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www.vermontnews-guide.com • November 25, 2009

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

Vol 48 No 92

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...braving the elements...

Neither pouring rain nor howling winds kept 32 North Bennington Graded School students from Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF this year. Braving the elements they collected $312 on Halloween night. I am so very proud of these youngsters from grades K through 6. They have made a difference in the lives of many children who are lacking clean water, nutritious food, school supplies, blankets and immunizations. Thanks to all in the community who gave so generously in spite of these hard economic times. Your selfless

giving sets a wonderful example for all of us. — Barbara C. O’Neil, Coordinator

...health consumer’s loss...

I was interested in Mr. Loureiro’s October 28 letter to the editor in the Bennington Banner. He noted that the five largest health insurance companies made only a 2.51 percent profit. I called him and he was very kind to give me his raw data. He looked at Aetna, Cardinal Health, Humana, Medco and United Health. Their combined

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revenues total 300.6 billion dollars. If they make a 2.51 percent profit, then this amounts to 7.55 billion dollars — not a small amount. I don’t begrudge any company’s need to make a profit, but in this case, their profit is the health consumer’s loss. The insurance companies make their profit by increasing the patient’s premium or denying services. The more services they can deny, the higher their profit. Their profit goes to shareholders and not to the patient’s health care. In addition, they have created administrative bureaucracies that consume about 25 percent of the premium dollars. If their revenue is 300.6 billion dollars, then their bureaucracy spends 75 billion dollars to run their companies — not a small amount. In comparison, Medicare spends only about seven percent of their revenues on administrative costs. If Medicare administered the insurance companies’ bureaucracies, it would use only 21 billion dollars (rather than 75 billion dollars), thereby saving 54 billion dollars. This savings would occur annually. Seven billion here and 54 billion there and pretty soon you’re talking about real money. A health insurance company has many unnecessary expenditures: 1) advertising costs (an

IN THIS ISSUE:

Antiques & Auctions...........58 Automotive.........................78 Classifieds...........................82 Creatures/Environment.......61 Entertainment.....................64 Fine Arts/Crafts...................63 From my Corner..................47 GNAT-TV Schedule................8 Mind & Body.......................54 Restaurants.........................67 Service Directory.................75 Sports.................................42 Job Connection...................86 Weekly Almanac.................67 Worship..............................73 November 25 2009

OUR READERS’ LETTERS attempt to prove that it is superior to a competing company); 2) excessive executive pay, stock options and bonuses; 3) political costs (lobbyists and campaign contributions); 4) a multitude of clerks whose job it is to deny coverage if the patient has a preexisting condition; and 5) another multitude of clerks whose job it is to find a way to deny payment for services or to deny approval of tests and procedures. Each person insured pays for these items when paying for their insurance coverage. Health insurance companies hinder the efforts of the doctor and the hospital. Each company has its own rules, its own billing procedures, its own drug formulary, its own prior-approval mechanisms, and its own forms. In order to get paid or to get approval for a service or an offformulary drug, doctors and hospitals have to develop and maintain their own internal procedures staffing to interact with the insurance companies. Not only is this a hassle, but this significantly increases overhead and can even drive health care providers out

of business. This was one of the reasons that I closed my own medical practice. I think that we would all be better off if we got rid of the inefficient for-profit insurance companies and switched to a singlepayer Medicare-for-All. — G. Richard Dundas Bennington, Vermont

...replenish food shelf... The Danby-Mt.Tabor Fire Department would like to thank everyone who donated to our food drive and attended our open house on November 7. We would also like to thank the students at Currier Memorial School for raising and donating additional funds for purchasing groceries for the food shelf. We were able to reach our goal and replenish the food shelf! The Girl Scouts involvement was also an enormous help. These generous efforts are always appreciated. Keep up the good work and thanks again. — Elizabeth Ricketts, Danby, Vermont

...handicapped parking...

This is a response to the uneducated, ill informed person who left an unsigned note on the windshield of my car (and probably other cars as well) on Saturday (two weeks ago) while I was shopping at the Manchester Shaw’s grocery store. You wondered if I was illiterate. No, I am not. You wondered if I was inconsiderate. I do not believe I am. You wondered if I left my placard (handicapped) at home. No, I do not have one; have, thankfully not needed one. You suggested that I should not

be using a parking space reserved for the handicapped. If you are going to go around putting notes (written on Days Inn stationery) on windshields, you need to be more observant. I was not parked in a handicapped space. Such spaces are clearly marked on the blacktop with the standard handicapped logo, painted in blue. Apparently you were reading the upside down sign for the handicapped that applies to spaces in the next aisle. This sign did not apply to the space I was using. I went back (Continued on page 4)

Wednesday Nov. 25th - Thursday Dec. 3rd The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13)

Starring : Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson

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Saturday @ 11am 263 Depot Street Manchester, Vermont Old Dogs (PG) 1:28 MOVIELINE 362.4771 Starring : John Travolta and Robin Williams ONLINE TICKETING: villagepictureshows.com

Coming Soon: Pirate Radio Fantastic Mr. Fox Avatar

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Special Thanksgiving Day Showtimes: Old Dogs - 7:00pm The Twilight Saga : New Moon - 7:30pm

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READERS’ LETTERS (Letters, cont.) into Shaw’s and employees conﬁrmed that I was not in a handicapped spot. After I left the parking space, it was immediately occupied by another non-handicapped driver. Your note was written in clear handwriting as I suspect you have these prepared in advance and I commend you for your monitoring efforts on behalf of handicapped drivers. But, in this case, you were just plain wrong. — Marian Haines, Manchester, Vermont

...thank community...

All of us at the Arlington Rescue Squad would like to thank the community and the following businesses and individuals for making the Annual Harvest Dinner and Fundraiser a success.

Service Notes

J&J Auto Polishing, Roads and Trails bike shop, Rehm Brandt’s, Whitmans Feed, Car Quest, Powers Market, Bennington Beverage Outlet, Panache, Green Mountain Oasis Spa, Nova Mae Café, Gamers Grotto, Real Sports, Quality Computer, Mexican Connection, Carmody’s, Ye Old Tavern, Alldays and Onions, Panda Garden, Tropical Rayz, Bearatorium, VT Kitchen Supply, Manchester Woodcraft, Mother Myricks, Market Wagon, Garlic Johns, RK Miles, Hannaford, Price Chopper, Walmart, Chauncey’s, Orvis Bistro, Sherry Robinson, South Side Café, West Mountain Inn, Wilcox Ice Cream, Stewart’s Ice Cream, Battenkill Breads, Arlington Inn, Shaws, Sugar Shack. If you would are interested in volunteering, please call 3756589 for more information. — Seline Skoug, Arlington, Rescue Squad

Army National Guard Pvt. David M. Downing has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Duane and Regina Downing of S. Williams Street, Whitehall, New York. Downing is a 2006 graduate of Whitehall High School. Air Force Airman Casey R. Bourassa 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 mili-

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. Bourassa is the son of Alphonse Bourassa Jr. of Hazel Street, Rutland, Vermont, and Vicki Scarlett of W. Manor Street, Chandler, Arizona. He is a 2009 graduate of Mill River Union High School, Clarendon, Vermont. Air Force Airman Spencer Harris graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. (Continued on page 6)

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Pets and People Portraits, Santa, Book Signing and More!

Professional photographer Bob Story will be on hand at Whitman’s Feed, North Bennington, on Sunday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. to take pictures of your kids and pets when they visit Santa. Local author Karen CarmanReid will join in for a book signing of her new childrens’ book, “Penn’s Stocking”. A Blue Seal representative will also be on the scene to hand out dog food samples and help you with any nutrition concerns you may have.

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Arlington Welcome Center Opens Doors

The Arlington “Shires” welcome center will open its doors on December 4 on a part time basis to share information about the region with visitors traveling on the Route 7A corridor. A group of energetic Arlington volunteers have agreed to staff the center on Fridays and Saturdays, at the onset. If you would like to have your brochures displayed at this new location please contact the Chamber at 362-6313. ____________________ (Service Notes, cont.) 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 James Nutting of Lower Elizabeth St., Hudson Falls, New York, and the grandson of Sherice Magare of Los Amigos Lane, Bonita Springs, Florida. Harris is a 2009 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Air Force Airman Walter A. Worth graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Walter Worth Sr. of Route 9 N. Crown Point, New York, and Bridget McLaughlin of Pauline Street, Whitehall, New York. Worth is a 2005 graduate of Crown Point High School. November 25 2009

Gingerbread People

On December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Courthouse Community Center in Salem, New York, will be hosting its annual Arts and Crafts Sale in the great hall, items for sale all are handcrafted by local crafters and artists. At the same time we are inviting parents to bring their children along so they can decorate a gingerbread person while their parent shops the show. The decorating will be held in the Battenkill Kitchen which is behind the Courthouse and this will occur only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. One cookie per child, so come one and all to The Historic Salem Courthouse for some holiday fun! For more information call 518-854-7053. _________________________________________________

Historic Salem House Tour

The Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association (HSCPA) is offering a wonderful opportunity to relax during the holiday rush and to visit homes festively decorated in the Salem area. On Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 5 p.m., eight homeowners will welcome the public on the Homes for the Holidays Tour. This year’s homes include those owned by Judy and Ken Flagg, Carolyn and Bob Akland, Patty and Mark Wesner, Laura Coldwell, Linda and George Lewis, Sue Keyes, Pat and Jack Phillips, and Bev and Tom Kerr. Special architectural features and furnishings as well as the individual ways in which homeowners interpret the holidays will make this experience unique. This self-guided tour will begin at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center, located across from Salem Central School on East Broadway. Each attendee will pick up a map and tour guide while enjoying light refreshments.Two hundred tickets are now available at $20 per person. To reserve a space, call the Courthouse 518-8547053. All proceeds will benefit HSCPA. November 25, 2009

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MEMS Receives Stratton Grant

Stratton Foundation board member Barbara Price recently attended an Open House celebration of the new Pre-K program at Manchester Elementary-Middle School, where she met some future students who visited the pre-kindergarten classrooms and participated in some fun family literacy activities, led by the school’s new Early Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Susi Garvin. Last year, the Stratton Foundation gave a $5,000 grant to the Friends Foundation for MEMS, in support of the 3-year Early Literacy Outreach initiative at MEMS; this proactive initiative seeks to reach out and engage with families with children ages 1-3, to help them learn the best ways to strengthen early literacy skills and how to be active part-

ners in building a strong literacy foundation, so their children are better prepared to enter and succeed in school. The Stratton Foundation’s generous grant helped fund Mrs. Garvin’s part-time position, as well as costs for supplies and targeted training for key staff, and efforts are already underway; every Friday morning, families can come to the school for “Literacy for Little Ones”, from 8:30 a.m-10:00 a.m. for coffee and muffins, and a fun, interactive children’s program full of songs, stories, crafts, activities, and finger plays. For more information about this program, call MEMS at 802 3621597 or email sgarvin@brsu.org.

