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Left: Youngster performs in Opera Theatre of Weston’s Vermont premiere of The Little Prince ...details on page14 Below: Sixth grade students from Long Trail School commit to community services ...story on page 26

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...open letter...

Barack H. Obama President of the United States of America The White House 1600 Pennsylvania, Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20050 Dear Mr. President, I realize that you and your advisers and members of Congress are working very hard to find a way to improve our worsening economy. As concerned citizens, my friends and I believe that Jon Stewart’s suggestion on how to stimulate the economy has merit and is worth considering. In his plan, the federal government would give families or individuals funds (perhaps up to $500,000.00) to be used to pay off or reduce home mortgages and/or consumer debt. I know that may be complicated, but checks should be written to the banking institutions that hold the mortgages or consumer debt, not the individuals. Income tax should not be charged to the individuals on the amounts used to pay off the mortgages or consumer debts. That approach would help the financial institutions while enabling consumers to purchase cars and other products thus greatly stimulating the economy. Hopefully, businesses would resume making profits and would be able to rehire the thousands of people whom they have laid off. Citizens, banks, the automotive and other industries, and retail enterprises would feel a big weight had been lifted from their shoulders. I am sure those results would not happen overnight, but as the economy gradually improves, people would feel more confident about spending and investing. I urge you to consider the merits of this plan that would stimulate the economy from every citi-

zen upward to the banks and big business instead of the trickledown approach that usually does not benefit the great majority of Americans. I wish you success as you tackle so many of the difficult problems our country faces. Sincerely yours, — Diane Alden (Mrs. Robert Alden) Dorset, Vt.

...voice opposition...

I am writing to voice my opposition to the plans for the big box style Price Chopper supermarket to be built on one of the busiest stretches of Route 7A where the existing Bose and Nine West shops currently stand. The placement of a large, side wall of this store directly on Route 7A will ruin the village style streetscape of nicely sited, smaller buildings with spaces between that afford glimpses of Mt. Equinox. Anyone who travels through Manchester knows the traffic conditions along this stretch of Route 7A. The new store will increase car and tractor trailer traffic at the site and at Malfunction Junction. Pedestrians and rescue/emergency vehicles will also have to contend with the increased congestion. I am not opposed to a new, expanded Price Chopper, but the negatives of this proposal far outweigh the positives. If Price Chopper truly wants to be a ‘good neighbor’, it will look for an alternative location that could better accommodate a store of the size proposed. I would encourage residents to attend the DRB and Planning Commission meetings to express their opinions on this proposal. —Judy Paris, Manchester Center, Vt. e-mail community news to: vng@hersamacornvt.com

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...proposed amendments...

The proposed amendments do not contain any definitions of key terms, such as “retail” or “non-retail” which would restrict attaining the 15,000 footprint maximum on Depot Street. Therefore, by adding a third floor (allowable in the amendments) and large “covered porches” (not included in new square foot footprint calculation), buildings of more than 48,000 square feet are possible. Furthermore, there are no restrictions for non-community based businesses to buy, lease or subdivide adjacent lots and then erecting another adjacent building. By then connecting the two buildings with a “covered walkway” (also not included in the definitions) a more than 90,000 square foot plus operation is created that is basically one store. Because the proposed amendments do not present clear definitions and restrictions on total square footage, height, covered porches, covered walkways, adjacent buildings, “non-community based businesses” etc., Manchester would become a very attractive opportunity for big boxes and we would have to spend a lot of tax dollars defend-

IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions........... 36 Automotive......................... 50 Classifieds........................... 46 Creatures/Environment....... 34 Entertainment..................... 38 Fine Arts/Crafts................... 37 From my Corner.................. 10 GNAT-TV Schedule............. 12 Mind & Body....................... 33 Restaurants......................... 39 Service Directory................. 45 Sports................................. 32 Job Connection................... 55 Weekly Almanac................. 39 February 18, 2009

READERS’ LETTERS ing vague ordinance amendments. We should arm the various boards and administrators with clear unambiguous limits and definitions as some other towns have done. — Dick Smith Manchester Center, Vt.

...building size limits... 25 years ago Manchester adopted building size limits to halt the proliferation of outlet stores. Turned out the opposite happened. Good news was larger buildings were rebuilt where practical. Fleming Hardware, Dexter Shoes, Coburn House were kept. Aubuchon said that they needed 5,000+ feet to run a competitive hardware. However, some really good businesses left because they couldn’t operate within 3,000 feet. One software company would have provided great jobs, but after seeing the hurdles to get past the 3,000 foot rule moved to Townsend. Recent letters from town alarmists distort facts and raise false concerns. A large building would need intense Planning Commission review and have to provide benefits to Manchester. Getting approval isn’t easy. A handful of hysterical Hauben haters (4-H club) including Dillmann and Sparkman are never FOR anything; always AGAINST progress. They prevented railroad service in Manchester because the train station would be two stories of 12,000 feet, replacing Grabber’s three stories of 8,000 feet. Both cases, 24,000 feet. They opposed Hand Motor’s expansion, but fortunately lost. The intersection of Center Hill and Richville Road would have been reconfigured into a simple 4-way intersection had February 18, 2009

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the original Walker project been approved. The 4-H group killed it. Maxwell’s, Paul’s Mobil, municipal parking lot could’ve been rebuilt, modernized, paved but 4-H club again. Its time to move forward to serve Manchester for another 25 years. Give town Planners the tools they need. Support the bylaw amendment. Don’t be influenced by some alarmists. Good things happen when a community is willing to progress. — Patrick Monroe Arlington, Vt.

...role of education... The role of education today is more vital than ever before. Business leaders have linked education to economic recovery because it keeps our nation’s workforce competitive in the global economy. The Mettawee School Board has worked hard to develop a budget that is responsive to these difficult economic times while maintaining our commitment to provide a quality education. We have level funded many items in order to keep the budget increase to a minimum. Thanks to your past support, Mettawee students have met our high expectations by exceeding the Vermont state standardized test results in every grade and in every area. Working together, the individuals, groups, and communities that support the school have created a strong partnership that is the cornerstone of our students’ success. We look forward to sharing information with you at the union district annual meeting on February 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mettawee Community School. —Susan Ceglowski, Chair, Mettawee Community School Board

Monday, February 23 Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli, Carrots, Peaches, Bread and Milk. Tuesday, February 24 Turkey & Cornbread Pie w/ Cheddar Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Dessert and Milk.

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, February 18 Beef Teriyaki, Rice Pilaf w/ Veggies, Oriental Blend Veggies, Bread, Pineapple and Milk. Thursday, February 19 BIRTHDAY DINNER Meat Lasagna, Italian Blend Veggies, Chocolate Cake, Garlic Bread, and Milk. Friday, February 20 Baked Fish, Breaded w/Tartar Sauce, Tater Tots, Stewed Tomatoes, Pears, Bread and Milk.

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Air Force Airman Devin D. Reilly has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the brother of Briana Reilly of Centerlake Way, Argyle, N.Y. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Argyle High School. ____________________

Danby/Mt. Tabor Seniors

The Danby/Mt. Tabor Senior Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 25, noon at the Parsonage on South Main Street. Reservations must be made by February 21 by calling 293-5232. Cost of the luncheon is $3 donation. Bingo will follow the luncheon. February 18, 2009

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Bob Fish Obtains New Certiﬁcation

Bob Fish, President of Vermont Master Chimney Sweeps, is now a National Fireplace Institute Master Hearth Professional. Bob has obtained NFI certification as a Wood, Gas, and Pellet Specialist. Vermont Master Chimney Sweeps is able to provide customers with full service, sales and installation of all hearth appliances. Planning and installing fireplaces, stoves and their venting systems requires experience, technical knowledge, and skill. Numerous decisions, from proper floor protection to appliance sizing and placement to venting system compatibility and height, should all be made with the expertise of a specialist. One of the ways to identify a competent specialist is to check their credentials. The National Fireplace Institute®, an independent, nonprofit certification agency, has created the standard for certification in the hearth industry. Only those who pass a rigorous examination covering fundamentals of proper installation receive NFI Specialist Certification. All employees of Vermont Master Chimney Sweeps are also Certified Chimney Sweeps, a certification process obtained through the Chimney Safety Institute of America which is a non-profit educational organiza-

tion existing to provide chimney and venting safety resources to those in the industry and to the homeowner. Vermont Master Chimney Sweeps can be contacted at 824-6374 and via email at vtchmswp@gmail.com. More information about NFI and CSIA can be found at their Web sites, www.nficertified.org, and www. csia.org. ________________________________________________

Career Forward Workshop at Mark Skinner Library

Interested in embarking on a new career path? Mark Skinner Library is hosting a FREE workshop to help you on your way. Attend “Career and Training Pathways” on Tuesday, February 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our panel of professionals will discuss the best educational and training pathways to attain particular career goals. This program is for adults who would like to investigate entry points into a new career. Panelists include Jack Glade, Executive Director, The Tutorial Center; Jeannie Jenkins, Academic Coordinator, CCV; Bob Mazur, Adult Services Coordinator, Career Development Center; Wendy Morse, Career Development Facilitator, Workforce Investment Act, Patty Toth, VSAC Outreach Counselor. Mark Skinner Library is located at the intersection of Rt. 7A & West Rd. in Manchester Village. Parking lot access is from West Rd. Pre-register by calling 362-2607.

