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Left: The ladies from the Dorset Church invite you to their fabulous Spring Rummage Sale ...details on page 27 Below: Moms, dads, kids of all ages will enjoy the Washington County Farm and Fiber Fair ...story on page 14

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ... ‘All My Sons’...

I want to recommend to all my friends in Guideland that they catch the current production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” at Hubbard Hall in Cambridge. I was in tears at the close of yesterday’s performance. Everything came together perfectly. I had not seen this play since Broadway. Yesterday it was still a knockout. Though the entire cast was stunning, I must single out both Joan Coombs and Melissa Herion for honoring this iconic American drama with their work. Under the direction of Randolyn Zinn and Allen McCullough, this drama of war fought in the air, in the factory and, perhaps most explosively, in one back yard, moves us all these years later. In “All My Sons” Miller grabs us by the collar, shakes us awake and exposes the dangers of keeping family secrets. Go see it before it leaves. — Tom Weakley Arlington, Vermont

...appreciation breakfast...

On March 20, the Manchester Eagles Ladies Auxiliary hosted an Appreciation Breakfast for the members of Manchester’s Fire Department, Police Department, and Rescue Squad. These men and women do so much for all of us that we wanted to show them how thankful we are for their services. It was an honor to serve them and spend some time getting to know them on a personal basis. Our community can surely rest easy knowing that it has so many dedicated people willing to help in times of emergency and need. Ladies and Gentlemen of Manchester’s Police, Fire, and Rescue, we thank you! — Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Manchestser, Vermont

...fresh air fund...

National Volunteer Week, April 18 through 24, is one of the highlights of the year for the Fresh Air Fund, and I would like to use this opportunity to extend my deepest thanks to our dedicated Fresh Air hosts, volunteers and supporters in our community. Year after year, our volunteers demonstrate their commitment to helping New York City children by continuing the Fresh Air tradition in our community. I would like to thank organizations and businesses which have given generously of their time and resources, notably Bromley Mountain Fun Park, Riley Rink, SVAC, the Manchester Rec. Area, McDonald’s, Stewart’s and the Dorset Playhouse to make the Dorset Friendly Town program a success each summer. This area has been a Friendly Town for many years and hosted hundreds of New York City children. The Fresh Air fund has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million children since 1877. For further information on how you can help to continue this wonderful tradition of volunteering, please call Geralyn Manning at 867-5944, Pat Meulemans at 297-9886, or Martha Thompson at 362-3473. Sincerely, — Martha Thompson Southern Vermont Fresh Air Fund Representative _____________________

Rupert Cemetery Meeting

A meeting of the Rupert Street Cemetery Association will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 7 p.m., in the Rupert Historical society Rooms. All people, owners of lots int he cemetery, are invited to attend. For further information call Axel Blomberg, President, at 802394-7897.

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Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.25 per meal For reservation or cancellation, Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, April 14 Cheese Strata with Ham, Zucchini, Stewed Tomatoes, Fresh Fruit and Milk. Tuesday, April 15 Veggie Lasagna, Italian Blend Veggies, Tossed Salad, Lemon Lulu Cake and Milk. Friday, April 16 Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken, Green Beans with Onion, Applesauce, Garlic Bread and Milk. Monday, April 19 Tuna Casserole, Prince Edward Veggies, Roasted Cabbage, Applesauce with Pears, Bread and Milk. Tuesday, April 20 Sweet and Sour Pork over Rice, Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes, Green Salad, Peanut Butter Cookies and Milk. _____________________

Wells Senior Meals

The Wells Senior Meal Site is located in the Modern Woodman Annex Building on Route 30 in Wells. Meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday and reservations can be made by calling either Charlotte at 325-3293 or Dot at 645-0330 one day in advance. Suggested donation is $3.25 per senior. These meals are open to any senior within a 15 to 20 mile area. Wednesday, 4/14: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Parmesan Cheese, Diced Carrots, Italian Bread and Orange Jello w/Mandarin Oranges for Dessert. Friday, 4/16: Ranch Chicken Breast, Diced Red O’Brien Potatoes, Beets, Wheat Bread and Cranberry Upside Down Coffee Cake for Dessert. April 14, 2010

Service Notes

Army Pfc. Benjamin R. Almquist has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. The field artillery specialists serve in intelligence activities including target processing in field artillery, cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery and maneuver brigade and headquarters and fire support elements. The course is designed to train students to establish, maintain, and operate radio and wire communications and speech security equipment, including encoding and decoding messages. They also must prepare and maintain daily staff journals, fire support situation maps, charts and other fire support and target processing procedures, records, and documents. In addition, students assist in initiating requests for field artillery, mortar, naval gunfire, and aerial delivered munitions, and emplace, maintain, and assist in the operation of laser range finders, target designation, and night observation devices. Almquist is the son of Kevin A. Almquist of Randolph, Vermont. His former guardian, Gail Billings, resides in Rutland, Vermont. The private is a 2008 graduate of Middlebury Union High School, Vermont. Army Sgt. 1st Class Aaron L. Parrott has returned to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska after being deployed to Afghanistan for one year. The soldier is one of 3,500 members of the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Fort Richardson. Airborne combat team members included soldiers assigned to one of six battalions and regiments of the 25th Infantry Division. The airborne brigade served in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan, which included April 14, 2010

