian shirt night. Guests are welcome. Contact Dick Scribner, 362-7352, or check out the Website: www. equinoxvalleytoastmasters.org, for further details and the regular meetings location. ________________________________________________

‘Start with Art’ Series at The Clark

January 10: Start with Art is a free series for preschoolers and their parents on selected Saturdays through March at the Clark. The theme for January 10 is storytelling. Begin at 10 a.m. with an exploration in the galleries. February 14: Start with Art is a free series for preschoolers and their parents on selected Saturdays through March at the Clark. The theme for February 14 is color and shape. Begin at 10 a.m. with an exploration in the galleries using a guide designed for this age group. March 14: Start with Art is a free series for preschoolers and their parents on selected Saturdays through March at the Clark. The theme for March 14 is faces. Begin at 10 a.m. with an exploration in the galleries using a guide designed for this age group and attend short “Painting Talks.” Attend any or all of the sessions. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303.

Bottle Drive Beneﬁt

Burr and Burton students, Adam Young, Forest Hopkins, Jared Hopkins, Logan Smith and Jody White are collecting empty returnable bottles and cans to benefit a fellow student’s family. The Chartier’s of South Londonderry are experiencing some difficult times. Betty Jo has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is undergoing surgery and Robert Sr. has a heart condition that is preventing him from working. The Chartier’s could use your help at this difficult time. You can drop off your bottles and cans at Burr and Burton Academy, the Young residence at 309 Green Mountain Road, Manchester Center or call 362-1658 for additional drop off locations or to arrange for a pick up by Monday, January 12. Monetary donations are also being accepted at Berkshire Bank. 20

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Green Mountain Club Manchester Section Snowshoe Hikes

Important reminders for these snow shoe hikes – no cotton clothing – wear layers – bring extra layers, lunch, and snacks, fluids, basic safety equipment, and snow shoes. Always contact the trip leader so that that person knows you are coming and, if the trip needs to be cancelled due to weather, you can be contacted. Sunday 1/11/09 – Bromley Mtn via the Long Trail –from Rt 11/30 to the summit and back the same way - meet at Rt. 11/30 parking lot at 8:30 a.m. – either way 6 miles, moderate – trip. The leader is Marge Fish, 824-3662, mailto:marge.fish@gmail.com Wednesday 1/14 – Spruce Peak Shelter via the Long Trail from Rt. 11/30 to the shelter and return the same way – 5.8 miles, moderate. Meet at the Rt. 11/30 Long Trail parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The trip leader is Marge Fish, 824-3662, mailto:marge.fish@gmail.com. _________________________________________________

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Save Big & Ski Free with Bromley’s Sun Mountain Club Card

�� Bromley Mountain is pleased to introduce their new Sun Mountain Club Card, which comes loaded with one free day of skiing, $10 off each and every lift ticket (weekend and holiday included) purchased through �� the end of the season as well as $4 off each single admission to Bromley Sun Mountain Adventure Park this coming summer. �� “The Sun Mountain Club Card is a way to reward skiers and riders who hit the slopes on a regular basis but not, say, as often as Season Pass holders might,” says Bromley’s � President, Rich Wiseman. “And beyond being a straight ‘frequency card,’ it’s a value-added situation, clearly, given the free day of skiing �� plus the $4 discount on Adventure �� Park passes come summer.” The Sun Mountain Club Card costs $69 for adults, $59 for teens and seniors (65-69), and $49 for juniors and super seniors (70+), and may be purchased at the ticket booth on mountain or online at bromley.com. Bromley Mountain is on Route 11, six miles east of Manchester; shop hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends.