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14 Reasons to Participate in the 14th Annual Running of the Turkeys

The 14th Annual Running of the Turkeys, a 5K (3.1 mile) walk and road race in Arlington, VT at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning is an event you do not want to miss! Here are 14 reasons to participate: Exercise on Thanksgiving morning gives you permission to eat an extra slice of pie. You’ll walk or run with over 250 other friendly people. The world-famous turkeyware, a much-anticipated yearly surprise, given to the first 250 people to register. Registration, awards, and postevent food and beverages in the warm and dry Fisher Elementary School multipurpose room. Trophies awarded to the top three males and females in the 5K run. Ribbons awarded in 5-year age group divisions for the 5K run. Ribbons to the top 5 male and female walkers. An exuberant 1K kids’ run with prizes for every child. Just a couple of hills; there could be more if we really set our minds to it! Beautiful Vermont weather. A gorgeous course through the scenic Arlington area on a mix of paved and dirt roads. The Buzz Grieger Memorial Family Award, given to the extended family group with the most number of participants in any of the three events (5K walk, 5K run, or 1K kids’ run). Bragging rights among your friends who sit on the couch instead of walking or running. Establish – or continue – a family Thanksgiving tradition. For more information and pre-registration go to www.bkvr. org, or contact Lynn Grieger at 802-362-2810. November 25 2009

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Have Fun, Help Animals at SCAC’s Open House

You can jump-start your holidays early this year--on Saturday, December 5, to be exact — when Second Chance Animal Center hosts its fifth annual Angel Tree Open House at the shelter from 11 a.m. ‘till 3:30 p.m. This is a joyous way to greet the season and help needy animals at the same time, as you enjoy cider, punch, cookies and other homemade treats, music of the season, and the adoration of our wonderful dogs and cats. Santa Paws promises to make a special pre-Christmas Eve stop around noon that day, so children will want to be sure to have their wish lists with them. Hand-crafted paper ornaments will be available to purchase for $10 each, all ready to be personalized with the names of special people or pets, past or present. For a donation of $15, prized photos (no larger than 4” by 6”, please) can be inserted into fes�� tive paper frames which will be �� returned once the holidays are �� over. Until then, the ornaments �� and framed photos will hang �� on our two shelter trees, adding �� a festive touch to the premises �� while letting visitors and ado�� ptors know of your kindness. If �� you can’t get to the Open House, �� you can send your donation to �� us at P.O. Box 620, Shaftsbury, �� VT 05262. Just tell us whether �� you want to buy a dog, cat or �� generic holiday design for your �� ornament or frame, and make �� sure to list the names of the pets �� or people you want to honor. All �� the ornaments and frames were �� created by Bennington artist and animal-lover Claudia Dalton. �� Once again this year, we’ll be picking the winning raffle ticket for a beautiful dog-themed quilt that was handmade by Jane �� Wright of Cambridge, New York. �� Jane graciously donated a quilt �� for our benefit last year, and the �� proceeds were used to care for �� homeless animals through the tough winter. This year’s quilt design is just as adorable, and the money is earmarked for the same purpose. We’ll be selling the final �� round of tickets throughout the �� Open House, with the lucky win�� ning ticket being drawn at the end of the party. The lucky quilt winner doesn’t have to be present �� at the drawing. Second Chance �� will deliver the happy news by �� e-mail or phone. �� (Continued on page 16)

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The Friends of the Gilbert Hart Library in Wallingford will open its second annual Chocolate Shoppe on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. Choose from a delicious array of chocolate confections: cookies, fudge, truffles and more along with a chocolate fondue for dipping and a cup of hot chocolate. Please come and treat yourself or find gifts to share. All proceeds will go to the library. Call 446-2685 for further information. _________________________________________________ (SCAC, Cont.) Santa’s Favorite Little Elf, Tina, who usually is on hand to give shelter tours throughout the Open House, has a prior commitment this year, but another one of Santa’s special helpers is ready to welcome visitors and give them a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility. And of course the staff will be delighted to show off our adoptable dogs and cats all day. That means that, even if you don’t win the quilt, or one of the dog or cat stockings made by Board member Lynne Fonteneau McCann as door prizes, you may go home with something even more precious--a new family member! So plan on making a visit to Second Chance part of your intinerary on Saturday, December 5th. We’re located on Rt. 7A on the ArlingtonShaftsbury border. Balloons and a holiday wreath will be marking the spot for Santa Paws — and for you, too! For more information, contact the shelter at 802-375-2898.

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Third Taste of Arlington Arts Wine Social

The Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program (AAEP) will host its 3rd Taste of Arlington Arts Wine Social, Wednesday, December 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Arlington Inn. Tickets for the event are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program. Guests will sample eight different wines from Pacific Northwest Winemaker David O’Reilly whose ventures include Owen Roe, Sharecroppers, Murphy’s Law and Corvidae. In addition, they will enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres expertly prepared by Arlington Inn Executive Chef Eric Berger. Attendees will also enjoy specially reduced rates on any wines purchased during this event. Carol Farley, AAEP chair, noted this year’s event differs from the past two wine tastings. “In the past, the evening has been more of a cocktailparty setting. This year we decided to have a seated event, where guests can enjoy great food and learn more about the wines from the experts. Many of our guests are purchasing wine to give as gifts during the holidays, so it’s helpful for them to have knowledgeable wine servers on hand who can speak about the structure and balance of the individual wines and assist them with any questions they may have.” The Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing arts and enrichment experiences for the youth of the Arlington, Sandgate and Sunderland area to enhance and enrich children’s participation in and appreciation of the arts. AAEP sponsors a variety of art programs including Fisher First Day and after-school programs, Middle School art workshops, the AMHS newspaper, Eagles’ Nest, artists-in-residencies and the community sculpture project. Seating is limited, and this popular event is always sold out. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For those unable to attend the event who would like to purchase wine, a wine list is available. For more information, to purchase a ticket, or to receive a wine list, contact Farley at 802-375-2589, ext. 110.

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Building Renovations at RCHS Focus on Animal Health The Board of Directors of the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) recently approved building renovations at the shelter on Stevens Road in Pittsford. The renovation project will address serious inadequacies in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, will improve work and animal traffic flow and will significantly reduce cross contamination of materials and exposure to pathogens for the resident animals. Additionally, changing to more efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems will help lower costs and cut the shelter’s carbon emissions. RCHS Executive Director, Gretchen Goodman, discussed the current HVAC system explaining that “it currently operates at less than 20% of industry standards for air exchange”. Originally built in 1968, the non-public work area of the building is a converted 1960s apartment whose rooms are poorly designed for the uses they now see. Designed by John Berryhill of NBF Architects in Rutland the project was awarded to Naylor and Breen Builders of Brandon and will

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take approximately 3 months to complete. Private donations and the humane society’s savings will fund the project. Founded in 1959, for 50 years the Rutland County Humane Society has been dedicated to advocating for and working towards a responsible and humane community. RCHS provides shelter and adoption opportunities for pets who are homeless and promotes animal welfare through community programs that benefit both animals and people. RCHS is a private, non-profit organization serving the communities of Rutland County, Vermont. RCHS receives no financial support from any national or local humane organization. Programs are supported solely by donations, memberships and fundraising events. For more information about the renovations or to make a donation please contact the Rutland County Humane Society at 802-483-9171 or visit www.rchsvt.org. ________________________________________________

No-Strings Marionettes in Rupert The Rupert Kittay Library is pleased to host the acclaimed“No Strings” Marionette Company with their production of “The Snowmaiden” on Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rupert Firehouse. Nineteen exquisitely hand crafted marionettes are featured in one of Russia’s most beloved folk tales. As Father Frost spreads Winter throughout the land, he discovers a little maiden sculpted entirely of snow. Mother Spring breathes life into the figure, making dreams come true for a childless couple who embrace the Snowmaiden with a love as deep and wide as Old Mother Russia herself. Can love sustain the child of winter as the seasons change? Come join us at the Rupert Firehouse located on Rte.153 in the center of Rupert for the magic that follows.This kind and gentle hour long performance is free and appropriate for audiences of all ages.

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Application Period Opens for Next Habitat Home

Aware of the great need for affordable housing in Vermont, Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity, which includes all of Bennington County, is looking for a family that is ready to assume the responsibilities of home ownership. Specific requirements for applicants include a very specific need for decent and affordable housing, an inability to get funding for such housing through traditional sources, a reliable and sufficient income, and a willingness to fulfill the responsibilities of a partnership with Habitat. Applicants must have lived or worked in Bennington County throughout the past twelve months. To qualify, the current housing of applicants must be unsafe, over�� crowded, or structurally unsound. Applicants must also be willing to �� work in partnership with Habitat in a variety of ways, including the completion of many hours of work with other volunteers to build their own home. It is of utmost importance that applicants meet Habitat’s financial requirements for homeownership: a stable and adequate source �� of income that falls within Habitat’s acceptable limits, a low debt load, and �� a positive credit rating. �� This new home will be built in Bennington on Silver Street. Ideally, construction for the project will begin in the spring of 2010. Habitat homes are designed to meet the needs of the selected family, including handicapped accessibility. They might have two, three, or four bedrooms, depending on the family’s size. Upon completion of the home, the select�� ed family assumes a 20-30 year, interest-free mortgage of approximately �� $125,000-$150,000 with monthly payments to BAHFH, which include �� the mortgage, property insurance, and property taxes. If you know of families that might qualify, please encourage them to apply. To learn more about the application process, please call 802-325-6530 or send email to Bennhabitat@yahoo.com. In either case, please include your mailing address. The deadline for filing applications is December 28, 2009. Furthermore, because land is so expensive to purchase in this area, Bennington Area Habitat is always looking for qualified applicants who live on land they own or who own undeveloped land on which Quality, Service and Selection Since 1840 Habitat could build in the future. Please contact Habitat if you or *HATS* Quality, Service and Selection Since 1840 *GLOVES* someone you know fits either Maple Syrup *SOCKS* Vermont Cheeses description. Jams and Jellies *WOOL APPAREL* And much more... BAHFH is a nonprofit organi*FLANNEL SHIRTS & PANTS* *WOOL APPAREL* zation. It makes decisions locally, *FLANNEL SHIRTS raises funds locally, and helps local families. BAHFH has already Keeping your feet warm & Dry collaborated with ten families, building homes in Pownal, East Arlington, Bennington, Jackson, Christmas Trees and Wreaths NY, Shaftsbury, Winhall, Rupert, and West Rupert, and North

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Bennington. Many unskilled volunteers help with the construction of Habitat homes. In addition, local businesses, churches, civic groups, school groups, and individuals are very generous with donations of money, materials, and skilled laborers. Log on to www.benningtonareahabitat. com for photos and more details about your local Habitat organization.

Registration is Now Open for Stratton’s Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K

Call it an appetite builder. The run before the feast. The ideal workout before an afternoon of delectable indulgence. Stratton Mountain Resort’s fourth annual Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K kicks off on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, at 9 a.m., attracting runners and walkers of all ages. Registration for the winnertake-all race takes place from 7:30-8:45 a.m., inside the Mill House on the Village Commons. The course starts at the flags just outside the Welcome Center, following the access road to the Sun Bowl and back. The first three men, women and juniors (13 and under) will be awarded prizes, as will those with the best turkey costumes. So don’t be afraid to dress up and show your holiday spirit. Registration fee is $25 and all participants will receive a commemorative T-Shirt for their efforts. For more information on all of Stratton’s events, visit www. stratton.com, or call 1-800STRATTON. ____________________

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Kelly Moore Presents Documentary

Music For Mankind founder Kelly Moore recently presented his documentary “Nicaragua - On The Ground” at the Northshire Bookstore followed by a question and answer period. Pictured from L to R are Northshire bookstore owner Chris Marrow and Kelly Moore.

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People often think of Thanksgiving as the beginning of the Christmas season, but Bill and Linda Drunsic have been busy for several weeks planning the annual Christmas Interfaith Project. This project provides food, toys and clothing for those who might need a helping hand at Christmas time. If this kind of help is needed by you and/or your family, let Linda Drunsic know by calling her at 362-1531. Perhaps you are one of the people who can help make this project a success. Volunteers are needed to shop for needed items, collect food, assemble the food baskets, wrap presents, etc. Another wonderful way to help is by supplying the needs of a family or a child. Groups or individuals can participate in this way. When you sit down to your Christmas dinner or get ready to open your gifts, knowing that you have shared your gift of time and/or money with someone who might be having a tough time this year will surely make your celebration brighter. The distribution day will be at Christ the Savior (St. Paul’s Church) on December 22. Please call Linda Drunsic today at 362-1513 if you can help or need help.

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This past summer, some 950 visitors to Bromley’s Sun Mountain Adventure Park arrived bearing money-saving admission coupons picked up at McDonald’s restaurants in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York. In addition to the visitors’ discounts, Bromley pledged to donate 50¢ for each coupon redeemed, $475 in total - a 36% increase over last year - to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). “It’s great, really,” says Bromley President, Rich Wiseman. “A winwin-win situation… families got a nice break coming into the park, we enjoyed increased traffic and the Ronald McDonald House Charities got a nice donation.” For nearly 35 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities has been creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children worldwide. RMHC is making a global impact on the most pressing problems facing families today. Their approach is to think globally, but act locally by tailoring their programs to address the most pressing need of each community they serve.