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French Language Courses Offered

Misty Valley Books in Chester will again offer two levels of French classes beginning the week of February 23. The Learn French courses will run for six weeks, intermediates on Mondays, beginning February 23, and beginners on Tuesdays, beginning February 24. Both courses are open to students of all ages and will meet in the bookstore from 7 to 8:30 pm. Instructor for the courses is Bill Reed, co-proprietor with his wife, Lynne, of Misty Valley Books, on the Chester Green next to the Fullerton Inn. A graduate of Yale University, he has taught in Africa, France and, for more than 35 years, in public and private schools and colleges in Vermont. Both courses will rely on films, games and songs in an approach that is lighthearted and conversational. There is a fee. Please register by calling Misty Valley Books at 875-3400 or e-mailing billreed@vermontel.net. ________________________________________________

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— Susan J. Coons ...breakfast... Last Friday I had an early morning hunger pang on the way to work. It was only 8:30, but boy was I hungry! I had eaten light the night before (just a few potato chips, actually, which I know isn’t good for you). I was picturing a ‘Donna Breakfast’ while I was driving. My friend goes all out with bacon, eggs, toast, jelly or jam, and coffee. But she seems to work it off when she takes a hearty, brisk walk every afternoon, returning during these bitter cold days, with rosy red cheeks and a smile. I kept thinking about that breakfast...how I could really chomp into it! My mother made fried eggs and bacon for my stepfather every day of his life. He inherited a terrible cholesterol problem from his parents. The fried eggs were one thing, but, the way they were fried is awful. She broke the egg in the pan, and, using the spatula, splashed bacon grease over the top of the egg to cook it. Dad was getting a double dose of fat every morning! There were times when money was tight when I was a kid, and if there was nothing else in the house to eat for supper, my mom would fix breakfast! We ate eggs and pancakes. Nothing was ‘instant’, and the pancakes were always light and fluffy. If bacon was unavailable, the ‘meat’ portion of our meal was Spam. I never take the time for breakfast, which makes me very hungry by around 10 a.m. That’s when I eat my lunch, usually consisting of left-overs from the night before. I have favorite leftovers: meatloaf (makes a great sandwich); enchiladas; Mexican casserole; scalloped potatoes and ham; anything Asian or Polynesian; cold chicken; and medium rare roast beef (another

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great sandwich with mayo and hot horseradish on sour dough bread!). I can’t seem to get into a new habit of eating breakfast, and old habits are hard to break. If I could just sit down and eat a bowl of cereal, I know it would be good for me. Like right now, it’s 3:40 on Sunday afternoon. Today I’ve eaten two frozen waffles (sorta like cardboard with a little butter and powdered sugar), and a toasted cheese sandwich. My supper is in the planning stages...a panko breaded boneless pork cutlet, egg foo yung and beef gravy. If I do this right, I’ll have enough left over to make another egg foo yung for breakfast tomorrow. After all, it’s only eggs and bean sprouts fried, topped with brown gravy! Makes a great breakfast! Supper, breakfast, who cares?! What’s the diff? _____________________

Successful Local Start-Up

William Carris will present a talk entitled: Carris Reels: A Successful Local Start-up, on Fri. February 20, at 1:30 p.m., at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. The talk will focus on how a typical family business changed into a professionally managed organization with ten locations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with over 500 employees who now own 100 percent of the company. Call 773-0184 for information. Fee of $5 or Osher membership. February 18, 2009

Pot Roast Dinner

The First Baptist Church of Manchester invites the community to attend their annual Pot Roast Dinner on Saturday, February 28. Come and fight those mid-winter blues with a comforting meal of pot-roasted beef with flavorful gravy to put on freshly made mashed potatoes and a dessert of cheesecake or apple crisp, topped with ice cream. This is just part of the meal they have planned for your enjoyment. Reservations are recommended for those who find stairs a problem and may be made by calling Martha Thompson at 362-3473. The donation for the meal is $10 for adults and $4.50 for children eight and under. For further information, please call Martha at the above number or Mary Keyes at 362-3551. ________________________________________________

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Be an informed voter! Attend a “meet and greet”- an opportunity for Manchester voters to meet candidates on the March ballot - at the Mark Skinner Library on Wednesday, February 25 from 5-6 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public. This program is sponsored by the Mark Skinner Library as a community service. Mark Skinner Library: Manchester’s Public Library is located at the intersection of Rt. 7A and West Rd. in Manchester Village. Parking lot access is from West Rd. For more information call 362-2607.

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Thrifty Attic Supports Londonderry Rescue

New Addition to the At Home Senior Care Family

The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is the grateful recipient of a generous contribution from Londonderry’s Thrifty Attic. LVRS will use the Thrifty Attic funds to purchase GPS units for the ambulances and rescue truck, new accounting software, and rain canopies for the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) trailer. Marge Fish, a Board member on the Rescue Squad summed it up in offering thanks to the Thrifty Attic. “Thank you for all the great work you do and all the support you give to community organizations. Your work is the ultimate recycling, both of product and of the money raised from the sale of the product.” “The Thrifty Attic and the rescue squad both have long traditions of community service and it’s really about neighbors helping neighbors. The Londonderry area is lucky to have both organizations.” said LVRS Vice President Claudia Harris.

Channel 15/Community Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 F-M Roman Catholic Mass -Weekly from Burlington 2:30 T-TH Words of Peace-Weekly 3:00 T-TH Jerry Tyler Country Music-Weekly, from N. Adams, Ma. 3:00 F-M Specials 4:00 T-TH Girls Night Out!-Monthly, Toney Lee 5:00 All Pets of the Week-Weekly from SCAC 5:30 All Local Green by Annie Schlesinger 6:00 All Kaleidoscope-Bi-Weekly 6:30 All On Trend/To Your Health-Monthly, Kathryn Vaughan 7:00 All Bob Stannard’s Q & A-Monthly 8:00 All Girls’ Night Out-Monthly, Toney Lee 9:00 T-TH TBA/Special programming 9:00 F-M The Bible & You-Weekly, Lawrence Zupan 10:00 All Celebrate Ourselves!-Bi-weekly, Salley Gibney 10:30 All Instant Coffee House-Monthly, from Burlington 11:00 All Vermont Forests-Weekly, Claude Dern, Bruin de Bear 12:00 All Kaleidoscope-Bi-Weekly Channel 16/Educational & Arts Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 All First Baptist Church Service-Weekly 3:00 All Vermont School Board-Monthly 6:00 All Manchester School Board Meeting-Monthly, MEMS 8:00 All The Collaborative presents “Prevention Works!” Channel 17/Government Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 5:00 F-M Senator Bernie Sanders 6:00, 12 F-M Gov. Douglas Press Conference 7:00, 12 T-TH Manchester Select Board-2X month 7:00 F-M Legislative Update-from CAT-TV 8:00, 2 F-M In Your Statehouse with Gaye Symington 9:00 F-M Point/Counterpoint 10:00, 3 T-TH Dorset Select Board Community Bulletin Board shown 24/7 between programming Contact GNAT-TV at 802-362-7070; gnat-tv@comcast.net or visit the website at www.gnat-tv.org

At Home Senior Care, providing affordable home care in Bennington, Rutland and Addison Counties, is pleased to announce that Angela Svitak, BSW, has joined the organization as Director of Family Services. Svitak, a native Vermonter, graduated from Castleton State College in 1996 with a Bachelors degree in Social work. She began her career working with children with develAngela Svitak opmental disabilities in Woodstock, Vermont, and then began working at a group home assisting adults with mental health issues where she was employed for over three years. She further advanced her skills working eight years as a Medical Social Worker with VNA, assisting elders and their families. Her experience enables her to understand the needs of seniors wishing to stay home. Svitak resides with her husband Bill and their two daughters, Kaylee and Marin in West Rutland. _______________________________________________

Open House Pawlet Town Hall Auditorium

The Auditorium will be open to the public on Wednesday, February 25 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come look at this unique treasure, discuss the restoration process with NBF architects, Jeremiah Parker Restoration, and TBC architects. Zest Catering has generously donated refreshments for the evening. The Pawlet Town Hall Auditorium has been undergoing restoration, funded in part from a Village Revitalization Initiative grant through the Preservation Trust of Vermont and Senator Patrick Leahy, with funding from HUD. Removal of the pressed metal from the walls and ceiling revealed stenciled plaster walls and a hand-painted central medallion on the ceiling, surrounded by elaborate stenciling. A rare example, this decorative style of painting (c. 1890) has survived in only a couple of other buildings in Vermont. Also revealed on the unfinished plaster behind the wainscoting was a veritable “guest book” signed by attendees of functions in the auditorium during the 1890s. This graffiti has all been documented by photographer George Bouret, and can be viewed at the Town Hall. Join us in celebrating the discovery of this hidden jewel in our community.

