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Top: Susan Mogensen, Ginny Small and Pat Bennett with an opportunity to have a good time and help the Davis Family...details on page 30 Above: Norma Will and her husband invite you to the Leaf Peepers’ Dinner...story on page 42 Right: Maureen Dwyer and Elizabeth Parsons Karet invite you to a sip of “Arsenic and Old Lace” at the Dorset Playhouse...details on page 73

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...annual bazaar...

The Catholic Daughters Court St. Rita at St. Paul’s Church Christ Our Savior Parish would like to thank all who contributed to the success of their annual bazaar held in August. Many thanks to those who generously donated items and gift certificates for the silent auction, to those who donated items for the white elephant, crafts and teacup tables, to those who bought raffle tickets, to those who came to the bazaar, and to those who labored to put it all together. Congratulations to the raffle winners.The first prize quilt was won by Mervin and Gina Browning, III of West Greenwich, Rhode Island; the second prize, a watch from Nina’s Jeweler, was won by Marge Maas of Arlington, Vermont; and the third prize of a basket of linens was won by Helen Dittmeier of North Bennington, Vermont CDA Court St. Rita #894 organization at St. Paul’s Church, celebrated its 85th Anniversary this past June. It is the largest organization of Catholic women whose membership is open to all women 18 years and older. For information about the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, please call any of the officers: Regent Mildred Kaylor at 362-3619, Vice Regent Margaret Donahoe at 867-

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2256, Financial Secretary Marie Zoufaly at 362-1613, Recording Secretary Nancy Joyce at 802228-3286 or Membership Chair Salley Gibney at 867-2402. Thank you, — Mildred Kaylor, Manchester, Vermont

...isolated, frustrated...

The time has come to have cell phone service in Dorset area. It’s unacceptable that we don’t have access to cell service to reach first responders while most of our country does. I was the first person to arrive on the scene when Jay Hathaway had his heart attack, and while it may have already been too late in this case, I felt so totally isolated and frustrated not being able to use my cell phone which was in my pocket to call for help. His grandson Ryder had to run to two homes to locate a phone with which to call. This is unacceptable in this day and age! We can make a change if we collectively try. We need to contact our Selectmen, Senators and Representatives and our Governor through letter writing petitions or phone calls and attending meetings. Rob Gaiotti, our new town manager, and I have set up a town meeting on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m., at the Dorset Town Hall to discuss how we can all get this done. We would also like to include surrounding towns like Rupert, Pawlet, etc. so they too will have access. So please come and be heard; let’s do this together and make a difference! Cell phone access may save someone’s life that you love. Sincerely yours, — Patti Campbell, Dorset, Vermont

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...Bart Center...

The board of directors and the staff of the Bart Center would like to send a huge thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors of our “No Limits” bike benefit ride on Saturday, September 19. Our rider participation doubled over last year’s event. This is due to the help of so many volunteers and our sponsors. First to our sponsors: Price Chopper, Shaw’s, Mrs. Murphy’s Donut Shop, The Bakery Works, Wilcox Ice Cream, Havoc Hill Sugarhouse, B and B Associates, Raw Rev Energy Snacks, Pat Reardon, the Evarts Family, Bromley Ski Area and the Bart J. Ruggiere Memorial Fund. We thank you for your generosity and support as it would not have been possible without your help. Also, an enormous thank you to all the volunteers who helped man the aid stations and did the behind the scenes work to make the event a huge success. Your help makes it possible for the Bart center to do all the events and lessons it does. Thank you all for what you do. Also thank you to the Manchester Fire Department for doing the barbecuing for us once

IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions........... 67 Automotive......................... 91 Classifieds........................... 63 Creatures/Environment....... 64 Entertainment..................... 73 Fine Arts/Crafts................... 71 From my Corner...................16 GNAT-TV Schedule............. 7 Mind & Body....................... 60 Restaurants......................... 75 Service Directory................. 82 Sports................................. 58 Job Connection................... 94 Weekly Almanac................. 75 Worship.............................. 80 October 7, 2009

OUR READERS’ LETTERS again this year. A wonderful time was had by all who did our scenic rides through southern Vermont and parts of New York. We look forward to doing a third annual “No Limits” bike event next year and hope you will all join us once again. — Judy McGraw, Manchester, Vt.

...from the Zoufaly Family...

Thank you so much for everyone’s thoughts and prayers for the continued, speedy and full recovery of Marion Zoufaly!! Marion and Emil Zoufaly were involved in a horrific automobile accident on Friday, July 17th. Both were transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Emil was released the same day with severe bruising, whereas Marion had to be air lifted to Albany Medical Center due to severe injuries. Marion was in AMC’s Intensive Care Unit for 5-1/2 weeks. Due to her strong will, the tremendous support of friends and family and the incredible medical care, Marion was able to be transferred to Kindred Healthcare Park View in Springfield, Mass., in late August. Park View specializes in respiratory and physical rehabilitation. On September 17th, two months after the accident, Marion was able to be off the ventilator for an hour. Her nephew, Michael Zoufaly, helped her call family from her hospital bed. What an ecstatic moment to hear Marion’s voice again after two months. Since then Marion has accomplished being off the ventilator for 18 hours at a stretch. Her goal is to be off the ventilator soon and have the trachea tube removed. Only recently has she been able to eat soft foods such as pudding. Knowing Marion loves fresh Macintosh apple October 7, 2009

sauce her family picked apples at Mad Tom Orchard and made her apple sauce. She has been able to finish a small container so far and asked for more. Very good! Marion has also accomplished standing upright from a wheelchair to a walker. No walking yet, but she is working hard towards that goal. She is looking forward to regaining her strength to take daily walks again with her husband, Emil, and family. Marion still has a ways to go, but considering all, she has done remarkably. A large part of this is her own determination, but also the incredible support everyone has provided Marion, Emil and family. A testament to this is the very large box of cards, with more coming every day, wishing her a speedy and full recovery. She has also had several visitors while in Albany and now in Springfield, Mass. Michael, Laurinda and Megan Zoufaly have been incredibly generous in their support. We can’t thank everyone enough! We are looking forward to Marion being at home again, soon! Again, thank you so very much for all your support. —The Marion and Emil Zoufaly family

individuals, organizations and businesses. Thanks to Nan-Z the Community Food Cupboard will be able to continue to assist those in our neighborhoods. They have truly made a difference! — Sally Brown, Community Food Cupboard

to all the people in need, in a manner that does not discriminate. People come to the community Food Cubaord for many reasons: catastrophic illness or accident, job loss or prolonged disability. These circumstances are unplanned and could happen to anyone at any time. We are open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. The food cupboard is located in the Manchester Town Hall on Route 7A north. We buy the majority of groceries that we distribute from the Vermont Foodbank. We also receive food and funds from

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Congratulations to Nancy and Laurie celebrating their 25th year in business. Their hot dog cart in Manchester Center is a welcomed landmark for all — both residents and visitors. On Wednesday, September 23 they gave away free hotdogs to anyone who fed their “piggy bank” to support the Community Food Cupboard. Thanks to all who made a donation. The community Food Cupboard is a vital part of our Northshire. Our mission is to provide healthy, nutritious food Vermont News Guide

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Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, October 7 Turkey Veggie Points, Brussels Sprouts, Diced Beets, Banana Pudding and Milk. Thursday, October 8 Philly Cheese Steak on a Roll with Peppers & Onions, Oven Fries, Green Salad, Oatmeal Cookie and Milk. Friday, October 9 Chicken Strips, Baked Beans, Broccoli, Pineapple & Cranberries, Bread, and Milk. Monday, October 12 CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY Tuesday, October 13 Tuna Melt, Creamy Broccoli Soup, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit Salad and Milk.

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Amie E. Bashant graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as“Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. The cadet is a student at California State University, Fresno. She is the daughter of Lanny R. and Jacqueline M. Bashant of Fort Edward Road, Fort Edward, N.Y. The cadet graduated in 1999 from South Glens Falls Senior High School, Fresno, and received an associate degree in 2007 from San Diego Mesa College, Calif. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kyle C. Moore 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 miliOctober 7, 2009

tary 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. He is the son of Barbara Moore of Rice Willis Road, Castleton, Vt., and Mark Moore of Stage Road, Benson, Vt. Moore is a 2004 graduate of Fair Haven Union High School, Vt. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony O. Delocco has graduated from the Ground Radio Communications Equipment Apprentice Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. The course is designed to train airmen to employ a diverse combination of communications equipment, which included fixed and mobile, low and ultra high frequency, amplitude and frequency modulation, and different modes of sideband transmission. Students learned to install, maintain, and repair high-powered ground communications equipment, including transmitters, single and multichannel receivers, and transceivers used for voice and data communications with aircraft and worldwide ground stations. He is the son of Penny D. and Charles C. Delocco of Charles St., Fort Edward, N.Y. Delocco is a 2008 graduate of Hudson Falls High School, N.Y. Corey R. Chapin graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as“Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistiOctober 7, 2009

cal support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. The cadet is a student at Norwich University, Northfield, Vt. He is the son of Wendy M. Chapin of Mettowee St., Granville, N.Y. The cadet is a 2006 graduate of Granville Junior-Senior High School. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Heidi R. Bristol has graduated from the CommunicationsComputer Systems Operations Apprentice Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. The course is designed to give students a solid foundation in microcomputer principles, including basic operation and processes relating to configuration, maintenance, and repair. Trainees received instruction in specific hardware and software configuration, use of application software, communications-computer systems security, network principles and management of related equipment and multi-user systems concepts and operation; perform system-wide backups, and load and capacity planning (Continued on page 6)

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Burr and Burton Academy Celebrates Homecoming

Burr and Burton will celebrate Homecoming weekend on October 8-10, beginning with JV boys and girls soccer games at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Following the games there will be a Teams Parade at 6 p.m., a cookout, and the traditional pep rally and bonfire at 7:30 in the upper parking lot. On Friday, the girls and boys varsity soccer teams will play at Applejack Field; the boys at 5 p.m. and the girls at 7 p.m. On Saturday morning at 10 a.m. the JV Gold boys and girls soccer teams will play at 10 a.m. Starting at noon a chicken BBQ Tailgate party will be held on the field. The Varsity football game against Otter Valley kicks off at 2 p.m. The Varsity Field Hockey team will play at 4 p.m. and the JV team

will host Mt. Anthony at 3 p.m. There will also be a Golf Ball Drop at 3:30. There will be an Alumni Drop-In Get together at The Perfect Wife beginning at 8:30 p.m. A Burr and Burton Alumni hospitality tent will be in front of the library facing Pettibone Field on Saturday from 12-5 p.m. The Homecoming Dance for all students, sponsored by the Booster Club, will be held in the gym that night from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. Admission is $3. That same evening the BBA Booster Club is hosting Diamonds and Denim Casino Night from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., at the Eagles in Manchester. Tickets are $25 per person and include initial chips and food. There will be door prizes, and a Chinese auction. Games include black jack, wheel of fortune, craps, and roulette. Come try your luck and benefit the Burr and Burton athletes. For more information, please call Director of Athletics Kathi Bierwirth 802-549-8119 or by e-mail kbierwirth@burrburton. org. _____________________

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The Poultney United Methodist Church will hold a Bake Sale at the Church on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of baked goods will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Church. ______________________ (Service Notes, cont.) and management; install, implement, conﬁgure, and maintain functional system components; connect systems to infrastructure: and administer database operations, implements conversions, and investigates problems in database environment. She is the daughter of Ingrid R. Skavnes of Pahrump, Nev. Her husband, Peter, is the son of George Bristol of Newton Road, Vernon, Vt., and Caryl Simeon of E. Dummerston Station Road, Brattleboro, Vt. Bristol is a 1996 graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, and received an associate degree in 2001 from Greenfield Community College, Ma.

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Cropwalk

Join with thousands of people nationwide who walk to raise money to feed hungry people both locally and worldwide in our area’s annual Cropwalk. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised is donated locally to support the Summer Lunch Program. The rest is used worldwide to help hungry people feed themselves. The walk begins at the First Congregational Church of Manchester with registration and opening ceremony at 1 p.m. Walkers then proceed down Union Street, Richville Road to Route 11/30, and then south on Route 7A. Each congregation in the area will be fielding a team as well as Long Trail. Burr and Burton Academy is in charge of operations. This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Council and you can get more information from Martha Thompson at 802-362-3473. We are an area with a conscience and you can help thousands of people by spending a couple of hours walking with like-minded citizens.

