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Top left: Joan Gates (left) and Audrey Nelson (right) invite the public to the Wells United Methodist Church Giant Rummage Sale this weekend...details on page 32 Top right: Ann de Brun, 88 years young, has given 190 pints of blood at the Red Cross Blood drives; consider giving one pint...story on page 29 Above: Bill Burke, Becky Burke and Larry Lee display Race for the Cure T-shirts...story on page 8 Right: Carroll Knight reminds American Legion #69 members of the annual dinner on November 7...details on page 17

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...tootsie roll drive...

The Knights of Columbus, Council 6816, of St. Paul’s Catholic Church extends its deepest gratitude to the residents of the Manchester community, to the many visitors and leaf peepers to our area, the parishioners of St. Paul’s and the many Knights who unselfishly volunteered their time and effort to drive the 2009 campaign despite the unusual cold and damp October weather. Recognition must also be given to the local businesses who gave us full cooperation in this endeavor to support the local Special Olympics and the Vermont Achievement Center of Rutland. We are grateful to Scott Dickie, manager of Shaw’s Supermarket; Deanna Carroll, manager of the Chittenden Bank

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 802-442-8012 Manchester: 802-362-3714 Wednesday, October 28 BBQ Pork Rib, Buttered Noodles, Broccoli, Fresh Apple Slices, Whole Wheat Bread and Milk. Thursday, October 29 Halloween Dinner: Scary Meatloaf, Mashed Boo-Tatoes, Spooky Veggies, Mummy Cookies, Dracula Bread and Witch’s Brew. Friday, October 30 Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Green Beans, Pears, Whole Wheat Bread and Milk. Monday, November 2 Veal Dijon, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Chocolate Pudding, Whole Grain Bread and Milk. Tuesday, November 3 Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce, Italian Veggies, Green Salad, Peaches, Garlic Bread and Milk.

of Manchester; Tom McManus of Vermont Color Photo Lab; Gale Audy, manager of the Richville Road Office of the Berkshire Bank; and the staff at the Discount Beverage Center. On behalf of all the participants of the Special Olympic programs, the monetary donations given are greatly appreciated by the athletes and their families. Thank you, Manchester! - Leo R. DiLiello, Tootsie Roll Drive Chair, Knights of Columbus #6816 in Manchester, VT

...distorted logic...

Again, President Obama and his allies in Congress are attempting to divert attention from the realities of authentic health care issues by demonizing the private health insurers. They claim that they industry’s greed and excessive profits are the major factors in the high and rising health care costs. Further, The White House is threatening the industry with sanctions if they don’t back off their opposition to some parts of proposed bills moving through Congress. I have analyzed the financials of the largest five health insurers and found that their profits

IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions...........32 Automotive.........................52 Classifieds...........................47 Creatures/Environment....... 34 Entertainment..................... 36 Fine Arts/Crafts....................35 From my Corner...................21 Mind & Body....................... 28 Restaurants.........................37 Service Directory.................44 Sports............................. ....26 Job Connection...................55

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on a percentage basis are substantially below the average of large industrial and technology companies. The five insurers average just 2.51% profit against revenues, versus 6.2% for the five large industrial and technology companies picked (the higher number is in line with the entire DJI average). Add this to another false claim, that the Republicans are not and have not offered any viable suggestions. What about malpractice tort reform, buying insurance across state lines, health savings accounts, etc.? I haven’t seen any of these in current Democratic proposals. There is no question we need: to expand coverage; improve quality; and control costs. But, we must not use faulty data, distorted logic and invented villains to rush through unrealistic programs that we will regret and be paying excessively for a long time. - Valentin R. Loureiro, Manchester Center, VT

...grant for champion ﬁre company...

Champion Fire Company received a $500 grant to help us purchase a pair of hose bridges that allows us to cross our hose lines while charged in an emergency. We will use the bridges to evacuate apparatus and ambulances during the emergency if needed. For the past eight years The Stratton Foundation has been a supporter of Champion Fire Company through its grant process. With your help we have purchased much needed equipment to allow us to do our jobs safer and in a timely manner. The members of Champion Fire Company thank you for your past and present help. - Champion Fire Company in South Londonderry, VT October 28, 2009

Lavallee Attends National Chimney Sweep School

Sara Lavallee, Vermont Master Chimney Sweeps office manager in Londonderry, Vermont, recently attended the National Chimney Sweep Training School, an intensive one-week training school for chimney sweeps. Upon completion of the school, Lavallee passed the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep exam. She joins Bob Fish and Matt Stewart as a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep. Now all employees of Vermont Master Chimney Sweeps are CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps. Vermont Master Chimney Sweeps (VMCS) was started in 1976 and has been continuously operated by Bob Fish. When VMCS performs a chimney sweeping, it will always completed by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that all chimneys, fireplaces and vents be inspected on an annual basis. The CSIA recommends annual inspections performed by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep who has earned the industry’s most respected credential.

NEYT Alumna Joins Staff

Jessica Callahan has joined New England Youth Theatre (NEYT) as a marketing and publicity associate. Callahan, a native of Brattleboro, Vermont and alumna of NEYT’s programs, received her bachelor of fine arts degree in theater from Boston University in May 2007. During her five years in Boston, Callahan worked with many theater companies, on stage and off, in various roles — as a director, teacher, stage manager, actor and designer. She is currently pursing a certificate in arts management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Arts Extension Service. The New England Youth Theatre is a nonprofit theater education establishment that teaches children of all ages and abilities a variety of theatrical skills through year-round programming. For more information, call 802-246-6398 or visit www.neyt.org. ��

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Low Vision Technology Info at First Baptist

Many people have poor vision, making daily tasks difficult. There are many new ways to help with this problem. Maurie Hill will make a presentation on this subject at a Worship Plus event at the First Baptist Church in Manchester, Vermont on November 1 following morning worship at 11:45 a.m. Before the program begins, participants are invited to a free soup and sandwich luncheon. Anyone needing this information is welcome to attend the presentation. For more information, call 802-362-1555.