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The Park-McCullough House Association is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2009 edition of the first Historic Park-McCullough sculpted holiday ornament, boxed with ribbon for hanging and a custom stand for year-round display. The ornament is a custom, hand-painted relief sculpture created exclusively for Historic Park-McCullough by Hestia Creations, in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

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Hestia works in many materials, including resins, ceramics, metals, fabric and paper. All the design work, some manufacturing and all of the finish work and packaging is done at Hestia’s studio in Marblehead. Manufacturing and painting are also done at Hestia’s sister studio in the artist colony of San Miguel del Allende, Mexico. During the development process, Hestia representatives examined many photographs and drawings of Park-McCullough throughout its more than 140 years of existence to develop this unique ornament, part of the Hestia “Ameriscapes” line of ornaments. Ornaments may be purchased at Historic Park-McCullough in the Business Office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orders may be placed over the telephone for later pickup by calling 802-442-5441. You may also request mail delivery for yourself or to another address when you place your order for an additional shipping charge of $5. The Museum Shop will be open also during all holiday events with an excellent selection of distinctive gifts including the first ParkMcCullough sculptured ornament. There is a 10% discount on all purchases during holiday events, as follows: Friday, November 27, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29: noon to 4 p.m. An opportunity to see the House that is often described as “Vermont’s Jewel” in full holiday regalia. Elegance and history meet in the sumptuous rooms, enhanced by beautiful decorations and friendly guides. Regular admission fees apply: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for students; accompanied children under 12 are free. Always free admission for Park-McCullough members. Saturday, December 5, 1-3 p.m.: A Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive from the North Pole. Children are invited to visit with the jolly couple in the beautiful Main Hall of the House and share their holiday hopes and dreams. There will be many charming photo opportunities. Admission free to all. �� Sunday, December 13 �� at 2 p.m.: Victorian Holiday �� Tea with Lizzie McCullough �� A delightful tea party in true Victorian style. Guests will be

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Cont.) received in the beautiful main hall of the “Big House” at Historic ParkMcCullough, decorated for the holiday season. Delicious refreshments will be served. Some interesting people from the past will visit with the guests and relate stories of what it was like to live at Park-McCullough in the late 19th century. Admission: $15. Seating limited. Advance reservations and ticket required. For additional information and to order tickets for the Victorian tea parties, call 802-442-5441 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or e-mail hope@parkmccullough.org. Historic Park-McCullough has been described as one of Vermont’s hidden treasures. It is a time capsule, preserving and interpreting an 1865 mansion, with original carriage barn and a c.1901 stable. Four generations of one family lived in the House from its beginning and all furnishings, art and other objects are original to the House and to that family. Historic Park-McCullough documents a grand and glorious time in America’s history. The site is also popular for special events, such as weddings, civil unions, corporate events, anniversary and birthday parties, family reunions and memorial services. Additional information is available by calling 802-442-5441 or sending an e-mail message to info@parkmccullough.org.

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‘The Great Cambridge Fair’ Available on DVD

The Cambridge Historical Society and Museum is pleased to announce that they now have for sale a DVD of “The Great Cambridge Fair.” Produced in the 1970s, this show depicts the Great Cambridge Fair which was a popular yearly event from 1890-1942. Photos by Carleton Foster, historical content by the late Robert Raymond and narration and music by Kerry McKernon, make this a wonderful way to preserve and enjoy a piece of Cambridge History. You can call the Museum at 518-677-5232 to leave an order and reserve your DVD. They will be available to pick up at the “House” on Broad Street on the weekend of November 21 and 22 during the “Christmas in November” event and during the winter at various businesses around Cambridge. This DVD can make a wonderful Christmas present for yourself or others. _________________________________________________ Village Green for the lighting of the Weston Christmas Tree. Dinner will be served at the Inn at Weston and the Bryant House; Out of town visitors can rest their heads at one of the many local inns oﬀering specials for the weekend. A Jewel to be Found, Weston is a town for all seasons, interests and ages — a relaxing, rewarding step back in time. For more detailed information and the schedule for Christmas in Weston visit the Village of Weston Web site at www.westonvt.com.

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Holiday Open House at Equinox Valley Nursery

Equinox Valley Nursery is celebrating their Festive Holiday Open House, Saturday November 28, with a special visit from the real Santa Claus! His authentic white beard, real red velvet suit, and most important of all, his very jolly belly will be ready to put smiles on the faces of kids of all ages. Earlier this fall Santa stopped by to enjoy Roger’s Famous Apple Cider Donuts and get his jolly belly “in shape” for the up and coming holiday season. Even though he was still on vacation and in “street clothes” his white beard, jolly belly and Ho Ho Ho suspenders gave him away. Cameras are most welcome and recommended to bring, you won’t want to miss the chance for some unforgettable photos. Visitors are encouraged, but not required, to donate a small gift to go under Santa’s Christmas Tree to be distributed with the Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce Community Toy Drive. Santa’s visiting hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A special addition to this year’s open house, is an honored appearance and book signing by local author, Karen Carman-Reid and Artist/ Illustrator Dr. Russell Housman. Karen’s special holiday book “Penn’s Stocking” is a heart warming children’s Christmas story sure to become a family reading tradition! Feel free to stop in for a visit, sample refreshments, enter for door prizes and enjoy the Holiday Spirit!

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On Sunday November 29, The Manchester Fire Department will host its monthly Fireman’s Breakfast Fundraiser. The proceeds for this event go towards supporting the department’s operating costs. Everyone is encouraged to help show their support for the volunteer fire department by treating themselves to a hearty all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and touring the fire house facility. The Manchester Fire Department consists of 41 fulltime members and last year responded to over 300 calls in the area. This month’s breakfast is sponsored by Vermont Foam Insulation, whose spray foam truck will be onsite for public viewing. ________________________________________________

About the Masons

The Masons are one of the oldest and largest fraternities for men in the world. The Square and Compasses badge represents centuries of recognition throughout the world as a symbol of truth, morality, and brotherly love, virtues that Masons strive to exemplify throughout their lives. Religious tolerance encourages men to pursue the religion of their own choice. Brotherly love melds men of diverse backgrounds to genuine friendship. Self improvement goals promote family and community involvement. A legendary past involving the greatest men in history offers inspiration to higher goals. Masonic charities are measured in millions per day. A worldwide brotherhood offers a vast network of social connections. A belief in patriotism and a devotion to the welfare of our country is an ancient charge. For further information, please call Cary Lewis at 362-3385.

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Bromley Awards Season Passes to AMHS Honor Students

Bromley Mountain Ski Resort has awarded season passes to 35 students at Arlington Memorial High School and Middle School in recognition of the students’ achieving Principal’s Honors or High Honors all four quarters during the 2008-2009 academic year. During a recognition breakfast for these students and their families, Arlington Principal Kerry Csizmesia and Superintendent Charles Sweetman presented each student with a certificate of commendation and thanked Bromley President Richard Wiseman for his generosity. “These thirty-five students represent 20 percent of our student body. This is a tremendous gift from Bromley, and our students work hard to earn those passes. I am very grateful to Mr. Wiseman and Bromley for offering a program that encourages students to study and awards them for their efforts,” said Csizmesia. Students receiving Bromley season passes are: Hannah Andrew, Olivia Andrew, Maggie Belnap, Rebecca Bushee, Selene Clark, Briana Clayton, Kaitlyn Daniels, Hailey Davis, Molly Elwell, Alex Farley, Eliza Farley, Brandon Gamble, Dustin Harrington, Brooke Hawley, Dillon Hawley, Mazie Holton, Jesse Keel, Kristi Lewicki, Elizabeth Macksey, Peter Macksey, Bhumika Patel, Shivang Patel, Savannah Pike, Hannah Poulette, Cheyenne Prouty, Katherine Reed, Nicolle Reed, Madison Rogers, Cassandra Rudd, Andrew Spencer, Ciaren Wade, Sarah Weiler, Amber Welch, Alexandra Zakrzewski, Elizabeth Zakrzewski. To learn more about Arlington Memorial High School & Middle School, contact Csizmesia at csizmesiak@bvsu.org or 375-2589, extension 120 or visit our Web site at www.arlingtonmemorialhs.org.

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Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents Afghanistan: a War of Necessity or a Quagmire? with Ambassador Peter W. Galbraith on Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Long Trail School in Dorset, Vermont. The registration fee is $20. Peter W. Galbraith has served in senior positions in the U.S. Government and the United Nations. Most recently, he was Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Afghanistan and an Assistant Secretary-General of the U.N. He was recalled on October 1 after he urged the U.N. to take more forceful action to deal with fraud in Afghanistan’s presidential elections. Seating is limited for this event; early registration is strongly encouraged. For more information and to register, please visit www.greenmtnacademy.org or call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199. This event is co-sponsored by the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vermont. ________________________________________________

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Book Signing at J.K. Adams Kitchen Store

Join us at The Kitchen Store at J.K. Adams as Annette Nielson of Salem, New York signs her new book, “Northern Comfort.” Annette will also offer samples of recipes from the book. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in December, Adirondack Life announces the publication of “Northern Comfort,” a collection of fall and winter recipes that have appeared in the award-winning regional magazine. Dishes ranging from traditional apple desserts to contemporary approaches to hearty soups, salads and sides have been collected and tested by Annette Nielsen, a noted food writer who lives in Salem, New York. More than 125 recipes are detailed in the 144-page paperback, including medallions of venison with caramelized apples and cilantro, grouse Marsala, maple-butternut squash soup, potato-parsnip gratin, chocolate bread pudding and North Country baklava. Over the years the magazine has presented signature dishes from fine regional restaurants and lodges as well as the work of creative home cooks. Recipe contests featuring apples and maple syrup also provided material for this volume. Cookbook editor Nielsen has contributed articles and columns on regional farms, food and folkways to a variety of publications. She has organized the Salem Al Fresco dinner, a fundraising event that serves local produce and meat to some 400 diners every July. Her commitment to sustainable living also includes work on a community garden with more than 300 participants, a food pantry featuring locally sourced ingredients, farm-to-table tours and cooking classes at the Battenkill Kitchen in Washington County for youth and adults. Nielsen worked earlier in her career with Glorious Food, a catering concern in New York, testing recipes and editing the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s Nutrition Action Healthletter and teaching the principles of healthful eating and cooking to teens and parents in underserved areas of Washington, DC with Share Our Strength’s Chef Outreach Program. “Working with the team at Adirondack Life brought together this historic compilation of recipes offering a look at how we enjoy food in the region’s great restaurants or at home. The cookbook really highlights primary ingredients readily found in the Adirondacks, whether forest, orchard or farm,” Neilsen said.

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Earlier this fall principals in public and private elementary schools in Vermont, as well as educators in the homeschool network, were mailed packets with information for their eighth grade students about the 2010 Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition. While participation is completely optional, it is hoped that as young writers tackle this year’s challenge, the awareness of a young generation of citizens will be raised. Those students who accept the challenge will first read “The Prayer of the Twenty Millions,” the open letter to President Lincoln published by abolitionist and influential editor of the New York Tribune, Horace Greeley on August 19, 1862 calling on the president to free the slaves as a way of weakening the confederacy. They will then read Lincoln’s reply. The student’s essays of no more than 500 words, will seek to explain why the president responded. The annual awarding of prizes is timed to coincide with the February approach of Lincoln’s birthday, thus honoring both the president’s birth and his legacy. This year a new co-sponsored Hildene-Brown Lincoln Essay Competition further broadens the reach of the contest to include eighth grade students in the greater Providence, Rhode Island area. This was made possible through Hildene’s collaboration with Brown University. Winners of the competition in each state will be awarded the following prizes in 2010: First Place, $1,000; Second Place, $750; Third Place, $500; and up to ten Honorable Mentions of $200 each. Vermont essays are due on or before 5:00 on Saturday, November 28, 2009 and must be submitted by mail to Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, PO Box 377, Manchester, VT 05254, Attention: Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition or by hand to the Hildene Welcome Center. Each Vermont winner, along with their parents and teacher, will attend as Hildene’s guests, the annual Lincoln’s Birthday Luncheon at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester. If you have interest in receiving an entry packet, call 802.367.7962 or email cathy@hildene.org. If you would like to learn more about The Lincoln Family Home at Hildene visit www.hildene.org.