Channel 15/Community Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 F-M Roman Catholic Mass -& Journey 3:00 All Jerry Tyler Country Music 4:00 All Girls Night Out! with Toney Lee 5:00 All Pets of the Week from Second Chance Animal Shelter 6:00 All Kaleidoscope, the GNAT-TV Community Showcase 7:00 All Q & A Live with Bob Stannard 8:00 All Girls’ Night Out! with Toney Lee 9:00 F-M The Bible & You with Lawrence Zupan 10:00 All The Good News Show with Salley Gibney 11:00 All Vermont Forests with Claude Dern, Bruin de Bear 12:00 All Kaleidoscope, the GNAT-TV Community Showcase Channel 16/Educational & Arts Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 All First Baptist Church of Manchester Church Service 2:00 All Manchester School Board Meeeting 5:00 All Kritters in the Kitchen 5:30 All What’s Cookin’? with Hannah 6:00 All Exercise Hour: Stillness in Motion with Rich Marantz; Body by Al with Allison Lewis 8:00 All The Collaborative — Prevention Works! 12:00 All Exercise Hour: Stillness in Motion with Rich Marantz; Body by Al with Allison Lewis Channel 17/Government Programming** All Times a.m./p.m. 5:00 T-TH Arlington Select Board Meeting 6:00 F-M Gov. Douglas Press Conference (when available) 7:00 F-M Sen. Bernie Sanders Press Conference (when available) 7:00 T-TH Dorset Select Board Meeting 9:00 T-TH Manchester Select Board Meeting 12:00 F-M Gov. Douglas Press Conference (when available)

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*Community Bulletin Board shown between all programming ** Classic Arts Showcase shown between all 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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Join Mark Skinner Library Librarian Janet Kleinberg for a lively discussion of “When the Emperor Was Divine” on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at the library. “Janet (Kleinberg) is a dynamic facilitator who has been preparing diligently for this discussion,” informs Ellen Boyer, MSL Director. “It is sure to be worth your while to attend this community event.” The sparsely written, poignant novel by Julie Otsuka tells the story of one Japanese-American family’s plight during WWII. “It is a quick read,” says Kleinberg, “but one that generates a lot of discussion.” The novel was designated by the Vermont Humanities Council for its 2009 statewide one-book community reading program. Copies are available for loan at the Mark Skinner Library, 48 West Rd. in Manchester. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be donated by the MSL Reading Group. For further information, call 802362-2607. _________________________________________________

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Please join us on October 15, at the Manchester Elementary Middle School at 7 p.m. as Vermont State Odyssey of the Mind Directors Kathy Session and Tim Vile lead an informational session and do a short presentation on the program. Tim Vile has been an Odyssey Director and Coach for several years and has won the Vermont State competition with his team five times! He will share some of the secrets to his success! What is the Odyssey of the Mind? It is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from 3rd through 8th grade. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and world level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program. Visit www.odysessyofthemind. com for more details on the program. Why Odyssey of the Mind is good for kids. For more than 25 years, it has been teaching students to learn creative problem-solving methods while having fun in the process. By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging imaginative paths to problem-solving, students learn skills that will provide them with the ability to solve problems — great and small — for a lifetime. The Odyssey of the Mind teaches students how to think divergently by providing open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests. Students learn how to identify challenges and to think creatively to solve those problems. They are free to express their ideas and suggestions without fear of criticism. The creative problemsolving process rewards thinking “outside of the box.” While conventional thinking has an important place in a well-rounded education, students need to learn how to think creatively and productively. If you’ve always been curious about the OOTM, or are completely new to it, come to the awareness session to learn more about program, the elements that contribute to a solution, and what is involved in coaching a team. For more information, contact Kim Murphy at 802-768-8005, or kimmurphy94@gmail.com.

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OTW Receives Grant Opera Theatre of Weston (OTW) announces that the opera company has just been awarded a significant “Community Action Grant Award” from The Vermont Country Store. This grant will help to support “Storybook Opera Project”, a fall touring program to local schools, as well as partial funding for a student discount ticket for area schools attending performances of “The Little Prince”. A total school audience of 2400 youth will attend the opera company’s January 2010 school performances of “The Little Prince” at the Weston Playhouse and at the Dorset Playhouse. Opera Theatre of Weston, a professional company member of OPERA America, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported in part by grants from the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Vermont Humanities Council, Stratton Foundation, Sinex Education Fund, and the Horowitz Foundation.

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...Jill... I want to share some very good news with those of you who are animal lovers and shared my grief over the passing of my dog, Cleo. Friday afternoon my daughter and I met at Stewarts, Route 22 in West Hoosick, and headed for the Menands Humane Society in her car. I had seen an adorable dog on their Web site and was eager to meet her. True to her picture and her breed, chocolate lab, she is wonderful. Tilts her head from side to side when I speak to her. She knows all the commands I’d ever be interested in using, such as “c’mon up here! (couch, chair, bed!)”, “lie down”, and “sit”. She’s very gentle and has a lot of �� energy. The first thing she did when I took off her leash in the yard was walk into the pool! She took two swims within minutes of each other. I’ve decided to name her Jill (her housemate is Jack, a cat!). She seems very happy, and so am I. She must have been loved very much, for her disposition displays such. The previous owner is in my prayers, as the reason for surrender was poor health of the owner. It must have been terribly heartbreaking to surrender a dog like Jill. I can only try to imagine. I’ll bring her in to work once in a while so that she knows how special she is. And folks seem to enjoy being greeted by a happy four-legged friend. Oh, almost forgot to tell you...It was about 8:00 in the evening, after �� bringing Jill home and having her and my daughter’s dogs acquaint �� themselves. There was so much excitement, for all of us! We finally settled down and put on our pajamas; we were trying to wind down for �� the day. I was talking on the phone when Catherine interrupted me to �� say, “Ma! We forgot to pick up your car at Stewart’s!” We were so excited �� about Jill, and so busy talking that we drove right past my car on the way �� MANCHESTER HOME/B&B home! I donned my leopard print robe and we drove up to Stewart’s to �� pick up my car in our pajamas! �� _______________________________________________

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Brighten up the fall by becoming a member of the Arbor Day Foundation during October and receive ten free trees, all of which are autumn classics. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation’s Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. Those who join the Arbor Day Foundation 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. “These autumn classics will add amazing, vibrant color to any yard or landscape that will be enjoyed throughout the fall for years to come,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between November 1 and December 10. The 6-to-12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions will be enclosed with each shipment of trees. To receive ten free autumn classics, send a $10 membership contribution to Autumn Classic Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by October 30, 2009, or join online at www.arborday.org. ________________________________________________

Topics & Tangents at Equinox Terrace

Everyone has birthdays, and most people enjoy most of their birthdays. Terrace residents recently recalled some of their memorable birthdays and traditional celebrations when they were young. Some families went all out, and a few just barely acknowledged the occasion. Most were in between. Parties with friends and family were common. Birthday cakes with candles were ubiquitous. One mother hid Jordan almonds around the house for the birthday girl to find. Growing up, one resident lived in a neighborhood where each family always served the same menu. From one family to another, one birthday to another, all the parties featured the same delicious chicken dish, potatoes, and peas. No surprises, and no competitiveness. Entertainments were varied. One birthday child’s mother always took photos of the birthday girl and her guests. Parties were often enlivened by games like “Pin the tail on the donkey.” One resident’s older brother owned a magic set and delighted in showing off his skill to the younger children. One family always showed Rin Tin Tin movies, and another took the birthday guests to a nearby pond for swimming. Memorable birthday presents included a new bicycle; a brand-new birthday dress every year, made by a mother who sewed all her daughters’ clothes; and a violin, which led to music lessons and participation in the high school orchestra. One resident received a heart of gold—real gold—with gold flowers, on a chain. She loved this piece and was devastated when it was stolen, but the thief turned out to be one of the household help, who lacked the sense to conceal her crime and wore the heart to work one day. The heart was quickly recovered (but we ran out of time and never did find out what happened to the maid). 18

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Annual Fall Foliage Brunch in Pawlet

The Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department will be holding it’s Annual Fall Foliage Brunch on Sunday, October 11, at the Pawlet Firehouse in Pawlet Village on Route 133 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. They will be serving eggs, pancakes with Vermont maple syrup, bacon, sausage, homefried potatoes along with coffee, tea or OJ. All this for $8 for adults and $4 for those under 12. For more information call 325-3222 or 325-3382 _______________________________________________

Adult Literacy Tutor Training Workshop

Vermont Reading Partners, a volunteer literacy program, will host their annual Adult Literacy Tutor Training Workshop beginning Monday, October 19, and continuing on October 22, 26, and November 2 at the Martha Canfield Library in Arlington, Vermont, each day from 4-6:30 p.m. This is a four-part workshop. Students throughout southwestern Vermont, especially in the Bennington area, are waiting for Partners. As a tutor, your commitment will be to work with a student one-onone or with a small group of students for one to two hours weekly, at a time convenient to both you and the student. Meetings take place in a public space such as a church, a school, or a library. No teaching experience is necessary, only a desire to help adults live a more productive life through increased literacy skills. You can help an adult with reading, writing, math, English speaking skills, and/or GED study. We urge you to consider this rewarding volunteer opportunity. Go to the Web site www.vermontreadingpartners.org to find out more about VRP and our programs. If you have questions or wish to register, please call the VRP office, 802-362-2323, or e-mail vrp2323@sover.net. ________________________________________________

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The Admissions Office at Southern Vermont College will host an Open House, Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the campus and learn about the college’s career-enhancing majors, athletics, campus life, academic support and financial aid. Faculty, staff, coaches and admissions representatives will be available to answer your questions. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet current Southern Vermont College students and ask questions about campus life. To sign up please go to www.svc.edu/admission/openhouse or for more information contact the Admissions Office at 802-447-6304 or admissions@svc.edu. Additional information about campus offerings is available on the college’s Web site at www.svc.edu. Founded in 1926, Southern Vermont College offers a career-enhancing, liberal arts education with twenty-two academic degree programs for approximately 500 students. Southern Vermont College recognizes the importance of educating students for the workplace of the twentyfirst century and for lives as successful leaders in their communities. SVC is part of the New England Collegiate Conference, made up of nine institutions participating in fourteen NCAA Division III sports. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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WWII: The JapaneseAmerican Experience Explored at MSL

Vermont READS participants, WW II veterans, history buffs, and interested citizens, join Professor Emeritus Harvey Flaxman for a viewing and discussion of “WWII: The Japanese-American Experience” at the Mark Skinner Library on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. This film is a first-person portrait of the Japanese-American families who fell victim to public and political hysteria during World War II. It also chronicles the extraordinary military unit that rose from the turmoil: the Army’s highly decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was composed of JapaneseAmerican soldiers. The 34-minute Discovery Channel production will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Flaxman. Flaxman is the former head of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at FairleighDickinson University. He received an Oscar nomination for the documentary film “Against Wind and Tide: a Cuban Odyssey” as associate producer. Flaxman is a successful screenwriter and ghostwriter. This event is part of the Manchester area’s celebration of the Vermont READS book, “When the Emperor Was Divine.” Vermont READS is a Vermont Humanities Council program locally sponsored by Burr and BurtonAcademy,Greater Rutland Asian Studies Project, and Mark Skinner Library. Admission to all Vemont READS events is free and open to the public. The library is located at 48 West Rd. in Manchester Village. Info: 802362-2607 or check out the Mark Skinner Library Web site: www. markskinnerlibrary.org. October 7, 2009

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Long Trail School announces the election of a new slate of officers for its Board of Trustees. Recently, Steven Dear assumed the position of Board Chair. Steven Dear has worked with top Fortune 500 companies. His expertise lies in strategic planning and organizational development, concentrating on leadership development and change management. In over 30 years, Dear gathered experience advising businesses on a range of disciplines — including strategic planning, training and development, marketing, marketing communications, sales and internal business consulting in both profit and non-profit businesses. His daughter Lillian is a member of the LTS Class of 2013.

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“This is an exciting time for Long Trail School,” Dear commented. “We will be one full year into the execution of our strategic plan. We are seeing excellent results in terms of our increase in new students, our commitment to the development of our teachers, and our continuing upgrade of our facilities to ensure the most efficient and up to date equipment to support our faculty and students.” Some efforts relative to the Strategic Plan include the adoption of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and deliberate and developed integration of the School’s core values into its programs, from coursework to service learning and student interactions. Gerrit Kouwenhoven is Vice Chair. Kouwenhoven, a member of the Board from 1988-1998, returned as a Trustee last year. A beloved community leader, he has wide-reaching affiliations including Merck Forest and Farmland Center, United Counseling Service, Preservation Trust of Vermont, Rutland Area Visiting Nurse and Hospice Association, the First Congregational Church of Manchester, the Manchester Lions Club, the Dorset Theatre Festival, the Dorset Players, the College of Saint Joseph, Ethan Allen Community College, the Dorset Nursing Association, and Pine Cobble School. Kouwenhoven was a member of the Friends of Hildene, Inc. from 1983-2001 and became Executive Director in 1986, retired as Emeritus Executive Director, in 2001. Taking charge as treasurer is Michael Schozer of Stratton, Vermont. Schozer has been the president of New York’s Assured Guaranty Corporation for the past six years. With his work based in New York since 1987, Schozer adds great experience and knowledge to the Board. He joined the Board last year and his son Freddie is Long Trail Class of 2011. As Secretary, Andrea Ross brings a wealth of school experience and a lifelong commitment to education to her new position. Ross’ career of community service includes more than twenty-five years in clinical patient care; board service and active involvement with local schools, community foundations and family services. As the moth�� er of eight children, Andrea has served as a trustee and on advisory � boards of numerous schools and �� community-based organizations, including The Country Day School �� of McLean, Virginia; Fairfield �� Country Day School Parents’ Association, Fairfield, Connecticut �� (President 2001-02); Northshire �� Day School, Manchester, Vermont (Steering Committee); Northshire �� Civic Center, Advisory Board; �� Frog Hollow, Middlebury, Vermont (Trustee) and the �� Arlington Community Foundation �� (Arlington, Virginia). Having �� moved her family to Manchester �� Village in 2003, Andrea Ross currently serves on the Advisory �� Board of Riley Rink/Hunter Park/ �� Northshire Civic Association. ��

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Eastern Star Donation

Red Mountain Chapter #41, Order of the Eastern Star, of Arlington, donated $1000 to Arlington Boy Scout Troop #334. The donation was from the proceeds of a benefit supper catered by the Chapter and a monetary donation to increase the amount to $1000. The supper was served at Red Mountain Masonic Lodge in Arlington with the help of the Scouts and their leaders.