the Paktya, Paktika and Khost. Some of the challenges the brigade soldiers faced included poverty, unemployment, security, and management of natural resources and government institutions. Soldiers improved roads, provided vocational training in construction and civics, improved and re-opened 29 schools, remodeled six medical clinics and improved three district courthouses. While deployed inAfghanistan, he was decorated with a Bronze Star Medal. Parrott, a platoon sergeant with 19 years of military service, is assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion. He is the son of Ernestine P. Woolery of East St., New Haven, Vermont. The sergeant graduated in 1990 from Vergennes Union High School, Vermont, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from Chapman University, Monterey, California. ___________________

Free Cone Day

Ben & Jerry’s of Manchester’s announces Free Cone Day, Tuesday April 20, noon to 8 p.m. In appreciation of our community, try new flavors and join in the fun on Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s of Manchester, located on Routes 11/30 at Manchester Square. _____________________

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IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions........... 27 Automotive......................... 41 Classifieds........................... 37 Creatures/Environment....... 28 Entertainment & Arts.......... 29 GNAT-TV Schedule............. 10 Mind & Body....................... 24 Restaurants......................... 30 Service Directory................. 34 Sports................................. 26 Job Connection................... 46 Weekly Almanac................. 30 Vermont News Guide

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Mountain School Welcomes New Board Member

On behalf of the Mountain School at Winhall’s board and its faculty and staff, Debbie Peretz, Board Chair, welcomes the newest board member, Eugene Shchemelev. Eugene and his wife, Irina, are the parents of MSW fifth grader, Nikita Shchemelev, and residents of Winhall. Mr. Shchemelev is also the owner of TECOM Group, a U.S. company that provides engineering and design services to customers in America and around the world. Mr. Shchemelev joins Board Chair, Debbie Peretz; Vice Chair and former Head of School at BBA, Chuck Scranton; Board Secretary and Technology Chair/Media Specialist at Long Trail School, Virginia Morgan; Board Treasurer, MSW parent and engineer at Mack Molding, Thom McMahon; MSW parent and co-owner of The Wadsworth Company and Vermont Barns, Betsy Wadsworth; Dr. Evan Ginsburg of Grace Cottage Hospital; writer and teacher C.J. King; and contractor Ric Swenson.

A giant rummage sale will be held in Wells, Vermont on Friday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m. to noon. This event will be held at the First United Church, located on the village green. You will find spring and summer clothing. They have everything for men, women and children, all in several different sizes. They also have shoes, accessories and handbags. Flea market items include crafts, knick-knacks, books, magazines and videos. Be sure to check out the plant sale. Sue has interesting house plants as well as the first tomato plants for 2010 in four-inch pots. The big bag sale will be held on Saturday at only $3 per bag. Donations of clean spring and summer clothing is still being accepted. Drop off your donations at the church, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Thursday, April 14 and 15. This event is presented by the Wells United Methodist Church. For further information call Phyllis at 3253196.

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Week of the Young Child

The Northshrie Day School would like to let the community know of the activities they will be doing in celebration of the Week of the Young Child, April 12 through 16. They will hold a parent breakfast consisting of bagels and cream cheese donated by Bagel Works; children’s artwork will be hung up throughout Manchester; some community members will read to the children; Alexandra Smith will provide her wonderful Hullabaloo program; Debbie Zaccheo will share her Music Together program; a pajama and pizza day will be held; and a bounce house has been rented for the kids’ enjoyment to end this fun-filled week. ________________________________________________

Exhibit Extended: To Life! A Celebration of Vermont Jewish Women

The Vermont Historical Society is pleased to announce an extension of the exhibit titled “To Life! A Celebration of Vermont Jewish Women” through July 3. This historic exhibit celebrating the stories of twenty Jewish Vermont women from all walks of life, from age 12 to 101 is currently running at the Vermont History Museum at 109 State Street in Montpelier. Each woman’s story is illustrated with a large photographic portrait, archival photos, an essay, selected quotes, and anecdotes from each woman. There are also works of contemporary Vermont Jewish women artists on display. In discussing the exhibit, Mark Hudson, the Vermont Historical Society’s executive director, said, “These women embody the very essence and spirit that is Vermont. This exhibit documents the impact of these women on their Jewish communities, their hometowns, and the state of Vermont.” For more information call Tess Taylor at 802-479-8505 or email tess. taylor@state.vt.us. ________________________________________________