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In the summer of 2008, Will Moses was commissioned by The Shires of Vermont Regional Marketing Organization to create, in his celebrated style, a visual image to represent the southwest corner of the state. The region, which encompasses the north and south shires of Bennington County with Manchester and Bennington and the 15 quintessentially New England towns is known as “The Shires of Vermont.” The 24” by 28” painting captures The Shires brand; its common sense of place, history and culture, abundant recreational opportunities, proud agricultural heritage, robust entrepreneurial spirit, and the wide range of culinary, lodging and shopping experiences found on its scenic byways, mountaintops and busy main streets. All of these Shires assets come to life on the poster version of the painting, visual evidence of what makes The Shires a special place to live and work and a distinct destination for visitors seeking an authentic Vermont experience. “The Shires” poster by Will Moses is available for purchase from the RMO for $24.95 and available to retailers at wholesale prices. To purchase this first edition poster email poster@theshiresofvermont.com or call 802-375-6532. The commissioned painting, poster, The Shires of Vermont magazine, web presence, increasing notoriety, and growing number of cooperative advertising efforts are signs of the continuing evolution of an idea that took hold nearly four years ago when the effort to brand Bennington County got its start. To learn more about The Shires of Vermont email info@theshiresofvermont.com.

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Christmas Carol Sing

A Christmas Carol Sing will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 5 p.m., at the White Chapel Church, 2972 Chapel Road, Bennington, Vermont. Refreshments will be served. ____________________

Holiday Shopping at the Salem Courthouse

On Saturday, December 5, the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center will host its 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Courthouse Great Hall, the public will have a wonderful opportunity to buy locally-handcrafted arts and crafts and locally-produced food items. Director of the Community Center Pottery Studio Bob Nopper and Program Coordinator Gail Bearup have collected an assortment of vendors for this event. Beautifully made jewelry, soap, candles, and woolen goods will be available. Courthouse Quilters will be selling aprons and shopping bags they have made to benefit the Community Center. Culinary delights also will fill the Great Hall. Fresh honey in decorative jars and Sandgate Fortuna sausage will add to any holiday festivities. The Salem Farmers’ Market will have produce for sale. Shoppers can also pause at the coffee bar to enjoy homemade hot soup and desserts made by Beth Trattel, formerly of Something’s Brewing. Vendors interested in participating in the Arts and Crafts Sale may contact the Courthouse at salemcourthouse@verizon.net or 518-854-7053.

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Burr and Burton Academy’s National Honor Society put on a Quidditch Tournament on October 30. The game, based on the Harry Potter stories, has become increasingly popular in colleges throughout the northeast, after the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association was founded on the campus of Middlebury College. For about an hour, the two Burr and Burton teams — Eric and the Kool Kats, and the Frosh Mosh — battled it out on the Burr and Burton upper field, running up and down the field on their brooms. In the game of Quidditch, each team is made up of seven players, consisting of three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper and one Seeker. The teams attempt to score as many points as they can — which are earned after successfully throwing a ball, the Quaffle, through the goal-hoops on either side of the field — until the Golden Snitch(/Snitch Runner) is finally caught. Despite being behind for most of the game, the Frosh Mosh team eventually won the game by catching the Golden Snitch. Overall, the two teams had a great time, and everyone hopes to play again in the springtime. — Leah Wulfman ‘10 _________________________________________________

Alternative Gift Fair Offers Socially Responsible Shopping Experience

On Saturday, December 5 from 1-7 p.m. the Williams College Students for Social Justice group will be holding their 6th Annual Alternative Gift Fair in the Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Williamstown. The Alternative Gift Fair is an opportunity to shop for socially responsible holiday gifts from local, regional, and national fair trade and non-profit organizations. Products will include handcrafts from around the world, local food products, and charitable and environmental gifts. Each year, Students for Social Justice, a student organization at Williams College, coordinates with local and international non-profits as well as local houses of worship to share their products, ideas, and programs with enthusiastic visitors. Most proceeds support various non-profits, and the remainder go to environmentally and socially responsible businesses. Vendors include: Wild Oats Food Co-Op, selling various health Vermont News Guide

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food products, the Women’s Peace Collection selling products made by women around the world, the Sudan Relief Task Force selling Sudanese Lentil Soup mix, Greylock ABC selling beautiful floral cards, baskets made in Malawi, a beading table, and products from Kenya. We will also have information tables for organizations including Casa Materna, a women’s health organization in Nicaragua; Parikrna, a school for children living in the slums in Bangalore; Milana, an HIV support organization for women in Bangalore; Heifer Project, and many more! The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is located at 906 Main Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts. The church is fully handicap accessible. For more information call 413-458-4273. Students for Social Justice is a student activist group at Williams College whose main goal is to raise awareness on campus and in the community about different forms of social injustice in the United States and around the world while providing people with ideas of how they can work for peace, equality and understanding in their own lives. As activists, they conduct demonstrations on campus and organize dinner discussions where professors have a chance to speak with students outside of class about social justice in their fields of expertise. They also hold annual events such as the Hunger Banquet and the Alternative Gift Fair, urging members of the community to appreciate their privilege and consider the responsibility they have to the rest of humanity. They are always eager to work on new projects whether they concern human rights, health, education, poverty, the environment, foreign policy or any other area where people struggle for social justice. For more information, please email 10lck@williams.edu

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Experience the Wonder of an Old Fashioned Vermont Christmas in Weston!

Saturday, December 5th 11am - 5:30pm

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The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday parade on Saturday, November 28 starting at 10:00 a.m. The parade will begin at Salem Art Works on West Broadway and end at the fairgrounds on Archibald Street. There will be something for everyone in this year’s parade: the Salem Kazoo Band, Suzy Q Dancers, Salem Drama Club, fire departments from Salem, Cossayuna, Rupert and Hebron, and much more. And of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be driving a horse and buggy provided by Frank Thomas’s Triple Tail � Buggy Ride Service. � It’s not too late to enter a float in the parade. The Chamber wel�� comes floats decorated with a or holiday theme and � Christmas pets dressed up for the holidays. � The Chamber also welcomes � antique cars or farm equipment, � fire departments, clowns, music, youth and veteran groups, as well �� as others. Kids are encouraged to dress up their bikes (and them� selves) walk or ride in the � parade. and Local businesses are also � invited to create a float for the � day. There is no cost to enter and trophies are awarded to the top �� three floats, and ribbons will be out for the children’s bike � given parade. � The festivities continue after � the parade. You’ll find buggy

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rides, face painting and a craft fair at Proudfit Hall. Stop by Fred’s Sub Shop for hot cocoa. Proceeds will benefit the Salem/ Shushan Fuel Fund. Look for collection bins for donations for the Salem food pantry. For more information about participating in the parade, contact Janet Dow at (518) 854-9977 or email sales@jacksontraders. com. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was organized to develop, encourage, and protect the commercial, professional, financial and general business interests of the Salem area. Its purpose is also to promote the general welfare of the community, to extend and promote trade and commerce, and preserve and protect the industrial, agricultural, historical and cultural interests of the Salem area. Each year the Chamber hosts a number of the community events, including the annual holiday celebration. ____________________

Rafﬂe to Beneﬁt Mike Keyes Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will raffle a giant teddy bear this holiday season. Tickets are $1 and all proceeds will benefit the Mike Keyes Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund which helps families who need help with heating costs. Tickets can be purchased at Glens Falls National Bank, Jackson Traders, Trip’s of Shushan, Laura’s Garden and other local businesses. The drawing takes place Friday, December 18. For those wanting a sneak peak, the bear will travel to the following businesses before the raffle: First United Presbyterian Church, Trip’s, Laura’s Garden, Jackson Traders, Glens Falls National Bank, The Artisans Guild and TD Bank. For more information about November 25, 2009

the raffle or to find out where the bear will be making his next appearance, contact Janet Dow at 518-854-9977 or email sales@jacksontraders.com. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was organized to develop, encourage, and protect the commercial, professional, financial and general business interests of the Salem area.

The Early Bird Gets The Great Deals—Friday Only!

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— Sharron Harrington Shown here are AMHS seniors-athletes honored at the school’s Fall Athletic Banquet. Sitting from left to right are: Lauren Elwell, Aliza Pickering, Katherine Macksey, Hannah Nolan, Alexandra Zakrzewski and Brooks English. Standing from left to right are: Ryan Boyd, Logan Foster, Nick Nahodil, Dustin Harrington, Eric Peterson, Dillon Hawley and Dylan Secoy.

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AMHS Fall Athletic Banquet

Arlington Memorial High School hosted its annual Fall Athletic Banquet at the West Mountain Inn in Arlington. Each student-athlete playing for the AMHS soccer and cross-country teams was recognized with a varsity letter for participation, and senior players received special gifts from the school’s athletic department. Four students were selected as “All-State” soccer players: Maggie Belnap, Logan Foster, Dustin Harrington and Aliza Pickering. In addition, twelve students were selected as “All-Marble Valley League” players: Maggie Belnap, Aliza Pickering and Rayleen Sheman (girls’ soccer); Logan Foster, Dustin Harrington and Jake Paustian (boys’ soccer); and Grace Fischer, Dillon Hawley, Katherine Macksey, Hannah Nolan, Killian Wade and Alexandra Zakrzewski (cross country). ________________________________________________

Equinox Preserve Full Moon Hike

Explore the Equinox Preserve by the silvery glow of the full moon! Join a naturalist from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for this nocturnal adventure. We will use our senses to navigate the forest paths on our way to Robin’s Lookout, listen for the calls of the resident owls and enjoy the pale landscape. Hot chocolate awaits the intrepid winter explorer! Join the VINS staff on Wednesday, December 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for this fun adventure. This program is free for VINS members and $4/person for non-members. Special rates for families! Your support allows us to offer these quality education programs at affordable rates. Please consider becoming a member of VINS! www.vinsweb.org/membership/index.html Pre-registration is required for this hike. Contact the VINSManchester office at 362-4374 to register. Programs are open to nature enthusiasts of all ages!

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— by Susan J. Coons are you awake?... Do you find it difficult to go back to sleep after you wake up in the middle of the night? Do you look at the clock? Looking at the clock is a big mistake for me, because then I think well, I have two more hours to sleep before I have to get up. I’ll lie there with my eyes closed trying to get comfortable. Sometimes my ear gets bent funny and I have to adjust it. I try deep breathing. I try to imagine my body completely relaxed. Sometimes I don’t know what to do with my arms. I can’t seem to get comfortable. Nothing works. And what crazy one-liners are running through my brain to keep me keyed up and wide awake?! Seeing something I want to paint; thinking about the specifications of a wall I want to put up in the kitchen; the color scheme in my bedroom; a new pellet stove for the kitchen; selling my ventless gas stove; needing a front end realignment on the car; the muffler and the tires (I look at the clock and see that there are now only 1-1/2 hours left to try to get some sleep); my dog’s separation anxiety; gotta remember to bring a recipe to Donna; Jill chasing the cat; poor Jack; Thanksgiving; the menu; remember to call Norma early enough; early deadlines (a look at the clock tells me that now I only have an hour to try to take a nap); TV taping; what I will write for the week; have to finish painting a swanky bowl, and more and more silly stuff to think about. As if this isn’t enough, last night when I finally went to sleep after lying awake so long, I dreamed I was lying awake trying to sleep! Isn’t that the craziest thing? Are you familiar with Madeline Kahn singing “I’m tired, so tired...” in the movie, “Blazing Saddles”? That’s my song this week. A Little Update... Speaking of lost sleep...due to cable/modem failure on Thursday, it was necessary for me to come to work Friday morning at 12:50 a.m. to get the papers done. ________________________________________________

WBTN to Premiere Twilight Zone Radio Show

WBTN 1370 AM, non-profit community radio for the greater Bennington area, will premiere the Twilight Zone radio show – radio twists on the classic television show, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary – on Thursday, November 26 at 7 p.m. The show will then run for two hours each week from 7 to 9 p.m. “We have had very good response to our classic radio dramas, When Radio Was, so much so that we have moved them to run for one hour each week night,” said Ken Norris, executive director of Shires Media Partnership Inc./WBTN. “We think that Twilight Zone will introduce radio drama to a new audience.” “When Radio Was” airs Monday to Friday from 9-10 p.m. WBTN is a community non-profit radio station dedicated to providing the greater Bennington area with local news and entertainment focusing on community produced programs. WBTN 1370 AM is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit which operates out of offices and studio at 407 Harwood Hill, Bennington. For information on WBTN 1370 AM, visit www.wbtnam. org, e-mail info@wbtnam.org, or call at 802-442-6321. November 25, 2009

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will be closing at the end of the year. Clearance sales will begin the last week of November and continue through the end of December. All outstanding gift certificates will be honored throughout the clearance sale.

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Long Trail Head of School John H. Suitor III accepts a sculpture from Jane B. Armstrong while art teacher (and sculptor) Dave Wesley looks on.