GMA Presents Celtic Christianity

Green Mountain Academy (GMA) for Lifelong Learning presents Celtic Christianity with Rev. Dr. James Gray on Wednesday, October 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the United Church of Dorset in Dorset, Vermont. The fee for this lecture is $20. This discussion will explore the differences between Celtic Christianity and Roman Christianity historically, theologically, socially and spiritually. How would the world be different if Celtic Christianity had been more embraced? For more information and to register, call Gloria Palmer at 802-366-1820.

TOWN OF PAWLET WARNING FOR SPECIAL MEETING

Use Farm to Family Coupons by October 31

Those with Farm to Family coupons are urged to use them before they expire this Saturday, October 31. They are worth money to the users, and they also support local farmers. Coupons may be used at the Downtown Rutland Farmers Market in Depot Park in Rutland, Vermont (next to Wal-Mart) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday. There will be lots of fresh produce — apples, potatoes, winter squash, onions, pumpkins, cabbage, broccoli, greens, tomatoes and more. Donations of extra produce from gardeners or farmers are still being taken for “The Longest Row” program. Donations can be dropped off at the market on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call 802558-2137.

For Special Meeting to be held Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:30 at the Mettawee Community School and Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Town Hall, School Street, Pawlet. The legal voters of the Town of Pawlet are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Mettawee Community School on Route 153, Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:30 in the evening to transact business not involving voting by Australian Ballot or voting required by law to be done by ballot.

Article 1: Shall the Town of Pawlet borrow, for a period not to exceed two (2) years, an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) subject to reduction from the application of available grants-in-aid and reserves, for the purpose of finishing the work required to make the Town Hall A.D.A. (American with Disabilities Act) compliant?

The South Londonderry Free Library in South Londonderry, Vermont invites goblins of all ages to a special Halloween morning workshop this Saturday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Artist Casey Junker Bailey will be on hand to share ghostly tales, a treasure hunt and art activities. The workshop is free of charge. For more information, call 802-8243371.

Dance for CFC

Dance with instructor Michael Rodriguez on Wednesday nights, November 4, 11 and 18 at r.k. Miles Kiktchen and Bath Studio, second floor, in Manchester Center, Vermont. The entry door is around to the right side of the building. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Community Food Cupboard (CFC).

Long Trail Eighth Grade Hosts Fundraiser

Long Trail School’s eighth grade is hosting a Washington, DC Trip Fundraising Dinner at the Barn Restaurant in Pawlet, Vermont on Monday, November 2. For a very reasonable price, dinner will include a choice of three entrées [pork or chicken with potato and vegetables, or vegetarian lasagna], salad, roll and dessert (additional cost for beverages). The Barn will open exclusively for this event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; take-outs will be available. Reservations are strongly encouraged; call 802-325-3088. Eighth grade students, their families and teachers will assist in the food service. In the spring, these students will spend a week in Washington, DC, visiting many of its historical and cultural institutions and museums.

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October 22, 2009 ATTEST:________________________________ Debra A. Hawkins, Town Clerk

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Dollar Skate at Riley Rink

The Wells PTO is hosting the first Dollar Skate of the season at Riley Rink in Manchester, Vermont this Sunday, November 1 from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The cost is $1 for ages 13 and under and $2 for over 13. Delicious baked goods will also be available. All proceeds benefit the PTO. This event is being sponsored by Spiral Press Café and Perfect Wife Restaurant. For more information, call 802-362-0150.

College Funding Presentation at BBA

The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), in collaboration with Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont, has scheduled a Paying for College presentation at the school on Tuesday, November 3, at 7 p.m. The session is free and open to the public. The presentation, which normally runs about 90 minutes to two hours, provides students and their parents with information on financial aid and other resources available to pay for college. Time is allotted for questions. Among the topics covered are types of financial aid, ways to apply, how family contribution is calculated, how financial aid is awarded, student and parent loans and alternative sources of funding. VSAC is a public nonprofit created by the State of Vermont to help Vermonters plan and pay for education beyond high school. VSAC administers a 529 college savings plan, state education grants, public and private scholarships, federal and private education loans and loan consolidation. VSAC sponsors online career and college planning tools, a free lending library and many workshops, presentations and events aimed at helping Vermonters prepare for life after high school. For more information, call Lynne Welsh at 802-549-8242.

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Farhang Examines Iran and Obama Administration

Former Iranian Ambassador to the UN Mansour Farhang will discuss the challenge Iran presents to the U.S. in a talk at First Congregational Church in Manchester, Vermont on November 4. His talk, Iran and the Obama Administration, is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and takes place at 7 p.m. Farhang maintains that the challenge Iran poses to U.S. interests in the Middle East must be dealt with. He will examine Iran’s reluctance to engage in direct talks with Washington and argues that recent events in Iran make diplomatic approaches more difficult, but military options remain fraught with negative consequences. Farhang is an Iranian-born author and former diplomat. He was Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in 1979-1980, resigning when efforts to negotiate release of American hostages in Tehran failed. Since 1983 he has taught international relations and Middle Eastern politics at Bennington College. He is author of “A Theology in Power: Reflections on the Iranian Revolution.” The Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays talks are held at First Congregational Church and are hosted by Mark Skinner Library.