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Snowy Owl, Part I

— By Davie Rolnick On New Year’s Day, Ruth Stewart, my mother, and I made a daylong birding excursion into the Champlain Valley. Our loftiest hope was to find a Snowy Owl. These bright white owls breed near the North Pole; in winter, while some remain north of the Arctic Circle, others descend into Canada and the northern US seeking rodents. Every year, a few are sighted in Vermont.The particular individual we hoped to find had been reported two weeks before in Whiting. It seemed likely to have moved further south; we would be content with sightings of other species. I particularly wished to find a Northern Shrike, a large black-masked gray-and-white songbird that, like a raptor, perches in the tops of trees, swooping out upon other birds to eat them (it has the nice habit of storing prey it doesn’t eat immediately by impaling it on a thorn or a piece of barbed wire). Barring a shrike, I hoped for a Shorteared Owl, a lanky, tawny-brown owl, with its facial pattern and short ear tufts making it seem perpetually startled; this owl is crepuscular — active primarily at dawn and dusk.We also wanted to find Snow Buntings, largely snow-colored finches that forage in flocks, cornfields, in Vermont, and the winter. We set out from Pawlet, halting to examine the flocks of Pine Siskins that foraged by the roadside.These small finches often arrive at feeders in winter and their patterning recalls the winter plumage of the goldfinches they often feed among; siskins, however, have brown streaks neatly painted over their bodies, making the white to bright yellow band across each wing more conspicuous. At one of our siskin stops, a Pileated Woodpecker swooped out from behind us. As it alighted on a tree in front of us, the astonishing contrast of black and white on its underwings vanished, as if a gaudily dressed man had suddenly put on an inky cloak.The foot-and-a-half-long woodpecker was a male, as evidenced by its red, not black, mustache and by the stunning vermilion of its crest extending all the way down its forehead to its beak. Having examined two large trees, the bird flew down to a tiny alder tree and, clutching it, proceeded to extend its neck and pluck a wild grape from a bunch hanging near it.It swallowed the grape, gazed around slowly, and plucked another. The woodpecker carried on eating grapes until we finally decided to move on. We frequently stopped to examine hawks soaring over nearby fields. Red-tailed Hawks were the most abundant. They displayed a white breast with a brown band across it, but were otherwise quite variable — some light-colored, others very dark brown. In flight, the russet-copper tail of the adults was very conspicuous. Rarer Roughlegged Hawks, winter visitors from Canada, were slightly larger �� than the Red-tails. The Rough�� legs were patterned in gray-black �� and white; in flight, they showed �� the striking black-and-white �� undersides of their wings. We �� counted 22 Red-tails and four � Rough-legs over the course of �� the day. �� (Part II next week)

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Underground Railroad Topic for January History Book Club

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The Hildene History Book Club will meet on Monday, January 12 to discuss “Beyond the River; The Story of the Heroes of the Underground Railroad”, by Ann Hagedorn. Hagedorn’s book examines the history of slavery, race, gender and class in America in the 1830’s -1860’s against the geographical backdrop of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The book focuses not only on the Underground Railroad as the title suggests but also on the complexities inherent in the concept of abolition. In the words of Carl Westmoreland, Senior Advisor at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, “Using the larger than life images of John Rankin and John Parker as a palette, Ms. Hagedorn celebrates the secret weapon of the Underground Railroad, people of conscience and good will.” The Hildene History Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month in the Beckwith Room of the Welcome Center from 3:30 to 5:00. The group encourages readers to join in when they can. Attendance each month is not a prerequisite. Club members have selected titles for February and March. They are: February, “Lincoln in American Memory”, by Merrill D. Peterson and March, “The Mapmaker’s Wife: A True Tale of Love, Murder, and Survival in the Amazon”, by Robert Whitaker. To sign up or to learn more about the club, contact Brian Knight at 367-1225 or email brian@hildene. org. Book club selections for upcoming months can be found online at www.hildene.org.

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Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery Do you have chronic knee or hip pain? Have you thought about having that joint replaced? Rutland Regional’s Community Education & Wellness and Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic present an educational forum to explain the benefits of Minimally Invasive Knee & Hip Replacement Surgery. Join Dr. William Lighthart, who will lead discussions on Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery. Some of the benefits of Minimally Invasive Replacement Surgery can include: faster and less painful recovery and rehabilitation from the surgery, less damage to the tissue and muscle that surround the surgical area, shorter stay in the hospital, and much more. Attend this program to see

if joint replacement surgery is right for you. This free forum will take place Tuesday, March 10, 6-7:30 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland. For more information, please call 772-2400 or visit www.rrmc.org. ____________________

SVHC Support Groups

THURSDAY, Jan. 15: Cholesterol Down, Heart Health Up! 5:30-6:45 p.m. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Ground Floor, Seminar Room. Presented by Tim Marr, registered dietitian. Learn from the latest research how to lower

your cholesterol with diet and improve your overall health. Pre-register by Jan. 12 by calling 447-5076 or by going to www. svhealthcare.org. MONDAY, Jan. 19: Savvy Shopping. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Healthy eating begins with healthy shopping. Highly recommended for people with diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, but all are welcome. Meet Rachel Rodney, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Registered Dietitian at the Hannaford Supermarket in Bennington at the courtesy desk. Free. MONDAY PROGRAMS: Walking Indoors for Seniors: 8:15-9 a.m. Bennington Fire House, Enter at back. Join a group of dedicated senior walkers for a 45 minute routine. For information call Stanley Pike at