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Currier Memorial Students invite you to a Taste of the Town Dinner and Gift Basket Raffle on Saturday, October 17, at 5:30 p.m., at Currier Memorial School in Danby. For just $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, you will be able to try a sample of dishes from many of our local restaurants. Additionally, over 20 donated themed gift baskets will be raffled off. Tickets will go on sale for both the dinner and basket raffle at the following locations: Currier Memorial School, Mt. Tabor Store, Nichols Store, White’s Fuel Stop, and Four Corners Store. Come help support Currier Memorial School and enjoy a “Taste of the Town

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Moore Becomes Mark Skinner Library President

Pauline Architas Moore has been named President of the Mark Skinner Library Board of Trustees. Moore joined the board of the Mark Skinner Library in September, 2002 and served most recently as Treasurer. Moore has had a home in Vermont with her husband, Colin, since 1976. She retired to Manchester in 2000. After graduating with a BA in Math she had a 30 year career in Information Technology. Prior to retiring, she spent 15 years as an IT executive in Hong Kong, Singapore, Brussels and Paris. Since retiring, Moore has been elected as a Manchester Town Lister and serves on the board of the Vermont Assessors and Listers Association where she is chairperson of the technology committee. Moore takes over as president following Nina Mooney’s decision to step down from that post. According to Mooney, “It was a difficult decision to make, but one that I felt was necessary in light of the forthcoming building project.” Mooney’s husband, David Mooney is a local architect. “I’ve decided to distance myself from the Mark Skinner library to avoid any potential conflict of interest,” stated Nina Mooney. The public is invited to attend Mark Skinner Library board meetings, which meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. ____________________

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Blessing of the Animals

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The Peru Church invites all pets great and small (and their owners) to join us on Sunday, October 11 at our 9:30 service for a Blessing of the Animals. Rain or shine, we will be devoting our worship to honoring and appreciating the unconditional love and constant companionship of our furry friends. Along with the ubiquitous cats and dogs; cows, snakes, horses, toads and tortoises are also welcome to come and receive a benediction and enjoy fellowship. For more information, call Pastor Margaret at 802-379-1438.

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Weston Pork Supper Beneﬁts Food Pantry and Fuel Fund

All are invited to a community pork supper to benefit the Londonderry-based Neighbors Food Pantry and Fuel Fund on Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Weston Rod & Gun Club. “This could be a tough winter for many people since requests are already coming in for fuel assistance,” said supper organizer Bob Yuengling. “Based on the September food pantry usage we can expect an increase demand for help all winter. We are hoping to attract another large turnout of folks who enjoy a good, low-priced meal while at the same time helping their fellow citizens who may need some assistance.” Non-perishable food items and donations will also be appreciated. Sponsored by Weston’s Old Parish Church (OPC), the menu will feature pork loin along with roasted potatoes, butternut squash, applesauce, apple crisp and a beverage. Service will be buffet-style. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-12, with younger children admitted free. Tickets are available at the Village Green Gallery or at the door. Takeouts will also be available. “Come one, come all,” said OPC co-chair Chris Perry. “This is always a special evening in the life of our community. The greater the participation, the more good we can do.” The Rod & Gun Club is located on the west side of Route 100, about a mile north of Weston Village. All members of the public are invited to attend. For more information, please call Bob Yuengling at 824-3704 or check www.oldparishchurch.org.

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Learn Public Speaking Skills and Increase Your Conﬁdence

Expand your comfort zone in a supportive environment at the Equinox Valley Toastmasters (EVT) club meetings. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for October 8 and October 22, and guests are welcome! Come and see what we are about and how Toastmasters can help you to become a better communicator and leader and have fun doing it. As our guest, you will hear both beginning speakers on their way to becoming more confident speakers as well as speaking masters demonstrating effective communication. Contact Bill Munson at 802375-6623. Read more at www.equinoxvalleytoastmasters.org. Our club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m., at AI Squared, 130 Taconic Business Park Rd., Manchester, Vermont.

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Beneﬁt for Davis Family

Memories of the terrible automobile crash in July that claimed the lives of Rod Davis and one of his foster children, as well as seriously injuring his wife, Darryl, and several of the other four foster children, are still vivid in the minds of many Manchester Curves members. Darryl Davis has owned and operated the Manchester Curves for many years and in so doing, has created a devoted following. Just weeks before the accident, Rod and Darryl had been named Foster Parents of the Year. When Amie Emmons of the West Mountain Inn said she wanted to sponsor a benefit for the Davis family, Susan Mogensen, Pat Bennett and Ginny Small, all Curves members, agreed to take over the planning of an event to be held there. Halloween eve, Friday, October 30, was chosen as the date for a chicken and beef brisket barbecue in the West Mountain Inn barn in Arlington. Curves members will provide side dishes and desserts. Karen Cestaro is preparing baskets for a Silent Auction with donations from many of the Manchester area merchants, and the popular “Don’t Leave Band” has agreed to donate its time to provide music for dancing and listening during the evening. Everyone is welcome to attend. Casual dress or costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $25 per person. Sponsors at $50, merchants, and others who help underwrite this fundraiser will be recognized. Reservations must be received by October 23. Please make checks payable to The Davis Family Fund, and send to Pat Bennett, P.O. Box 1923, Manchester Center, VT 05255. _________________________________________________

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Girls, celebrate a holiday especially for you at the Mark Skinner Library on Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m. MSL will observe Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) a traditional Japanese holiday celebrating young girls’ growth and happiness. This holiday is traditionally observed in March but has been moved up to be part of the Manchester area’s “Vermont Reads” program. Retired teacher/ Greater Rutland Asian Studies Project Coordinator Sandi Hedman hosts. Girls ages 5-10, their favorite dolls, and adult caregivers are welcome. Free and open to the public. Mark Skinner library is located at 48 West Rd. in Manchester Village. For further information, please call 802-362-2607. ________________________________________________

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Carving Out a New Tradition!

Better Bennington Corporation presents the fourth annual Great Pumpkin Challenge, Saturday, October 24, noon to 9 p.m. in Downtown Bennington. Join the fun! Bring a carved pumpkin for display to Center �� Stage Park on Main Street between noon and 5 p.m. All pumpkins will �� be eligible for the Best Carved Pumpkin Contest. Pumpkins will be lit from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in one huge display! �� Familiar Favorites and new Ffun are featured this year as festivi�� ties kick off at 12:30 p.m. at Bennington Free Library with a Creative Workshop; Costume Parade on Main Street at 2 p.m., Free Pumpkin Carving 3-5 p.m., Whitman’s Feed Store has donated hay for a Children’s Hay Maze at Center Stage Park. Trick or Treat at downtown mer�� chants. Kids in costumes will receive a special treat at all participating �� merchants. Pumpkin Lighting at 6 p.m, Best Carved Pumpkin winner announced 8 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. watch the “Thriller” Worldwide Dance Challenge on School Street then visit the Bennington Banner’s Haunted House and top off the evening dancing at JC’s Tavern Costume Dance Party featuring live music by VIVID. For more information visit www.betterbennington.com, stop by the Downtown �� Welcome Center at 215 South Street or call Better Bennington �� Corp. 802-442-5758. �� Join your friends downtown for a fun filled day of activities �� and night of Thrilling Fun! Main �� Street will remain open so park, shop, eat out and enjoy a spectacular display of lighted carved pumpkins! All events will take place rain � �� or shine! (but there will not be rain � �� this year!) ____________________

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The next survey of birds at Hildene will be Saturday, October 10, meeting at the Hildene visitor center at a later time of 8 a.m. The dates for future walks are November 21 and December 19. Also mark your calendars for an upcoming trip to Tomhannock Reservoir on Saturday, October 31. This large water area along NY Route 9 between Vermont and Troy, New York, is a major stopping/fueling resource for ducks, geese and other migrants. Meeting and car pooling will be at 8:30 a.m. from the Vermont Bird Place, at the bottom of Center Hill in Manchester Depot. Bird walks are open to all and are beginner to advanced to family friendly. Binoculars are available to borrow. Please contact Randy at the Vermont Bird Place for more information, 802-362-2270. _________________________________________________

Gardenworks will host its annual Harvest celebration on Columbus Day Weekend, October 10-12. The festival will feature samples of fall foods, pumpkin face painting, a book signing, local art and produce. Come to the country to see the peak fall foliage while enjoying all of Gardenworks’ bounty. The festival is free. Harvestfest is a chance to sample delicious recipes highlighting fall produce, including soups, pies, cheesecakes and cider donuts. Learn about the different fall squashes and how to prepare them. Take home free recipes for great winter meals. All samples are free. Children are invited to paint pumpkins while all are welcome to peruse the glorious fall produce on sale at Gardenworks. In October that means mounds of pumpkins, squashes, apples, cider, organic vegetables and gourds. An assortment of farmstead cheeses, specialty jams, relishes and chutneys are also available. Visit the Barn Gallery for the “Nature’s Bounty” art show, featuring the work of local artists Elizabeth Cockey and Robert Sydorowich who paint and sketch local rural scenes. The Gardenworks barn is also stocked with colorful fall decorations featuring dried flowers, Chinese lanterns and Indian corn. Dr. James Fitzgerald, an ophthalmologist from the Bennington area, will read from his book, “Reflections from the Eye Sage” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 10 in the Barn Gallery. Dr. Fitzgerald, now retired, will share his humorous and interesting reflections on life as an eye doctor. Gardenworks’ raspberry fields will also be open for picking. Take advantage of the October Raspberry Rewards program. Pick wonderful, sweet raspberries, leave half at Gardenworks and take home the other half for free. You may also pick and pay for as many berries as you wish. Gardenworks is a family-owned flower and specialty crop farm that has been part of the Washington County landscape for nearly a century. The farm is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, call Gardenworks at 518-854-3250 or visit them on the Web at www.gardenworksfarm. com. Directions to Gardenworks: From the traffic light on Route 22 in Salem, head west on Route 30 (also West Broadway). Gardenworks is five miles from the traffic light.

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organizations, local vegetable growers, bakers and crafts people will converge on the Village of Belmont. Visitors love to stop at the “Green” and experience cider being pressed the old-fashioned way. Sometimes that’s just the best way to do things. Our method of pressing is simple. It’s called the “Rack and Cloth” method of pressing cider. It’s hundreds of years old and fun to watch. We’ll be selling the cider by the cup and by the gallon along with apple pie and apple crisp. Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, noon to 4 p.m. Don’t miss the Mt. Holly Library’s huge selection of preowned books for sale in every genre. In the Community Center and Library, you can vote on your favorite photographs to be included in the 2011 Mt. Holly Calendar or purchase 2010 calendars to give as Holiday gifts. Save room for a juicy Roast Beef Dinner served family style Saturday the 10th from 5 to 7 p.m. Experience the country dinner tradition with roast beef and all the trimmings including your choice of many home baked pies. Join us for this weekend of old fashioned traditions and family fun right in your own backyard. Rain or shine don’t miss this fun filled weekend. Take Route 103 between Rutland and Ludlow to the yellow flashing light and follow signs to Belmont. _____________________

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Please note that the Pawlet Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

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Apple Picking to Beneﬁt Arlington Area Children

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can enjoy hayrides and purchase baked goods, cider and donuts. Like many of the fundraising events that Happy Days plans, the apple picking weekend is a fun activity for families and young children. Carol Barbierri, Director of Happy Days Playschool, says that Happy Days tries to plan fundraising events that promote family togetherness and fun. “What’s more fun than parents and children picking apples, going for a hayride and eating homemade baked goods in the fall?” says Barbierri. During the fundraising weekend, Terry’s Orchard will be staffed by Happy Days’ staff, board members, and parent volunteers. Happy Days Playschool provides a quality early education/childcare program in a consistent, caring and positive atmosphere using a family-centered approach. Happy Days also provides an Arts Enrichment Program for the benefit of children, families, teachers and community members. The Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing arts and enrichment opportunities to the youth of the Arlington area to enhance and enrich children’s participation in and appreciation of the arts. For more information about the apple picking event, contact Happy Days Playschool director Carol Barbierri at 802-375-6039 or AAEP Board member Carol Farley at 802-375-2589. ________________________________________________

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We welcome you to join our organization whether you are a newcomer to the area or have lived here for a while. Our club offers you an opportunity to get acquainted and socialize with other Northshire residents. You will meet others who have recently moved here as well as people who have been active members for many years. We are looking forward to our autumn and winter events including Halloween and Holiday parties. There are also day trips, groups for hiking and snowshoeing, a cross country ski outing, book discussion and bridge, tavern nights, luncheons and dinners at area restuarants before plays and concerts. Members also meet weekly for breakfast and conversation at local spots. Membership is only $20 per person! Please contact Judy Rudiakov at 802-362-4788 to join and get in on the fun!

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Townshend is Getting Ready for the Pumpkin Festival

Folks in Townshend are getting ready for the 25th annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 17, on the Townshend Common from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Pumpkin Festival was started in 1984 by the Townshend Business Association. Today the 35 members plus Townshend residents assist the committee in providing an excellent fall event for both adults and children. There are Free Pony Rides for youngsters. The festival has evolved into a fun-filled day with a well attended craft show for adults, and a pumpkin decorating contest and Halloween costume parade for youngsters. A scarecrow decorating contest is a favorite and has produced some scary Scarecrows. The craft show is always a hit and getting the word out to crafters in Southern Vermont is not an easy project. Vendors interested in selling their wares can contact Harold Kvitek at 802-348-7913 or Walter Meyer at 802-365-4246. The Giant Pumpkin contest has created competition to see who can grow the largest pumpkin. Entrants have produced 600 and 700 pound giants. Pumpkin pies will be for sale. Pies will be sold by-the-piece with whip cream or by-the-pie at the Pumpkin Festival. The Pumpkin Festival is sponsored by the Townshend Business Association and is supported by donations from over 60 local businesses.