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Local Baker Takes the Cake

Local baker Mary Ellen Devlin wins award at area Cake show. She took part in the Quandt’s Food Service Bakery and Ice Cream Show. The show was held at the Italian American Club, on Western Avenue in Albany, NY last Monday. Along with about twenty other competitors Devlin was fighting for Best Taste, Best Design, and Most Creative cake. She was awarded the prize for Most Creative Cake of the show. It was for her “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” themed birthday cake. Although, she had made this cake once before, it still took over five hours for her to create. Mary Ellen has been baking professionally for the past ten years at Willys Variety Bakery, on Gage Street and as a hobby since she was a kid. To see her award winning cake and a full portfolio of her work you can visit her at the Bakery. She will also be in attendance at the Bennington Museums Bridal Fair, Sunday February 22, from noon-5pm. She does a wide variety of cakes for any occasion or any size of party. _______________________________________________

Tickets on Sale for Mettawee Mania

Mark your calendars and plan to spend the evening of Saturday, March 14th at Mettawee Mania 2009, A Talent Extravagana. This community talent show, featuring music, song and dance, as well as comedy, will get underway at 7 p.m., at the Mettawee Community School, in West Pawlet, Vermont. Ticket go on sale Monday February 23 and prices are as follows: adults $7; students/seniors $5; children under 3 free. For ticket reservations call 645-9009 weekdays, between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person during these same hours.

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Fireside Music Series

Laura Molinelli Trio at West Mountain Inn

The Friday Night Fireside Music Series at West Mountain Inn continues on Friday, Feb. 20, with the Laura Molinelli Trio. Featuring Laura on guitar and vocals, Jim Gilmour on bass and Dave Arnold on mandolin, plus special guests, they’ll be playing their delicately flavored country, folk and bluegrass. Come enjoy Laura’s sweet, rich vocals and original music in the warm and cozy living room of the West Mountain Inn in Arlington starting at 7 p.m. Delicious tavern menu and bar are available. $6 cover adults. No cover for kids or guests dining from the full course menu. For more information contact the West Mountain Inn - 802-375-6516, www.westmountaininn.com. For more info about Laura Molinelli visit www.lauramolinelli.com

Opera Theatre of Weston Seeking Local Boy Sopranos

Opera Theatre of Weston (OTW) is seeking two local boy sopranos (ages 9-12) to sing the role of “Little Prince” in their January 2010 opera production of The Little Prince. Performances will be held at the Weston Playhouse and at the Dorset Playhouse. The two selected “Little Princes” will perform in OTW’s Opera for Kids, with Kids Program singing in the eight, daytime, onehour length school shows of The Little Prince for a total youth audience of 2600. Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 15, at OTW’s Vocal Studio on 100 Dale Road in Weston. Interested boys should be prepared to sing an excerpt from the opera as well as a selection of their choice. Music is available through OTW. An accompanist will be provided, unless otherwise arranged beforehand. Performances of The Little Prince daytime school shows are scheduled for January 2010 at the Weston Playhouse and at the Dorset Playhouse. The rehearsal period will begin December 26, 2009 and run through January 14, 2010. Co-artistic directors of OTW are Nan Nall and Lise Messier. Stage director is Diana Stugger, choreographer is Ashley Hensel-Browning, with musical direction by Angela Gooch, head of the voice and opera department at Walnut Hill Performing Arts School. The Little Prince opera is based on the book Le Petit Prince written by French author, journalist, and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The 2003 celebrated world premiere of The Little Prince at Houston Grand Opera was described as “an enchanting opera that is both faithful to the book and satisfying to child and adult alike”, with “unrelentingly appealing, compelling vocal music”. This new opera by Rachel Portman, the Academy Award-winning composer of “The Cider House Rules”, “Emma”, “Chocolat”, “Joy Luck Club”, and “Beloved”, is the classic tale of a pilot whose plane is forced to land in the Sahara desert, where he meets a mysterious Little Prince. Opera Theatre of Weston is a non-profit organization devoted to bringing quality opera performances and outreach programs to school children and family audiences throughout southern Vermont. To sign-up for an audition appointment or to receive further information about The Little Prince, call OTW at 824-3821 or email otw@sover.net. ________________________________________________

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A celebration of French music to benefit Arlington High School students trip to France will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at the First Baptist Church in Manchester. Featured singers are Cameron Ray, Dillon Hawley, Lindsay Dyett and Jeff Linebeck. They are joined by fellow musicians for “Cantique de Jean Racine” by Gabriel Faure. Pianist Lynda Hobson accompanies vocalists and violinist David Bakriges on a variety of French composers.

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the Hudson Falls Legion Hall at 7 p.m. Officers are Commander Les Macura, Vice Commander Nick Marschhauser, Treasurer Tom Van Vranken, and Secretary Mike Wheeler. Please RSVP by February 22.

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The Adirondack Island X14 of the Seabee Veterans of America will be holding their second annual Seabee Ball on Saturday, March 7 at the Hudson Falls Legion Hall, Pearl Street, Hudson Falls, NY. the menu will be prime rib or chicken cordon bleu and there will be dancing until midnight. Cocktail hour is 6 p.m., with dinner at 7. for further infor-

mation or reservations, contact Nick at 518-642-0506 or seabeenick@verizon.net. In conjunction with the Ball, they are having a Souvenir Journal to help continue helping needy veterans and their families. If you would like to participate, contact Nick. All veterans who served with a Seabee unit on active duty or reserves, past, present or retired, are welcome to join. The dinner is open to all. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at

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Tracey Medeiros, author of “Dishing Up Vermont”, offers Vermont Cheese recipes from her book on February 21, at 1 p.m. Join Chef Tracey Medeiros at 1:00 February 21st as she prepares delicious recipes from her cookbook showcasing some of the best of Vermont Cheeses. The audience will enjoy a demonstration and tasting, as well as copies of her recipes at this free event. Among the recipes will be Crostini with Fresh Figs, Blue Cheese, Sage, and Balsamic Vinegar, Smoked Gouda, Sundried Tomato and Parsley Muffins, and Vermont Croque Monsieur. Tracey Medeiros is a food writer, food stylist, and recipe developer and tester whose recipes have appeared in Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, Eating Well, and Hampton Roads Magazine. Since moving to Vermont in 2004, she has become a fan of the farmers and chefs who grow, prepare, market, and cook the state’s freshest foods. Her interest in the Green Mountain state’s farmers and chefs led to the development of “Dishing Up Vermont”. This book features 145 recipes straight from Vermont restaurants, farms, and caterers. Some examples are recipes from The Dorset Inn, Simon Pearce Restaurant, Grafton Cheese, Taylor Farm, Trapp Family Lodge, and Ye Ole Tavern to name just a few. This book, and chef, truly celebrates the food culture of Vermont State. Following the demonstration, Tracey will be on hand to answer questions and sign cookbooks. The Kitchen Store at J.K. Adams is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 1430 Rt.30 in Dorset. The telephone is 3624422 or visit the website at www. thekitchenstoreonline.com.

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St. James Holds Monthly Sunday Evening Family Services

On Sunday, February 22, St. James Episcopal Church in Arlington will be holding a short Sunday evening Family Service at 5 p.m., followed by a pot luck supper. Then, beginning in March, these 5 p.m. Family Services followed by pot luck suppers will be held the third Sunday of each month. This is a great time to gather your family together for fellowship. All are welcome to join us! For more information call 375-9952 or go to www.stjameschurchvt.org St. James to Hold Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Supper and Service On Shrove Tuesday, Feb 24th, St. James Episcopal church in Arlington will hold our annual Mardi Gras celebration supper followed by a short service, with burning of the palms to be used for Ash Wednesday’s service the following day. The evening begins at 6 p.m. Please join us! Ash Wednesday Services at St. James Episcopal Church Ash Wednesday Services with Imposition of Ashes will be offered at 9 a.m., and 7 p.m., on Wed. February 25 at St. James, Arlington. St. James practices open table fellowship where all are welcome to join us for worship, fellowship and the Holy Eucharist. The Women of St. James will meet immediately after the 9 a.m. service for a late breakfast. For more information, on the services or breakfast location, please call 375-9952 or go to www.stjameschurchvt.org.

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Guitar Great Leo Kottke in Concert at The Clark Leo Kottke, frequent guest on National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion and considered by many to be one of the greatest and most i n f lu e nt i a l acoustic guitar players of the past thirty years, will perform at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute on Saturday, February 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 ($25 per member and student). Purchase tickets online at clarkart.edu, by calling 413-458-0524, or stopping by the Clark’s museum shop during business hours. For the past three decades, Kottke has been unrelenting in his pursuit of a unique musical vision that has placed him among the foremost acoustic guitar stylists. Kottke has the ability to embrace folk and pop melodies as readily as he assimilates jazz, blues, and classical influences into his music. For all its technical brilliance and harmonic sophistication, Kottke’s music is eminently accessible. In concert, Kottke intersperses humorous monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career. “Leo Kottke’s guitar instrumentals-deep, resonant pieces that roll along on rock-steady finger-picking patterns...evoke American music as a guitar itself might hear it,” wrote Jon Pareles of the New York Times. Kottke’s 1971 major label debut, Mudlark, and seminal Six and 12-String Guitar (1972) announced the arrival of a

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major new voice in acoustic guitar instrumental music. Classic Kottke albums like “Chewing Pine” (1975), “Balance” (1979), Time Step (1983), My Father’s Face (1989), Great Big Boy (1991), “Peculiaroso” (1993), and “One Guitar, No Vocals” (1999) have consistently won over new fans while continuing to surprise and delight longtime aficionados. Over the years, Kottke has worked in the studio and shared concert stages with everyone from Lyle Lovett, John Fahey, T-Bone Burnett, and Rickie Lee Jones, to Paco de Lucia, Pepe Romero, John Williams, John McLaughlin, and Joe Pass. Kottke performed Bob Dylan’s “Girl of the North Country” for the 2005 film “North Country”, starring Charlize Theron, and his songs “Busted Bicycle” and “Coolidge Rising” were heard in the 2005 film “The Ballad of Jack and Rose” starring Daniel Day-Lewis. The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, MA. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily in July and August). Admission is free November through May. Admission June 1 through October 31 is $12.50 for adults, free for children 18 and under, members, and students with valid ID. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu.