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After Dark Graveyard Walk and History Talk Join in the spirit of Halloween and learn about early movers and shakers in Dorset, Vermont when it was first settled and flourished into a major marble producing town. There will be walks at 9 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31 and Sunday, November 1 at 4 p.m. Participants will gather in the living room at Barrows House in

Dorset between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and depart on foot for the Maple Hill Cemetery promptly at 9 p.m. Four about an hours, the graves of early settlers and persons of note will be visited and their contributions to the town discussed. People wishing to join the walkers should call Barrows House (802-867-4064 or 800-

Birding Trip Saturday, Oct. 31

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639-1620) to reserve places. Each person should bring a powerful flashlight and dress appropriately for the weather. Innkeeper Linda McGinnis has been leading the graveyard tour for 12 years as a benefit for the Dorset Historical Society. There is a $10 per person charge, and checks should be made out to the historical society.

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Birding Trip to Tomhannack Reservoir

This Saturday, October 31, there will be a birding trip to Tomhannack Reservoir located on Route 7 between Bennington, Vermont and Troy, New York. Because this is a permitted area, pre-registration is required and car pooling recommended. Departure will be at 8:30 a.m. from the Vermont Bird Place in Manchester Depot, Vermont. For details, or to make other arrangements, call 802-362-2270. Large flocks of geese and several duck species can be expected and, hopefully, a sighting of migrating song birds, bald eagles, loons and herons. Wear warm clothing, pack lunches and hot beverages and bring scopes if possible. Binoculars and scopes will be available. Departure back from the reservoir will be between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Receive Free Autumn Classic Trees

Brighten up the fall by becoming a member of the Arbor Day Foundation during October and receive ten free trees, all autumn classics. The trees are part of the nonprofit’s Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. Those who join in October will receive two sugar maples, two red maples, a scarlet oak, sweetgum, northern red oak, silver maple, white flowering dogwood and Washington hawthorn. The trees will be shipped posptaid at the right time for planting, between November 1 and December 10. The trees are guaranteed to grow or will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions will be enclosed with each shipment of trees. To receive the trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Autumn Classic Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by October 30 or join at www.arborday.org.

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Think Pink! Vote Pink! Shop Pink!

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to cast votes for favorite T-shirt design for the 2010 Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Race for the Cure. Make a minimum $5 donation and vote for a shirt — there are three designs to choose from — at www.komen.org/raceshirt. The design with most revenue raised by November 8 will be the official Race participant T-shirt for the 2010/2011 Race Series, and 75% of all proceeds raised in Vermont and New Hampshire will stay in this community. All donations are tax deductible. It’s also time, believe it or not, to start thinking about holiday gift giving. The Vermont-New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure encourages everyone to Think Pink while shopping on-line. First, go to www.vtnhkomen.org and click the button that says ShopKomen. com (it’s important to enter the shopping site through vtnhkomen. org since 25% of the purchase price will benefit the Vermont-New Hampshire affiliate). Everything from mugs, bracelets and apparel can be found there, as well as a special “Pink Edition” of Garth Brooks’ The Ultimate Hits CD (a three disc set containing 30 classics, three new songs and a DVD with videos for all 33 songs, including new and neverbefore-seen footage). Since the first local race in 1993, the VT-NH Affiliate has netted, not including this year’s monies, more than $5.7 million, 75 percent of which ($4.3 million) went to local community breast cancer education, treatment and screening programs. The remaining 25 percent ($1.4 million) went to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. For information on the local affiliate, visit www.vtnhkomen.org. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877-GO-KOMEN.

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Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents The Supreme Court in Times of National Peril with Professor Robert D. Rachlin of the Vermont Law School. This lecture will take place on Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at Maple Street School in Manchester Center, Vermont. The registration fee is $15. What is the role of the Supreme Court when civil liberties are curtailed in the interest of national security? How has the U.S. Supreme Court responded to actual and perceived national emergencies? How does power shift between the president and the Supreme Court in times of danger? Professor Rachlin will discuss the history of the Court and its early circuit-riding judges in the context of war and the threat of war, beginning with the quasi-war with France during the administration of John Adams through the Civil War, two world wars and the current confrontation with terrorism. Robert D. Rachlin of Burlington, Vermont, co-founder and senior director of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC, the largest law firm in Vermont, is a frequent public lecturer in the state. He has been appointed Distinguished Lecturer at Vermont Law School, where he teaches courses in remedies and legal ethics and serves as adjunct faculty in the Department of German and Russian at the University of Vermont. Among his publications are articles and book chapters on the Holocaust, German law and legal theory and other legal and historical topics. For information and to register, visit www.greenmtnacademy.org or call Gloria Palmer at 802-366-1820.

All Souls Celebration in Peru

The Peru Church in Peru, Vermont invites everyone to an All Souls Day celebration this Sunday, November 1 at the 9:30 a.m. service. Based on the Celtic belief that the veil between this world and the next grows thin during this season, this ancient rite honors the continuing love and influence of those who have passed away. Celebrants are invited to bring photos or mementos of their departed loved ones to place on the altar. The service will include special music and devotional candle lighting. All are welcome. For more information, call 802-379-1438.

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Author Steven Rinella Presents Public Forum on the American Buffalo

Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont will host author Steve Rinella, author of “American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon,” for a free public lecture on Wednesday, November 4 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in The East Room of Withey Hall. Rinella’s book recounts his adventure in 2005, when he won one of 24 permits to hunt wild buffalo by lottery in Alaska. The story is ostensibly about killing a bison and single-handedly getting it back to civilization “while being trailed by grizzly bears and suffering from hypothermia.” Rinella uses the story as a framework for a meditation on the animal’s natural history and iconic status in the national culture. He goes into detail about how the buffalo was nearly hunted to extinction in America, a history that caused conflict for Rinella when it was time for his own hunt to begin. A review by Very Short List reads, “The great virtue of Steven Rinella’s American Buffalo is that mythic resonance against hard ecological realities brought on by the animal’s resurgent population. The book reads like an old-fashioned adventure story.” Rinella is also the author of “The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine “and is a correspondent for Outside magazine, where he’s been a frequent contributor since 2000. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Salon.com, Men’s Journal, Field and Stream, The Week, American Heritage, Bowhunter, Flyfisherman and Glamour, as well as the anthologies Best American Travel Writing and Best Food Writing. A native of Twin Lake, Michigan, he lives in New York.