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Haystack Hustler Seniors October Schedule

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Haystack Hustler Seniors will meet at the Pawlet Church October 13 at noon. This will be a Potluck lunch with a fall theme. Please bring a fall food item with the recipe or a fall table decoration. The program will be a report on the success and future of the “Grow an Extra Row” project. Bring ideas to complete plans for future programs. On October 27, we will meet at the Mettowee Community School for lunch followed by a presentation by the students. Reservations must be made and/or canceled by October 21, to Phyllis at 325-3196. All area seniors are invited to attend all activities. ________________________________________________

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Recruiting Mentors at MEMS and Flood Brook Union School

Do you have the time to make a difference in the life of a child? Mentors are needed at Flood Brook Union School and Manchester Elementary Middle School. Potential mentors are first trained, background checked and then matched with a mentee with similar interests. Potential mentors commit to meet with a child in 3rd through 8th grade on school grounds one hour per week for the duration of the school year. MEMS and FBUS Mentor Programs run Monday through Friday. All mentors receive training and ongoing support. Matches also participate in group gatherings and field trips. All children are eligible to be part of the mentor programs at each school. Mentors are needed to meet the demand of young people who would like another caring adult in their lives! The next training dates for Manchester mentors are October 13, and in Londonderry it is October 20. At MEMS contact Shannon Maybe at 802-362-1597 ext. 114 or email smabey@manchesterschools.org and at The Collaborative in Londonderry contact Elizabeth Labeau at 802-824-4200 or email Elizabeth@thecollaborative.us. Take the time to learn more and get involved! ________________________________________________

Hebron Preservation Society Presents Harvest Carry-In Dinner

The Hebron Preservation Society invites its regional friends and neighbors to its final Harvest Carry-in Dinner and program on Thursday, October 8. Of particular interest will be Dr. John McDermott’s talk on large animal care, historical and current. Dr. McDermott is a practicing veterinarian for Granville Veterinary Services which specializes in large animal care. The discussion will include the changing numbers in animal populations, their functions, and physical care as agriculture and human needs have developed in this region. Dinner and the program to follow will take place at the East Hebron United Presbyterian Church, 6559 NYS Route 22, just north of Chamberlin Mills Road. Please bring a dish to pass for the 6:30 p.m. meal and your place setting. Beverages will be provided. The Society’s book, “Hebron, A Century in Review”, will be on sale at its recently discount5036 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255 ed price. Please call for further 802-362-0026 information 518-642-3465. The church is handicapped accessible.

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Awards Announced

David Miller, Professor of Art Emeritus, Skidmore College, and Guest Juror of the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s 53rd National Fall Open Exhibition, has announced the winners of this year’s three Juror’s Choice Awards. The 2009 Juror’s Choice Awards go to Robert K. Carsten for “Cliffs at Etretat” (pastel), Harold Zabady for “Manhattan” (oil) and John Zaccheo for “Bethesda Fountain-Central Park, NYC” (oil). Professor Miller also singled out six additional pieces for Honorable Mention. They are Jeffrey Braxton’s “Black Door” (photograph), Kevin Bubriski’s “Ramayana Actors, India” (silver gelatin print), Lisa Cueman’s “Hind Sight” (photograph), Clarence King’s “The Hudson near Moreau” (oil), Leslie Parke’s “Red and White Koi” (oil) and Gregg Wapner’s “Deerfield River” (watercolor). “Congratulations are richly deserved by all of this year’s winners,” says Christopher Madkour, Executive Director of SVAC. “And our sincere thanks go to our juror, David Miller, for his outstanding work. This is an extraordinary exhibition, truly, and the fact that David felt compelled to single out six additional pieces for Honorable Mention, in addition to the three Juror’s Choice Awards, is testament to that fact.” The 53rd National Fall Open Exhibition will be on display in Yester House Gallery through October 25. All pieces in the exhibition are available for purchase, subject to prior sale. Gallery admission is free for Members and children under 13, $8 for non-members, $3 for students. For more information call 802-362-1405. Visit any time at svac.org.

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Apple Fest in Arlington

The members of the Women’s Fellowship are busy planning for the Saturday, October 10 Apple Fest, which will be held at the Arlington Community House, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are seeking donations of apple pies and any other goodies containing apples such as cakes, donuts, cookies, bars, cupcakes and apples. Pies will be sold whole or by the slice. Coffee, cider and Vermont cheddar cheese will be offered with the slice. This is the first time in several years that they have held an Apple Fest and hope that it will be a huge success. Looking forward to your donation! For further information call Gail Rice at 802-375-9411.

Chicken Barbecue in Danby

The Danby-Mt.Tabor Fire Department and Furry Friends would like to invite everyone to their annual Chicken barbecue Saturday, October 10, starting at noon. They know you will enjoy the dinner which includes one half chicken, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and homemade desserts. The cost per dinner is $10. This fun event will take place in the field across from Crosby’s Hardware along Route 7. For more information contact Ken 802-293-5052 or 802-786-9797. ________________________________________________

Leaf Peepers’ Dinner

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Mark your calendars for the annual upcoming Leaf Peepers’ Dinner, sponsored by the United Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church in Manchester, where you will be pleasantly surprised by a delicious roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. This event will be held on Saturday, October 10. There will be two seatings: one at 5:30 p.m., and one at 7 p.m. The menu will offer turkey, mashed potatoes, fall vegetables, and wonderful homemade pies topped with Wilcox ice cream. Beverages will be included. The cost for adults is $12 and for children under seven is $8. Reservations are strongly suggested. Reserved tickets not paid for in advance must be picked up no later that half an hour before the seating. Tickets will be on sale in the church office and in the Vestry on Sundays after the 10:30 a.m. service. More information may be obtained by calling the church office at 802-362-2709. The proceeds from this special evening will go to all the missions that we support. Plan to come and celebrate fall and have an enjoyable evening out. _________________________________________________

Home Away From Home Preschool and Childcare will hold their third annual Family Foliage Fest on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dana Thompson Memorial Park in Manchester. The festival will be filled with events and activities for the entire family to enjoy including old-fashioned hay rides, pumpkin painting, bouncy houses, barrel rides, pony rides, and scarecrow stuffing. The children will enjoy the many theme-based tents where their favorite princess and pirate characters come to life. A baby-centered tent is the perfect place for the tiniest family member to explore tunnels, ride on toys, or pick-a-duck. Come and climb on and explore the many favorite vehicles at our free touch-a-truck where kids get a chance to get behind the wheel and rub elbows with their favorite hometown heroes. No need to worry about lunch as the grill will be fired all day. End the day with a treat from the harvest bake sale where patrons will find candy apples, homemade donuts, chocolate covered pretzels, pies, cookies, apple cider, gourmet coffee, and much more. Admission to the event is free. Tickets will be sold for the many games, rides, and crafts. All proceeds benefit the children at Home Away From Home Preschool and Childcare. In case of rain, the festival will be held at the same time on Sunday October 11. For more information call 802-362-5823.

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Cambridge Potato Festival

On Sunday, October 11, the Cambridge, New York Freight Yard will be smashed, mashed, fried and baked in celebration of the Potato. Join in on the fun from 1-5 p.m., with Potato Olympics, Potato Art, Potato Science, Potato Storytelling, Potato Poetry and Potato Eating. The Bread Oven Crew will fire up the bread oven to make some delicious treats and just in time for dinner using Baked Potatoes from Double K Farm. Potatoes can be enriched with your choice of chili, broccoli and cheese or traditional sour cream, bacon and chive. Potato Olympics will take place in the green space outside Beacon Feed and include fun games like potato sack races, hot potato and a scavenger hunt. Potato Art will have you stamping, sculpting, and creating with potatoes. Potato Science makes you think beyond French fries and baked potato skins – can a potato really run a clock? Enjoy music, stories and poetry all about this delicious tuber around the hot and delicious aromas of the bread oven. Swap Um’. Bring your locally grown spuds for a potato swap. Be sure to include the kind of potato, the soil and growing conditions as well as if it is starchy, waxy or fingerling. Cook Em’. Cook up some soup or chowda’ made from the potatoes and enter our Potato Soup Contest. Winner will receive a super cool JB Rice Mr. Potato Head t-shirt or tote bag. Bring your entry to the LoveJoy Freight Building at 1:00 p.m. We saved the best for last — the maple glazed potato. King’s Bakery Donuts – a little bit of heaven for your mouth. Super delicious does not even come close to the taste and texture of this specialty treat. Why focus on the potato? Believe it or not, the potato is the world’s fourth biggest food crop behind maize, wheat and rice. Grown as long as 8,000 years ago, potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, making them a good source of energy. In fact, the potato produces more nutritious food more quickly, on less land, and in harsher climates than any other major crop - up to 85 percent of the plant is edible human food, compared to around 50 percent in cereals. Potatos offer valuable proteins, are rich in vitamin C and contain valuable potassium. The Cambridge Freight Yard used to ship locally grown potatoes to points south. A display on the local history of potato and the importance on the regions economy will be on display in the LoveJoy Building. Exerpt from Wise Geek: Solanum tuberosum, known more commonly as the potato is a delicious edible tuber which has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years. Native Americans discovered the potato approximately 7,000 years before the birth of Christ, and proceeded to cultivate and breed numerous varieties, which were later imported to Europe by early explorers. Although the potato was not an instant success in Europe, ultimately the tubers became popular in many regional cuisines, and today potatoes are grown and sold all over the world. Sadly, potato biodiversity has suffered in the twentieth century, and many unique, exotic, and delicious varieties have been lost forever. This is a rain or shine event. If the weather is yucky we will move inside to the Beacon Feed, LoveJoy and Freight Depot Buildings all part of the Community Partnership’s restoration and revitalization project. The event is from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cambridge Farmers’ Market is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in Railroad Park – a great Columbus Day Sunday in Cambridge, New York.

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Manchester Health Services Seasonal Flu Clinics

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Manchester Health Services is offering seasonal flu clinics to be held at their office, 5468 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont, on the following dates: Wednesday, October 7, 1 to 3 p.m., for all adults; Tuesday, October 13, 1 to 3 p.m. for high risk and all adults; Wednesday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 27, 1 to 3 p.m. for all adults; Wednesday, November 4, 3 to 5 p.m. for all adults; and Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. to noon for all adults. Call 802-362-2126 for further information. ________________________________________________

Blood Pressure & Foot Care Clinics

The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice is offering the community a valuable service by providing numerous Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinics throughout the county each month. There is a suggested donation of $2 for blood pressure screenings and $5 for foot care. The following calendar lists the blood pressure and foot care clinics for October: Wednesday, October 7, Wallingford, at Wallingford House at 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, October 8, at Castleton Meadows at 12:30 p.m.; and Friday, October 9, Rupert, at the Community Building/Firehouse, at 10 a.m. For information regarding any of these clinics, please call 802-7750568.

As the leaves complete their color and the pumpkins reach their peak, Peru invites you to our next Community Dinner to be held at the Town Center at noon on Wednesday, October 14th. The menu features a savory beef stew, fresh baked rolls, an enticing green salad and a fabulous apple cake for dessert. Pastor Margaret will lead our after dinner sing along so please arrive with your requests. To make a reservation, call Tracy Black at 802-824 - 6793. ________________________________________________

Juliana’s Yoga Class is Moving

In Juliana’s yoga class (now completing its sixth year in Manchester) not only do we extend, expand and move in many directions in body and mind, and awareness of both to support our health, well being and vitality, the class will move to a new time and place: from (formerly) Mondays 10-11:30 a.m. at Shambhala Meditation Center on Bonnet Street to Thursdays, 9:00-10:30 a.m., at Blue Heron Yoga, 7205 Main Street (Rt. 7A), Manchester, the premises of the former Wild Mountain Yoga studio. Blue Heron Yoga is scheduled to open its doors on Columbus Day. Juliana’s first class will be Thursday, Oct. 15, 9-10:30am. Come join a healthful and joyful experience for body, mind and soul. Juliana has been teaching in the area for more than 20 years. She applies an alignment-based approach, often using props adapting the work to all body types. All are welcome. For more information, contact Juliana Centner at jaycee@sover.net or 802-375-6177.

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Community Food Cupboard Wish List For October

It’s getting cold outside — a good time to stay in and bake! Donations of the following items will be a big help to CFC families this month: flour, sugar, raisins, nuts, canned pumpkin, evaporated milk. The Community Food Cupboard is located at the Manchester Town Hall, Route 7A, Manchester, Vermont. ________________________________________________

Bonnie Hoag to Guest on Q & A Live

Bob Stannard, host of Q & A LIVE, is pleased to announce that his guest for October will be Bonnie Hoag. Ms. Hoag is associated with the Bonnefire Coalition, a group dedicated to monitoring manmade changes in weather patterns due to Persistent Jet Contrails. NASA acknowledges that Persistent Jet Contrails are a serious climate concern but it stops short of publicly admitting its own production of PJC “clouds” for research purposes. Even the casual observer who watches the sky regularly will wit�� ness these pluming jet trails which �� are most often laid down in Xs, cross-hatches, and parallel lines. �� As these PJCs expand they com�� bine to veil the sky and occlude the �� Sun. Veiling of the sky holds heat against our planet. Occluding the sun affects photosynthesis and all life processes on Earth. Dimming of the sun and warming of the planet are two significant concerns in all climate change discussions and yet persistent jet contrails are allowed to prosper without our permission. Ms. Hoag will be promoting Sky Awareness Week October 12 -19; an international week-long celebration of sky, earth and weather. Q & A LIVE will air on GNATTV Channel 15 on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m., after which it will run daily at 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. It will also run on CAT-TV. Check your local listings for the schedule.

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GIS Engineering at Maple Street School

The Maple Street School seventh grade is embarking on a special GIS project with Vermont cartographer and GIS system coordinator Jim Henderson. Henderson, a professional GIS engineer, explained how a GPS works with satellites to help survey the earth’s surface. “This is particularly important in Vermont as we want to know how to protect our most valuable resource, our local environment.” While hiking the trail bordering Munson Brook and the Battenkill River, Henderson had students collect coordinates using latitude, longitude, and altitude to make a map. Over the next few weeks, the students will download the information and produce an accurate map of the trail system near the river. Henderson stated, “The system we are using is more sophisticated than Google Earth and we can be more accurate taking these coordinates from the group than just relying on pictures from the sky.” Fran Bisselle, Head of School, stated, “It is so important to have professionals like Jim Henderson come and inspire our students and help them understand how the skills they are learning in a class like Geography translate professionally. These links to our community are critical for our children’s education.”

Pie Breakfast to Beneﬁt the Tinmouth Woman’s Community Circle

A Pie Breakfast, featuring homemade sweet and savory pies (quiche and fruit pies) will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Tinmouth Communnity Center, Tinmouth, Vermont. All you can eat for $8, adults; $4 children 5 to 10; and no charge for children under 5 years of age. There will also be a raffle with great prizes. ________________________________________________

Cans for Cancer!