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Divided We Fail Asks President to Signal Importance of Health Care Reform

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The leaders of Divided We Fail are urging President Obama and his administration to keep health reform a top priority this year. AARP �� CEO Bill Novelli, Business Roundtable President John Castellani, �� National Federation of Independent Business CEO Dan Danner and SEIU President Andy Stern sent a joint letter to the president, urging �� him to signal that health reform will be a priority this year by including reform policies in his budget submission �� “Health care is inexorably tied to America’s economic well-being,” the �� leaders wrote. “For families and workers, job losses and economic woes are compounded by soaring health care costs for the care they need. �� Unsustainable growth in health care places an unaffordable burden on all businesses.” The Divided We Fail national allies—representing more than 50 million Americans—joined together two years ago to bring health and financial security to the top of the country’s agenda. The movement’s 2009 mobilization and education activities include events across the country to highlight the need for health reform and the “cost of doing nothing.” In its letter, the group asks the president to continue his early progress on health reform by including policies in his budget that will lower costs and boost quality throughout the system. “Health care reform requires everyone working together and taking responsibility to improve the system,” they added. “We stand ready to work with you and your administration to engage the American people on these issues and propel action.” Divided We Fail’s supporters �� include more than 360 members of the 111th Congress who have �� signed the pledge or written a letter �� of support. In addition to AARP, �� Business Roundtable, NFIB and �� SEIU, more than 100 independent �� groups have pledged their support. �� To learn more and sign the pledge, visit DividedWeFail.org. For a complete copy of the letter to the president, please contact GREAT FINDS FOR COOKS AARP’s Vermont office at 866Route 30, Dorset 362-4422 Open Daily 227-7451. w w w. t h e k i t c h e n s t o r e o n l i n e . c o m

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Fisher Elementary Honor Roll

Fisher Elementary School has completed its second academic quarter and announced the following honors for fourth and fifth grade students. To receive honors, students must meet grade-point average requirements. Grade 5 Principal’s List: Shivang Patel High Honors: Alex Farley, Brandon Gamble, Andrew Spencer Honors: Michael Caggiano, Madeline Gutbier, Austin Hawley, James Macksey, Nathan Mattison Grade 4 High Honors: Evan Rogers Honors: Helena Hemendinger, Wally Hynds, Riley Lane, Micaela Secoy, Jacob Smith, Maggie Smith Academic Honors were also given to students for achievement in math, science and literacy. Pythagoras Math Award Grade 5: Andrew Spencer; Grade 4: Maggie Smith; Grade 3: Jamie Keel Young Einstein Science Award Grade 5: Brandon Gamble; Grade 4: Maggie Smith; Grade 3: Mac Barlow Dorothy Canfield Fisher English Award Grade 5: Alex Farley, Excellence; Grade 5: James Macksey, Great Effort; Grade 4: Evan Rogers, Excellence; Grade 4: Maggie Smith, Great Effort; Grade 3: Chandler Stannard, Great Effort For more information about academics at Fisher Elementary, contact Principal Deanne Lacoste at lacosted@bvsu.org or 375-6409. You can visit the Fisher Web site at www.arlingtonmemorialhs.org. The Arlington School District mission is to create a safe, caring and respectful environment of academic excellence where students are uniquely challenged to reach their potential at the K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 levels.

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Another Lincoln Perspective: Inventor

Author Jason Emerson returns to Hildene for a special presentation, “Lincoln the Inventor: The Story and Influence of His Mechanical Genius” on Saturday, February 21 at 10 a.m., in the Welcome Center. Emerson’s newest book, Lincoln the Inventor focuses on this topic and was released in January of this year. It tells the complete story of Lincoln’s invention and patent while examining his mechanical genius. Emerson notes that this “genius influenced his entire life from his childhood to his presidency.” Perhaps best known for his book, “The Madness of Mary Lincoln”, Emerson is currently working on a biography of Robert Todd Lincoln. He recently appeared in “Stealing Lincoln’s Body,” a new documentary which aired on the History Channel in early February. Emerson, an independent historian, professional journalist, newsletter publisher and freelance writer, hails from Cazenovia, New York. He has published numerous articles and book reviews in both scholarly and popular publications, often using the Lincoln Family Library and Research Center at Hildene to conduct his research. This Hildene author event is free and open to the public. Emerson will be available to sign books in the Museum Store following this presentation. For further information call 362-1788 or email info@hildene. org. To purchase “Lincoln the Inventor” in advance of the event, visit Hildene’s Museum Store or call 367-7968.

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You Can Learn to Take a Professional Photo of Your Pet!

What could be more rewarding than learning how to take a professional photograph of your beloved pet? Perhaps spending (time while learning how to take the photo) with famed photographer, Mellon Tytell! In addition, you will receive an autographed copy of “My Lucky Dog”, a special heart pendant created by Mellon and a personalized print of your choice from “My Lucky Dog”. Experience the opportunity to meet and spend time with Mellon Tytell, famed photographer and author of “My Lucky Dog”. The praise for Mellon’s work on this book is extraordinary. A quote from The Rutland Herald Sunday Magazine review says: “Love poems, are by definition, made up of words. Mellon Tytell, however, has composed a love poem made up of pictures. If you’ve ever gone gaga over a dog, you’ll appreciate Tytell’s insight into caninehuman relations. Tytell has brought the same level of curiosity and appreciation for Hunter as a subject as she has to the celebrities she’s shot: Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, James Taylor, Norman Mailer and the Dalai Lama.” Just imagine your photo being prominently displayed in your home and knowing you took it! Priceless comes to mind. You will meet Mellon at a place to be arranged near Danby, Vermont (from mid-May, when the lilacs are blooming, through October). You will need to bring your camera, pet, and your copy of “My Lucky Dog” (for personalization). At time of winning bid, please provide your name, phone number, address and email where Mellon can contact you to schedule this wonderful opportunity! Also, please be sure to advise Mellon (or WCHS) which print you would like to have from her book so that it can be personalized and waiting for you at your meeting. For additional info or questions, please contact Linda Hoag (WCHS) at 874-4788 or email at lindashaus204@svcable.net. ________________________________________________

enough not to do her “business” in the house, and she behaves herself when left alone. Her previous parents report that she loves people; and when anyone (including UPS or the mailman) comes to the front door, her tail starts wagging vigorously – her way of greeting them. A little more time teaching her some basic commands like “sit, stay, come”, and Bella could be your dream dog. Bella is waiting for you at Second Chance Animal Center located on Rte 7A in Shaftsbury, VT. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:003:30 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesday and Friday until 7:00 p.m., and most Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. For more information call 375-2898 or visit www.2ndchanceanimalcen ter.org

Come and Meet Bella

Bella is a 4-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier whose name was derived from the noun Belladonna, which means “beautiful lady”, and Bella certainly is that. But she’s not only beautiful, she’s loving, loyal, friendly, playful and extremely intelligent as one look into her eyes will attest. Bella was deeply loved and spoiled all her life. But her little world came crashing down when her “parents” decided to split up and neither her “mommy” nor “daddy” could continue to care for her. What Bella needs now is a new home with someone to love her and someone she can love in return. And Bella has a lot of love and devotion to give. Her preference, however, is to be an “only child”. Although Bella can be a couch potato at times, what she really loves is exercise, exercise, exercise. Next on her list of favorite pastimes is getting her back scratched and her tummy rubbed. Bella is spayed and up-to-date on all her vaccinations. She knows February 18, 2009

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Parenting 11-14 Year-olds

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Parenting classes will be held at the Dorset School Library on Thursdays in March, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. It is an enormous challenge to raise teenagers against the perceived social norms. Schools may educate students about the risks involved • Heated bird baths in substance use/abuse, even though teens are more likely to make • Telescopes & Nature Optics decisions (not on information), based on relationships: peer and fam• Great Gifts for anyone who loves wild birds! ily expectations. The number one reason teens give for ‘not using’ and staying out of trouble is that they don’t want to disappoint their parents! The reason often given by teens who have used or been in trouble say 48 Center Hill Rd. Manchester, VT they did because their peers did. (802) 362-2270 Research has consistently shown that when parents apply the following skills their teen is less likely to get involved in unhealthy, risk-taking www.TheVermontBirdPlace.com behaviors. • understand development: (physical, social, emotional, psychological; • keep the door to communication open; �� • encourage and involve teens in family responsibilities; • clear, consistent expectations and appropriate consequences. �� Prevention is making sure �� GOOD things happen, not just �� that bad things don’t. �� Facilitated by parent educator, Linda Mitchell. Sponsored by the �� Tobacco Use Prevention Grant. There is no charge. To register call Linda Mitchell at 362-2606 or e-mail: lmitchell@dorsetschool. org. ____________________

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“The Duchess” Graces MSL’s Silver Screen

Mark Skinner Library presents “The Duchess” on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 p.m., as part of its Books-to-Film Series. This dazzling period piece based onAmanda Foreman’s bestselling biography “Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire” depicts the fascinating life of Lady Georgiana Spencer, the most celebrated woman of her day. The film is rated PG-13. Running time is 110 minutes. Admission is free and open to the public. Copies of Amanda Forman’s biography are available for check out at the library. For information, call 362-2607.