Jane B. Armstrong Donates Sculpture to Long Trail School

Long Trail School proudly and gratefully announces that Jane B. Armstrong recently donated “..And Miles To Go, “a beautiful sculpture, to the School. Completed in 2003, the bronze work includes a family of penguins, moving together against the elements. Armstrong titled this work after a line in Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Armstrong, a resident of Manchester, is a highly renowned artist, having received over 50 awards from national juried group exhibitions. She also received The Gold Medal of Honor for “distinguished achievement in sculpture” from the Knickerbocker Artists in 1986. US Art magazine gave her its Award for Excellence in 1990. Armstrong was honored by Middlebury College in 1993 with its Alumni Achievement Award and in 1999 by her preparatory school, the Buffalo (NY) Seminary as a Distinguished Woman. In 2004, the National Sculpture Society honored Armstrong with The Sculpture House annual award for “her entire body of work.” Her sculptures are in public and private collections around the world. The work was given to the school in honor of the Rod and Darryl Davis family. Head of School John H. Suitor III accepted the piece on behalf of Long Trail. It is now on display in the Main Lobby of the school building.

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Stephentown Historical Society Potluck Dinner

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Holiday Potluck Dinner, at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting, Monday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown, New York. Bring a dish to share; beverages and table service are provided. To participate in the optional gift exchange, bring a wrapped $3 gift marked for your own gender. Free and open to the public. Handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-5675. _________________________________________________

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In light of the great blessings America enjoys by the goodness of Almighty God the Bennington Area Evangelical Pastors Fellowship cordially invites the community to a Thanksgiving Eve Service at Green Mountain Christian Center, 440 Main Street at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 25. This time of giving thanks will feature fellowship, praise and worship, testimonies, communion and a presentation of God’s Word. Musical selections will include a hymn by the Pastor’s choir. All are welcome. The Pastors Fellowship is a group of more than a dozen ministers from churches in the Bennington area. They, and the churches they lead, share common core biblical beliefs and values. The group meets weekly for prayer and fellowship. ________________________________________________

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Free Program for Preschoolers and Parents at The Clark

Get preschoolers off to a great start at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. The “Start with Art” program is a fun and free series of special gallery talks and exciting art projects designed especially for parents and their preschoolers. On Saturday, December 12, explore the concept of light and dark from 10 a.m. to noon. This program is best suited for children who are three to six years of age. No registration is needed and art project appropriate clothing is recommended. Attend any or all of the sessions. The series continues on January 9 (food and art), February 13 (animals), and March 13 (flowers and plants). On Saturday, December 12, parents and their preschoolers will begin the morning with self-guided gallery walks with the aid of an age appropriate “Light and Dark” gallery guide. In addition, there will also be ten-minute painting talks led by Clark staff who will focus on Hubert Robert’s “Roman Ruins with Laundresses,” and Frederic Remington’s “Friends and Foes (The Scout)” and “Dismounted.” From 11 a.m. to noon, preschoolers will be able to explore their creative side with a variety of art projects. The Clark is a wonderful museum for families because of its intimate scale and its environment. Located on 140 acres of beautiful meadows and trails, the Clark is perfect for hiking and playing. The Clark’s grounds are free and open to the public. In addition, free admission to the galleries is always offered to children under the age of 18 and to students with a valid ID. The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily in July and August). Admission is free November 1 through May 31. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu. November 25, 2009

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Youth Center Extends Hours for Winter Season

The Hoosick Youth & Community Center is now open afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays. These extended hours will remain in effect until April 2, 2010 to provide youth in the community with a safe, warm, supervised and fun place to go after school and on weekends. After the April school vacation, new hours will take effect. Basketball, board and table games, as well as computers, and supplies for art projects and other recreational activities are available each day. Snacks may be purchased at the Snack Shack. � � After school hours run from 3-6 p.m. Members are welcome to use � �� the center at a rate of $1 per person per day. Non-members must be �� currently enrolled in a Youth Center program (such as youth basket� � � �� ball or after school care) to use the center and will be charged $2 per � � � � �� afternoon. � �� Evening hours for junior and senior high school students run from � �� 7-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and � � �� Saturdays. Members may use the center at a rate of $1 per day. Non�� members will be charged $5 per person at the door and will be required � � �� to provide contact information for a parent or guardian and sign a form � �� agreeing to the center’s code of conduct. � � � �� On Saturdays, the center opens for the Youth Basketball Program at 8 � �� a.m. The full center opens at 1 p.m. for members. There is a $1 per per�� son charge for members to use the center from 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Non-members will be charged $5 per person for this time period. On Sunday night the center opens from 5-7 p.m. for Men’s Basketball. There is no charge for members to participate. Non-members will be charged $5 at the door. During school vacations and on holidays, the Youth Center opens at 3 p.m. Camps will be offered during the February and April school vacations. To become a member of the Youth Center stop in during any of the hours listed above to complete the required registration forms. Fees for 2009-2010 are $50 for an individual and $75 for a family. Members receive the discounted usage rates listed �� above, as well as reduced fees for �� participation in all Youth Center programs, including camps. �� Memberships help sustain the �� Youth Center and keep it open �� for the entire community. �� The Youth Center is located at �� 115 Church Street in the Village �� of Hoosick Falls, New York. For �� additional information, call 518�� 686-9050.

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New Ambulance for Rescue Squad

Last week the Manchester Rescue Squad took delivery of a new ambulance. “The new rig replaces the oldest of our three ambulances”, said Mike Casey, the squad’s Chief Operating Officer, “which was reaching the end of its reliable life.” According to Casey, the cost of the new ambulance was over $123,000. The Rescue Squad is conducting a fundraising campaign to pay for the new ambulance. “To date we’ve raised over $58,000 from community members”, said Ben Weiss, Secretary of the squad, “but we need more support to make up the difference”. The squad serves not only Manchester, but five surrounding towns - Danby, Dorset, Mt. Tabor, Rupert and Winhall. “Most community members don’t realize that we receive very little funding from the towns we serve”, said Dr. Bob Schwartz, squad Vice President. According to Schwartz, only 7% of the Rescue Squad’s operating budget comes from Northshire towns. Donations can be sent to Manchester Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 26, Manchester Ctr., VT 05255, or made online at www.manchesterrescuesquad.org. For more information on the New Ambulance Campaign, call Mike Casey at 362-1995.

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Hildene Harvests for the Community Food Cupboard November is the time of year when most New Englanders have put their gardens to bed and are settling in for the season of giving thanks for the harvest that precedes the long winter. At Hildene, it’s a perfect time to reflect and give thanks not only for the Plant A Row Garden yield but the volunteers who each year make a difference with the hours they put in to make it all possible. Records and photos indicate that the Cutting and Kitchen Gardens behind the Lincoln’s carriage barn, now the Welcome Center, supplied the family with a full range of vegetables, berries and fruit. It is in this same location that Hildene volunteers for the past 8 years have grown and harvested hundreds of pounds of fresh produce for the Community Food Cupboard in the Plant A Row for the Hungry Garden. Initiated in 2002 under the leadership of Garry Roosma and in partnership with Equinox Valley Nursery, the program continues to fulfill its mission annually. The 2009 effort was stewarded by Jane Moriarty with the green thumb assistance of volunteers Becky and Bill Burke, Ruth Harvie, Andy Heikaus, Liz Luca, Carol Munson, Garry Roosma and Ron Rusche. The garden yielded more than 200 pounds of fresh produce for the Food Cupboard in spite of the challenges the gardeners faced this year from colder than normal

temperatures and above average rainfall. The harvest included broccoli,squash, tomatoes (harvesting the green ones when the blight hit), green beans, lettuce, cabbage, spinach and peas. All community related garden activities are volunteer driven and the group welcomes new members to the team. To learn more about volunteering in Hildene gardens; Cutting and Kitchen, Plant A Row, Butterfly or Hoyt Formal, contact Paula at 367-7961 or email paula@hildene.org. _________________________________

Native Alaskan Jewelry Show Opens

Grant and Betsy Turner are pleased to announce that Alaskan Native artist Denise Wallace and her daughter Dawn Wallace-Gadd will be attending the opening of their annual family show of new jewelry at Long Ago and Far Away Gallery in the Green Mountain Village Shops on Main Street in Manchester Center. The show, called “Wallace ‘Ohana 2009,”will be in the gallery from the opening at 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 27, and continue �� through December 31. “‘Ohana” means family in �� the native language of Hawai’i, which the Wallace’s now call home. The Wallaces’ most notable accomplishments are the series of “Storytelling Belts” that they produced from the early 1980s through the late 1990s. The belts are extremely important mas�� terpieces of Native American �� art from the 20th century which �� chronicle a way of life that is rap�� idly disappearing. �� The Long Ago & Far Away �� Gallery is delighted to announce �� that three of the Wallaces’ vin�� tage “Storytelling Belts” will be �� included in the show this year and on display during the open�� ing weekend. They include “The �� Spirit of Alaska” belt, created in 1984, the highly acclaimed “Seal �� Hunting Belt” from 1986, and the �� “King Island Dancer Belt”, created �� in 1989. Denise and Samuel no �� longer produce the belts. Their daughter, Dawn Wallace-Gadd �� has recently created her third belt �� in collaboration with her brother �� David Wallace, entitled “Under �� the Sea”. ��

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Holiday Open House Tour in Manchester

The 2009 10th Annual Holiday Open House Tour is taking place in Manchester, Vermont on Saturday, December 5 and 12, from 1-5 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Vermont-New Hampshire Komen Race for the Cure (www. vtnhcure.org. Breast cancer survivors will be at most locations to greet guests and thank them for their participation. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at any participating property. For more information, readers can call Chris Sprague at 802-362-1163. Here is the full schedule of the properties participating in the tour: • Dorset Inn: Gingerbread and Christmas cookie decorating to take home and apple cider. • Equinox Hotel: Fine chocolate and wine pairings. • Inn at Manchester: Piano music (sing along) with baked goodies galore. • Silas Griffith Inn: Homemade pierogi with coffee, tea and beverages. • Silver Service Inn: Hot appetizers with punch. • Three Mountain Inn: Holiday cookies and treats, hot cider, holiday music and coupons from Jamaica shops and galleries. • Wiley Inn: Live take-home design Christmas arrangement and centerpiece, wine, cheese, music. • Inn at Ormsby Hill: Awardwinning Vermont Cheese Tasting (and purchase) with Consider Bardwell Farm, Maple Brook Farm, Taylor Farm. • Woodcock Farm. Signed copies of The Vermont Cheese Book by Ellen Ecker Ogden. • “Pink” bag with shopping coupons from Christmas Days, Equinox Valley Nursery, Green Door Day Spa, Indulgence, Leaves of Gold, Manchester Designer November 25, 2009

Outlets, Mountain Goat, Mother Myrick’s, Northeastern Fine Jewelry, Northshire Bookstore, Orvis, Southern Vermont Art Center, Susan Sargent, The Lighting Place, Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and Vermont Kitchen Supply. • Ensemble from Burr & Burton playing holiday music.

Manchester Historical Society Receives Gift

Marge Wilbur, a Manchester Village Association board member, presented Manchester Historical Society President Peter Campbell-Copp with a check for $3,500 at the society’s November 18 meeting. The amount is the remainder of the financial assets of the now-disbanded Manchester Village Association, which for over fifty years facilitated communication between the Village trustees and the non-

voting summer residents of the town. Under the leadership of the late Michael Scelsi, the board decided that the organization had outlived its charter, and subsequently its assets were distributed to charities. The Village Association recently received the permission of Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz to dissolve, and the remaining board members—Marge Wilbur, Marie Hodges, Diana Olcott, Diane Langevin, and Betty Wadsworth—chose to transfer the contents of its investment portfolio as a restricted gift to the Manchester Historical Society to help support its new headquarters. The Village Association gift is the society’s first major monetary contribution toward renovation of the prospective home on Route 7A South. For more information about the building campaign, please e-mail manche sterhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call Judy Harwood at 3623708.