Terri Burdick, member of the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay For Life team, collects cans and bottles for cancer research all year long! Call her for pick-up, or bring yours to the Nickelback Redemption Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls, New York, and donate them to the account! A great way to help a great cause! For more information, call 518-686-7851. Thanks so much!! ________________________________________________

Poultney Artist Andrew Orr to Exhibit at Dorset Library in October

Andrew Orr combines impressionism and touches of realism to create paintings that reflect his love of nature and beauty. His paintings are direct and rich, with clear color, expressing his passion for light and life. Andrew began painting at an early age. His training includes courses at the University of New Mexico, private study with impressionist Carol Melroy and porcelain artists Barbara Duncan and Thelma Donovan. His work has shown in galleries throughout the United States. He has won awards with juried exhibitions and has been featured in oneman shows from Washington, D.C. and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Cincinnati, Ohio. In the Northeast his work has been featured with a solo show at the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester, Vermont, and displayed with national exhibitions of the Oil Painters of America, the North East Watercolor Society and the Georgia Watercolor Society. He is a recognized instructor giving frequent workshops, demonstrations and lectures on the art of painting on porcelain and in watercolor. In October 2005, Orr participated as the guest artist/lecturer at the convention, show and sale of the Australasian International Porcelain Artist League in Adelaide, South Australia. This honor was repeated in 2008 in Melbourne, Australia. “For me,” Andrew says, “painting is about expressing the joy and excitement I feel through colors and brush strokes, after having come upon a scene that has sparked an internal, emotional response; that response causes one to internally say, ‘I have to paint this.’ I create art as part of my desire to help bring something of aesthetic beauty to the world. My paintings are about joy, about my curiosity and intrigue with objects, old and new, about those things that inspire me, that give me a reason to get out of bed to see what the world has in store for that day.” Andrew is presenting his work in a solo show at the Dorset Public Library for the month of October. Please join Andrew at the opening reception, to which all are invited, on Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, please visit www.dorsetlibrary.org or call the library at 802-867-5774. More of his work can be seen at andreworr.com and at his studio/gallery, Winding River Gallery in Poultney, Vermont.

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October 7, 2009

Industry Veterans Form Green Mountain Hospitality Consulting

S. Lee Bowden CHA and Tricia N. Hayes have formed Green Mountain Hospitality Consultants providing hospitality businesses with operations support for human resources, financial management, green initiatives, sales and marketing, food and beverage, golf and spa. Together Bowden and Hayes have 40 years of combined experience at properties throughout the United States. Additional associates in the company bring specialized expertise to projects. Green Mountain Hospitality Consultants (GMHC) can assist inns of any size from the small bed and breakfast to large resorts. As a result of an initial inventory of the establishment, the company will devise and plan the implementation of strategies to achieve bottom line success. Turnarounds and repositioning are particular areas of success. Lee Bowden, a true visionary leader with over two decades of hospitality experience, was the president and general manager of Gateway Canyons Resort, a burgeoning and residential development in western Colorado. Bowden served as managing director of The Sagamore, the private island resort on Lake George in Bolton Landing, New York. During his six year tenure there, he oversaw a multi-million dollar enhancement program for the historic 350-room luxury resort, successfully repositioning it as the iconic Adirondack vacation destination in the Northeast. Prior to The Sagamore, Bowden spent eleven years as vice president and general manager of The Equinox in historic Manchester Village, Vermont. While at The Equinox, he was responsible for a $14 million multi-year renovation and repositioning of the resort and was instrumental in bringing the country’s first British School of Falconry and Land Rover Driving School to the U.S. Additional assignments have been at the Woodstock Inn and Resort and Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix. Bowden is a recipient of the Borden E. Avery Innkeeper of the Year Award and sits on the board of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Resort Hotel Association which is an insurance company specializing in resort property and liability program, and is a member of the Resort Committee of the AHLA.

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For the past twenty years Tricia Hayes has been a marketing principal at independent four diamond resorts in the United States. Whether it is a re-launch or a new, developing property, she utilizes the complete spectrum of online and offline vehicles. Her time tested strategies manage and monitor the advertising, social networking, datamining and public relations functions to achieve results that outperform the competitive set. She has been successful in developing partnerships with niche companies to fill occupancy need periods. The specialty programs covered a wide range to topics including food and wine, grilling, women’s wellness, gardening and others. Associate Kathleen Cournoyer will offer art direction and graphic design services for local, national and international clients including one- to four- color print projects ranging from brochures and direct mail pieces to collateral, identity systems, trade show graphics, package design, catalogs and magazines. She has extensive experience in the production of newsletters, local and national ad campaigns designed and placed for newspapers and magazines, photography direction and photo editing. Her work has been honored multiple times by the HSMAI Adrian Awards. Green Mountain Hospitality Consultants can be reached at 802-8674248 or P.O. Box 873, Dorset, VT 05251.

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Inndulge Yourself!

“Inndulgence with Chris Sprague” is the title of a new cooking show coming to Manchester, Bennington, and beyond. Chris, who owns The Inn at Ormsby Hill in Manchester, Vermont, along with her husband Ted, has built her reputation for culinary skills during her 21 years of innkeeping (14 in Vermont/8 in Maine). She grew up with a dad who owned a gourmet food store, has always been around good food, and cooking is her passion and hobby. Chris published her first cookbook in 1992, and it continues to be well received. In addition, she has been featured in national publications such as: Food & Wine, Colonial Homes, Yankee Magazine, Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide, Living Without, New York Times, Boston Globe, DownEast Magazine, Maine Sunday Telegram, etc. She was honored as a Yankee Magazine “Great New England Cook”, and chosen to be a DuPont test chef. Her granola recipe was the inspiration for a cereal made by the Kellogg Company called “Inn at Ormsby Hill Blend” for County Inn Specialties. Inndulgence will be taped monthly in Manchester, Vermont, at The Inn at Ormsby Hill. The program will be 30 minutes long featuring a couple of recipes and clips around the inn – and there will always be a special guest in the kitchen with Chris. Inndulgence is sponsored by King Arthur Flour and Vermont Country Store. For copies of recipes (or, if you want to catch the show again), visit www.inndulgence.com. Chris’s dad, George Blatsos, who owned a neighborhood grocery/Greek store turned gourmet food store for 37 years in Lynn, Massachusetts, will be her first guest. Chris started working at her dad’s store after school and on Saturdays when she was in the 3rd grade and continued through high school. She attributes her love and appreciation of good food to that experience. At 91, George still does his own food shopping and cooking in his home. In her kitchen, Chris and

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her dad will be cooking George’s Greek Lamb and Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille. Scheduled viewing times beginning October 8 are: CAT-TV — Sunday/Thursday 12:30 p.m.; Monday/Friday 6:30 a.m.; Tuesday 12:30 a.m.; Wednesday/Saturday 6:30 p.m. GNAT-TV Thursday/Friday/ Saturday 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. For further information, call Chris Sprague at 802-362-1163. ________________________________________________

Burr and Burton Senior is Semiﬁnalist for National Merit Scholarship Award

Burr and Burton Academy senior Megan Lavalley was recently notified that she has been named a semifinalist in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program and has earned the opportunity to continue in the competition for 8,200 Merit Scholarships awarded next spring. As a semifinalist, she is among the 16,000 high school students chosen for their superior academic performance out of a field of 1.5 million juniors who took the 2008 Preliminary SAT examinations. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. Approximately 15,000 semifinalists are expected to advance to the finalist level and it is from this group that all National Merit Scholarship winners will be chosen. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Megan is the daughter of Elizabeth and Jerome Lavalley of Manchester Center.

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‘Empty Bowls’ Comes to Downtown Bennington

What does “empty bowl” mean to you? Perhaps you think,“Something was finished and must have been good—how about more?” Or,“Oh boy! What shall I fill this with?” Sadly, for many folks in Bennington, it has been, “Sorry, there isn’t any, and we’re completely out of money.” On Sunday, October 11, Bennington area residents and visitors will have their chance to each choose a unique handmade “empty bowl” for $10, fill it with some good soup, take some bread and beverage, and sit down with friends, neighbors, and strangers to enjoy—and think about—a very simple square meal. You get to keep this bowl when you go home. Why keep one bowl? This bowl will remind you that there are individuals and families in the community of Bennington that are chronically hungry and seriously undernourished. Chronic hunger is a hidden problem with no visual evidence. A school child can’t concentrate or stay awake in class. An adult has no energy or focus. A family always has someone sick. We don’t /see/ these things around us, but many of those we know deal with this issue daily. All the soup for the event has been donated by local restaurants, and all the proceeds will go to the Food and Fuel Fund, which has been helping people with their food and fuel costs for thirty-five years. How will one $10 handmade bowl help a crippling community problem? Multiply $10 by several hundred people, sitting together and sharing soup, conversation, and live music in the cafeteria of the Mount Anthony High School. You will have had a /very/ fun evening, complete with dinner and entertainment, on-the-cheap. And many of your less fortunate community members, juggling crippling circumstances, will gratefully get help when they need it. Total win-win! The Empty Bowls Supper will take place on Sunday, October 11, from 5-8 p.m. at the Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington. Cost: Minimum Donation of $10/person. Advance tickets for sale at the Bennington Bookshop.

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Friends of the Bancroft Library in Salem, New York, have begun to organize their annual winter wreath and kissing ball sale. Anyone wishing to place an order may call the Library at 518-854-7463 during library hours or use the sign-up sheet in the library. Beginning November 1 volunteers also will be doing phone solicitations for orders. The price will remain the same as last year: $25 for a kissing ball and $20 for a wreath, and the ribbon colors will be red, burgundy or ivory. Gardenworks of West Hebron once again will be making the greenery. Pick-up will be Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 at the library.

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BBA Fall Festival

The BBA Student Council is holding a Fall Festival on October 10, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Lower Field at Burr and Burton Academy. Student vendors will be selling jewelry, ceramics, clothing, food, and more, that they personally crafted. A student band, “A Life in Letters”, will also be entertaining. ______________________________________________

Two New Agents Join Main Street Realty in Londonderry

Main Street Realty is pleased to announce the addition of two new agents with the Londonderry Office, Bob McLeish and Lee Brown. Lee Brown, a native of Southern Vermont, will be bringing seventeen years of experience with the local real estate market. She lives in Londonderry with her husband, Steve and their three sons. Lee can be reached by telephone at 824-3113, or by email at lee@mainstreetre. com Bob McLeish will be a wonderful asset to the office, with 20+ years as an executive recruiter and commitment to the local community. Bob lives in Manchester with his wife, Marie and their two children. To reach Bob, call him at the Londonderry office at 802-824-3113, or via email at bob@mainstreetre.com Main Street Realty has three offices in Southern Vermont, Route 7A in Manchester Village, 802-362-4551; Route 30 in Dorset, 802-8674551; and the Mountain Marketplace in Londonderry, 802-824-3113. We are always available online at www.mainstreetre.com.

West Hoosick Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

The West Hoosick, New York Fire Department announces an “All You Can Eat” Breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, October 18, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. This will be our last breakfast for the fall. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. For information, call the firehouse at 518-686-1814. ________________________________________________

HandCraft Night in Pownal

The Solomon Wright Public Library will again host HandCraft night on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Interested crafters are invited to drop in between 7 and 9 p.m., with their projects for conversation, assistance, exchange of ideas, tips and time to work on that project. The HandCraft night will continue until late spring. Questions can be directed to Mundi Smithers at 823-3855. All ages are welcome! Come and work on your holiday and/or charity projects and meet neighbors. On October 18, Sunday, the library will host a Craft and Art Sale. Works by the late Jane Walsh will be on display before that date at the library. See handcrated artistic and uniquely decorated eggs of all sizes along with landscapes and pictures in oil and watercolor. Art supplies/ materials will also be on sale in the community room.This special sale is 1-6 p.m.. and contact person for information and questions is Linda Raetz at 823-5145.

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Artist Talk & Tea Features Jessica Phillips

The North Adams Artists Co-op Gallery (NAACO) welcomes the public to the final of four artists’ talks and demonstrations to be held at the gallery on 33 Main Street, North Adams at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7. The talk is free to the public and refreshments will be served. Jessica Phillips is a ceramic artist and an exhibiting member of the North Adams Artists’ Co-Op Gallery where she has on display a selection of unique hand-carved vases, bowls, and teapots that she creates at her studios at Battenkill River Pottery Studio in Arlington, Vermont. Her current series is inspired by nature incorporating traditional shapes with her innovative carving style. The designs are based on her original botanical drawings and carved free hand onto the ceramic form. Jessica will show how to adapt a two dimensional image to work on three dimensional surfaces. She will be talking about and demonstrating her innovative hand carving technique, demonstrating the carving process from start to finish and will have examples of her work in its various stages. She will also discuss the formulation of glazes from raw materials. Jessica graduated Magna Cum Laude from UNC-Wilmington with a BA in Studio Art. Her work is inspired by ancient art, she follows the belief that the best foundation an artist can have is to know what came before them. “I have always been fascinated by ancient cultures and the graceful forms of their ceramic vessels”. The North Adams Artist Co-op Gallery is proud to be one of the 27

galleries participating in this year’s DownStreet Art. DownStreet Art is a public art project of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. For additional information, please contact 413-664-4003. ________________________________________________

Senior Citizen Harvest Dance

It’s a great time to be over 65, as Arlington Memorial High School’s Do Unto Others (DUO) student community service club hosts a Harvest Dance for area senior citizens, Friday, October 23. The dance will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the AMHS gymnasium. Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the Northshire Interfaith Council. In addition to dancing, guests will enjoy light refreshments and desserts as well as a variety of music including Big Band, Jazz and instrumental guitar. Lori Hoyt, advisor to DUO, is helping to organize the event. “The students are so excited to host this community dance for seniors who most certainly deserve an enjoyable night out with their friends and neighbors. We hope to have a busy night of dancing and socializing.” For more information about the Harvest Dance or the Northshire Interfaith Council, contact Hoyt at hoytl@bvsu.org or 802-375-2589. To learn more about AMHS, visit the Web site at www.arlingtonmemorialhs.org. The Arlington School District mission is to create a safe, caring, and respectful environment of academic excellence where students are uniquely challenged to reach their potential at the K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 levels.