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All Saints’ Day at St. Luke’s

The Rector and Choir of St. Luke’s invites the public to a Service of Choral Evensong on All Saints’ Day this Sunday, November 1 at 4 p.m., preceded by an organ and flute recital at 3:45 p.m. Guest flutist Jyoti Knisely will join organist Martha Stretton for this special presentation of instrumental music before the service begins. Evensong was created by Thomas Cranmer from the sevenfold monastic cycle of prayer — the two offices of Vespers and Compline are combined and set to music. Using the liturgy in the Book of Common Prayer, the officiant, choir and congregation make their evening prayers together, chanting the beloved canticles, the Magnificat and the Nunc dimittis. The liturgy also includes prayers of intercession and thanksgiving, Old and New Testament readings, a hymn and an anthem. There are many settings of the traditional hymns and canticles of Evensong. On this next All Saints’ Day, St. Luke’s choir will be using a Phos Hilaron setting by Richard Proulx and a Magnificat setting by James Chepponis. A reception in Willard Hall will follow the service.

November Q & A LIVE

It is with great pleasure that Bob Stannard, host of Q & A LIVE welcomes his next guest, Arthur Jones, to his November show. Jones is a native son of Vermont who is recognized as one of the most important artists of his time. Born and raised in Dorset, Vermont, his work has been shown locally and in galleries around the country for many years. The show will air on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. on Channel 15 on GNATV in Manchester, Vermont. It will then run at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. It will also run on CAT-TV in Bennington, Vermont; check local listings.

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Animal Adventures Continue at Pember Museum

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Awesome Animal Adventures continues at the Pember Museum in Granville, New York with an Australian Program on Wednesday, October 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be a slide presentation and hands-on exploration with exciting animal artifacts from Australia and New Zealand. This is a free public program for children of all ages. Adults are welcomed, too. A raffle for a plush emu will be held for the program participants. For more information, call 518-642-1515.

Wallingford Ham Supper

The ladies of the Congregational Church of East Dorset, Vermont are planning a ham supper on Saturday, November 7 at the Fire House. Serving will start at 5 p.m. and continue until all are served. The menu will consist of: ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, copper pennies, Jello salad, rolls, broccoli/Waldorf salad and homemade pies. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 8 and under. The entrance to the Fire House is handicapped accessible. A table of handmade articles for sale will also be available.

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The Katherine Chapter #83 OES seeks crafters for its annual Star in the East Holiday Bazaar on November 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Currier Memorial School in Danby, Vermont. The event will include raffles, a bake sale, the craft sale and a lunch of homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts. Tables are $10 each. For more information, call 802-293-5335 or 802-293-5639.

MSW’s Spaghetti Supper to Beneﬁt Laptop Scholarships

Where can a family of four dine out for $25 while supporting local students’ access to technology? At the Mountain School at Winhall’s (MSW’s) “Technology’s Pastable” Spaghetti Supper and Dessert Raffle in Bondville, Vermont. On Thursday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m., the Mountain School will serve up a delizioso spaghetti supper for just $7 per person or $25 for a family of four or more, with all proceeds benefiting the school’s Laptop Scholarship program. At 6:15 p.m., the Board of Directors and Head of School, Daren Houck, will offer three mini-presentations on the Community Independent School Model, Accreditation and MSW’s Strategic Plan. At 7 p.m. there will be an all-school open house where all parents, prospective parents and interested community members are invited to tour the school, visit the classrooms and meet the faculty and staff. The Mountain School at Winhall is a state approved Pre-K-8 independent day school located in Bondville, Vermont. For more information, call 802-297-2662 or visit www.themountainschool.org.

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Still in Season at Dorset Farmers’ Market The Dorset, Vermont Farmers’ Market continues this Sunday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The agricultural offerings will include salad greens, cooking greens, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower alongside a plethora of storage crops includ-

Legion Post 69 Membership Dinner

American Legion Post 69 in Arlington, Vermont will host its annual membership dinner for all members whose dues are paid up through the night of the dinner on November 7. The dinner, which is free to all paid members, will feature a cordon bleu entree with potatoes and a vegetable, salad, dessert and coffee. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, call 802-375-6157.

ing squash, pumpkins, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and potatoes. Also available will be: grass-fed beef, pork and lamb; whole chickens and eggs; maple syrup and honey; gourmet sheep, goat and cow cheeses; and canned vegetables and sauces. The Dorset Farmers’ Market will also be serving up hot homemade soups, authentic empana-

das and delicious Asian foods to savor as shoppers enjoy area musicians and peruse unique artisan stalls. “Shop Local, Shop Fresh” at the Dorset Farmers’ Market inside of J.K. Adams Kitchen Store on Rt. 30 in Dorset. For more information, contact marketmanager@dorsetfarmers market.com.

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Peace Resource Center Sponsors Film Showing, Rethink Afghanistan The Peace Resource Center will present a showing of the film Rethink Afghanistan at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse in Bennington, Vermont on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. A discussion period will follow the film. From Robert Greenwald, the director of Outfoxed, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price and Iraq for Sale, this full-length documentary focuses on the key issues surrounding the protracted war. It includes footage from Greenwald’s own trip to the region in early 2009. The film is divided into six segments, each of which raises critical questions regarding the U.S. presence and mission there: what will military escalation achieve; could the war further destabilize a nucleararmed Pakistan; the staggering costs of war; civilian casualties caused by recent airstrikes; the impact of war on Afghani women; and the assessment of three former high-ranking CIA agents that there is no “victory” to be won in Afghanistan. The strongest argument in the film against the U.S. mission is made by Robert Baer, the former CIA field operative in the Middle East, whose book “See No Evil” was the basis for the film “Syriana”: “The more we fight Afghanistan, the more the conflict gets pushed across the border into Pakistan; the more we destabilize Pakistan, the more likely it is a

fundamentalist government will take over the army… and… will have al Qaeda-like groups with nuclear weapons.” The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. The Bennington Unitarian Fellowship is co-sponsor of the event. Ample free parking is available across the street. For more information, call Maryann St. John at 802-442-4697.