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MSW Establishes, Celebrates Endowment

The Head of School and Board of Trustees of The Mountain School at Winhall invites the public to join them at the school on Thursday, February 26 to celebrate the establishment of the school’s first endowment; a light breakfast will start the day at 8:45 a.m., followed at 9 a.m. by a presentation ceremony, Houck and his wife, Suzanne, who teaches Grade 7/8 at the school, seeded the Endowment Campaign in September ‘08 with a $10,000 pledge that they called “The Headmaster’s Challenge.” The Houck’s donation will be added to an additional $15,000 raised by the board; a $25,000 check will be presented by Scott McArdle of The Vermont Community Foundation, the host of the endowment. “The Endowment Campaign is ongoing,” said Houck. “Twentyfive thousand dollars is an exceptional start, no question, and we’re humbled by and grateful for it. Back in September, I said that I hoped that our gift would inspire and motivate others to give to what we believe is the most important resource in our world: our children’s education. We’re off and running, but we’re keeping our eye on the ultimate challenge, a $1 million fund by 2014.” To find out more about “The Headmaster’s Challenge” and to donate to the Endowment Campaign, visit themountainschool.org. The Mountain School at Winhall is a state approved Pre-K-8 independent day school on Route 30, just north of the Stratton Access Road, in Bondville, Vermont. For more information on the school, its programs, or The Headmaster’s Challenge, call Daren Houck at 297-2662, or visit online at www. themountainschool.org. February 18, 2009

Long Trail School Honor Roll

Grades 6-8 - Semester 1 HONORS 85 or above in all courses: James Abrams, Andrea Ameden, Taylor Devlin, Ryan Donohue, Rachel Eisemann, Jessica Gee, Danielle Gourlay,Will Helmetag, Spencer Kristiansen, Jordan LaMothe, Mary Leech, Taiga Lees, Nora Lindberg, Lars Lund, Adam Maitland, Vanessa Mathewson, Caitlin Owen, Magnolia Penkoff, Hannah Phelps, McKenna Polich, Taylor Polich, Whitney Polich, Angelia Powers, Rowan Rainwalker, Hannah Scott, Hannah Thorn, Portia Wassick, Austin Webber, Rachel Wolansky. Grades 9-12 - Semester 1 HEAD OF SCHOOL LIST 93 [91 for AP course] or above in all courses: Isabelle Barnard, Elizabeth Suitor; HIGH HONORS 90 [88 for AP course] or above in all courses: Jessica Carr, Thomas Carroll, Malindi Chesnut-Tangerman HONORS 85 [83 for AP course] or above in all courses: Conor Bowen, Talia Bronson, Julia Callo, Wylie Caras, Oren Cook, William Cousseau, Marc Edwards, Jamie Gates, Grace Insogna, Tracy James, Lucas Krauss, Adrian Ladendorf, Christopher Lindberg, Noah Lowenthal, Dylan A. MacFarlane, Karoline Maitland, Ryan Masotti, Sarah Phelps, Robin Rainwalker, Matthew Rosenthal, Frederick Schozer, Jordan Shapiro, Camille Shaw-Pigeon, Noah SimmsLevy.

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Long Trail School Enrichment Classes Are All New

—by Louis Bronson ‘15 At Long Trail School there is a new class that everybody is talking about: not science, not English, not math, but enrichment class. These classes happen every Thursday and Friday. They are about forty-minutes long and are really exciting for the kids and teachers at Long Trail. “I have so much fun in E-classes,” says 6th grader Rowan Rainwalker. Everybody, even teachers, has nicknamed them E-classes. Faculty love to teach these classes. “I love to cook, and love to teach people to cook,” states Courtney Callo who offers the Culinary Arts class. During this class, kids had their hands wrist-deep in some pumpkins, turning them into pumpkin bread. “It’s cool, and I get to hang out with my friends,” adds 6th grader McKenna Polich. Enrichment classes are chosen four times a year. The offered classes are listed on a sheet and given out to the students and each student chooses his top 5 choices for each day. Some teachers have an extra period of time for their AP classes and if the student is in the AP class, then they have to join. When Thursday or Friday rolls around, the student travels from his last class to his E-class. Simple. Misty Lewis had this to say: “I have so much fun that I cry.” I have so much fun in my E-class that I got to write this article. (The Vermont News Guide welcomes works by area students for publication. Thank you, Louis!) 22

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Knitting at Merck Forest

Lois Dansereau has taught many knitting courses and with the help of experienced knitters Margaret Mertz and June DeFelice will help the beginner in getting started or help the more experienced with a problem pattern. Bring a project you are working on or begin one with Merck Forest’s own 100 percent wool. Beginners can bring size 6 needles and a ball of sport weight cotton to make a washcloth. Lois is able to teach the most experienced and will also cover the basics, finishing, making your own designs, both the European and American methods, knitting with more than one color and different stitches. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Merck Forest at info@merckforest.org or 394-7836. _________________________________________________

Open House

All are welcome to the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland for an open house and community dinner on Friday, February 27, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join us at our 7177 Merchants Row Clubhouse for a February celebration! We will be honoring John and Gayla Thomas for ten years of generous donations from their local business, Thomas’s Dairy. Each night, we serve a nutritious meal to B & G Club youth and Thomas Dairy has been providing milk, cheese, orange juice and other food products for over a decade. Thank you, Thomas Dairy! February at the BGCRC celebrates the United States of America. For more information or to find out how your child can benefit from opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County, please call 747-4944 or visit our Web site, www.rutlandbgclub.org! Members wanted!! _____________________

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Embury United Methodist Church

There will be an Ash Wednesday Service at the Embury United Methodist Church in Cambridge on February 25, at 7 p.m. marking the beginning of the Lenten Season. The service will be a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Holy Communion will be served. Please join us. February 18, 2009

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All in Favor of a Town Meeting Community Pot Luck, Say Yea

The Manchester community is invited to a Town Meeting Community Pot Luck in the cafeteria at Manchester Elementary-Middle School (MEMS) prior to town meeting, on Saturday, February 28. At last year’s town meeting, you may recall Leslie Keefe and Judy Livingston standing up to suggest that this time-honored Vermont tradition of sharing food at our day-long meeting ought to be revived. The Select Board agreed and here we are! Community members are encouraged to bring a favorite main dish, sandwiches or salad to the school cafeteria beginning at 11:45 a.m. — town meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. Desserts and coffee will be provided free-of-charge by the MEMS parents, teachers and staff. The rules are simple: all dishes should be self-serve and anything you bring (that you care to take back home) must be marked with your name.

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So, before you share your thoughts and raise your hand to tackle important community issues, come early and break some bread with friends and neighbors at the (hopefully) First Annual Town Meeting Community Pot Luck. Hope to see you there! ________________________________________________

Toronto Singer/songwriter to Perform in Londonderry

Bryan Moyer Suderman, a well-known Mennonite Canadian singer/ songwriter will be performing an all-ages concert on Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Londonerry. Bryan has years of experience performing and inspiring people to sing, whether gathered in a church basement with children and families, singing for peace, or leading 7,000 worshippers at the Mennonite World Conference Assembly in Zimbabwe. Audiences respond to the warmth of his voice, the contagious nature of his songs, and his signature interactive style of singing and song leading. Since the release of the album “God’s Love is for Everybody” in November 2002, Bryan’s “songs for small and tall” have become favorites with families and churches across North America and beyond, and have been used in congregations, camps, schools, and many other places. Bryan’s recording credits include albums with Huellas and Licanantay (two Latin American folkloric music groups), participation in various recordings of worship music, as well as having contributed to two CDs recently released by Mennonite Central Committee to support those impacted by HIV/AIDS in Africa (To Such as These: Songs and Lullabies for Children of the World and The Light Shines: Songs and Carols for the Christmas Season). Bryan is a former youth pastor, teacher, and overseas mission worker, who holds degrees in Theology, History, and Education. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, Brian has lived in 6 countries and now lives with his wife and son in Stouffville, Ontario (just north of Toronto). For more information about this wonderful upcoming concert, or for directions to the church, please call the Second Congregational Church of Londonderry church office at 824-6453. ________________________________________________

Weaving at the Courthouse

The Courthouse is currently offering a rigid heddle weaving class as part of its Winter Workshops. Organized by Program Coordinator, Gail Bearup, this creative class is being taught by renowned weaver, Sylvia Graham who is the proprietor of Fiber Kingdom in Salem. Sylvia’s studio is located in two charming renovated post and beam barns that offer a wide array of fiber arts and crafts. At her studio, Sylvia offers supplies, equipment and instruction for students of all levels. She even has a colony of beautiful, well-bred angora rabbits whose “wool” is spun into the finest yarns. With over twenty years of experience in this field, Sylvia brings vast knowledge and personal attention to her classes. Check out her Web site at www.fiberkingdom.com to learn more about Sylvia and Fiber Kingdom. At the Courthouse, Sylvia has chosen to use the rigid heddle loom to teach students the art of weaving. The rigid heddle loom allows students to weave light work such as scarves, placemats and shawls. The skills and techniques learned using this loom are all transferable to other types of looms including larger table and floor looms. Since the origin and development of woven cloth is closely tied to the history