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Eco Team Presents Workshop on Alternative Heating and Cooling Systems — Solar, Geothermal Local experts on Solar and Geothermal Heating systems will be the featured speakers at an Alternative Energy Workshop sponsored by the Eco Team of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. Using solar energy for heating domestic hot water and using geo thermal energy to heat one’s home are the featured themes for the workshop at St. Peter’s Church, 200 Pleasant St., Bennington. Jim and Karen Lee, owners of Solar Pro, LLC. of Arlington, Vermont, and Dee and Adella Kilburn, owners of Dee’s Electrical Service, Inc., of Manchester Center, Vermont, will have much information for residential home owners. The Lees say that solar energy is a resource that people should use as much as possible because the sun’s radiation is the most abundant, renewable and Columbus Day Weekend greenest form of energy on this planet. Jim Lee says that a solar Sat. & Sun. 9-5 hot water system starts paying $40 per tree for itself immediately after instal* plus tax lation. (average tree height 6-8 ft.) Mike Kilburn maintains that a geothermal heat pump system operates far more efficiently than ordinary heating and air- condi�� tioning systems. He says that by �� combining stored earth energy Watch for signs south of Weston with safe electric power, home

owners can realize savings up to 70% for heating, cooling, and hot water. This Alternative Energy Workshop is free and open to the public. Dessert, and tea and coffee will be available. St. Peter’s Eco Team is charged with bringing responsible stewardship of our planet to the attention of church and community partners. The team has been responsible for the church’s community garden and for canning and food preservation workshops over the past two years. St. Peter’s is located at 200 Pleasant St., Bennington, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Please call the church at 802-443-28911 or consult the church Web site at www.stpetersbenningtonvt.org, For further information. ________________________________________________

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This is the season for church suppers, game suppers, ham suppers, and turkey suppers, but the Community Heritage Buffet Dinner to be held in Wallingford on Saturday, October 17 is truly something special. Menu features famous Wallingford cooks’ recipes from the good old days, including seafood Newburg, beef Stroganoff, chicken and biscuits. There will also be vegetarian dishes such as vegetable lasagna and macaroni and cheese. Side dishes will include deviled eggs, baked beans, and potato-spinach casserole. To round out the menu, we’ll have a variety of molded salads, Waldorf salad as well as bean salads. Assorted breads, pies and beverages will also be served. The Community Heritage Dinner, sponsored by the Friends of the Gilbert Hart Library and the Wallingford Historical Society,Wallingford, Vermont will be held at the Rotary Building, Main Street, Wallingford, Vermont. There will be two seatings: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost will be $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12. For more information, contact Lois Johnstone 802-446-2442, or Chris Bannerman 802-446-3560.

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Harvest Dinner

The South Wallingford Grange is offering a Harvest Dinner on Saturday, October 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, squash, dessert and a beverage. For further information, please call Corinna at 802-770-0515. ________________________________________________

Welsh Fiber Art Exhibit to Open

“Homelands” is the theme for an exhibit featuring fiber art from Wales, to open at Green Mountain College’s Feick Fine Arts Center October 12. An artist reception for the exhibit from the group Fibre Art Wales will be held October 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. Artists Alison Mercer (stitched textiles) and Helen Foroughi (tapestry weaving) will host demonstrations and a gallery talk beginning at 6:30 p.m. The exhibit coincides with GMC’s Welsh Harvest Festival, an annual event at the College’s Cerridwen Farm that celebrates the region’s rich Welsh heritage. This year, the festival is on October 17. Works to be displayed at the Feick have been inspired by the theme of “Homelands.” The theme evokes “a gentle nostalgia for somewhere we feel we have our roots, not necessarily our birthplace or even the place we spent our childhood, but somewhere unlike any other where we feel we belong and is a place with which we identify.” Pieces illustrate the richness and diversity of fiber art in all its forms, and the exhibit covers the media of fiber, weaving, collage, paper, print, embroidery, mixed media, wire and quilting. Fibre Art Wales was founded in 1999 to “educate and stimulate the public regarding new developments and challenges in the current visual fibre art climate.” Collectively the group has exhibited throughout the UK and Ireland including members showing at the “Craftsboston 08” exhibition, at the invitation of The American Art & Craft Society. Green Mountain College’s Welsh Heritage Program cultivates an interest in Welsh culture through the Harvest Festival; the student choir and ensemble (the only American choir to perform Welsh hymns and folksongs at each of its performances); an exchange program with the University of Wales, Aberystwyth; and Griswold Library’s special Welsh collections. “Homelands” will be on display through November 20. The Feick Fine Arts Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. There is no admission charge.

Burlington Taiko Drum Group

Experience the powerful, spellbinding, and propulsive sounds of the taiko drum on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the E. H. Henry Physical Education Center at Burr and Burton Academy when Burlington Taiko takes the stage. Since 1987, Burlington Taiko has been mezmerizing audiences and has introduced over half a million people to the power of taiko. This event follows a three day artist-in-residency program at BBA with Burlington Taiko’s Artistic Director Stuart Paton. BBA students who participated in the residency will perform a piece during the program. This event concludes the Manchester area’s celebration of Vermont READS 2009.

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On Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, the Cambridge Historical Society and Museum will celebrate the sixth annual Heritage Weekend at the Museum on Broad Street. The program will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Margaret R. Jenks of Granville, New York, who will speak on the subject, “Stone Cutters of Our Area”. Ms. Jenks has been a family genealogist since 1964 and a cemetery transcriber since 1978. She has published award-winning books listing all the cemetery inscriptions in over 225 cemeteries in New York and Vermont. She will be showing slides of the work of many area carvers including two of the earliest, Zerubbabel Clark of Shaftsbury and Enos Clark of Middletown. The morning’s second presentation will be by Sandra Davis, Cambridge Town Historian, who will speak on “Specific Needs of Cemeteries Old and New.” This will be followed by a trip to the Woodlands Cemetery where bag lunches will be available for sale to benefit Cambridge Historical Society and Woodlands Cemetery. This lunch in the cemetery follows an old Victorian tradition. If you stay in the afternoon you can also participate in a directed tour of the grounds. On Sunday, the Museum will be open from 1-4 p.m. for tours and exhibits. There will also be a drawing for the quilt picture. Please come and enjoy the weekend and support your Museum. “Saving Our History”.

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John Street Gallery Holds Special Showing The 15 John Street Gallery in Hoosick Falls recently completed the most successful exhibition for artist Martin Walter of his capitaviting images of days gone by and our present day rural countryside. Continuing in our quest to promote our local artists the Gallery will have a special showing on Friday, October 16, from 3 p.m. to 7 pm. The showing will highlight our Fall Foliage season with accents of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of the region. Artist Helen Rice will be showing her creations of domestic animals done in oils and acrylics. She has been one of our successful exhibitors since 2005. Gallery will open at 10 a.m., with refreshments served. Some of our other exhibitors will be on hand. Come and enjoy. Gallery hours are usually 10 to 5 weekdays and 10 to 2 Saturdays. Call 518-527-8352 to confirm.

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Bennington Chapter #269 AARP

The AARP Bennington Chapter #269 will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 8 at the Elks club, Washington Street. Bennington County Sheriff Chad Schmidt will talk on safety in the home. All members and guests are welcome. Please remember to bring food for BROC. Donations of clean winter clothing, sheets and blankets are also needed. ________________________________________________

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PeaceQuilts

PeaceQuilt founders Maureen Matthews McClintock and Jeanne Staples present to MAUHS Quilting Teacher, Debbie Jennings, and students with Haitian PeaceQuilts guests Sr. Angela Bélizaire and Nadège Florian. Visit the PeaceQuilts exhibit at the Bennington Museum now through November 8.

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A Time to Remember

Lewis, who were flight attendants on Flight — by Mary Morrissey 77 that went into the The sad and tragic events of 9/11/01 brought our community Pentagon, was joined together on Friday, September 11, to remember those we lost that day by her family. Father and to support the families left behind. Almost four hundred attendees Jim Preskinis, Pastor of surrounded the gazebo at the Vermont Veterans Home to pay tribute. Sacred Heart/St. Francis Three families from Bennington, who lost loved ones that day parParish represented the ticipated in the Memorial. We felt so honored by their presence and religious family of Holy participation. They were an inspiration to us all. Cross from with Father Doris LeBlanc (holding the dove) with Gore and With us were Sally and Don Goodrich, who lost their son, Peter, on Goodrich families. Frank Grogan was a Flight 175 at the World Trade Center. They were joined by their family member. Fr. Grogan was and their Afghanistan exchange student, Mohibulla Amin. Mrs. Ruth stationed in Bennington at the Sacred Heart Church and school. He was Gore, who lost her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Kenneth also on Flight 175 at the World Trade Center. The middle school students from Sacred Heart School and their principal and teachers joined Fr. Jim. �� “White Wings Over America” Dove Release saw over 40 states and other countries from around the world release over �� 4,300 white homing doves at the �� exact same time. Doris LeBlanc, � � � � �� owner of “Wings of Love” here in �� Bennington, brought this beauti�� ful idea for our community to participate forward and asked if �� I could help. It was an honor to work with Doris to organize this memorial service. Police Chief Richard Gauthier organized the Police Honor Guard that led representatives from Fire Departments, Rescue and First Responders andLaw �� Enforcement Agencies from �� across Bennington County to �� the sound of bagpipes played �� by Kathy Buck. The commu�� nity as well represented for this memorial by the participation and help of Rev. Robin Green; the Mount Anthony Union High School Choir and their direc�� tor, Lynn Sweet; speakers Doris LeBlanc, Richard Gauthier, Don Goodrich, Fr. Jim Preskenis and Bill Hurley; Maurice Rancourt who played taps; Sacred Heart Middle School students; Rich Ryder; Mark Sawyer, Jim Kenyon and the Town of Bennington; Veterans’ Home; John Carpenter �� of E-Z Way Rental; CAT-TV and

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Michael Devens. At noon, Mrs. Ruth Gore surrounded by her family Fr. Jim Preskinis surrounded by Sacred Heart students and Mohibullah Amin surrounded by the Goodrich family, each released a dove in memory of their loved ones who died on 9/11 Afghanistan exchange student, Mohibullah Amin also wished for peace in his homeland as he released the doves. Doris LeBlanc and Michael Devens released 86 more doves that circled the memorial site, before returning home as Bennington Church bells and the U.S.S. Bennington Bell at the Town Office solemnly rang for two minutes. It is our hope that for all who attended this memorial walked away with a sense of love, hope, peace and good will in their hearts. ________________________________________________

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Moosefest Grand Gala & Auction

The Moosefest Grand Gala and Auction will be held on Saturday, October 17, at the Bennington Center for the Arts, 6 p.m.-midnight. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, viewing and the School Moose Silent Auction will begin at 6 p.m. From 7 to 10 p.m. the live Moose Auction will be held, featuring 51 designer moose. Tastes of Vermont will be catered by Thyme Tables from 8 to 10 p.m, and from 10 p.m. to midnight you can enjoy dancing, dessert and cocktails. Cost is $75 per person, with a cash bar by JC’s Tavern. Music is by BluePrint and DJ is Jim Woodward. For Gala Tickets or more information, contact the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-447-3311. ________________________________________________

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New Matches Announced by Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Northshire Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Bennington County is pleased to announce the successful matching of its first Big/Little mentor matches! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bennington County provides one-to-one mentoring opportunities for youth aged 6-14 by matching them with a caring adult. “My reason for volunteering is simple: I admire Big Brothers Big Sisters’ ability to provide unique and empowering experiences to youth,” (Continued on page 58) October 7, 2009

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Fall Foliage 10K, 5K Relay and Kids Fun Run at Dana Thompson Park and Recreation Center

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The annual Fall Foliage 10K and 5K Relay will take place on Sunday, October 11. The course begins and ends at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park and winds its way through the scenic back roads of Vermont. Event shirts with sponsor logos are offered to the early registrants with a sponsor bag filled with coupons, special promotions, and samples. There will also be a free 1-Mile Kids Fun Run prior to the 10K. The fun run will start at 9:00. The 10K and relay will begin at 9:30 a.m. This event doubled in size last year so register early. Registration forms are available at the Rec Park office and Real Sports on Route 11/30, Manchester. Pre-registration cost for the $20. Registration the day of the race begins at 8 a.m. Bring a friend or family member to run run the relay. This year’s race is sponsored by Manchester Carpet Care, Prospect Rehabilitation and Cornerstone Fitness, Real Sports, Stifel Nicolaus, Bagel Works, The Phone Company, Trust Company of Vermont, The Inn at Manchester and Stewart’s Shops. If you need further information, call 362-1439 or go to manchesterparks.com. See you at the park! ________________________________________________

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NHA Hockey Has a New Look!

The Northshire Hockey Association (NHA) will have a new look this year as the 2009-2010 season starts on October 19. Teams will be called the Northshire Bulldogs and the new colors will be green, gold and white. Players will receive new jerseys with new logos as they begin play at the Riley Rink in Manchester. NHA hockey is for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14. All skill levels are welcome. For further information or to register, contact Karen Grabher at grabherhockey@comcast. net or at 802-366-8218.

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Mountain Valley Medical Clinic (www.ourclinic.org) recently received a grant from the Stratton Foundation (www.strattonfoundation.org) to purchase supplies for the crash cart located in the Urgent Care area of the clinic. The grant money was used to purchase emergency medicine and supplies needed to assist in the event the medical team is faced with a life threatening illness. “We cannot emphasize enough how important a role organizations such as the Stratton Foundation play in supporting what we do here at MVMC”, says Cyndi MacDonald, R.N. “The crash cart is a critical piece

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Explore-A-Rig Event The Marrow Donor Program at Rutland Regional is planning an exciting fundraising event and we want you to be a part of it! We’re hosting Explore-A-Rig, a unique event inviting families to come and well - explore a rig. On Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Vermont State Police Academy in Pittsford, vehicles from a variety of businesses and organizations will be on hand to show off their rigs and let children climb inside for a hands-on experience. Every day thousands of patients who need a life-saving marrow or blood stem cell transplant are searching for a matching donor. A marrow or blood stem cell transplant is a way to treat and possibly cure people with leukemia, lymphoma and other deadly diseases. The Marrow Donor Program at Rutland Regional is committed to adding volunteer donors to the Be The Match Registry, a world-wide database of donors ready give someone a second chance at life, at no charge to the potential donor. Rutland Regional is currently the only hospital in New England with a program of this type. All funds raised help cover the cost of the tissue typing required to place donors on the Registry. If you are interested in joining us for this event or need more information, please contact Kerry Ellis, Marrow Program Coordinator, at 802-747-6267 or kellis@rrmc.org. We hope you’ll consider joining us for this exciting event.