Local Habitat Selects Next Family

Richard Malley, President of the Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity Affiliate, is pleased to announce that Tina and Jeff Reed of Bennington have been selected to become the affiliate’s next family partners. The Reed family has lived and worked in the area for over twenty years. Jeff and Tina, as well as three of their children, Nicholas, Taigan, Katie, and one grandchild, Carter, will be moving into the two-story, four bedroom home when it is completed. Speaking about their new home, Jeff wrote, “We have been working toward this goal for many years. It will mark the beginning of a better future for us. Having a home we can call our own will truly be a life-changing event for our family.” It will be a home the Reeds and many volunteers will create together, a home built on a foundation of hard work, caring and pride. This construction project on Silver Street, including the price of the land, will cost close to $150,000. Skilled and unskilled volunteers help make the home affordable by contributing almost all of the labor. The affiliate will continue to seek funds this spring and summer from individuals and area businesses to cover expenses. Dina and Henry Bronson, owners of Bistro Henry, will help by donating $10 for every Mother’s Day brunch served on Sunday, May 9. When a home is completed, Habitat conveys an interest free mortgage, with monthly payments established so housing costs, mortgage, taxes, and insurance do not exceed more that thirty percent of the family’s annual income. Anyone interested in becoming involved in any aspect of Habitat’s work, behind the scenes or building on site, should send an email to bennhabitat@yahoo.com or check www.benningtonarehabitat.com learn about the local affiliate.

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Family History: Beyond the Basics

The Dorset Historical Society has again invited Linda French to give a series of workshops designed to help people advance the project of exploring their family history. The new series will take place on three Sundays, April 18 and 25, and May 2, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at DHS’s Bley House Museum. Session I will be devoted to “Conquering Brick Walls: assessing research problems and getting past dead ends;” Session II to family stories, including family skeletons. Session III, entitled “Leaving a Family History Legacy,” will range over scrapbooks, narratives, time capsules, and much more. A magna cum laude graduate of California State Universtity, Dominquez, Ms. French majored in history. She has been a librarian, archivist, and museum curator, genealogy lecturer, and a researcher who has explored the history of families in 26 American states, as well as England, Ireland, Wales, Germany, Poland, and Sweden. The upcoming DHS series is described as “connected, but not sequential.” The fee (including materials) for the three workshops is $40 for non-members ($30 for members). The fee for an individual workshop is $15. Pre-registration is encouraged, because class size is limited. For questions and/or to discuss specific interests, call Linda French at 362-3011. To register, call DHS at 867-0331. April 14, 2010

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This Saturday, April 17, at 8 p.m., Fort Salem Theater reprises original songs that were first produced in its two performing spaces, the Mainstage and the Cabaret. The cast includes Susan Cicarelli Caputo, Dan and Elias Garfinkel, Jay and Lynne Kerr, and Jessica O’Keefe. Several of the featured performers actually introduced the new songs since the Kerrs took over operation of the thirty-nine year old theater in 2007. Taking the Mainstage, an existing performing space, and renovating it with a new proscenium arch and vintage seats from Broadway’s Helen Hayes Theater, they also created an intimate cabaret space in an area formerly housing dressing rooms. Fort Salem became “Washington County’s Home for Music, Musicals, and Cabaret,” and an outlet for original productions, many with music by Artistic Director Jay Kerr, an ASCAP Award Winning Composer, who relocated from Manhattan to nearby Hebron. The community got its first taste of Kerr’s original music when he and Ms. Caputo co-starred in Songs of War and Peace, in September, 2007. They will each sing an original number from that show this Saturday. In December of the same year, the renovated Mainstage opened with “A Christmas Carol: A New Musical,” music and lyrics by Kerr, this time with collaborator Jeremy Blachman. Reviews called the production “zestful,” “a winning book and score.” On Saturday Jessica O’Keefe, as she did in 2007, will perform the number that opened that show. From Adirondack Awakening, created in 2008 with the support of a LARAC grant, by Kerr and Stephen Trombley, Sue Caputo will reprise her moving solo about a teenage girl sent to a tuberculosis sanatorium at the turn of the twentieth century. Other offerings include numbers from “Wine, Woman and Song” and three shows by Al Budde and Kerr:

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“Breakfast Epiphanies,” “Corn! The Musical,” and this summer season’s new original show, “Star Crossed,” which opens at the Fort in August. Not just an opportunity for Fort Salem to toot its own horn, absent original cast recordings of the original shows,“Songs from the Fort” provides a live opportunity for fans of the Fort to relive some of the highlights of past performances. As local thespian and town physician Dan Garfinkel reprises “Man Up,” his show-stopping number from Corn!, he will be joined by his seventh grade son Elias, thus not only reliving the theater’s recent past, but perhaps predicting its future. The $20 price of admission includes a $5 credit for coffee and dessert provided by Norene and Fred’s of Salem. Seating is limited, so reservations are highly encouraged. For reservations and more information, call the theater box office at 518-854-9200. ________________________________________________

Visit The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency at Mark Skinner Library

Fans of the enormously popular “No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” series by Alexander McCall Smith and everyone interested in a joyful jaunt to Botswana are invited to view episodes 5 and 6 of the HBO series at the Mark Skinner Library on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. Based on the international bestselling novels, “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” chronicles the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the cheerful, eminently sensible proprietor of Botswana’s first and only female owned detective agency. The series is filmed on location. The event is free and open to the public. Bush tea will be served. Mark Skinner Library is located at 48 West Rd. in Manchester Village. For further information, call 362-2607.