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of mankind, Sylvia urges her students to understand the historical significance of weaving. Thousands of years ago, the same skills employed today, were used to turn raw materials around us into cloth used for clothing and shelter. Through her class, students will learn a deeper appreciation for the process that represents thousands of years of discovery and experimentation. For information regarding this class and all the events at the Courthouse, visit the Web site at www.salemcourthouse.org. Visitors are always welcome. ________________________________________________

Arlington Memorial School Honor Roll

Arlington Memorial High School and Middle School has completed its second academic quarter and announced the following honors. To be named to the Honor Roll, students must meet grade-point average (GPA) requirements. Principal’s Honors are given to students with the highest GPA in their class. Grade 12 Principal’s Honors: Anzhela Mashakada; High Honors: Matthew Belnap, Samantha Boyd, Dylan Forgey, Ariel Grover, Keith Haley, Kelsey Hoyt, Andrew Lampron, Meaghan Phelps, Heather Snow; Honor Roll: Kelly Banks, Felicia Blockburger, Rachel Brown, Elizabeth Ferruolo, Christopher Pugliese, Erica Townsend, Taylor Squires, Samantha VanSchoick. Grade 11 Principal’s Honors: Alexandra Zakrzewski; High Honors: Lauren Elwell, Gabrielle Forgey, Dustin Harrington, Dillon Hawley, Shay Mattison, Laci Sweet, Michael Weiler; Honor Roll: Zerabruk Cavallaro, Kasey Cecchini, Brooks English, Garth Jennings, Mia Lentinello, Aliza Pickering, Nicholas Nahodil, Eric VanSchoick; Grade 10 Principal’s Honors: Selene Clark; High Honors: Maggie Belnap, Austen Bouza, Briana Clayton, Kayla Griffin, Nicolle Reed, Killian Wade, Hanna Woodard; Honor Roll: Clay Knight, Jake Paustian, Shannon Pinsonneault, Haley VanOrman. Grade 9 Principal’s Honors: Elizabeth Zakrzewski; High Honors: Kaitlyn Daniels, Michaela Kasper, Elizabeth Macksey, Sylvia Pike, Cassandra Rudd; Honor Roll: Emily Davis, Caitlyn Hawley. Grade 8 Principal’s Honors: Eliza Farley; High Honors: Rebecca Bushee, Mazie Holton, Hannah Poulette, Sarah Weiler; Honor Roll: Joshua Brace, Duncan Gamble, Alex Hawley, Michele Rathbun.

Grade 7 Principal’s Honors: Bhumika Patel; High Honors: Christopher Daniels, Peter Macksey, Savannah Pike, Madison Rogers, Ciaren Wade, Amber Welch, Logan Wuerslin; Honor Roll: Payton Agresta, Cathy Farrell, Peter Gamble, Maddison Morse. Grade 6 Principal’s Honors: Kristi Lewicki; High Honors: Hannah Andrew, Olivia Andrew, Alex Bacon, Hailey Davis, Molly Elwell, MacKenzie Gross, Brooke Hawley, Jesse Keel, Lee Krulikowski, Cheyenne Prouty, Katherine Reed, Celia Smith; Honor Roll: Julia Lacoste, Tristan Phillips, Christopher Pratt, Tiffany Ray, Mackenzie Sibley, Ryan Spencer. For more information about the Arlington School District, contact Principal Kerry Csizmesia at principal@bvsu.org or 375-2589, extension 120. 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.

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Clark After Dark: Viva Flamenco at The Clark

Embrace that inner gypsy with a seductive evening of smoldering passion, flavors, music, and dance inspired by the romantic culture of southern Spain during “Clark After Dark: Viva Flamenco” at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. From 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, February 20, indulge in tasty tapas as the sangria flows amid the staccato hand clapping, castanets, and music. Admission is $10 ($8 per member) at the door, and you must be 21+ to enter. No costume? No problem. Supplies will be available to fashion tissue paper flowers to wear behind your ear. Snacks with a Spanish flair will include bacalau (salt cod spread), calamari with dipping sauces, Spanish cheeses, Serano style ham, pana-

dons (pastries with roasted peppers, artichokes, olives, chorizo), paella suppli (saffron rice balls with peas, peppers, and seafood), and roast pork and Manchego mini sandwiches. The cash bar will feature Cava (sparkling wine), Spanish red and white wines, beer, sangria, and dry sherry. Complimentary soft drinks and water will be available. The evening will also include visits to the Clark’s print room. A raffle will be held with prizes provided by Blue Q of Pittsfield, MA. The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily in July and August). Admission is free November through May. Admission June 1 through October 31 is $12.50 for adults, free for children 18 and younger, members, and students with valid ID. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu. ________________________________________________

Community Service Successes

During the holiday season, Long Trail School’s sixth graders participated in two community service events and learned a lot while helping others. In December, the sixth graders requested help from everyone at LTS in bringing food items for donation to holiday food baskets. The contributions filled 12 baskets which were part of the 121 baskets, clothing and presents distributed through the Dorset Church to families in Dorset, Pawlet, Rupert, West Pawlet, and Danby. In early January, these same students organized a Christmas tree collection and recycling program. The trees were picked up for a suggested donation and were chipped by Stratton Tree Service for spring use as mulch around the LTS campus. 47 trees were processed and $550 was collected. The students decided to give $150 to the ASPCA to alleviate needless fear, pain and suffering in animals’ lives. They donated $200 to Smile Train, which provides free cleft surgery for millions of poor children in developing countries and free cleft-related training for doctors and medical professionals. Also, the students sent $200 to the World Wildlife Fund. They selected four animals to assist: the polar bear, the sea otter, the tiger and the lynx, which is the School’s mascot. 26

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Modern Indian Cuisine on Girls Night Out!

Simmi Narula, co-owner of Spice Root Indian Restaurant in Williamstown, Massachusetts will join Toney on Girls Night Out on March 2. Simmi will prepare a few of Spice Root’s modern updates on classic Indian dishes, with all of their color, spices and herbs. Indian cuisine at its best! Simmi is from the state of Punjab in India. She has a deep passion for teaching and cooking with a strong background in both! Highly educated, Simmi has a Masters in Chemistry, a Masters in Education, and a degree in Nursing. From teaching chemistry at the college level in India to designing the menus for Spice Root, catering, and teaching cooking classes, Simmi can pretty much do it all! Simmi and her husband Tarun, moved to the United States in 1996. With her love of cooking and Tarun’s background in hospitality and cooking, (the Taj Group of Hotels in Delhi, the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships, Bay Leaf Restaurant in Manhattan and more), they decided in 2002 to open their own restaurant and the Spice Root was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Walking into the Spice Root with its gorgeous tangerine décor and gumdrop colored lamps is like walk-

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ing into an Indian jewel box. And that’s where the culinary adventure begins. After trying a fabulous Mangotini or a Madras Monsoon, move on to savoring all that the menu has to offer! And, of course, there is a “guide” available to educate you on the choices. Not to be missed! Girls Night Out will be taped on location once again at the Inn at Ormsby Hill on March 2. If you would like to be part of the audience the cost is $20 per person in advance (due to the overwhelming response) - reservations are a must! You’ll get to “sample” the fabulous food, take the recipes home and have a great time too! Please book well in advance. Reservations must be made no later than the Wednesday prior to the show you wish to attend by calling GNAT-TV in Manchester, VT at 362-7070 and leave a message or email us at gnat-tv@comcast.net. Please plan on arriving at the Inn at Ormsby Hill at 5:45 p.m. on the day of the show. See you there! Girls Night Out can also now be “seen” on the internet - visit us at our Web site www.gnat-tv.org. ________________________________________________

SVAC Puts Pooches in Pictures

Attention puparazzi! The Southern Vermont Arts Center is celebrating its summer 2009 exhibition of dogs-in-art, Paws and Reflect: Art of Canines, with a special pictorial section of their annual Festival of the Arts catalog - they’re calling it the exhibition’s “Advisory Board” - featuring photos of prominent local pooches. A $25 donation to the Arts Center will secure your best friend a slot on the Advisory Board, a 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 color photograph in the catalog’s special section as well as a chance to be the Master or Mistress of Ceremonies at one of the canine-related events slated to take place weekends at the Arts Center during the exhibition’s run. Anyone interested in putting their pooch in pictures should call Red Dot Communications at 297-9600. Pictures (of the highest resolution possible, please) may be emailed to drp@reddotcommunications.com. The deadline for inclusion is February 20. ________________________________________________

Save Money: Join The Mark Skinner Library

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One of the best ways to save money during the current economic downturn is to join the Mark Skinner Library. Borrow books, www.bobscamper.com audio books, magazines, and DVDs at Manchester’s public library and �� see the savings pile up. Attend library programs such as Rhyme Time for Tots, the Books-to�� Film Series, the 1st Wednesdays �� Humanities Lecture Series, or �� Career Forward Workshops for �� free entertainment and enrich� �� ment. Log on to one of MSL’s �� public access computers free of �� charge or take advantage of the � �� library’ s free WIFI. �� The library is located at the �� intersection of Rt. 7A & West �� Road in Manchester Village. For �� more information call 362-2607. ��

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New AARP 4-Hour Driver Course

As of January 26 of this year, the new 4-Hour AARP Driver Safety Program Course will be taught in Vermont for the first time. It will be given at the United Church of Dorset on Monday, March 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fee for the course is $14 for non-AARP members and $12 for AARP members. AARP members MUST bring their membership card/number to the class in order to receive the $2 discounted rate. Non-AARP members can receive the discounted rate by joining AARP and getting a membership number by calling 1-888-OURAARP (1-800-687-2277); they must do this prior to the start of the class and bring their number with them. All participants must also be sure to have their driver’s license with them. To register for this course, contact Estelle at 297-1172. As with the former 8-Hour AARP Driver Safety Program Course, the new 4-hour course covers the normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time asscoiated with aging and provides practical techniques on how to adjust to these changes. Participants also learn how to operate their vehicles more safely in and on today’s increasingly challenging driving environment and road conditions. With an emphasis on safety strategies, they also receive a thorough review of the “rules of the road”. Please note that EARLY registraion is advisable for any and all of the AARP Driver Safety Program Classes. For information regarding additional classes or for answers to any questions you may have, please contact Estelle at 297-1172. ________________________________________________

Ham and Bean Supper/Dessert Auction to Beneﬁt Happy Days Playschool

Happy Days Playschool announces their annual Ham and Bean Supper and Dessert Auction sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship of the East Arlington Federated Church. The family style supper is on Friday, February 27 at 6 p.m., followed by the legendary dessert auction at 7. Dick Coss, auctioneer for the dessert auction, provides a fun evening of bidding on the delicious homemade desserts that have been donated. Tickets for the supper are $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 4-12; children under 3, no charge; and $20 per family. The spectacular desserts are donated by friends and families of Happy Days and the dinner is provided by the Men’s Fellowship. All proceeds from the dinner and auction are donated to Happy Days Playschool. Table decorations have been created by the children and staff of Happy Days. Tickets are available at Happy Days in Arlington and the Federated Church in East Arlington or at the door. Happy Days Playschool provides a quality early education/childcare program in a consistent, caring and positive atmosphere using a familycentered approach. For further information, call 375-6039. ________________________________________________

As usual, the event is free to all community members although dues, in a donation form, for the year will be taken to help offset mailings and speakers. Naturally, honey refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing our old and new friends at the Israel Congregation on Route 7A, just north of Manchester on February 25. For further information, please call Maddie Sobel at 362-4452 or Scout Proft at 362-2290.

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The Buzz on Beekeeping

The Southern Vermont Northshire Beekeepers Club is swarming together to host the second in a series of three free workshops on starting with honeybees. Jack Rath, beekeeper of over 30 years, will be showing all interested participants what hive bodies, supers, nucs, and various models of frames look like. There are more supplies in beekeeping than you really need, so bring a “What’s It” tool to explain — a homemade invention or something from years gone by. Jack will explain his equipment and answer participant’s many questions. All ages are encouraged to attend. February 18, 2009

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SPORTS Harlem Rockets in Arlington

The Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball team will take on the Arlington Dream Team in an exhibition match, Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Arlington Memorial High School gymnasium. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door to benefit the Mack Attack AAU Girls’ Basketball team. Tickets can be purchased at the AMHS Guidance Office or the Fisher Elementary Main Office. For years the Harlem Rockets, a group of highly talented former college and professional basketball players, have been thrilling fans with their unique combination of basketball skills, zany comedy and audience participation. Having played over 2,300 games in 14 years without a single defeat, the Harlem Rockets offer something for everyone to enjoy. There will be plenty of laughs as well as “ball-handling wizardry” and “high flying dunks.” Adding even more enthusiasm to the event are the Harlem Rockets’ opponents. The Arlington Dream Team consists of well-known area basketball players. Scheduled to play against the Harlem Rockets are Charlie Cummings, Eric Green, Greg Gunther, Kris Hoyt, Brian Lacoste, John Macksey, Todd Ordway, Jamie Paustian, Jeremy Pratico, Scott Sheldon, John Rogers, Reg Trayah, Mike Welther and Todd Wilkins. The Harlem Rockets incorporate the audience, especially children, into the show and are always available to meet the fans and give autographs at halftime and after the game. For more information, contact AAU Fundraising Chair Deanne Lacoste at lacosted@bvsu.org or 375-6409.

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St. Mary’s Academy Girl’s Basketball Continues Winning Season

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Photo courtesy of Gail Delurey; Ohio State Hall of Fame Swimmer

The St. Mary’s girl’s basketball team has won four of their last five games bringing their record to 7-2. On January 26, Mary Peters led a balanced attack that saw seven players score in a home victory over Arlington. Anna Restino and Alice Hayden led the way with eight points each as the Eagles defeated Manchester on January 30. In the season’s most exciting contest so far, the Eagles fell to the undefeated Mt. Anthony by two points. In that game, Grace Delurey’s team-high fourteen points included four threepointers, highlighting a spirited comeback. Alice Hayden scored 20 points in consecutive games leading the Eagles to victories over Dorset and Manchester. Adding to the total team effort in these past games are eighth graders Nicole St. Onge, Julia Baker and Rachel Jones and seventh graders Olivia Schneider and Ashley St. Onge.

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Peru Bereavement Group

The Peru Bereavement Group will meet again on Thursday, February 26, at the Peru Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Unconditional support to all in need is offered, regardless of the time passed or the type of loss. For further information, you are welcome to call Monique at 8246362 or 548-9260. ________________________________________________

Adult ADD/ADHD Meeting Scheduled

If you are an adult who struggles with procrastination, disorganization, isolation, mood swings and occupational underachievement, you may be experiencing symptoms of ADD. You can gain the support of fellow adults and learn about current helpful resource materials to help you manage it and develop strategies for successful living. The next lunch meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 27, from noon until 2 p.m. in the Manchester area. Please call 447-0829 for more information.

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CREATURES & ENVIRONMENT

Commit to Quit in 2009 Stop Smoking Workshop

The Tobacco Cessation Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering “Commit to Quit - Stop Smoking Workshop”. This four-week program will provide you with help to get you through the process of preparing to quit, setting a quit date, learn new ways to cope with stress, all of which helps tobacco users quit for good. Classes begin Wednesday April 8, and will take place every Wednesday through April 29, 6-7:30 p.m. in Conference Room #4 at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland. This class is free and open to the public. You must be 18 years or older and pre-registration is suggested. For more information or to register, please call the Tobacco Cessation Program at Rutland Regional at 747-3768.

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Pets of the Week Available at Second Chance Aminal Center

Daisy is an 11 year old female Jack Russell terrier mix. She came to Second Chance because she did not get along well with the children in her home. She was adopted from another shelter and has had a few homes in the past. Daisy is an affectionate sweetheart that, with some training, would make an excellent companion. We recommend a home with children 12 years and older. Cats are fine but other dogs may not work. Obedience training and housebreaking will be necessary. If you are looking for a nice older lady, then come and meet our sweet-smelling Daisy! Byron is a 4 year old male Retriever mix who is friendly and loving, but also a little insecure. He came to Second Chance because someone answered an ad in the newspaper for a free dog, even though they lived in an apartment that does not allow pets. We recommend a home without children. Cats are fine, but Byron does not enjoy the company of other dogs. Obedience, socialization and crate training will be necessary, as Byron suffers from separation anxiety. If you can give Byron a forever home where he can feel safe and secure, please come meet this loving fellow.

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Princess is a 10 month old female tabby. Princess was brought to SCAC because her owner developed allergies and could not keep her. She has lived with children and dogs. Princess is friendly, likes to be held and gets along well with other animals. If your castle needs a Princess, please come meet ours. These pets and others are available at Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vt. For information, call 375-2898.