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Thanksgiving Service in Chester

A Service of Thanksgiving, Holy Eucharist, Rite II will be held on Wednesday evening, November 25, 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Chester. Please come and give thanks. Details at www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org. ________________________________________________

Thanksgiving Day Yoga at Wild Wings

Thanksgiving Day yoga as a practice of gratitude by using your breath and movement of your body to calm your mind, body and spirit. Before turkey and all the fixings, take time for you! Practice from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Peru Town Center. For further information, call Tracy Black at 824-6793. Donations of cash will be taken for the Neighbors Pantry. _________________________________________________

Eckankar Worship Service

Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God, is a spiritual teaching that provides simple exercises for people of all faiths, traditions, and walks of life to develop and deepen a conscious and practical relationship with spirit. “The Secret of Life: Thy Will Be Done” is the topic for the Worship Service to be held Sunday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m., at The Holiday Inn Express in White River Junction. All are welcome. There is no charge for this event. For information about this event or about Eckankar of Vermont, 1-800-772-9390.

Friends in Adoption

To celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month and 30 years of providing services to pregnant woman/couples considering adoption, Friends in Adoption will show two movies and present a panel comprised of a birth mother, adoptive mother and an adopted young person to discuss the film and answer questions from the audience. The event is free and open to all. Roots: Unknown by Zara Philips is a forty five minute documentary examining the lifelong impact of adoption. It focuses on the emotional influence adoption has on the adoptee and their families. It examines such questions as: How does being adopted affect each relationship? How does adoption affect family and children, and last what does someone touched by adoption need in order to feel emotionally whole? “Unlocking the Heart of Adoption,” by Sheila Ganz is a one hour long documentary bridging the gap between birth and adoptive families through diverse personal stories of birth parents, adoptive families and people who were adopted in same race and trans-racial adoptions interwoven with the filmmaker’s story as a birth mother revealing the huge complexities in their lives with an historical background timeline. Friends in Adoption will start the kick-off of National Adoption Awareness Month by having an open house and showing on Saturday, November 28 starting at 3 p.m. at 44 South Street, Middletown Springs, Vermont. After the showing, a panel of a birth mother, an adopted person and an adoptive parent will discuss the movies and answer questions. For further information call 877-761-5463 or e-mail dawn@friendsinadoption.org

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Community Sharing in Manchester

All of us at Hand Motors remind everyone that the Community Sharing Project’s annual time of giving is fast approaching. Hand Motors will again be a drop-off point for toys and other gifts. Hand Motors has supported this campaign and been a drop off point for the Community Sharing Project for more than 20 years. We look forward to everyone’s generous contributions that help provide a happy holiday season for many of our neighbors who are in need. The Community Sharing Project provides help for up to 125 families and 250 children in the Dorset, Rupert, Pawlet and Danby areas. Please visit the Hand Motors showroom beginning November 27 and look for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan waiting to be filled with gifts. Please drop off your new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 12 and under no later than December 16. The hard working volunteers need a little time to sort and package everything for distribution to the children on December 18. Also, monetary contributions will be greatly appreciated. Please send your contributions to: Community Sharing/ Dorset Church, P.O. Box 263, Dorset, VT 05251 Your past generosity has been overwhelming and we look forward to another great year with a lot of happy smiles during this holiday season! If you have any questions, please contact Troy Hermansky at Hand Motors. 802-362-6706 Thank you and Happy Holidays! November 25, 2009

Northshire Newcomers Invite Area Residents to Join

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 winter events featuring a gala Holiday party, our annual superbowl party and a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. There are also day trips, groups for hiking and snowshoeing, a cross country ski outing, book discussion and bridge, tavern nights, luncheons and din-

ners 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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Standing in front of new ambulance, left to right: John Waite, Stratton Foundation Board member; Josh Rosenblum, Chief, Stratton Mountain Rescue; King Wright, President, Carlos Otis Stratton Mt. Clinic; Dennie Davison, Director, Stratton Ski Patrol

The Carlos Otis Stratton Mountain Clinic is pleased to announce that a grant has been received from the Stratton Foundation to support Stratton Mountain Rescue. Stratton Mountain Rescue is a first-response transporting ambulance service that covers the towns of Stratton, Winhall, Stratton Mountain Resort, and also provides mutual aid to other squads in the surrounding communities. Critically ill or injured patients are transported from the Carlos Otis Clinic to local hospitals, and responses to community emergencies are initiated through the statewide 911 system. Stratton Mountain Rescue is manned by volunteers from the Stratton Resort, and is owned and operated by the Clinic. The ambulance is equipped with state of the art advanced life support equipment and medications. This past spring it became necessary to replace our old ambulance, due to safety and reliability reasons. This was a difficult decision during these economic times, but a necessity given the critical role the ambulance plays in the community. The Clinic has borrowed the $144,650 purchase price from a �� local bank, and is looking for�� ward to retiring this debt as soon �� as possible. Stratton Foundation has sup�� ported the Clinic’s needs for a �� number of years; this grant will certainly benefit both the Clinic �� and the community. Please visit �� the Web sites for further info for either organization www.carlos�� otisclinic.org and www.stratton�� foundation.org.

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Families Together

Families Together — Caregiver Gatherings offers two monthly opportunities to meet: The evening group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and an afternoon group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. This friendly gathering of caregivers provides support, education and encouragement. Join us on Harwood Hill, and give yourself the gift of laughter and support. The next gathering is Tuesday, November 24 at 1 p.m. For more information call: Bennington Project Independence Adult Day Care and Day Health Rehabilitation Service 802-442-8136, www.benningtonprojectindependence.org, info@bpiads.org. ________________________________________________

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Living with Loss grief support group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m., and every Tuesday at 1 p.m., at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Drive in Bennington. Through sharing and laughter, safety and education, a new understanding and peace can be found. There is no fee; and confidentiality is always respected. Call VNA and Hospice of SVHC at 442-5502 or 447-4594 for more information.

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A Thanksgiving weekend visit to Hildene, the home of President Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln will reveal not one but two reasons why Robert’s famous father is owed a national debt of gratitude. The first is clearly related to the Thanksgiving holiday for our nation’s 16th president was responsible for signing the first national “Thanksgiving Proclamation” on October 3, 1863. With a presidential stroke of the pen he designated the last Thursday of November as the official annual day of celebration for the country. Hopeful that the end of the Civil War was in sight, Lincoln viewed the holiday as a time for a weary people to pause and give thanks. A new exhibit in The Lincoln Family Home entitled, ”The American Ideal; Abraham Lincoln and the Second Inaugural” reminds us why we have cause to again give thanks for the actions of this remarkable man. Nearly a year and a half after the “Thanksgiving Proclamation” was made, with the war still not over but the end close at hand, the president delivered, on March 4, 1865, the greatest presidential speech ever written, his second inaugural address. This speech harkens back to the then radical beliefs first enunciated in the Declaration of Independence. Visitors to the exhibit learn how the Civil War and President Lincoln helped bring life and meaning to the promise of the American Ideal of equality, justice and opportunity for all. To achieve this, the exhibit uses text from the speech and artifacts from the collections of Hildene and Brown University’s John Hay Library, one of the five great Lincoln collections. The Lincoln Family Home at Hildene is open daily from 9:30 to 4:30, closed November 26 for Thanksgiving. Admission, which includes the exhibit, is $12.50 for adults, $5 for youth 6-14, children under 6, Hildene members and volunteers are free. For more information on Hildene, visit www.hildene.org, call 802-362-1788 or email info@hildene.org.

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Photographs For Posterity

A committee made up of the Board of Trustees of the Rupert Historical Society is already at work making plans for the 250th Anniversary Celebration for the Town of Rupert in 2011. One project, which was initiated by Jesse Loomis, will be the publication of an album portraying all Rupert residents. A start was made when approximately 50 citizens sat for pictures this past August at Rupert’s Old Home Day celebration. There is a need for several additional times when people may come to be photographed for inclusion in the album. The next date when pictures will be taken (free of charge) will be Friday, November 27 at the Rupert Town Office from 1 to 3 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be at Sherman’s Store, the R. K. Kittay Library, and the Town Office building. So, Rupert residents, stop by — parents, grandparents, children, one and all — so that you may be part of this important piece of Rupert history. For further information, you may contact Gene Higgins at 3947738 or Jesse Loomis at 394-2523. _______________________________________________

Holiday Book Sale at Rutland Free Library The last book sale before the holidays sponsored by the Friends of The Rutland Free Library will take place on Wednesday, December 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. They will offer a large selection of holiday books and cookbooks. Go to the Web site at www.rutlandfree.org and print out a coupon for one free book (selected titles only). All proceeds go to support the library collections and activities.

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Bromley Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Swap

Garage or ski room filling up? Kids growing out of boots too quickly? Come check out the Bromley Outing Club’s Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap at Bromley Mountain, third floor of the base lodge. This event will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Drop off gently used winter sports equipment and accessories at the Bromley Outing Club on Wednesday November 25 from 9-5 and Friday November 27 8-10. Come check out the great deals on Friday and Saturday. 10% of proceeds to benefit the Bromley Outing Club youth programs. If you have any questions call please call 362-5856.

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Author Reﬂects on WWII Experience Hildene History Book Club

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On Monday, December 14, the Hildene History Book Club will forego their monthly book discussion to welcome visiting author Curtis Whitfield Tong. At their November meeting the group discussed Tong’s book, “Child of War: Son of Angels: A Child’s Memoir of Imprisonment in World War II.” Interested readers and members of other local book clubs are welcome to join in the discussion. Tong’s work views World War II from the perspective of a 7 year old child of missionary parents living with his family in the Philippines when the war began. In the book’s pages, the author recalls in vivid detail the three years he spent as a child prisoner of the Japanese Imperial Army. His father was separated from the family and interned in Davao for two years. Tong, his mother and sisters were confined to a camp hundreds of miles from the father. While there, the young boy was required to sleep in the men’s barracks, isolated from his mother and sisters. Although he and his family endured the terrible ordeal, coming face to face with the realities of life in several concentration camps and prisons, their resolve to not only survive but to do so with faith in the power of hope and love is moving. In a review of the book written for the Salisbury Post, John Whitfield notes that Tong concludes the book, “with the hope that by extending a loving hand of mercy we can achieve reconciliation with our adversaries, wherever they may be.” The club meets on the second Monday of each month in the Beckwith Room of the Welcome Center from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. The group encourages readers to join in when they can. Attendance each month is not a prerequisite. Club members have selected “The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin” by Gordon S. Wood for discussion at their January gathering and Giles Milton’s “Nutmeg: or the True Incredible Adventures of the Spice Trader Who Changed the Course of History” for February. To sign up or to learn more about the club, contact Brian Knight at 802-367-1225 or email brian@hildene.org. Book club selections for upcoming months can be found online at www.hildene.org.

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CREATURES Nature Notes

— Bonnie Dundas It is fine to be back writing for the Guide. We had one big hail storm early in the summer that decimated all the vegetation on our property including our vegetable and flower gardens. Leaves were literally shredded and covered the ground. The vegetables gradually grew again either by sending up new growth or by replanting. The flowers and trees remained looking ragged for the rest of the summer and all the fruit had small dents in them this fall. Something got into our chickens when we were gone one day and we lost four of the five; one being my favorite, Georgina. We eventually were given four new ones — two adults and two young ones. The interaction has been fascinating to watch. The surviving chicken has become queen of the coop and rules with an iron claw. The two new adults fought it out and figured out where they belonged in the pecking order. Then we added the two new young ones and the fun began. The female is definitely at the bottom of the pecking order and seems happy to stay there. The other one is showing signs of becoming a rooster and his teenage hormones are getting him into trouble with the adults. He struts and shakes his feathers but so far no one is impressed. He tries to lord it over them but they soon remind him he is a youngster. Shades of brown dominate the landscape. Many people find these November days depressing but I find there is still color if you look for it. The calendula is still putting out yellow and orange blooms, evergreens are still green, and birds add color at the feeders. I still see an occasional red Autumn Meadowhawk dragonfly on sunny days. November 25, 2009

& ENVIRONMENT Winter constellations are moving into our viewing area and cream-colored Jupiter can be seen in the south at nightfall. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day. Eat hearty and get outside for some fresh air and exercise. ____________________

‘Animals in Winter’

Celebrate with us at the Wilder Memorial Library in Weston. As part of Christmas in Weston we will feature a program called: “Animals in Winter” presented by the Nature Museum at Grafton. The program will present a puppet show, interactive activities, and answer questions: which animals hibiernate? which animals remain active? Discover how animals survive Vermont winters in the Jeremy Orton Children’s room at the library from 2 - 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. This nature program for children is sponsored by the Thrifty Attic. We thank them for their continued support for our children’s library programs. For more information, call the library at 824-4307.