Beneﬁt Concert for Londonderry Cares

Come hear Nordic Harmoni joined by choir members of the Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, Vermont and the First Congregational Church of Walpole, New Hampshire in a benefit concert to help support the efforts of Londonderry Cares. The concert, under the direction of Ken Olsson, will be on Sunday, November 8 at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregation Church. A free will offering will be taken, and light refreshments will follow. For information,call 802-824-6453. Londonderry Cares is a neighbor-to-neighbor organization whose mission is to help senior citizens live independently in their homes. In its short life, Londonderry Cares has already provided transportation to medical appointments, as well as for shopping, banking and other errands. It has received and loaned medical equipment to those in need of such equipment. Volunteers have already made friendly visits and have done heavy yard work. Planned activities include bus trips for seniors to out-of-town attractions. To learn more, contact Jeanne Zammataro at 802-824-8184 or jzammataro@aol.com. Nordic Harmoni is a local chorus that belongs to the American Union of Swedish Singers and has over 20 singers. Rehearsals are held at the Second Congregational Church in Londonderry under the energetic direction of Ken Olsson. Olsson joined Nordic Harmoni last year with a vocalist/actor, conductor background. All new singers are welcome, and help with Swedish pronunciation and meanings are part of every rehearsal. For more information, contact Carl-Erik Westberg at 802-824-6578 or vartland@comcast.net.

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Mettawee Open House

The Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont will hold its Fall Open House on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. Teachers and staff invite the school community to come and see what students are learning at Mettawee. Work from all disciplines will be displayed. Members of the PTO will be present to promote the Holiday Greenery sale.

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Battenkill Grange #487 recently presented dictionaries to the third graders at Fisher Elementary School in Arlington, Vermont and Sunderland Elementary School in Sunderland, Vermont as part of their “Words for Thirds” program. This program was started seven years ago as a community project for a five-year period. However, the project has gone so well that it has been continued every year. The kids love their dictionaries, and the Grangers are thrilled with the success of the program.

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Service Notes Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua W. Taylor has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading

and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Katherine LaPine of Fair Haven, Vermont. Taylor is a 2003 graduate of Fair Haven Union High School. Air Force Airman Karley J. Karlson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an

intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Walter Milet of Cambridge, New York.

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Topics & Tangents at Equinox Terrace Animals were the most recent topic as Equinox Terrace residents in Manchester, Vermont recalled dogs, cats, birds, fish and other critters they had known. Reminiscences included: • A Manx cat who liked to spend the cocktail hour nibbling on cheese. It lived to be 19 years old. • A cat who begged for cantaloupe but was totally uninterested in other kinds of melon. • A hunting dog who accompanied its master and a friend on a hunting trip to Landgrove could not be found when it was time to return home. The men left, intending to come back later to search for it. When they got home to Manchester, there was the dog waiting for them. • Scotties, Welsh terriers and schnauzers who won ribbons at shows, including at Madison Square Garden. They enjoyed treats made from

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Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont recently welcomed 20 students from the Wirtemberg-Gymnasium in Stuttgart, Germany for a two-week visit. Accompanying them was faculty member Lars Koehler (top left), who was himself a visiting student in the same program 20 years ago. The students, who stay with Burr and Burton students and their families, attend classes, go to sports events and enjoy learning about life in Vermont. Burr and Burton students in the German language program will visit Stuttgart in June. This exchange program has been in continuous existence since 1981.

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$1,000 First Prize Offered in Lincoln Essay Contest Up to 13 Vermont eighth graders could be cash prize winners in this year’s Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition. In announcing an expansion of the competition, Hildene executive director Seth Bongartz noted that,“The success of the past three years of the contest, begun with Bennington County students in 2007 and taken statewide in 2009, laid the foundation for further broadening the reach with a new co-sponsored Hildene-Brown Essay Competition this year. This annual challenge to eighth grade students in Vermont and now Providence, Rhode Island, fits squarely within Hildene’s mission to advance the Lincoln legacy through education, commitment to community and active stewardship of the family’s home and land.” Winners of the competition in each state will be awarded the following prizes in 2010: First Place, $1,000; Second Place, $750; Third Place, $500; and up to ten Honorable Mentions of $200 each. Enrollment in Hildene’s school programs and summer camps has evolved from just over 200 students seven years ago to more than 3,000 this year. Participation in the annual essay competition with its focus on President Lincoln, is limited to eighth graders attending public, private and home schools all across the Green Mountain State, and is further testament to the institution’s commitment to education. Those who accept the 2010 challenge will first read “The Prayer of the Twenty Millions” the open letter to President Lincoln published by abolitionist and influential editor of the New York Tribune, Horace Greeley on August 19, 1862 calling on the president to free the slaves as a way of weakening the confederacy. They will then read Lincoln’s reply. October 28, 2009

Bongartz said, “The hope is that understanding the letters will help kids understand the underpinnings of the political and sociological process that Lincoln went through building up to the emancipation of the slaves.” The student’s essays will seek to explain why the president wrote this response. Each student must submit his/her nonfiction essay with a maximum length of 500

words to Hildene by November 28. One of the goals of the contest is to promote critical learning skills in reading, writing and research. The essays will be judged based on a panel’s assessment of the student’s understanding of Abraham Lincoln as a writer and a leader, as well as on the content, style, composition and grammar. Each winner, along with

his/her parents and teacher, will attend the annual Lincoln’s Birthday Luncheon as Hildene’s guests at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester, Vermont. This year the luncheon will be held on Saturday, January 30. The first, second and third place winners will read their essays and receive their awards. To receive an entry packet, call 802-367-7962 or email cathy@hildene.org.