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Sunday, February 22, 10 a.m., High Pond, Sudbury. Washington may not have slept here, but the group will snowshoe in to celebrate his birthday by exploring the winter wildlife habitat at this pretty Nature Conservancy preserve. Moderate, four to five miles. For further information, call leaders Barb and Barry Griffith at 492-3573. _________________________________________________

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Sandy Pinsonault, Town Clerk of Dorset, and Linda Spence, Manchester Town clerk, will be holding a rabies clinic at the East Dorset Fire Department on Wednesday, March 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. The rabies shot fee will be $10. All dogs must be on a leash and cats in a crate. All towns are invited. Dog licenses will be available at that time. For further information, please call the Dorset Town Clerk’s Office at 362-1178, ext. 2. ________________________________________________

Battenkill Conservancy’s Eagle Watch

Meet with Battenkill Conservancy’s member Ron Renoni for an eagle watch excursion along the Battenkill and Hudson Valleys on Saturday, March 7. Meet at 10 a.m. in the outer parking lot at the K-Mart in Greenwich, NY. Dress in warm non-cotton layers and bring binoculars and bird field guides if you have them. You may also want to bring a light lunch, as the group will be exploring during the lunch hour. The event is free of charge. The focus of this outing is to see eagles, ideally on the Battenkill or Hudson Valley. Since at least five eagles and as many as eight have been spotted wintering near the Stewart Bridge Reservoir on the Sacandaga, taking this hour long ride might prove to be well worth your while even if only to have a better chance of observing them in the wild. Return to the K-Mart parking lot from the �� Stewart Reservoir at approximately �� 2 p.m. �� For further information, please � �� call 518-677-2545. ��

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Winter History Series Offers ‘Lincoln as Commander In Chief’

This year’s speakers will focus on the complexity and character of the 16th president of the United States in this bicentennial year of his birth. The momentum continues on Thursday, February 26, when nationally renowned Civil War historian and author, Craig L. Symonds speaks on “Lincoln as Commander in Chief.” Author of 10 books and recipient of numerous honors and awards, Symonds holds a Doctoral Degree from the University of Florida. He is a retired professor of history, who taught at the U. S. Naval Academy for three decades, serving as History Department Chair from 1988 to 1992. Considered to be the nation’s foremost authority on the Civil War navy, he recently published Lincoln and His Admirals. In 2005 Craig Symonds joined the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, Virginia as chief historian for the USS Monitor Center, a 65,500 square foot exhibition, conservation and research center devoted to the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor that opened in 2007. Each of the four thematically connected Winter History Series lectures takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the Beckwith Room. The 45 minute presentations will be followed by a 30 minute question and answer period and all are free and open to the public. Hildene’s Museum Store will be open for a cup of coffee and a snack before the event and plentiful parking is available. For further information please call Hildene at 362-1788 or email info@hildene.org.

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The Clark Celebrates Women Artists With Exhibition And Lectures

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The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute will celebrate the achievements of women artists in conjunction with the Berkshires-wide recognition of International Women’s Day and its 2009 theme, “The Power of Women in the Arts.” Thirteen prints, drawings, and photographs created by women will be featured in the exhibition Women’s Work on view February 21 through April 19. The lectures “Women at the Clark,” on March 11, and “Have There Really Been No Great Women Artists?” on March 25, both at 7 pm, examine the Clark’s co-founder Francine, the women artists represented in the Clark’s collection, and feminist art history. Admission to the galleries and lectures is free. Selected from the Clark’s collection of over 5,000 works on paper, Women’s Work gives the public an opportunity to celebrate women artists in the Clark’s collection. Eight artists represent four countries and their work spans 130 years. Take this special opportunity to see After the Bath, Woman and Baby, and The Visit, by Mary Cassatt; The Angel at the Sepulchre and The Kiss of Peace, by Julia Margaret Cameron; Self Portrait by Käthe Kollwitz; Untitled (Man Wearing a Hat) by Doris Ulmann; Woman and Child and Canal in Venice by Alice Burr; South America by Anna Atkins; two untitled photographs of New York by Berenice Abbott; and Before a Yacht by Berthe Morisot. “Women at the Clark,” a lecture by assistant curator of education Danielle Steinmann on March 11, will highlight the Clark’s co-founder Francine Clary Clark and discuss great women artists in the Clark’s collection, including Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, and Marie Louise Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun. Steinmann will also give a preview of the summer 2009 exhibition, which features the work of Georgia O’Keeffe, who has fascinated critics, scholars, and art lovers alike since she burst onto the New York art scene in the early 1900s. The First Annual Berkshire Festival of Women in the Arts will feature more than sixty events at thirty venues that will include film screenings, exhibitions, performances, talks, and more throughout the Berkshires during the �� month of March. �� The Clark is located at 225 South �� Street in Williamstown. For more �� information, call 413-458-2303 or �� visit clarkart.edu. ��

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‘Kite Runner’ Screening If you haven’t yet read “The Kite Runner” here’s your chance to catch it on film. This powerful, tightly crafted story concerns two childhood friends in Afghanistan. Nearly the same age and as close as brothers, one is the son of a rich man, the other the son of the rich man’s servant. In the course of events the rich boy betrays his friend in an act of cowardice that haunts him long after he has moved to America and become a successful author. When the writer learns his old friend and wife were killed by the Taliban he is compelled to return to Afghanistan to find the

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son of his pal. This is a hard story told against the background of a hard place. A tale of betrayal and redemption you will think about long after the viewing. The film at times seems strong for its PG13 rating. The movie is 122 minutes long and will be shown with English subtitles. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film in 2008 by both BAFTA and the Golden Globes. It will be aired for free February 24th, the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Pawlet Public Library. Come early to socialize. The library provides free popcorn and punch. Some find the folding chairs more comfortable with a cushion. Feel free to bring one or your own folding chair. For more information call the library at 325-3123.

Students Participate in Music Festival

Twenty 6th, 7th and 8th grade students from Manchester Elementary-Middle School participated last weekend in the Green Mountain District V Music Festival at MSJ in Rutland. These vocalists were selected in November at a rigorous audition process. Participants in the Middle School Chorus were: Anastasia Arvin-Diblasio, Hayden Audy, Elijah Brown, Ryan Burns, Madison Edwards, Ryder Ferrone, Jillian Flanagan, Nicky French, Allessandra Gaiotti, Hayley Goepel, Katy Jones, Liam Kelleher, Lauren Keyes, Weston Muench, Melanie Oliva, Eric Owens, Brock Pollard, Amy Siu, Jimmy Woodard. Also participating in the String Ensemble was Simon Aborn.

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WEEKLY ALMANAC AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA

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Bennington AA meeting (topic/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 2 and 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Beginners’ Group, Christ the King School, Rutland, 7 p.m. NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA meeting (speaker/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House 7:30 p.m. AA open discussion group, Sherburne United Church, Killington, 8:15 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Room 6 Sunday: AA meeting, “As Bill Sees It,” Wilson House, East Dorset, 8 a.m. Al Anon meeting 8 a.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discussion. Al-Anon meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 10 a.m. AA meeting, Weston Priory, Weston, 1:30 p.m. AA Big Book, Green Mountain

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Thursday: AA meeting, Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester. 7:30 a.m. AA meeting, Sherburne United Church, Killington, noon AA Big Book meeting, Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, noon AA meeting, St. Paul’s CC, Manchester, noon AA, Scars, Bars, Big Book meeting, Rutland Correctional Ctr, Rutland, 4 p.m. AA Women’s meeting, Zion Episcopal Ch, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 141 State St., Rutland,1-800-522-4700. Al-Anon meeting, Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Savings & Loan Bldg., downstairs, 7 p.m. 254-5568. AA Step meeting, United Methodist Ch, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A, 7:30 a.m. AA Room to Grow, Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 7:30 p.m. NA Just for Today, 7:30 p.m., Al Ducci’s Cafe, Manchester AA meeting, Congregational Church Rupert, 8 p.m. AA, meeting, Jamaica Community Ch, 8 p.m. Friday: AA-Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Step Meeting, Northshire Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m. Al-Anon meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, 1 p.m. AA meeting, St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting (step/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Luke’s Fair Haven, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Pawlet Community Ch, 7:30 p.m. AA New Beginnings (Beginners 6:30), Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 8 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday: AA meeting, Breakfast with your Higher Power, Beginners, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester, 7:30 a.m. AA Straight from the Heart Group, Mecham St., Wallingford, 9:30 a.m. Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North

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

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ing, 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 (previously Maple Street School) 7:30 a.m. ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Route 7A Al-Anon Courage to Change, South Londonderry Baptist Ch, 7 p.m. has moved to Main St. in Weston, VT to the meeting room across the parking lot of the Old Parish Church AA Step meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Brandon, 7 p.m.

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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

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Thursday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m. Tuesday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m., 5:30 & 6 p.m. ESL Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 4:30 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington (first Wednesday), 10 a.m. GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 3 p.m. A Mustard Seed Group St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 8 p.m. MIND & BODY WELLNESS Thursday: Medicare Assistance, Zion Parrish, Manchester, 10 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Meeting, American Legion Hall, Chester, first Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Friday: Wellness Clinic Smith Haven,

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Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Caregiver Group, Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend, 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m. Chronic Fatigue Support Group, Red Barn, Rtes 11/30, across from Wessner’s, Manchester, 7 p.m. C.H.A.D.D. Informational Meeting, RRMC, Rutland, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennintgon, fourth Thursday, 1 p.m.

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Thursday: Granville Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, Granville, NY second Thursday, 7 p.m. Weston Volunteer Fire Dept. Drill, Weston Firehouse, second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Sunderland Elementary Planning Commitee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Londonderry Planning Committee, Town Office, Londonderry, second and fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wallingford Planning Committee, Town Hall, First Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Weston Volunteer Fire Dept, Weston Firehouse, first Thursday,

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

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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. Northshire Teen Center Planning Meeting, Mulligans, Manchester Village, first and third Thursday, 7 p.m. Red Clover Chapter, Embroidery Guild of America, Trinity Church, Rutland, second Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday Success by Six Play Group, Mettowee School, West Pawlet, 9:30 a.m. Dorset Historical Society, open 10 a.m. Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alliance Church, Bennington, 9:30 a.m. Monday Catholic Daughters meeting, St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Arlington, first Monday, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Manchester Rotary meeting, Ye Olde Tavern, Manchester, noon Kiwanis Club of Manchester & the Mountains, first & third Tuesday of each month at Ye Olde Tavern, Manchester, 6 p.m. 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.

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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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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.

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