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Tag Sale

The Jungle Gym of Manchester is holding a Tag Sale Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m.-noon. A wonderful selection of preloved baby equipment, toys, games, clothes and books will be on sale at reasonable prices. All proceeds benefit the Jungle Gym, a not-for-profit indoor play space for infants and toddlers. 254 Airport Road, Manchester For more information e-mail junglegymcoop@comcast.net.

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Learn the Art of Cheese at J. K. Adams

Spring is Here! Our best gift and garden accessory collection ever has just arrived! Hummingbirds and Orioles are on the way! We have everything you need to bring them to your backyard! 48 Center Hill Rd. Manchester, VT (802)362-2270 www.TheVermontBirdPlace.com

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Come to J.K. Adams Kitchen Store to learn “The Art of Cheese” with chef and cookbook author Allison Hooper of Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery on Saturday, April 24, at 1:00 p.m. Allison will demonstrate how to create Warm Toasted Bijou Salad from her new book “From a Cheese Maker’s Kitchen.” Along with offering cheese tastings, Allison will also speak about how to create a cheese plate as well as the many different pairings that go with each cheese, from savory to sweet, to wine, beer and drinks. Cheese maker and entrepreneur Allison Hooper, co-founder of Vermont Butter and Cheese Company, was among the first artisan cheese makers in the United States. With co-founder Bob Reese, they brought the everyday cheese and dairy delicacy of France to the American table. Before starting that business in 1984, Allison was a dairy products quality technician with the Vermont Department of Agriculture. She began her career as a cheese-making apprentice in Brittany and Haute Alps while studying in France. Ms. Hooper has served on Boards of Directors for the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, as well as the Vermont Fresh Network, an organization that promotes local, sustainable food distribution through farmer to chef partnerships. Allison and her partner, Bob Reese, were awarded Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year in 1996. She has worked for Land O’ Lakes International Development to revitalize domestic cheese making in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. She is the founding President of the Vermont Cheese Council and was President of the American Cheese Society from 2007 through 2009. Allison and her husband Don live on a farm in Brookfield, Vermont, where the creamery originally started with their three sons, Miles, Sam, and Jay.

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Fundraiser for Dorset Players

The Dorset Players invite you to the Dorset Playhouse on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. for a fundraising evening of stories and slides by our own Dom Degnon, who circumnavigated the globe in a small schooner some years ago. Entitled “Adrift on a Sea of Stories: Around the World in Seven Years,” it promises to be quite an event, especially for those of us who have trouble navigating our way around the Northshire. In addition to his work with the Players, Dom is a former Coast Guard officer and school teacher. A graduate of Wesleyan University and Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English, he has written extensively for Cruising World, Ocean Navigator, and Sail, as well as for magazines in Australia. Over the past several years, Dom has given similar slide/lecture presentations across the United States. Copies of Dom’s book (list: $29.95) will be available for purchase at $20, with all proceeds going to The Dorset Players. Tickets for the evening will be $10. There will be limited seating, so reserve your place now. For tickets or additional information, call Sheila Conway at the Players Business Office weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 802867-5570.

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The winner of the annual Jelly Bean Contest at the Terrace came within an impressive 11 jelly beans of the correct total. Elizabeth (Betty) Wadsworth studied a jar containing 639 jelly beans and guessed 650 beans. ________________________________________________

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Pawlet Masonic Lodge Offers Scholarships

Morning Flower Lodge #71, Pawlet, is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships to any senior who lives in the Pawlet, Rupert and Wells, Vermont area and has been accepted to a school for post secondary education. Applications are available at the Pawlet Public Library, Pawlet Town Hall and the Pawlet Post Office. The deadline to apply is June 1. For more information call 802-325-3052.

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Looking for something to do that involves the whole family? Love farms and animals? Then mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Washington County, New York, Farm and Fiber Tour, which will take place this year on 12 different farms across Washington County, April 24 and 25. The event is free and open to the public and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Farm and Fiber Tour, and most events at the individual farms, will take place rain or shine - so dress for the weather. Washington County is an easy hour’s drive from Albany, Saratoga Springs and southern Vermont; and only half a day from New York City, Rochester, and Boston. Farmers across the county will open their barns, fields, and shops to allow visitors of all ages to meet their sheep and lambs, alpacas, llamas, and rabbits. Join them to learn about breeding and raising fiber animals including shearing and fiber processing. Some farmers will also demonstrate how they spin, dye, felt or weave with their animals’ fibers. Visitors can purchase beautiful fiber products at the farms including soft shorn fleeces, roving for spinning, yarn and supplies for knitting and crocheting, fiber carding and spinning equipment, and handmade items such as felted scarves and knitted socks. Cooked lamb will be available for tasting. In addition, some of the participating farms will offer other activities such as fun projects for kids, tips for evaluating and selecting fleeces for fiber projects, needle felting workshops, and drop spindle spinning instruction. See www.washingtoncountyfibertour.org for a list of the 12 participating fiber producers and directions to their farms. Fiber farmers welcome telephone inquiries anytime. The Web site also has a detailed