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442-6886. No pre-registration. Free. Bone Builders: 10-11 a.m. Equinox Village; 10-11 a.m., Wilmington Senior Center; 11 a.m.-noon, Manchester Masonic Temple; 11 a.m.–noon, Bailey Hall, Arlington; 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., Woodford Town Hall; Program developed to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis. For more information call RSVP at 447-1545. Free. TUESDAY PROGRAMS: Bone Builders: 10–11 a.m., Manchester Town Hall; 10:30– 11:30 a.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church; 10:30–11:30 a.m., Bennington Senior Ctr, Pleasant St; and 12:30–1:30 p.m., Pownal Firehouse, Route 7. Program developed to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis. For more information call RSVP at 4471545. Free. Diabetes Self-Management: Pat Carpenter, RN, CDE and Paula Haytko, RN, CDE. Newly diagnosed with diabetes? Want to learn how to better manage your diabetes? We can help. Individual sessions by appointment. Registered nurses and dietitians lead group sessions two Tuesdays per month, 1:30–3:30 pm. Insurance carriers, Medicare, and Medicaid cover sessions. Information: call 447-5315. SVHC and Vermont Quit Network Present Ready, Set... STOP! 5–6:30 p.m. SVMC, 3rd Floor, Rm 345E. Gwen Hannan, RNC, BSN leads this smoking cessation group. One-on-one counseling also available. Fee: $10. To register, call SVHC Tobacco Cessation, 447-5508 or on-line at www.svhealthcare.org. WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS: Walking Indoors for Seniors: Bennington Fire House, 8:15–9 a.m. Enter at back. Join a group of dedicated senior walkers for a 45 minute routine. For more January 7, 2009

information call Stanley Pike at 442-6886. No pre-registration required. Free. Bone Builders: 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Manchester Masonic Temple; 10–11 a.m., Equinox Village 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bailey Hall, Arlington; 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., Woodford Town Hall; and 9:30-10:30 a.m., Wilmington Senior Center (new). Program developed to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis. For more information call RSVP at 4471545. Free. 1-Mile Precision Walkers: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Manchester. All ages welcome! The precision walk is based on estimated time, not speed, making it an enjoyable way to stay healthy or to get in shape gradually. For information, call Manchester Parks and Rec. Dept. at 362-1439.

New Thought Vermont Contemplative Gathering

New Thought Vermont, a spiritual group offering a practical path for health, prosperity and serenity will offer a new one hour contemplative gathering in Weston on Saturday, January 10 at 9:00 am. Informal in nature, time together will focus on the inward transformational journey and will include meditation, music and a brief talk followed by discussion. For this special New Thought Vermont event, we will gather at the Old Parish Church in Weston after 8:45 am, with fellowship following the 9:00 to 10:00 gathering. For more information, call Rev. Will Freeman at 384-3845 or email Rev. Peter Miller at newthoughtvt@yahoo.com. New Thought Vermont is an open and affirming group including individuals from various religious backgrounds, focusing on the Divinity inherent in each individual and all of creation. Teachings from Divine Science, Unity, Religious Science as well as the Infinite Way and other sources are explored.

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SVAC’s 17th Annual Winter Members’ Exhibition Opens Saturday, 1/10

The Southern Vermont Arts Center’s Annual Winter Members’ Exhibition opens in SVAC’s Yester House Gallery on Saturday, January 10; there will be a free reception to preview the works and meet the exhibiting artists from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Annual Winter Members’ Exhibition fills the ten galleries of the landmark Yester House Gallery with some 200 pieces of juried art while at the same time brightening what is largely conceded to be one of the less cheerful times of the year, visually speaking. The Annual is a “destination” exhibition for both browsers and purchasers alike — as with all Yester House Gallery exhibitions, all pieces, including a number of important new works from Nick Patten, will be available to purchase. The Annual Winter Members’ Exhibition will be up through noon, February 3. After the free opening reception, gallery admission will be $5 for non-members, $3 for students, and Members and children under 13 enter free. For more information 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. ________________________________________________

Bookmaking at Merck Forest

Join local artist Jane Davies for a handmade bookmaking workshop. Jane has 18 years of experience as an artist and will guide participants in making a multi-section soft cover book perfect to use as a nature journal, sketch book or to give as a gift. A simple repeated pamphlet stitch will be used to bind the book and Jane will have a variety of colors of textured, handmade paper for you to choose from to make the cover. �� Participants should bring a stur�� dy pair of scissors. All materials �� will be provided. For more infor�� mation, call or email: 394-7836, �� info@merckforest.org. ��

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Georges Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, one of the Art Institute of Chicago’s most prized masterworks.