Garden Club of Poultney

The Garden Club of Poultney will meet on Monday, November 30, at 10 a.m., at the Poultney Senior Center. This will be a Christmas workshop at which members will decorate wreaths for the historic buildings and make basket arrangements for the town Offices and Library. We will also beautify the window boxes for the Senior Center. There will not be a meeting but lunch will be held. Please bring a sandwich to share. Hostesses will provide beverages and dessert. Remember to bring items for the Poultney Food Shelf. Please note that there will not be a meeting on December 3 as originally planned. ________________________________________________

Black Friday Summit Hike with VINS

The day after Thanksgiving is well-known as the start of the holiday shopping frenzy. Take the road (trail) less-traveled this year! A naturalist from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS-Manchester) will lead you up the Blue Summit Trail to the top of Mt. Equinox where you will enjoy an awesome view of the Green Mountains and the Valley of Vermont, weather permitting. Pre-registration is required for this hike. Contact VINS at 362-4374 to register. The hike is scheduled for Friday, November 27, starting at 9 a.m. and returning by 2 p.m. Your support of VINS programming helps us provide engaging environmental education programs for the community and supports the hands-on, inquiry-based summer camp programs here in Manchester. Come out and join us for an adventure!

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Pets Available for Adoption

Blue is 8 months old and was adopted from SCAC but returned because he was too shy. Blue needs a home where someone has the time to work with him. Blue is an indoor cat because he is so shy and nervous. Blue becomes friendly with people he knows and trusts, and can be loving as well. Please come see our timid guy.

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Potter is a 3 year old who was abandoned on the shelter steps one morning. Potter is an independent boy who lets you know when he wants attention. He loves playing with toys and is very friendly with people and cats. Please come visit our gentle boy. Miksa is a year and a half old, female Jack Russell Terrier who came to Second Chance because she did not get along with the other dominant female dog in her foster home. Miksa’s original owner worked many hours per day and she ended up being crated for twenty-two of those hours! A sweet and sometimes timid girl, Miksa loves human companionship and would do well with lots of activity and exercise. Basic obedience and recall training will be necessary. The Jack Russell Terrier is typically a very hyper, intelligent and bold breed. Miksa is just this type and also very quick-witted. We recommend a home with children thirteen years and older. Cats are fine and other dogs are possible upon introduction, although other dominant females are unlikely. If you are looking for a little whirlwind to love and train, then come and meet our baby-girl, Miksa! These pets and others are available at Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vermont. Please call 802-375-2898 for further information. ________________________________________________

NorShaft Lions Selling Christmas Trees and Wreaths

The NorShaft Lions Club will once again be selling Christmas trees and wreaths at two locations starting Saturday, November 28: The Chamber of Commerce, Bennington and Leonard’s True Value, Pownal. These are fresh cut, local trees. The wreaths are handmade in Shaftsbury. The proceeds from the Christmas tree and wreath sales support the Lions Club work in our community. Lions have restored sight to 7.5 million people through cataract surgeries, prevented serious vision loss for 30 million people and improved eye care services for hundreds of millions. Lions take an active role in promoting hearing loss prevention and assisting those who are deaf or hearing impaired. Together as a community we can bring vision to the sight-impaired and hearing to those who are challenged. Support the NorShaft Lions Club Christmas tree and wreath sale.

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& CRAFTS Second Annual Holiday Challenge

Yarns for Your Soul is extending an invitation to all knitters and crocheters to participate in the Second Annual Holiday Challenge. Their goal is to inspire you to complete your holiday projects in time for gift giving. Challenge your soul with a fun project from now until Christmas Day and you will be eligible to win $75 in Yarn Bucks! Upon purchasing yarn for your holiday gift, sign on for the Soulful Challenge. Bring in your finished project, and your name will be entered into the Holiday $75 Yarn Bucks Giveaway. Winner’s name will be drawn by an independent party. Yarns for Your Soul is located at 605 Depot Street in Manchester Center, Vermont. Open seven days (including Thanksgiving Day 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Call for hours, and learn to knit sessions. 802-362-3151. ________________________________________________

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Sue Westin is shown here standing next to her painting titled “Relief”, a scene she found at the annual Summer Festival

Sue Westin’s Paintings on Display at Equinox Village

Dorset artist Sue Westin’s exhibition “A Visual Feast” is on display at the Equinox Village in Manchester Center 10:00 to 4:00 daily until December 1. The exhibition, which is a fundraiser for The Friends Of The World Food Program, features a visual smorgasbord including portraits, landscapes, domestic animals, shorebirds, a skier snowman she found one winter in West Arlington and Haitian women walking to market. The FWFP in a non-profit organization which supports the The World Food Program, the United Nations’ lead agency in fighting global hunger by providing school meals, food for training programs, maternal/child health and nutrition programs, aid to HIV/AIDS victims, and disaster relief that reaches people in remote and too often neglected areas of the world. To learn more about the exhibition or to request a viewing at other hours call the Equinox Village at 802362-4061 or The Gallery On The Marsh 802-867-5565. The Equinox Village is located on Maple St. behind the Shaw’s supermarket. To learn more about FWFP go to www.friendsofwfp.org.

Valley Artisans Market will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Open House Reception on Saturday, November 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the freshly cut Bailey’s Tree Farm fir trimmed with members’ handmade ornaments. New work will grace the walls and shelves in the store and small gallery. Come to meet artists and discover beautiful and affordable fine arts and crafts. Valley Artisans Market and Gallery is located in historic Hubbard Hall, 25 East Main Street, Cambridge, New York. For further information, please call the gallery at 518-677-2765. ��

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ENTERTAINMENT ‘The Patchwork Girl Of Oz’

The Dorset Players continue their 82nd season of community theater, with 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. 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. Along the way, they encounter a myriad of creatures, as well as familiar characters such as the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Princess Ozma. Director Kevin O’Toole and Music Director Joanne Beck have

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Lili Himmelman (Tollydiggle), Sarah Solari (Ojo) and Samantha Citron (Soldier) rehearsing a scene from “The Patchwork Girl of Oz”

marshaled a talented cast from nine Vermont towns. Newcomer Sarah Solari of Bennington plays Ojo, and Abigale Lamberton of Middletown Springs, who portrayed young Mary Lennox in last season’s production of “The Secret Garden,” takes on the role of Scraps, the Patchwork Girl. They will be joined on-stage by many young veterans of previous holiday productions, including Martha Degnon of Danby and Frances Yackel of Rupert, who play the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, respectively. Kya Davis of Manchester will don her tiara as Princess Ozma, while Owen Barclay, who played the title role in 2008’s production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” will portray the Woozy. What’s a Woozy? You’ll have to come and see for yourself. Tickets for general admission seating will be $12 for adults and $8 for those from 6 to 18 years of age. Children under 6 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For tickets, call the Dorset Playhouse at 802-867-5777, beginning Monday, November 30. For more information about the Dorset Players’ 2009-2010 season, visit its newly revamped Web site at www.dorsetplayers.org. _______________________________________________

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On Saturday December 5, last December’s popular program of seasonal vocal music will return to Manchester, organized by vocalist Robyn Madison. The program — this year entitled “Sing We Now of Christmas!” — features area singers, instrumentalists, and students from Burr & Burton Academy. Madison originally conceived the musical program of traditional and pop Christmas carols as a means to present the community with an entertaining, fun celebration of holiday music – specifically vocal music. Involving local singers and instrumentalists of several age groups was and is a key element, as well as serving to complement the area’s thrust towards seasonal tourism. Many in last year’s audience enthusiastically requested a reprise in 2009. Eight accomplished adult singers, pianists, other instrumentalists and Burr & Burton Academy’s madrigal ensemble of 16 young people under director Julie Freebern will bring the music alive at the First Congregational Church at 7 p.m. Saturday December 5. Admission will be by free will donation at the door. Call Robyn Madison at 802-3252525 for more information. Vermont News Guide

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ENTERTAINMENT Concert to Beneﬁt Food Cupboard

The Barrows House Littlest Music Festival closes its 2009 season with a Thanksgiving concert at the United Church of Dorset on Saturday night, November 28 from 8 to 10 p.m. Well-known Vermont blues harmonica player and vocalist Bob Stannard will bring you an evening of great music. Bob is well-known in Vermont and he has performed with B.B. King in Europe and is living out a dream when he plays. Up from New York to jam with Bob will be Brooklyn based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Bergson. Completing it’s 20th year, the Littlest Music Festival has always been a benefit series of concerts for the Community Food Cupboard in Manchester. The food cupboard is administered by Martha Carey and staffed by volunteers from local churches and the public at large. The church is located on Church Street in Dorset, just past the Town Green about a block off Route 30 in the center of town. During intermission, refreshments will be sold with proceeds also going to the food cupboard. This concert is sponsored by the H.N. Williams Store, the Bank of Bennington and Foley Services. If you have questions about the concert or want to make pre-concert dinner reservations, call Barrows House at 867-4064 or 1-800-6391620. _________________________________________________

Holiday Concert to be Given at Weston’s Old Parish Church

On Friday, December 4, a Holiday Benefit Concert will take place in the Old Parish Church in Weston, on Route 100 just South of the village. The time is 7 p.m. and admission is $10. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to Neighborhood Connections of Londonderry. Performers appearing in the concert include Will Danforth, Erik Johansson and the group House Blend. Will Danforth is an award-winning songwriter and recording artist with 5 albums to his credit and over 35 years of performing experience. His music ranges from traditional folk, blues and classic country to contemporary covers and roots-based original songs. Will accompanies his singing on the guitar, blues harp and slide guitar. Erik Johansson writes and sings songs about love, family, prayer and spirit, accompanying himself on the harp. He has been a songwriter since the seventh grade and has been a harpist for over 35 years. His music is heart warming and his baritone vocals are inspiring. Formed in 2006, House Blend is an assembly of veteran singers from Vermont and New Hampshire. They are known for their many styles of a capella singing of tunes from around the world and throughout musical history. Their diverse musical talents create a harmonious brew. The concert is the first presentation by “Hearts and Voices; the Zeller Performance Series”, which will offer other presentations of music and the spoken word at future dates. Hearts and Voices is funded by memorial gifts given in memory of G. Frederick (“Fritz”) Zeller, a respected teacher and counselor and a beloved member of the Old Parish Church. This delightful concert promises to be a highlight of the upcoming Holiday Season. November 25, 2009

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ENTERTAINMENT Arlington Winter Concert Schedule

If you need a little help getting into the holiday spirit, mark your calendar for some upcoming concerts in Arlington. Fisher Elementary School and Arlington Memorial High School & Middle School (AMHS) musical artists will perform at three events this December. Two of these events are choral concerts under the direction of Music and Chorus Teacher Patti Cody accompanied by pianist Deborah Weiler. The third event is an instrumental concert under the direction of Music and Band Teacher Dr. Robert Zimmerman. All events are free and open to the community. The Fisher Elementary All-School Concert will be held Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m. in the AMHS gymnasium. Students in prekindergarten to grade five will celebrate the season with songs from classic holiday movies and television shows like “Polar Express” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” In addition, the Fisher Chorus, comprised of students in grades three, four and five, will sing a selection of festive songs. The AMHS & Middle School Band Holiday Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mack Performing Arts Center. Two students will offer solo performances: Ryan Albert on guitar and Dillon Hawley on soprano saxophone. The AMHS Winter Chorus Concert will be held Tuesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. in the Mack Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature the sounds of the Arlington Memorial High School Chorus and Middle School Chorus including Patti’s Angels, an all-girl singing

group; and the Madrigals, a select group of male and female singers. Chorus members Chelsea Reppin and Killian Wade will each perform a solo piece from “The Hanukkah Song.” Sixty students participate in the chorus groups. For more information about 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.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. ________________________________________________

New Book by Local Author

Vermonters are no strangers to hard times. Regardless of economic hardships, Christmas still comes around each year. In “Penn’s Stocking,” young Penn hangs his stocking from the mantle with all the anticipation and hopes of any child. What he discovers is that gifts which cannot be seen or even wrapped are just as real and exciting as those that can be touched. Penn and his family experience a special Christmas with a touch of mystery, in spite of failed crops, a raging snowstorm, and no money for gifts. “Penn’s Stocking” is a first book for Karen Carman-Reid, who has degrees in psychology and elementary education. She brings her own brand of sensitivity to the development of her characters. The story is illustrated with pen and ink drawings by Russ Housman who has a PhD and Diploma of Fine Arts. He is a retired Arts professor and an accomplished artist. Russ finds “Penn’s Stocking” to be “a child’s tale of simple homespun values” and believes that “children and adults of all ages will find it a pleasure to read.” “Penn’s Stocking,” Shires Press paperback, is available at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester,Vermont, as well as on its Web site www.northshire.com. Select stores in the area are also offering it. “Penn’s Stocking” is a Karen Carman-Reid 100% Vermont product, written, illustrated, and published by local Vermonters. As much as “Penn’s Stocking” is a local product and takes place in rural Vermont, nevertheless it is a timeless story of Christmas spirit that can exist in any heart, in any place.