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The Burr and Burton Academy “Book Drive for Tanzania, Thailand and Haiti” Service Learning Project is collecting children’s books. Please donate new or gently used children’s books and/or school supplies by placing them in the following drop boxes: Burr and Burton Library, Dorset School, First Congregational Church of Manchester, Maple Street School, Mark Skinner Library, Long Trail School, Floodbrook School, Shaw’s Supermarket, the Dorset Library, the Dorset Post Office and Israel Congregation of Manchester. Monetary donations are also accepted and checks can be made out to Burr and Burton Academy with “Book Drive for Africa” in the memo. Monetary donations will be used to help purchase books or support shipping costs. Past Book Drives have helped schoolchildren in South Africa and Namibia to be able to establish libraries in their hometowns. School and village leaders and citizens have been beside themselves with gratitude at the generosity of Manchester and the surrounding community. Please consider donating up through April 25. If you have any questions, please contact Tammy White, Service Learning Project Advisor, 442-4203, jtwhite5@comcast.net.

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AMHS Bottle Drive

Students in the French Club at Arlington Memorial High School (AMHS) will hold a Bottle Drive, Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will collect bottles throughout the community and have a truck stationed at the bottom of the AMHS driveway for anyone who wishes to drop off bottles and cans. Money earned from the Bottle Drive supports the students’ trip to France. For more information about the Bottle Drive or to make a donation to the French Club, contact Advisor Kathy Corey at coreyk@bvsu.org or 375.2589, extension 116. ________________________________________________

Mommy’s Marketplace

Mommy’s Marketplace will be held on Saturday May 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.on Route 30 Townshend, Vermont in the Townshend Town Hall. A great place to shop for gently used items for your children for spring and summer. Maternity, nursery, infant to teen items are available. Don’t miss the bargains and a chance to stock up on essentials at affordable prices. This event is held in the spring and fall and has generated a loyal following of shoppers and sellers. Questions, call Judy at 802-874-4020.

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Potluck Lunch to Beneﬁt Sugarmakers Who Lost Their Sugarhouse Due to Arson

The Rutland County Maple Producers together with the Tinmouth Fire Department would like to invite the community to a benefit which they are co-sponsoring on April 18 beginning at noon at the Tinmouth Community Center for Kevin and Sherri Ruane who recently lost their sugarhouse due to arson. The event will feature a potluck luncheon, a concert by “Goldtown” a local bluegrass band, as well as a silent auction. Donations of food and/or items for the silent auction would be greatly appreciated. For further information, contact Helen Wood at 325-3478 or Judy Coolidge at 325-3073. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a great afternoon of music and company. All proceeds will benefit the Ruane Sugarhouse Rebuilding Fund. ________________________________________________

Dorset Senior Connection

The Dorset Seniors will meet at the Wilson House in East Dorset on Thursday, April 22 at noon for a delicious luncheon. Speaker for this month is Judy Lake of Pawlet. She will be talking about making lamp shades. Judy has a shop in Pawlet that sells handmade lamp shades of every size and shape. Judy has also written a how-to book enabling you to create your own lamp shade. Reservations are required. Please call Helen Tyler at 867-0261 before April 18. There will be door prizes. A suggested luncheon donation is $3.50. _________________________________________________

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Basket Weaving Workshop at GMA

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering another Basket Weaving Workshop with Joy Stewart on Saturday, April 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. This workshop will take place at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont and is part of the Arts for Living Series developed by GMALL in partnership with SVAC. Joy Stewart, a math teacher at Maple Street School, has been weaving baskets for 15 years. She enjoys sharing the craft with others and maintains that basket weaving can be appreciated by people of all ages. In this workshop she will guide us in making a large tote basket with a braided seagrass handle. The workshop is fun and you go home with a beautiful creation. The registration cost is $40 and includes materials. Early registration is strongly encouraged. For more information and to register, please visit www.greenmtnacademy.org, or call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199. _________________________________________________

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Komen VT-NH Race for the Cure Announces 2010 Grants