SVAC’s Toddlin’ to Chicago in May

It’s been called the Windy City, the Second City and My Kind of Town; call it what you will, there is no doubt that Chicago is a worldclass city of unsurpassed beauty, phenomenal art collections and stunning architecture. And the Southern Vermont Arts Center is mounting it’s latest cultural excursion thither in early May. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is the home of the Blues, top sports teams, an internationallyrenowned symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater, thousands of restaurants, world-class museums and shopping venues. The Art Institute of Chicago, a highlight of the trip, is one of the world’s premier fine art museums. Constructed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, the classical Beaux-Arts edifice houses some 5,000 years of human artistic endeavor and is especially known for its extensive collection of Impressionist and American art; it also boasts an extensive collection of Old Master works, further bolstering the institution’s international reputation. Another feather in Chicago’s cultural cap is its architectural depth and breadth; accordingly, the tour will include a comprehensive architectural cruise on the Chicago River as well as a visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. “Base Camp” for the excursion will be the renowned Chicago Hilton, a landmark downtown Chicago hotel located on the “Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile” overlooking Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Museum Campus. The hotel has achieved a rare – unprecedented, really – fusion of historic luxury and contemporary amenities. Guests encountering the Hilton’s magnificent lobby, with its grand scale and splendid detail, would be forgiven for thinking they’d been transported back to the early 20th Century, when great hotels were built with marble and granite, not glass and steel. A complete tour itinerary, with detailed expenses, can be found under the Events tab online at svac.org. Deposits ($350 pp) are due ASAP, with final payments due March 6. To make reservations, please contact Charlene Corris of Custom Travel Concepts toll-free at 866956-4440 or via E-mail at histours@aol.com.

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OTW Presents Hansel & Gretel Matinees

Opera Theater of Weston will present two matinees of “Hansel & Gretel”on January 10 and 11 at the Weston Playhouse in Weston at 2 p.m. both days. The opera is based on the familiar Grimm’s fairy tale, with music by Engelbert Humperdinck. Abounding in sprightly folk-melodies and sumptuous orchestral writing, this opera is a musical feast perfect for families and kids. Characters include Hansel, Gretel, Mother, Father, Witch, Sandman, Sleep Fairy, and a Gingerbread Children’s Chorus of 16 local youth. For ticket information, please contact OTW at 824-3821 or email at otw@sover.net. Early reservations are strongly recommended. Opera Theatre of Weston, a professional company member of OPERA America, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization supported in part by The Vermont Country Store, the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Stratton Foundation, and the Horowitz Memorial Fund. _________________________________________________

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Auditions for “Crimes of the Heart” End this Week

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Auditions for the Dorset Players’ March production of “Crimes of the Heart,” playwright Beth Henley’s tragicomedy about three sisters coping with one crisis after another, will take place on Tuesday, January 6 and on Wednesday, January 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Dorset Playhouse on Cheney Road in Dorset, Vermont. Set in a small Mississippi hamlet in 1978, the play follows the travails of one sister, Babe, who shot her husband because she “didn’t like his looks,” Meg, a would-be country music singer who blossomed early but stumbled late, and Lenny, approaching her advancing age with “a shrunken ovary” and no romantic prospects. The play also features the sisters’ cousin, Chick, as well as Lloyd, the green lawyer who takes on Babe’s legal defense, and the country physician, Doc Porter. �� According to Director Angie �� Merwin, who directed the Players’ 2007 production of “Judevine,” the �� four principal female roles require actresses ranging from early twen�� ties to mid-thirties. The two male �� roles require actors in roughly the �� same age range. �� For perusal scripts, please con�� tact the Players’ office manager, �� Sheila Conway at 867-5570 or by �� e-mail at dpi@vermontel.net ��

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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.

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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 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 January 7, 2009

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, 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 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, 7:30 p.m. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. 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

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.

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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 Commitee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Londonderry Planning Committee, Town Office, Londonderry, second and foruth Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wallingford Planning Committee, Town Hall, First Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Weston Volunteer Fire Dept, Weston Firehouse, first Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Danby Selectman meeting, Town Clerk’s Office, 1st Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. Castleton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Grafton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Weston Conservation Committee meeting, Town Office, third Monday, 7 p.m. Chester Planning Committee meeting, Town Hall, first and third Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Manchester Village Planning Committee meeting, County Court House, first Monday, 7 p.m. Londonderry Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:00 p.m. Pawlet Planning Committee meeting, Town Hall, fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Selectmen’s meeting, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rutland Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, West Rutland, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. 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, Towwn Office, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Holly Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first 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, January 7, 2009

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. Wallingford Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 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 thrid 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.

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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, 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

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