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In honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wild Wings Yoga Studio invites the public to a fundraising evening of Yoga and Chocolate to benefit Bosom Buddies, a knitting circle that knits prosthetic breasts as gifts for women who have had mastectomies. The event will take place at the Peru Town Center on Thursday, October 29 starting at 6 p.m. and ending when the chocolate runs out. Soft, expensive yarn is required to make these cozy cushions, so attendees are asked to be generous with their freewill offerings. For more information, call 802-874-7201.

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Presentation on New York State Health Care Proxy

A New York State Health Care Proxy is an important document for any New York State resident 18 years of age or older. It assures that health care wishes will be followed in the event that a person is unable to make decisions for himself/herself regarding treatment and that an individual of his/her choosing will be the one making decisions. It offers the benefit of encouraging people to think about the care they want so that if they need to make decisions when under the stress of illness or injury they have already given thought to the care they desire. Those who have already had New York State Health Care Proxies for ten (10) years or more and/or those who have experienced deaths or divorces are encouraged to review their present documents. On Wednesday, November 18, Reverend Richard Hoffman, chaplain of Saratoga Hospital and pastor of Cambridge United Presbyterian Church, will present information on the New York State Health Care Proxy at 7:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad Community Room, 37 Gilbert St. in Cambridge, New York. The program will last 90 minutes and will be followed by a time for questions. Blank NYS Health Care Proxy Forms will be available along with an information sheet. There is no cost to attend or to complete a Health Care Proxy. The event has been organized by Cambridge United Presbyterian Church, Embury United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church as a service to area residents. For more information, call 518-677-3866 or 518-677-8160.

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Blood donors are needed to make sure patients in area hospitals have the blood they will need to survive. Blood donors will have an opportunity to help avert a blood shortage on Wednesday, November 4. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the First Congregational Church in Manchester, Vermont from noon to 5:30 p.m., and donors of

all blood types are needed. All presenting donors will receive a free blood donor shirt. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be made by calling Kristi at 1-800-843-3500, extension 3265. Blood is used for many surgical procedures, bone marrow transplants, trauma and chemotherapy. For some patients, such as the

victim of an automobile accident, the need for blood is sudden. For others, ongoing transfusions are needed to sustain lifesaving medical treatment. Potential donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call 1-800-843-3500 or visit www.newenglandblood.org.

BROC Offers Accessibility Help for Elders

BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont is looking for elders who have accessibility barriers and would like help with them. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stimulus funding received, BROC has someone available in Rutland and Bennington Counties in Vermont to install bathroom grab bars and build small-scale handicap ramps and stairs for access to the home. To qualify for these services, elders must be meet income eligibility guidelines. For example, a single person can make up to $21,660 per year; a two-person home can make up to $29,140 per year. There is an intake process that takes just a few minutes. To check eligibility for this service, call Lisa Jewett at 802-665-1705 in Rutland County or Nancy Yawn at 802-447-7515 in Bennington County. For more information about BROC, visit www.broc.org.

Pathways to Women’s Health

Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Community Education and Breast Care Program have partnered to present “Pathway to Women’s Health Forum.” This free educational forum will have guest speakers presenting: Let Us Be Your Support; What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?; Reviving Your Sex Life After Breast Cancer: Shifting the Sexual Paradigm. The forum will be held Friday, October 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center at 160 Allen St. in Rutland, Vermont. This forum is open to the public, and a light lunch will be provided. To register, or for more information, call 802747-6565 or visit www.rrmc.org.

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In recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice and Rutland Regional Medical Center will be hosting two film and discussion events at the CVPS/Leahy Community Education Center at 160 Allen Street in Rutland, Vermont. The film “Wit,” hailed as one of the best films of 2001, will be featured on Wednesday, November 4 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Directed by Mike Nichols and starring Academy Award winner Emma Thompson, “Wit” turns the topic of the physical and psychological effects of cancer into a contemplation of life, learning and humanity. The film “Wit” was adapt-

ed from Margaret Edson’s compassionate Pulitzer Prize-winning play. On Thursday, November 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the documentary film “The Choice is Yours,” narrated by award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, will be shown and discussed. This documentary focuses on the life and philosophy of Viktor Frankl, MD, PhD, author of the well known book “Man’s Search for Meaning.” Frankl’s philosophy, which is being taught by medical communities worldwide, inspires self reflection as one searches for the meaning of life. The films and discussion are free and open the public. As a light supper will be provided, attendees are asked to RSVP to 802-747-1655.

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The Wells United Methodist Church in Wells, Vermont will hold a giant rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Friday, October 30 and 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, October 31. A wide variety of winter clothes will be available: cold weather gear, winter jackets, dresses, blouses, slacks, sweaters, men’s shirts, pants, jackets, children’s clothing, robes, socks and shoes. The sale will also feature knickknacks, books, bedding and a few plants. There will be a big bag sale on Saturday only. Donations of good, clean, usable winter clothing and accessories are still being accepted. They may be left at the church between 9 a.m. and noon Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29. For information, call 802-325-3196.

Manchester Go-Getters Luncheon

The Manchester Go-Getters invite all area seniors to a luncheon on Wednesday, November 4 at noon at the Christ Our Savior Catholic Church Hall in Manchester, Vermont. The suggested cost is $3.50 per person. To make reservations (or cancellations), call Mary Miner at 802-362-2525. There will also be Bingo.