Thanks to funds raised at the 2009 Susan G. Komen Vermont-New Hampshire Race for the Cure®, and other monies raised throughout the year, the Vermont-New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was able to award $464,690 to 19 community-based breast health programs, bringing the total sum of monies awarded locally for breast cancer education, screening and treatment to more than $5 million since 1992. Home Health & Hospice Care, Nashua, NH; St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua, Nashua, NH; Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, VT; Green Mountain Community Medical & Social Services, Londonderry, VT; Central Vermont Medical Center, Barre, VT; Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland, VT; NH/VT Emergency Fund, DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH; North Country Hospital, Newport, VT; Northshire Women’s Cancer Support Group, Manchester Center, VT; Porter Hospital, Middlebury, VT; New Hampshire Minority Health Coalition, Manchester, NH; UVM, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT (3 grants); Vermont Department of Health; Forest Moon, Jacksonville, VT; 10th Annual Stowe Weekend of Hope, Stowe, VT; 13th Annual Breast Cancer Conference, Vermont Cancer Center, UVM, College of Medicine, Burlington, VT “The grant process is the culmination of the Affiliate’s work in both states over the last year” said Terri Hathaway, Grants Chair of the Vermont-New Hampshire Affiliate. “While raising money to support our grant program is a critical focus, we also focus on educating people about breast cancer, connecting patients and their families to treatment information, and highlighting the research being supported by Komen for the Cure at a national level. Toward that end, we were very happy that we were able to send $107,703 to Komen for research.” Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Get more information, volunteer and register for this year’s Race for the Cure – which takes place at Hildene Meadows, in Manchester, Vermont, on Saturday, July 17 – at www.vtnhkomen.org. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. April 14, 2010

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Beneﬁt Concert

A concert to benefit the homeless shelter will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Shaftsbury Methodist Church. The concert will feature Heaven’s Dust with Pastor Matthew and Aislin Bowles, and Paul and Elsbeth Elisha of Barre, Vermont. Admission to this event is non-perishable food items. A good will offering for the shelter will be taken during intermission. The church is located off Route 7A, left at the blinking light in Shaftsbury. ________________________________________________

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Covenant Players

Come and experience the covenant Players on April 17 at the East �� Dorset Fire House. The East Dorset Congregational Church is sponsoring an evening of excitement and impact of Christian drama. The �� group was founded by playwright Charles M. Tanner in 1963 and is an international repertory com�� pany having performed over two �� million times in its 40 year history �� with more than 3,000 plays written especially for the organization by �� its founder. �� Covenant Players challenge people to take a close look at them�� selves and the practice of their faith. �� The evening will begin at 5 p.m. �� with a dinner consisting of baked ziti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages. Cost of the dinner is $5 and a free will offering will be taken for the players.

Pancake Breakfast

The Battenkill Grange #487 is offering a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 18. The menu includes pancakes and sausage, real Vermont maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy, home fries, coffee, juice and milk. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. The Grange is located off Route 313 West at the covered bridge in Arlington. _____________________

Installation of Ofﬁcers

There will be a joint installation of officers of Adoniram Lodge #42 F. & A.M. and Adoniram Chapter #22 O.E.S. on Sunday April 18 with a potluck lunch at 1 p.m. followed by the installation. This will be an open installation so anyone is welcome to attend. Also on Tuesday April 20 Adoniram Chapter #22 will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Masonic Temple is located on Spruce Street in Manchester. Hope to see you all there. The Order of the Eastern Star is a benevolent and charitable organization. For information, call Christine Katz at 362-0041.

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Pancake Breakfast

Do you make a quality, Vermont wood product? Calling all Vermont furniture makers, wood turners, basket weavers, millwork and flooring, door and window manufacturers, and all others who make products out of wood! The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) invites you to exhibit at the seventh annual Vermont Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival to make this event the one stop shopping experience for homeowners, architects, interior designers, and retailers. The event is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, at the Union Arena in Woodstock, Vermont. Fifteen new companies joined the camaraderie of Vermont woodworkers at the 2009 event. Will you be the next new exhibitor? The more talented woodworkers displaying their products, the more the message spreads to attendees that Vermont is the place to be for anything wood! The VWMA plans to bring new aspects once again so that our return attendees will make this their fall foliage destination for another year! The bi-annual Vermont Fine Furniture & Wood Products Design Competition will be hosted at the 2010 Festival. Woodworkers will display their finest work for judging by industry professionals and the public. Last year the Barnard General Store was brought on to provide local food to fuel the hungry shoppers. The annual student design competition and awards ceremony was hosted at the Festival encouraging Vermont high school students to submit their woodworking entries and to be able to network with the state’s professional woodworkers. As always the VWMA will partner with Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park for their annual Forest Festival Weekend. The Park will host woodworking and sawmill demonstrations, forest walks, educational activities, and events for the whole family. A complimentary shuttle will be available to transport attendees between locations. For more information and to download a registration form please visit www.vermontwoodfestival.org, write to info@vermontwood.com or call the VWMA office at 802-747-7900.

The West Hoosick Fire Department announces an “All You Can Eat” Breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, April 18, from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road, near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. Call 518-686-1814.