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Northshire Women’s Support Group

The Northshire Women’s Support Group will meet Wednesday, October 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the offices of THM Property on Lincoln Avenue in Manchester. Please join us. Each meeting is co-facilitated by an oncology nurse specialist and a clinical social worker. For more information, please call Sherri @ 362-0994 ext5.

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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 Computer Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery. Join Dr. Eric Marsh, for a discussion of the treatment for arthritis of the hip and knee and see a demonstration of computer assisted total knee replacement. Attend this program to see if joint replacement surgery is right for you. This free forum will take place Wednesday October 21, 6-7:30 p.m. In the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Pre-registration is suggested. To register, or for more information please call 802-772-2400 or visit www.rrmc.org.

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In celebration of the extraordinary generosity and support of Nancy and Mark Foley, Sr. to Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland Regional has announced the renaming of its award winning Community Cancer Center to the Foley Cancer Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center. The Foley gift is part of a $1.25 million dollar campaign to purchase a linear accelerator for the cancer center. The Varian Linear Accelerator will enable the hospital to improve its accuracy in irradiating cancerous tumors, and thus minimize damage to nearby healthy tissue. Throughout its twenty year history, the Foley Cancer Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center has been continuously recognized regionally and nationally for its contributions to patient care. ________________________________________________

Grace Cottage Hospital Sponsors Annual Poker Walk

October is National Physical Therapy Month. To encourage everyone to get out and exercise, the Grace Cottage Hospital Rehab Department is sponsoring the 11th Annual Poker Walk, a fun, free event to be held on Wednesday, October 14. Poker Walk participants walk a two-mile course, starting at Grace Cottage Hospital’s Wolff Outpatient Building on Route 35 in Townshend. The route goes one mile north from Grace Cottage Hospital on Route 35, and one mile back — it’s relatively flat by Vermont standards! Playing cards are distributed at stations along the way, and prizes are awarded for the best hand at the end of the event. The grand prize for the community member with the best hand is a one-night stay in the Maple Room at the Snow Goose Inn in West (Continued on next page)

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The Mettawee Community PTO announces its 2nd semi-annual Share the Warmth clothing drive for community families - first come, first serve - on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Mettawee Community School. “This is a free-clothing drive,” said Brooke Burnham, a PTO member. “Everyone needs a little extra help these days!” Burnham said that leading up to the Share the Warmth weekend, donations are welcome, “We are looking for clean, reusable, smokefree clothing, shoes, jackets, hats and accessories, even Halloween costumes.” Burnham said that Food Pantry items are also greatly appreciated at this time. Dropoff times for donations at the Mettawee Community School are: Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 between 2:455:30 p.m. If you need to schedule a clothing drop at an earlier date, or need additional information please call Brooke Burnham at 802-6450968. Please note that the Mettawee Community School sixth grade will run a concession stand during the clothing drive to benefit their spring trip to Boston. _________________________________________________ (Poker Walk, cont.) Dover. The room’s amenities include a queen-size bed, a ﬁreplace, and a jetted tub. There will also be drawings for additional gifts donated by Grace Cottage and other area businesses. Register anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the front porch of the Wolff Outpatient Building. The event is held rain or shine, and you can walk the route as many times as you wish. Advance registration is not required. Last year, almost 250 people participated in this event. Put on your walking shoes and come out for a healthy, good time. For more information call 802-365-3649.

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Saratoga Battlefield, Stillwater, New York: Saturday, October 10, 8:30 a.m. Stop for a tour of the home of General Schuyler, which was burned by Burgoyne and rebuilt in 1777, then go to the battlefield to hike the Wilkinson National Recreation Trail and view exhibits at the visitors center of this important Revolutionary War site. This hike is easy to moderate, 5 miles. Shorter options are available. For further information, call leader Sue Thomas, at 802-773-2185. ________________________________________________

Second Chance Animal Center Pets of the Week

Blessing of the Animals in Chester

Sadie is 2 years old who was taken in by a nice lady and brought to SCAC to have her babies. Sadie is a wonderfully caring and very peaceful. She likes attention but she also likes time to her self. Please come see our mellow girl. Sadie and other pets are available at Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vermont. For information, call 802-375-2898.

The Annual Blessing of the Pets will be held in the churchyard and memorial gardens of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Main Street in Chester on Saturday morning, October 10, all in view of the garden statue of St. Francis of Assisi, a lover of animals. The Rev. Paul Brannock-Wanter will bless any and all pets beginning at 10 a.m., no matter the denomination of the owner or pet. Visit our Web site www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org. ________________________________________________

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The Rupert Mettawee Valley 4-H club is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Friday, October 16, at the Rupert Firehouse. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and the menu will include spaghetti with marinara sauce,with or without meatballs, tossed salad, bread, dessert and a beverage. Cost of this meal is $6 for adults; children12 and under, $3. The dinner will benefit member Savannah Lewis’ trip toLouisville, Kentucky, to compete on the national level as a member of the Vermont State Dairy Quiz Bowl Team. Please call 802-394-2491 for further information. _________________________________________________

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Gardenworks is sharing its fall raspberry crop with its first pick and share program. Beginning October 1, visitors can pick wonderful, sweet raspberries and leave half at Gardenworks and take home the other half for free. The berry field will be open for the pick and share program until the temperature drops to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Hours for raspberry picking are Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “This is an experiment to harvest fall raspberries with the help of people who like to pick berries and also like to have berries for their own use with no money exchanged,” says Meg Southerland of Gardenworks. “This is an ideal opportunity to participate in the local harvest and enjoy quality berries for jams, sauces, and freezing.” Gardenworks is a family-owned flower and specialty crop farm that has been part of the Washington County landscape for nearly a century. For further information, call Gardenworks at 518-854-3250 or visit them on the Web at www.gardenworksfarm.com.

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Miss Twiggy Wickett, seen at right with her friend, Yugi, a YGRR adoptee of Windham, Vermont, wants to let everyone know that the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue 2010 calendars are now available. Always a favorite at Christmas time, the 12” x 12” 2010 calendar has large, beautiful color photos of rescued golden retrievers along with their heartwarming stories. The calendars include seasonal health and safety tips for dogs, information about YGRR, membership applications and valuable coupons good toward other items from their Golden Goodies catalog. Calendars are available online at www.ygrr.org or by calling them at 978-568-9009 and the cost is $13, plus tax. The Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts, was established in 1985 and is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to providing veterinary care, comprehensive evaluation and adoptive homes to golden retrievers like Twiggy throughout the six New England States. Since its founding, over 4000 rescued goldens have found new homes and families to love them. The organization relies on dues, donations and fundraising activities for its income. YGRR has a 501 (c)(3) classification with the Internal Revenue Service and donations are tax deductible.

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Battenkill Conservancy 2009 Annual Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, October 15, the annual membership meeting for the Battenkill Conservancy will be held at the Greenwich Free Public Library, 181 South Main, corner of Main Street and Academy in Greenwich, New York, starting at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend this free event. The evening programs and refreshments will follow a business meeting and Board elections. On the program is Fungal Innovations: using fungi to filter runoff, a presentation by Sue Van Hook, a biology Professor at Skidmore College and Mycological Consultant to Ecovative Design, LLC of Green Island, NY. As mushrooms and their allies are making daily news as we look to nature for solutions on how to live sustainably, Ms. Van Hook will speak about the use of the fungal network to filter agricultural runoff and a pending EPA mycofiltration pilot project using one or more of our local farms. Also on the program is a presentation by our River Watch Coordinator J. Kelly Nolan, who will report on his summer 2009 water samplings which have proved to be an invaluable resource for both New York and Vermont DECs. For information on this and future events or to become a member of the Battenkill Conservancy please contact our office at P.O. Box 327, Cambridge, NY 12816. Call 518-677-2545 or e-mail: bc@battenkillconservancy.net

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Stratton Area Citizens Committee

On September 18, in Jamaica, a public meeting of the Stratton Area Citizens Committee (SACC) was attended by a group of concerned citizens interested in learning how to protect the pristine waters of Southern Vermont. The panelists at this lively water quality forum included David Deen, Vermont State legislator and River Steward for the Connecticut River Watershed Council; Marie Levesque Caduto, West River Watershed Coordinator; and Jenna Pugliese, Permit and Planning Manager of Stratton Mountain Resort. The next SACC meeting will be held at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 7, at the Palden Sakya Dharma Center at 227 Water Street in Jamaica. Members of the public are invited to attend and learn more about SACC’s work and how to get involved. For information about SACC and the upcoming meeting, please contact Darlene Palola, Chair of the Stratton Area Citizens Committee, at 802-297-2810. ________________________________________________

RCHS Promotes Adoptions of Adult Cats

The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will not be charging adoption fees for adult cats over 1. All other adoption policies and guidelines apply and only one cat per adopter is eligible for the promotion. Adult cats make great companions. They have mature personalities and much affection to offer. Feline overpopulation is a significant problem in Rutland County. We shelter and provide a second chance for more than 900 cats and kittens a year. We offer a variety of community programs for residents to have cats affordably spayed and neutered: Trap-Neuter-Return, Spay the Mom, Forest Park Spay/Neuter Clinic and transportation to the VT-CAN Spay/Neuter clinic. Please call the shelter at 802-483-6700 to learn more about these programs. The shelter is located at 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, Vermont. VELVETEEN is a young, neutered male Lionhead rabbit. “I am a sweet little bunny and I love to be handled. With my longer hair I will need some daily grooming so that my coat stays nice and shinny.”

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A Fall Rummage Sale will be held in conjunction with the Poultney Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale, offering baked goods, Christmas items, winter clothing and much more, will be held at the United Baptist Church of Poultney, on the Green, East Poultney, Vermont. ________________________________________________

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The Shoppe Off Broadway which is located next to the Historic Salem Courthouse, in Salem, New York, wants you to know that their volunteers have been very busy filling the racks with a fresh selection of fall and winter merchandise for the cool days ahead. The Shoppe carries a large selection of new and gently used clothing and shoes for the entire family, as well as accessories, household goods, home decor and books. The Shoppe is open Wednesdays, 1-6 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds support area youth programs at the Courthouse and in the Salem Community. For additional information please call 518-854-9090. _________________________________________________

Dorset Library Book & Tag Sale

The Dorset Library will hold a fabulous book and tag sale this Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Library. Come stock up on great titles, there are tons to choose from. Hard and soft covered fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, vintage editions plus audiobooks & VHS movies. We also have an assortment of antiques, office equipment and other items for sale. You can purchase one of our terrific totes as well! All proceeds benefit the library. Hope to see you there!

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ANTIQUES Tag/Rummage Sale in Danby

A Tag/Rummage Sale will be held at the Danby Congregational Church parsonage, South Main Street, Danby, Vermont on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit the restoration and painting of the church. For further information, please call Marge Fuller at 802-293-5338. _______________________________________________

Monthly Rummage Sale

It's the second Saturday of the month again, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church will be having its monthly rummage sale. This will be October 10, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the undercroft of the church, located on East Wells Road, in Wells, Vermont. Come and do your fall shopping for women's, men's and children's clothes. There will also be books, puzzles, linens and jewelry to complete your ensemble. The proceeds from the sale will go to the various outreach programs that St. Paul's Episcopal Church finances and to the new Parish House where there will be programs held in the near future. For any questions or donations please call Michelle at 802-645-0934.

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The Manchester Historical Society will conduct Village Historic Walking Tours on Fridays and Saturdays through the end of October. The tours will discuss the elegant past and present of the Equinox Resort and Spa, the interesting history of Manchester Village and the history and architectural styles of the homes along Main Street. Tours will begin at 10 a.m. both days and will meet in the lobby near the concierge desk at the Equinox Resort. Tours will also be offered by appointment. Please call Bruce Frauman at 802-3796121 (bfrauman@gmail.com) or contact the concierge desk at the Equinox, 362-4700, to make an appointment (sufficient advance notice is requested). A contribution of $5 per person to the Manchester Historical Society is requested. Walkers should wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

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Do You Remember Carousels?

On Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m., the Friends of Gilbert Hart Library in Wallingford will host a slide presentation about the history of carousels. Dr. Helene W. Lang will tell us about the animals, carvers, music and

pleasure these carousels gave us in years past. Come round and round to “catch the golden ring” while enjoying the visual beauty of horses and other creatures as the music spurs you on. Join us in the Klock Room and share your memories of these happy times. Questions and discussions will follow and refreshments will be served. For additional information call the Library at 446-2685. Open to all. _________________________________________________

BBA Advisory to Hold Bake Sale and Car Wash Columbus Day Weekend

The students of Mrs. Halnon’s BBA Freshmen advisory are holding a Bake Sale and Car Wash on Saturday, October 10, at Shaw’s Supermarket, Route. 7A in Manchester, between12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Bake sale items will be priced-to-sell. Proceeds from the two Columbus Day weekend sales will help fund a series of home-cooked community breakfasts, prepared by Mrs. Halnon’s advisory students, for BBA staff, administration and coaches. The breakfasts are to be held throughout this school year and into the next.