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

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AA-Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Step Meeting, Northshire Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m. Al-Anon meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, 1 p.m. AA meeting, St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting (step/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Luke’s Fair Haven, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Pawlet Community Ch, 7:30 p.m. AA New Beginnings (Beginners 6:30), Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 8 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday: AA meeting, Breakfast with your Higher Power, Beginners, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester, 7:30 a.m. AA Straight from the Heart Group, Mecham St., Wallingford, 9:30 a.m. Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington AA meeting (topic/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 2 and 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Beginners’ Group, Christ the King School, Rutland, 7 p.m. NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA meeting (speaker/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House 7:30 p.m.

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AA open discussion group, Sherburne United Church, Killington, 8:15 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Room 6 Sunday: AA meeting, “As Bill Sees It,” Wilson House, East Dorset, 8 a.m. Al Anon meeting 8 a.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discussion. Al-Anon meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 10 a.m. AA meeting, Weston Priory, Weston, 1:30 p.m. AA Big Book, Green Mountain Group, East Poultney Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. AA 11-Step Meeting, Sunday, 7 p.m., Telion Holon Retreat, River Rd., Manchester AA 11-Step Meeting meditation, Wilson House, East Dorset, 7 p.m. AA Shoulder to Shoulder, HoJo Inn, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m.

Monday: Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Sweet Serenity Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Beginners, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Beginners meeting, Dorset United Church, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington AA Start Living Group, St., Peter’s School, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, First Congregational Ch, Newfane, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Baptist Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. AA discussion meeting, United Church, Dorset, 8 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: AA meeting, Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Women’s Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m.

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Rutland County AA Men’s meeting, Grace Congregational Ch, Rutland, 7 p.m. Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library AA Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, Big Book Tapes, mens meeting, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton, 8 p.m. Al Anon meeting, 8 p.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discussion AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Retreat Cafeteria, 7 p.m. 254-5568. Wednesday: Al-Anon, Burdett Commons, Arlington, noon. AA Big Book Group, Good Shepherd Lutheran Ch, Rutland, 5:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m. ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. 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. November 25, 2009

Wednesday: Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington (first Wednesday), 10 a.m. GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 3 p.m. A Mustard Seed Group St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 8 p.m. MIND & BODY WELLNESS Thursday: Bennington Free Clinic, 6-9 p.m. Located at First Baptist Church, 601 Main St., Bennington, VT. Call 447-3700 for appointment. Medicare Assistance, Zion Parrish, Manchester, 10 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Meeting, American Legion Hall, Chester, first Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Friday: Blood Pressure Clinic, Robert Milbauer Realty, Newfane, third Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday: CoDA, 12-step fellowship to maintain healthy relationships, 9:30 a.m. Wilson House, E. Dorset, 362-5524 Monday: Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, first Monday at 7 p.m., South Londonderry Library, Clare at 824-3909 Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30; Manchester, Masonic Temple, Mon, Wed, 11 a.m; Manchester Town Hall, Tues 10 a.m. & Thur, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Marriage Support Group, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, every other Tuesday, 5769 Main St., Route 7A, Manchester. Call Warren 362-1988 Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30 a.m.; Manchester Town Hall, 12:30 p.m., 447-5693. Blood Pressure Clinic, Second Congregational Church, Londonderry, 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Support group for family 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

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Wells Selectmen Meeting, Wells Town Hall, every other Tuesday, 7 p.m. For info. 645-9020 Shaftsbury Zoning Board meeting, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Planning Committee meeting, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wallingford Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Selectmen’s meeting, 2nd Tue., Town Clerk’s Office, 6:00 p.m. Mt. Holly Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Board of Adjusters meeting, Town Hall, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Pawlet Board of Listers meeting, Town Hall, third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Dept of Employment & Training Information, Veteran’s Memorial Dr., Bennington, 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m. Winhall Regular Monthly Board meeting, 1st, 3rd Wednesday, 6 p.m. Mountain School Parent Council & Mountain School of Winhall Parent Council Meeting at the Mountain School, (2nd Wed.) 7:00 p.m. 297-2122 Stratton Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m.

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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,

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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.

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Red Clover Award Program K-4, Mark Skinner Library, Manchester Village, 3:45 p.m. Southwestern VT Access Television board meeting, SWVT Office, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Manchester Lions Club meeting, VFW, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 6816 meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Monday: Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge, 12:15 p.m., MMDBC*; Robert Smith, Director, 362-4224 Tuesday: Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. at Equinox Village. Call Elizabeth Von Riesenfelder, Director, at 362-5304. Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m. MMDBC*; Director John Conova, 325-6384 Thursday: Open Lecture, 12:15 p.m., MMDBC*, Lecturer, Robert H. Smith, 362-4224 Friday: Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge, 12:15, MMDBC*; Director, Robert Smith, 362-4224 *Manchester & the Mountains Duplicate Bridge Center, 1817 Depot Street, Manchester Center, Vermont

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Thursday: Townshend Senior Meals, Townshend Church, first and third Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Manchester Senior Meals, Manchester Town Hall, noon Wells Senior Meals, MWA Hall, Wells, noon Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, noon. Senior Meal at Williamsville Community Hall, 4th Thursday at noon. Tuesday:

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open at 5; bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.; open to public. Friday: Bingo, Masonic Lodge, Route 30, Jamaica, 7 p.m. Bingo, Knights of Columbus Hall, Granville, NY, 7 p.m. Saturday: Bingo, Granville Hook & Ladder, Granville, NY 7 p.m. Sunday: Bingo, MWA Hall, Wells, noon Monday: Bingo, Middletown Springs Fire House, 7 p.m. Tuesday: South Bennington Bingo, Bennington Club, doors open 5:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. $1,000 permanent jackpot progressive; kitchen service; 802-447-1619 for info Wednesday: Bingo, 7-9 p.m., Arlington Fire Station, Old Mill Rd., 375-6652; now through September 9, every 2nd & 4th Wednesday. Bingo, South Wallingford Grange, 7 p.m.

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

PRAYER GROUPS

Thursday: Prayer Group, Congregational Church, Chester, 6 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton Mountain, 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study, Truthville Baptist Church, Granville, NY, 7p.m. Community Bible Study, nondenominational for women, children, 10 a.m September -May. Bennington. 447-4745. Friday: Shabbat Services, Israel Congregation, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Saturday: Torah Shabbat, Israel Congregation, Manchester, 9:30 a.m. Monday: Prayer meeting, Baha’i Faith at 7 p.m. For info., call 802-447-3866 Tuesday: Bible Study, Congregational Church, Chester, 6 a.m. Wednesday: Holy Eucharist , St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing, Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester, 12:15 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church Services, Danby Four Corners, 6 p.m. Spiritual Renewal for Busy Lives, Embury United Methodist Church, 41 East Main St., Cambridge, NY, 518-677-3602, 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Bible Study, Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby 4-Corners, 7 p.m. Bible Independent Baptist Church, Prayer and Bible Study, Rod & Gun Club, Manchester, 7 p.m. Healing Service, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, second Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Muddy Lane, Manchester, 7 p.m., 362-1988

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WEEKEND WORSHIP MANCHESTER

Friday: Israel Congregation of Manchester, Shabbat Services, 6:30 p.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A Saturday: Israel Congregation of Manchester: Shabbat Services, 9:30 a.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A St. Paul’s Church, Mass, 5:30 p.m., Sunday: Zion Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (childcare at 10 a.m.) Eucharist w/healing Wed. 12:15 p.m. St. Paul’s, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. First Congregational Church, Sunday Worship, 10:30; Christian Education classes, 9:30 am. for ages 12 to adult; program for children 4-11 during 10:30 Worship Service. Nursery is provided for infant to 3. 362-2709; www.firstcongregationalmanchester.org Equinox Terrace, Services for Seniors, 10 a.m. St. Paul, Danby Holy Trinity Church, 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ch., ABC, Manchester Center, Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Ministry, 9:30 a.m.

375-9952, stjamesarlington.org; stjamesparish@myfairpoint.net Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www. earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6 p.m. covered dish supper. BENNINGTON Saturday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4 p.m. Sunday:

802-362-1555. Rev. Dr. Robert Carpenter Northshire Baptist Fellowship, 5769 Main St., 10 a.m. adult & children’s Bible classes, 11 a.m. Worship service and Children’s Church; 6 p.m. Bible study, 3621988. Weekday Mass: St. Paul’s Church: Mon, Fri, 8 a.m. ARLINGTON Saturday: St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. Rev. Scott Neal

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Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (SS 9) First Church of Christ Scientist, Services, 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 108 School Street, Services, 10 a.m., (religious education, child care, 10 a.m.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9:30 a.m. Sacrament Service; 10:40 a.m. SS; 11:40 a.m. Relief Society & Priesthood. 4470139; 442-8126 CHESTER Saturday: St. Joseph’s Church, Saturday Afternoon Mass at 6:30 p.m. Sunday: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Sunday Services 8 and 10 a.m.; SS, 9:15 a.m. 875-6651 First Universalist Church, Services, 9 a.m. Congregational Church, Services, 10:30 a.m. (SS 9:30 a.m.) First Baptist Church, Services, 10:30 a.m. (SS 9:15 a.m.) St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday Morning Mass at 10:30 a.m. DANBY Sunday: Danby Congregational Church, Morning Services, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Services, 11a.m. & 7 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Young People’s Group, 6 p.m. DORSET Sunday:

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.) 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.)

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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 Route 7A, Shaftsbury. sunday communion service, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Fredrick McGee. 442-8423. First United Methodist Church, Divine Worship, 10:45 a.m. TINMOUTH Sunday: Tinmouth Community Church United Methodist: Sunday Services, 9 a.m. Coffee hour follows. Rev. Shirley Oskamp, 446-2633. TOWNSHEND Sunday: Calvary Chapel, West Townshend, Services, 10 a.m. The Townshend Church UCC & ABC, Worship Service 11 a.m., w/childcare WALLINGFORD Saturday:

St. Patrick’s Church, Mass, 5 p.m. Sunday: Union Congregational Church, Services, 9: a.m. (SS 9 a.m.) St. Patrick’s Ch., Services, 10:30 a.m. Wallingford Baptist Church, SS 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m. East Wallingford Baptist Church SS 10 a.m. Service 11 a.m. WELLS Sunday: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:45 a.m. United Methodist Church, Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m., fellowship following. Rev. David Adams. 2874406. Communion, fist Sundays. WESTON Sunday: Old Parish Church, Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Child Care. All welcome NEW YORK Saturday: Mass, Salem’s Holy Cross Church, 5:30 p.m.; Greenwich St. Joseph’s Church, 4 p.m., Cambridge St. Patrick’s Church, 4 p.m. Contemporary Worship, 6 p.m., Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Rte. 22 & Johnsonhill Rd., Hoosick Falls, NY 518-686--4062 Sunday: Mass, Salem Holy Cross Church, 8:30 a.m.; Greenwich St. Joseph Church, 10:15; Cambrtidge St. Patrick’s Church, 10:30 a.m.; Schuylerville’s Notre-DameVisitation Church, 8:30 a.m. Embury Methodist Church of Cambridge, Services, 110 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church of Granville, Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.

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Above: Enjoy a concert in Weston...details on page 65 Above right: Manchester Firemen are serving breakfast with all the fixings...story on page 34 Right: Linda McGinnis is announcing a Littlest Music Festival featuring Bob Stannard...details on page 65

Come see Santa at Equinox Valley Nursery and enjoy the day with so many interesting things to see and do!...story on page 33 Right: Reverend Jim Gray, in full formal Scottish regalia will salute the haggis once again at SVACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Scottish Winter Ball on December 5 at the Equinox Hotel. Committee members, Judy Livingston, Marge Freed and Judy Taylor look on. Get information and tickets online at svac.org.

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