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VRP Receives Stratton Grant

The Stratton Foundation has awarded Vermont Reading Partners a grant to purchase supplies necessary for “hands-on” learning techniques. These supplies or “tools” may be as basic as scissors, glue, and colored markers, but they provide countless opportunities for VRP tutors to create fun and interesting ways for their students to learn to read and write. With this grant, VRP will be able to purchase enough supplies so that all School Program tutors can customize their “tool boxes” according to the specific needs and interests of each of their students. Students in the program range from Pre-K through sixth grade, and their needs and interests are just as diverse. VRP would like to thank the Stratton Foundation for understanding the needs for “hands-on” learning tools and for their continuing support of literacy and VRP.

We Are NOT Participating in the Recession Funny how you’ll plan every aspect of every trip... except the most important one you’ll ever take.

hen you embark on your end-of-life journey, how will you spend your precious time? Where will you stay along the way? Who will provide you with care and comfort? The goal of hospice care is to make sure your final journey is what you want it to be and that you’ll have peaceful memories your family will share. As with all trips, information is the starting point.

Learn more about hospice by calling 775-0568 or visit www.ravnah.org.

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Handmade Books

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering two workshops on the Introduction to Handmade Books with collage artist Jane Davies. Handmade books offer a wealth of possibilities for creative expression, combining visual content with text and structure. Or you can simply make a beautiful blank book to use as a journal or album. In this pair of workshops we will learn two of the simplest, and yet most versatile, methods of constructing books: pamphlet stitch and accordion fold. On Saturday, May 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., we will make a Hardcover Pamphlet Book with lots of pages using the basic pamphlet stitch. This method of book binding is accessible to the novice, and yet produces a substantial, sturdy book that will last a lifetime. Use it as a journal, a sketchbook, or a photo album, or give it as a very special personalized gift. On Saturday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the workshop will explore the Accordion Fold Book and Beyond. The accordion is probably the most widely used structure for a fold book, and it is no wonder. This technique is easy, endlessly variable, and can be easily combined with other book structures. We will learn the basics of the accordion book, with several variations, and then begin to work on a special type of accordion called a “panel book”. At the end of the workshop you will have several accordion books, as well as several pages of your panel book. All materials and tools will be provided, however scissors and a ruler will be helpful. If you have decorative paper you would like to use for your book cover, feel free to bring that as well. The cost for each workshop is $48. Sign up for one or both! The workshops will take place at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont and are part of the Arts for Living Series developed by GMALL in partnership with SVAC. Early registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit www.greenmtnacademy.org or call Renee Bornstein at 802362-1199. _______________________________________________

Michael Rodriguez is hosting a Dance for Hospice on Saturday, April 24 at the Mount Anthony Country Club in Bennington, Vermont beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 per person, payable to Huge Hospice of Bennington County. Selection of Colors If you are interested in brushing & Styles! up on your dancing, Michael is offering a pre-event dance lesson on Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m., at the Mount Anthony Country Club or on Wednesday, April 21, 7 p.m., at r.k. Miles, Manchester. For further information, call Michael at 362-1819.

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Emma LeMay, 6th grade student at Maple Street School qualified as a semifinalists for the 2010 Vermont Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. National Geographic Society Bees were held in schools with fourth through eighth grade students throughout the state to determine each school’s GeoBee winner. Emma LeMay won the Maple Street competition in November 2009. She then took a qualifying test, which earned her entrance to the state competition. National Geographic Society has invited students with the top 100 scores to compete at the state level. The state winner will receive $100, the “National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World,” and a trip to Washington, D.C. where he/she will represent Vermont in the national finals in May.

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Online Registration for VT-NH Komen Race

While the Race itself is still months away online registration is now up and running at www. vtnhkomen.org. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 17, at Hildene Meadows in Manchester, Vermont, but you can jump online, have a look around, make a pledge, volunteer, and form a team right now. You can do it all online, at your convenience, 24/7. Part race, part festival, part rally and all heart, the Race is a 5K run or walk to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and breast cancer research and outreach programs in Vermont and New Hampshire. A must-do event for untold numbers, the race annually draws thousands of women, men and children to run, walk, amble and mingle on some of the most quintessentially scenic acreage in New England. Good friends, great food, ice cream, an incredible silent auction and an expanded array of fun activities for kids will be the order of the day. The Komen Race for the Cure® series is the largest series of 5k runs in the United States. Since its origination in Dallas in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure series has grown from one local race to a national series of 112 five kilometer (5k) and one-mile fitness runs/walks with more than 1,000,000 participants. Since the first local race in 1993, the VT-NH Affiliate has netted more than $6.7 million, seventy-five percent of which ($5 million) went to local community breast �� cancer education, treatment �� and screening programs. The �� remaining 25 percent ($1.7 mil�� lion) went to the national Susan �� G. Komen for the Cure Grants �� Program to fund research. �� For more information, call �� 802-362-2733 or visit www.vtn�� hkomen.org. For more information about Susan G. Komen for �� the Cure, breast health or breast �� cancer, visit www.komen.org, or call 1-877-GO KOMEN. ��

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Grace Cottage Offers Arthritis Self-Help Class