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The Southern Vermont Arts Center is very pleased �� to announce the fall incarnation of The Design Room: �� A Collaboration of Art and Design. Area designer Lisa �� Laberge has employed paintings by SVAC artist members �� in her unique room treatment and transformed Yester �� House Gallery’s Gallery X into a work of art unto itself. �� Lisa Laberge has been decorating homes in the Manchester and surrounding areas for almost a decade. Her design studio is located on Route 30 in Dorset. Her �� philosophy is rooted in the classic steps of interior design. �� Start with an inspirational piece - an elegant rug, luxurious drapery fabric or favorite painting; study the space to select furnishings that combine function and style; coordinate fabric with an eye toward the harmonious balance of patterns; then, add the finishing touches - trims, custom details, and artful accessories. These are the elements of a fabulous room! After a recent trip with her husband to Provence and the French Riviera, Lisa’s design aesthetic was influenced by �� the sights, scents and color palette of the South of France, and is weaving the French ‘art of living well’ into her �� current design projects. Lisa actively writes an advice blog called “Simple Pleasures” that can be found at www. �� LisaLabergeInteriors.blogspot.com, where she demystifies the concepts of interior design to make them more approachable to her readers. �� The paintings decorating the room as well as the inspired furnishings, fabrics and decorative items provided by the designers, will be for sale. The Southern Vermont Arts Center is just off West Road in Manchester; open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit any time at svac. �� org.

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The Greater Manchester Arts Council is pleased to announce a fall workshop designed to assist the writer with moving their book idea to book proposal. Join Ed Cyzewski, author of “Coffeehouse Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life,” for a step-by-step journey into the process of transforming your book idea into a book proposal with the necessary research, style and tips that will send your proposal to the top of the pile. From networking advice, to tips from publishing professionals, this presentation will give aspiring writers the tools they need to take the next step in the publishing process. This workshop will emphasize the nonfiction process, but will offer valuable advice for writers in every genre. The workshop will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Inn at Willow Pond on Route 7A in Manchester, Vermont. There is a registration fee, with a discount for early bird registration before October 10. Fee includes a continental breakfast. Please call 802-867-0272 for registration and information or email gmarts06@myfairpoint.net. October 7, 2009

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‘Enlightened’ Sculpture on Display at BBA

Pat Musick says that she is thrilled that the sculpture she calls “Luminaria” is on permanent display at an educational institution. “The work is a metaphor for enlightenment and understanding so it is fitting.” Pat and her husband Gerry Carr have loaned the sculpture to Burr and Burton where it stands outside the art studios on the lower level of the Rowland Center. Pat fashioned her large sculpture from a tree that had been sheered by lighting in her yard in Manchester. “I thought it looked like a flame,” she explained. She sent a six-foot piece to the foundry of a friend in Texas where it was bronzed. In their Sunderland studio Pat’s husband Gerry Carr (a former astronaut and good friend of Burr and Burton) fabricated a light steel halo to fit around the bronze piece that the artist then conditioned to look like copper. This halo sways gently in the breeze, �� furthering the sense of a flicker�� ing flame. �� The work has previously been �� on display at Skidmore College �� and the Vermont Arts Council in �� Montpelier.

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WANTED! Aspiring Rupert Artists

The Rupert Kittay Library will continue it’s Art Exhibit series this winter with aspiring Rupert artists. The library will feature young artists in grades 7-12 living in Rupert. The art teachers at the area schools are being contacted to encourage participation in the winter exhibit. All Rupert home schooled students are also encouraged to participate. The exhibit is planned to be displayed during January, February and March at the Kittay Library. All mediums are being accepted. This is a perfect venue to allow the community to view and acknowledge students’ work. In order to allow for publicity, it is necessary to have participant’s names submitted by November 6. Call 802-394-2444 or e-mail the Kittay Library at rkkittay@myfairpoint.net for information or to submit your name for the exhibit. _______________________________________________

Solo Exhibit for David Herzfeld at SVAC

“Farmfolk and Farmscapes” will be the subject matter for local oil painter Dave Herzfeld at his next solo exhibition at the SVAC. Vermont’s agriculture is a pretty large staple for many of Vermont’s residents, and Dave’s paintings are a glimpse of those hard working people. Along with Farmfolk paintings Dave will be exhibiting his plein air work as well. The show runs from the opening reception October 31 between 2 and 4 p.m., and ends December first.

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ENTERTAINMENT ‘Arsenic And Old Lace’ Opens this Weekend

The Dorset Players’ are proud to present the first production of their 82nd season, “Arsenic and Old Lace”. American playwright Joseph Kesselring’s farcical dark comedy revolves around Mortimer Brewster, a theatre-hating drama critic, and his crazy family which includes two spinster aunts who have taken to poisoning lonely old men with glasses of homemade elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and “just a pinch” of cyanide and then burying them in the cellar. Local talent Peter D’Arcy Langstaff steps into Mortimer Brewster’s shoes, a role made famous by Cary Grant in the film adaptation. Elizabeth Karet and Maureen Dwyer are playing Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha, the sweet innocent sisters who, while helping the elderly to their graves, would “never stoop to tell a lie”. Crowd pleaser Chris Restino returns to the Dorset stage as Mortimer’s psychotic brother, Jonathan Brewster, along with his surgical sidekick Dr. Einstein, played by M. Wightman. Teddy Brewster, who believes he’s the late great President Roosevelt, is played by Patrick Schelle. Christy Vogel once again treads the boards as Mortimer’s on-again off-again fiance Elaine Harper while Bob Davidson, last seen in “The Secret Garden”, plays her father Reverend Harper. Kevin O’Toole adds another show to his extensive resume and assumes the role of Officer O’Hara, a bumbling cop and would-be playwright. Rounding out Brooklyn’s finest police force are Chris Montgomery, Jim Raymond, and Patrick Monroe. Throw in a potential poison victim, played by Bob Bushnell, and the superintendant of a mental institution, played by Tracy Hughes, and you have all the ingredients needed for a truly remarkable show. Proudly sponsored by Matt Waite Excavation, Bickford Real Estate, and (as fortune would have it) Brewster Funeral & Cremation, performances will be held at the Dorset Playhouse on Cheney Road in Dorset, Vermont, at 7:30 p.m. on October 9-11 and October 15-17. In addition, there will be a matinee on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m. The box office for “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be open daily from 2 p.m. For tickets, call 802-867-5777. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for those under 19. ________________________________________________

The Marble Valley Players Present ‘Noises Off’

The Marble Valley Players, under the direction of Tim Rice, will present Michael Frayn’s hilarious farce, “Noises Off ” over the next two weekends. The play premiered in 1982 in London but the idea was born twelve years earlier when playwright Michael Frayn was standing in the wings of a London theatre watching a performance of a farce he had written for Lynn Redgrave. According to Frayn “it was funnier from behind than in front and I thought that one day I must write a farce from behind”. He did, using the theatrical phrase for “sound heard in the wings” for his title and the result is by far the craziest comedy ever to hit the stage — a farce by which all others must now be measured. This is not an easy play to pull off. Timing is critical. Actors must memorize lines that ultimately don’t make any sense. The blocking is frenetic and it takes real discipline for the actors not to break up (Continued on page 74) October 7, 2009

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ENTERTAINMENT (‘Noises Off ”, cont.) themselves. The story of” Noises Oﬀ “ depicts the onstage and backstage antics of a hapless acting troupe touring in an awful British sex farce. “Nothing On” is the title of this play-within-a-play. As the play progresses, it becomes clear that their problems go beyond surface squabblings, and that just about anything could happen. Expect lots of doors slamming, sexual dalliances, confusions, and, of course, plates of sardines. If you need to laugh, “Noises Oﬀ” is for you. There is something here to entertain just about everyone. Production dates are Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10 and October 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., plus a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on October 11 at the West Rutland Town Hall Theater. Tickets are $12 general admission available at the door on performance dates. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the West Rutland Town Office, the Paramount Theater box office or on line at www.paramountvt.org.

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Auditions for ‘The Patchwork Girl of Oz’

The Dorset Players have announced that the second production of its 82nd season will be a “The Patchwork Girl of Oz”, a delightful musical adaptation of the classic children’s story by L. Frank Baum. Performances will be held on December 4 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and on December 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. Auditions for “The Patchwork Girl of Oz” will be held at the Dorset Playhouse on Cheney Road in Dorset, Vermont at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13 and on Wednesday, October 14. Note that it is not necessary to attend both sessions. L. Frank Baum, of course, wrote “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Nowadays, many might not be aware that in response to a huge demand from young readers, Baum published an additional twelve Oz novels and even more Oz stories. In “The Patchwork Girl of Oz,” Ojo, a young munchkin, and Scraps, a patchwork doll brought to life, must traipse through various lands in Oz in order to gather the ingredients for a magic potion that will undo a spell that has turned Ojo’s uncle into stone. There are a few non-singing adult roles. All other hopefuls will be required to sing unaccompanied at the audition. For more information, call Director Kevin O’Toole at 802- 867-5711 or Sheila at the Dorset Players’ business office at 802-867-5570. ________________________________________________

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The AMHS Madrigals are shown here with Cody. Bottom row, from left to right are: Briana Clayton (soprano), Selene Clark (soprano), Kayla Grifﬁn (alto), Maggie Belnap (alto), Hannah Poulette (soprano) and Heather Brinson (soprano II). Back row, from left to right are: Chelsea Reppin (alto), Dillon Hawley (baritone) and Michael Boyd (baritone). Missing from the photo is Austen Bouza (baritone).

Madrigal Singers Selected

Ten students were accepted into the Arlington Memorial High School Madrigals, a select singing group of male and female voices. Arlington Music/Theater teacher and Choral Director Patti Cody oversaw the audition process. “The number of students chosen for Madrigals is kept fairly small, as the music is more difficult and technical than the regular chorus material. We prepare music to be performed at concerts in December and May and elsewhere as requested.” For more information about the Madrigals or the Arlington Music program, contact Cody at codyp@bvsu.org or 802-375-2589, extension 149. You can visit the AMHS Web site at www.arlingtonmemorialhs@ bvsu.

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WEEKLY ALMANAC AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA

Thursday: AA meeting, Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester. 7:30 a.m. AA meeting, Sherburne United Church, Killington, noon AA Big Book meeting, Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, noon AA meeting, St. Paul’s CC, Manchester, noon AA, Scars, Bars, Big Book meeting, Rutland Correctional Ctr, Rutland, 4 p.m. AA Women’s meeting, Zion Episcopal Ch, 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 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., October 7, 2009

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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.

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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. 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: October 7, 2009

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

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 fourth 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, 5 p.m. Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. Castleton Selectmen’s meeting,

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

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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. Bennington Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Peru Zoning Board of Adjusters, Peru Town Center, fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m

MISCELLANEOUS

Thursday: Equinox Valley Toastmasters, Ai Squared, 130 Taconic Business Park Rd, Manchester Ctr., 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., info: jshukla@aisquared.com Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Red Clover Chapter, Embroidery

Guild of America, Trinity Church, Rutland, second Thursday, 7 p.m. Dorset Historical Society, open 10 a.m. Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alliance Church, Bennington, 9:30 a.m. Monday Catholic Daughters meeting, St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Arlington, first Monday, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Manchester Rotary meeting, Ye Olde Tavern, Manchester, noon Manchester Community Foundation meeting, Chittenden Bank, Manchester, First Tuesday, 4 p.m. Unit 69 American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Room, Arlington, second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Catholic Daughters meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, second Tuesday, noon. Mt. Equinox Grange meeting, Grange Hall, Manchester, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. #45 American Legion meeting, Currier Memorial School, Danby, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Dorset Firehouse, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Manchester VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Harned Fowler Post #6471, second Wednesday, 7 p.m. Wantastiquet Rotary, Swiss Inn, Londonderry, 7 a.m. Red Clover Award Program K-4, Mark Skinner Library, Manchester Village, 3:45 p.m. Southwestern VT Access Television board meeting,

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SWVT Office, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Manchester Lions Club meeting, VFW, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 6816 meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Congregational Church, East Dorset, Services, 9:30 a.m. (SS 9:30 a.m.) The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.) JAMAICA Sunday: Jamaica Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 10 a.m.) LONDONDERRY Saturday: St. Joseph’s Chapel, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: Second Congregational Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. (child care) South Londonderry First Baptist Church, Children, adult Sunday School, 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., childcare provided. Communion celebrated 1st Sun. of each month; coffee hour following. 824-6046 MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS Sunday: Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. 9:05 a.m. all ages Sunday School St. Anne Church, Mass, 8:00 a.m. MOUNT HOLLY Sunday: Our Lady of Mercy, Mass, 8:30 a.m. PERU Sunday: Peru Congregational Church, Main St., Sunday Service, 9:30 a.m. Child care provided. Pastor Margaret, 379-1438. POULTNEY Saturday: St. Raphael Church, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: St. Raphael Church, Mass, 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m. United Methodist Church, Services, 10 a.m.; (SS 9:45 a.m.) United Baptist Church, Services, 10 a.m. (SS & Nursery care 9 a.m.) Welsh Presbyterian Church, Services, 10 a.m. RUPERT Sunday: United Methodist, Services, 9 a.m. Congregational Church, Services, 10:30 a.m. Disciples of Christ, West Rupert, Services, 11 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.) SANDGATE Sunday: Sandgate United Methodist Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. STRATTON Sunday: Chapel of the Snows, Roman Catholic Mass, 12:30 p.m. SHAFTSBURY Sunday: Redeemer Lutheran Church (ECLA)m Route 67A, 1.5 miles off October 7, 2009

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Executive Director Assisted living community in Manchester, VT is seeking an Executive Director. Must be highly professional; responsible for all phases of the operation including �� management, physical plant, food service and customer service. Individual must demonstrate management expertise in a health care setting for a minimum of 5 years. Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree required. Please forward resumes to Terrace Communities, P.O. Box 1426, New London, NH 03257. Fax: 603-526-7146 Email: rmurano@terracecommunities.net.

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Vermont News Guide

Far left: Bill Mariano invites you to a Fireman’s Breakfast Buffet...details on page 37

Firemkan’s Breakfast

Left: Gail Rice and her friends are baking lots of pies for Applefest in Arlington ...details on page 42 Below left: Elizabeth Ricketts’ friends invite you to a Danby Chicken Barbecue... story on page 42 Below: Savannah Lewis and her 4-H friends are serving up a Spaghetti Supper..story on page 64

Vermont News Guide

October 7, 2009