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Sylvia’s Circle Day

The light of a candle spreads its rays and a person who did the same was Sylvia Williams. She loved her church family and her crafts. In combining them, she shared her talents with all. In that spirit, a year ago a group of women met and formed “Sylvia’s Circle.” They have met throughout the year and produced an amazing array of painted items such as one-of-a-kind tray footstools and numerous other things such as knitted items, Christmas tree decorations and more. On Saturday, November 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Sylvia’s Circle” will host a bazaar, a silent auction and Grandma’s Bakeshop, which will feature chocolate lollipops, chocolate pretzels, jarred cake and muffin mix, decorated tins for cookies and many items to take home and tuck in the freezer for the holidays. The Methodist Main Street Café will be open on that day with a menu of soups, sandwiches and deserts. Proceeds from the event will be divided between the Open Door Mission in Rutland, Vermont and Poultney United Methodist Church in Poultney, Vermont. Also on that day, available for purchase will be luminaries made by “Sylvia’s Circle” that will hold LED lights that can’t be blown or rained out. These luminaries will light the way to the church on Christmas Eve and are in honor or memory of loved ones. The cost is $2.50 each, and all proceeds will go to the Poultney Food Shelf. For more information, call 802-287-9689 or 802-325-3019.

KoC Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus will host breakfast on Sunday, November 8 in St. Paul’s Parish Hall in Manchester,Vermont after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. Juice, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon and sausage will be served. The price is $6 for adults and $3 for children 6 and under. Funds will support charitable works.

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Join the Friends of the Rutland Free Library for the Holiday Head Start Book Sale on Friday, November 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All fiction titles and “almost new” hardcovers and paperbacks will be separated out and alphabetized for easy viewing. Visit www.rutlandfree.org to print out a coupon for one free book (selected titles only). For more information, call 802-773-1860.

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Rutland County Humane Society Adoptable Pets Mandy is an 8-year-old female German shepherd mix. She was removed from a home where she and other animals were being neglected. She has lived with dogs, cats and kids and can go to any home. Ryder is a 2-year-old neutered male black and white domestic

short hair. He is very curious of his surroundings and wants to be part of all that is going on. He is very vocal and will not shy away when he has something to say. For more information, visit the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) in Pittsford, Vermont or call 802-483-9171.

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longing for companionship, and he will vocalize that longing with whines and moans…and then it is playtime in hyper mode! JD came thin, in fairly poor condition and infested with fleas. Basic obedience, continued socialization and crate training would be very beneficial since he may have mild separation anxiety and marking behavior. A home with children 5 years and older is recommended. Cats are fine, and other dogs are possible upon introduction. Looking for an exceptional buddy to pal around with? Come and meet JD. Elijah is a 1-year-old black and white Siamese mix. This unusual fellow came from a home with 80 cats. Despite his owner’s best intentions, she could no longer care for them all. Elijah is very active and playful, although he can be a little reserved initially. Elijah has not lived with dogs. Those who can give this guy the one-on-one time he deserves should come meet Elijah. For more information, call 802-375-2898. October 28, 2009

FINE ARTS ‘Many of My Favorite Things’ Exhibit

The Kittay Library in Rupert, Vermont is continuing the series of local artist displays with artist Chris Smith. Smith’s art is influenced by contemporary illustration and cartooning. It is vibrant, whimsical and thought provoking, using a fine art quality in its execution. It is intended to reach an audience beyond the traditional “Gallery-Goer.” The exhibit, titled “Many of My Favorite Things,” includes work done from 1986 to the present. It features block printing, a technique of printing from a smooth surface which has been engraved with a traditional wood-carving tool. There will also be paintings and a series of photographs chronicling the artist’s time as a resident of West Rupert, having moved there from his hometown of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Smith studied at The Rhode Island School Of Design, participating in the school’s European Honors Society in Rome, Italy. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This exhibit may be seen through December during regular library hours. The Kittay Public Library is located at 2827 Route 153 in Rupert. For more information, call 802-394-2444.

& CRAFTS Local Photographers in SVAC’s November Exhibitions The Southern Vermont Arts This collection reflects the Center’s (SVAC’s)) November couple’s love affair with the Exhibitions will feature local city of Paris and seeks to photographers Dean and capture its unique romantic Dawne Polis. The exhibiambiance. tion opens in Yester House In addition to the Polises, Gallery’s Gallery II at 12:30 the November Exhibitions p.m. this Saturday, October feature paintings by Carol 31, with the latest incarnation Fortunato, Dave Herzfeld, of SVAC’s Conversation With Kate Leavitt, David Miller, Artists, a free panel discusDeborah Morris, Walter J. sion featuring exhibiting artPasko and Richard Weinstein, ists Kate Leavitt, David Miller the sculpture of Phyllis Rosser Dean and Dawne Polis, In the Marais, and Deborah Morris. A free photograph and pastels by members of opening party featuring live The Vermont Watercolor photography at Burr and Burton piano music by Marina Carter, Society. Academy, they’ve shifted focus hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar folThe exhibition closes and are now running digital pholows from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. December 1. Admission will be tography workshops in Europe. Dean and Dawn Polis met in free to members and children One of their students once a darkroom at college and have under 13, $8 for non-members asked, “Do you have magical been photographing together and $3 for students. eyes?” Thanks to a marriage of ever since. After years of operFor information, call 802-362camera and computer, they creating a wedding photography 1405 or visit www.svac.org. ate, if not magic, images that business and teaching art and might magically touch the heart.

Regional Artists Go West Talk

Osher’s Twentieth Century American Art series continues with Dr. Russell Housman giving a talk on America the Beautiful: Regional Artists Go West this Friday, October 30 at the Godnick Center at 1 Deer St. in Rutland at 1:30 p.m. American artists, different in their interests from the Ash Can school, fan out from New York City and find their place in the great American Midwest. They embrace the themes, scenes and ideas of the heartland as their subject matter. Housman, who lives in Arlington, Vermont, received his doctorate from NYU and is professor emeritus of art at SUNY Nassau. He has participated in over 300 art shows, and his works hang in many public and private collections. The cost of the talk is $5. For more information, call 802-773-0184.

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ENTERTAINMENT Pompanuck Farm Hosts Evening of Fine Jazz

On Saturday, November 7, Pompanuck Farm in Cambridge, New York will hold its Fall Pizza/Jazz Big Night from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The last of Pompanuck’s Music-and-Meal nights of 2009 will happen with enough great music and pizza to take audiences through Thanksgiving and into the New Year. Come hear fine jazz and enjoy wood-fired pizza in the Roundhouse at Pompanuck in a benefit night for Pompanuck’s programs and the children’s scholarship fund. Featured will be three jazz singers from the surrounding area: Jeanne O’Connor from Saratoga, New York; Evita Cobo from Pownal, Vermont and Leah Carroll from Greenwich, New York. Each of these singers has a personal and soulful approach to singing, whether it’s a toe-tapping Gershwin favorite, a tender ballad, a Brazilian classic or funky blues. Featured musicians will include Pompanuck’s own Bruce Williamson (sax, flute, piano) as well as Mal Stein (drums), Bob Bowen (bass) and Khabu Doug Young (guitar), all from New York City. There are always surprise musical guests in this Pompanuck event that has continued for over 15 years. Reservations are required. Tickets are $28 for the general public and $18 for students. Pompanuck Farm is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and eco-retreat learning center dedicated to educational exploration in a range of performing, healing, movement and nature arts for children and families, located at 494 Chestnut Hill Rd. in Cambridge, New York. For information, call 518-677-5552 or email info@pompanuck.org.

Free Concert Includes First Local Performance of Newly Discovered Work

Victor Hill’s harpsichord recital on Tuesday, November 3 at 8 p.m. will include the first local performance of a newly discovered Suite in D Minor by Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre. The concert will be held at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and admission is free. Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre was a celebrated performer and composer at the court of Louis XIV. This Suite in D minor and three others were lost for nearly 300 years and have only recently been re-published by the Broude Trust of New York and Williamstown. The program also features three works of J. S. Bach, the Adagio and Toccata in G Major, Fantasia in C Minor and Partita in D Major. Hill studied in Amsterdam with the noted harpsichordist Gustav Leonhardt and has played more the 900 concerts throughout the United States and in Europe. The Clark is located at 225 South St. in Williamstown. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu.

Williams College Department of Music Presents Midweekmusic

The Williams College Department of Music will present their weekly lunchtime recital series featuring student and faculty performers on Wednesday, November 4 at 12:15 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus in Williamstown, Massachusetts. This free event is open to the public. All are invited to bring lunches and listen to performances of classical, jazz and world music. Seating is on the stage of Chapin Hall. Check music.williams.edu/node/1118 for specific program details.

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Murder Mystery Dinner The Dorset Players will be hosting a Murder Mystery dinner party at The Barn Restaurant in Pawlet, Vermont on Thursday, November 5 beginning at 6 p.m. sharp. Community members are cordially invited to the public hanging of the Malevolent Seven at the request of Judge Waylon

Payne in the Wyoming Territory Town of Roadkill. Participants can select from eight different characters to portray such as Butch Chastity, Helena Handcart, Elvira-Lynn Fekshin, Wyatt Hertz and Chief Breaking Wind. During the course of the evening, information will be

Beneﬁt Dinner for RCHS Enjoy dinner at Table 24 in Rutland, Vermont and help raise money for the homeless animals in Rutland County. On Wednesday, November 4 Table 24 will donate all tips from the evening to the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS). Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mark the calendar, tell friends and make a special evening of it. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information, call Table 24 at 802-775-2424.

WEEKLY ALMANAC AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA

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

AA, Scars, Bars, Big Book meeting, Rutland Correctional Ctr, Rutland, 4 p.m. AA Women’s Up the Steps meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Route 30, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 141 State St., Rutland,1-800-522-4700. Al-Anon meeting, Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro

divulged that will help the guests solve the mystery of who is the mastermind behind this dastardly conspiracy of criminals. No acting experience is needed. Tickets are $35 apiece and include salad, main course, dessert, tax and gratuity. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to The Dorset Players’ flood prevention fund. For more information, or to purchase a ticket, contact Sheila Conway at 802-867-5570 or email dpi@vermontel.net. Further information, including character breakdowns and costume suggestions, is available at www.dorsetplayers.org.

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Savings & Loan Bldg., downstairs, 7 p.m. 254-5568. AA Step meeting, United Methodist Ch, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A, 7:30 a.m. AA Room to Grow, Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 7:30 p.m. NA Just for Today, 7:30 p.m., Al Ducci’s Cafe, Manchester AA meeting, Congregational Church Rupert, 8 p.m. AA, meeting, Jamaica Community Ch, 8 p.m. Friday: AA-Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Step Meeting, Northshire Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m. Al-Anon meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, 1 p.m. AA meeting, St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting (step/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Luke’s Fair Haven, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Pawlet Community Ch, 7:30 p.m. AA New Beginnings (Beginners 6:30), Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 8 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: AA 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 discus-

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

Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: AA meeting, Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Women’s Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. 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 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 (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m. ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

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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: 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 October 28, 2009

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 members of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909. Overeaters Anonymous, RRMC, Rutland, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri., Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 1 p.m. Women’s Cancer Support Group, Vermont Country Store, Manchester, First Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Caregiver Group, Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend, 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m. Chronic Fatigue Support Group, Red Barn, Rtes 11/30, across from Wessner’s, Manchester, 7 p.m. C.H.A.D.D. Informational Meeting, RRMC, Rutland, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennintgon, fourth Thursday, 1 p.m.

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