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Grace Cottage Hospital will offer the Arthritis Foundation’s Self-Help Program for six Tuesdays, April 27 to June 1, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the Holt Conference Room of the hospital’s Community Wellness Center, 133 Grafton Road (Route 35). The class focuses on how to manage arthritis and lead a more active, fulfilling life. The highly-effective program was developed at Stanford University in 1979 for people with all types of arthritis and related conditions, including fibromyalgia. Family, friends, and caregivers can also benefit from the training. Research has shown that attending this program can decrease one’s arthritis pain by 20 percent. Participants find that they can increase their level of activity and thus enjoy their lives more. Grace Cottage Hospital physical therapist Sindy Hassig, a certified Arthritis Foundation leader, will conduct the program. Through engaging group discussion and easy-to-understand course materials, participants learn about joint anatomy and joint protection, as well as the importance of exercise, weight control, nutrition, stress reduction, relaxation, taking medications properly, and better communication with doctors. The class is free, but there is a $25 fee to cover the cost of the workbook (scholarships are available). Pre-registration is required for this program; call 365-3649 by Friday, April 23. ________________________________________________

Circle of Healing Open House

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On Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Circle of Healing practitioners invite the public to join us for a day of workshops and mini-treatments. There will be hourly drawings for gift certificates and refreshments for the season. Come learn about everything from Dowsing to Astrology, and Reflexology with our newest practitioner, Carson Lake. • 10-10:30 a.m.: Acupuncture for Needle Phobics with Molly Beverage. • 10:30-11 a.m.: Reﬂexology with Carson Lake. 11-11:30 a.m.: Astrology - More Than Your Sun Sign with Cathy Walker. 12-12:30 p.m.: Diﬀerent Faces of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Ray Foster 12:30-1 p.m.: Self-Sabotaging Behaviors and How to Clear Them with Glenn Cratty 1-1:30 p.m.: What Exactly is Energy Healing with Cathy Walker 1:30-2 p.m.: Dowsing and It’s Many Applications with Glenn Cratty and Dr. Ray Foster The Circle of Healing is a collaborative group of practitioners offering integrative health care and education in a nurturing, comfortable, and safe environment. We are located just south of the village of Pawlet on Route 30. For more information please call 325-3300 extension #1.

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Arlington Community Public Health Nursing Service Scholarship

The Arlington Nursing Service is happy to announce that there will be one scholarship available for the 2010/11 school year. The scholarship is available to residents of Arlington, Sunderland, and Sandgate who are pursuing an education in a health related field. This scholarship is not limited to graduating seniors; interested parties of all ages are encouraged to apply. This award of $1000 per year will be renewed for up to four years provided the student continues in their chosen studies. Please contact Mary Ann Schaefer at 375-6668, or masvt1@yahoo. com for an application or more information. _________________________________________________

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Manchester Rescue Squad Seeking Volunteers

Manchester Rescue Squad is in need of dedicated volunteer personnel. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a difference in someone’s life? Here’s your chance, Manchester Rescue Squad will be holding a First Responder – Emergency Care Attendant course starting May 1 , 2010. After successfully completing this course you are eligible for Vermont State certification and membership with Manchester Rescue Squad. Come join us and make a difference.

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SPORTS Car Rally in Granville

The Penrhyn Engine and Hose Company is planning their fourth annual Car Rally on Saturday, June 5 (rain date is June 6). This fundraiser replaces the annual carnival. Fundraisers like this will serve the Middle Granville Fire Company with such things as helping with the building and truck upkeep and utility costs. Area businesses are being sought for cash sponsorship donations to help defray the costs involved. If your business would rather donate a grand prizes, that would be greatly appreciated. Your company name will be announced during the car rally as either a cash sponsor or as a donation of a grand prize and your name will appear on a flyer in a goodie bag handed out to each car entry. Please call Alicia Dunbar at 518-361-5280 and leave a message if you have any questions or need to arrange pick up of any donations. You may also mail responses to Penrhyn Engine Company, Attn: Car Rally Committee, P.O.Box 55, Middle Granville, NY 12849. Please respond by May 18.

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Bart Center Receives Stratton Grant

The Bart Center would like to give a special thank you to the Stratton Foundation for supporting the Bart J. Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center during the winter ski season of 2009-2010. With the grant from the Stratton Foundation they were able to offer scholarships to some area people who have a disability, and enabled them the opportunity to enjoy the ski program. The Bart Center offers skiing and snowboarding to people of all ages and all disabilities. With the help of the Stratton Foundation it made it possible for some deserving young people to get out and have a lot of fun during the winter. Thanks Stratton Foundation. _______________________________________________

Board Game Nights at St. Luke’s

The first Saturday Night Supper at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, Vermont, was ten years ago. Adults and children picked their partners and opponents and went to a table to play Monopoly, Parcheesi, Candy Land, and everyone had a ball. A potluck dinner preceded the games. Slightly reformatted in 2010 the first SNS will be held Saturday, April 17, beginning with board games at 3:30 in the afternoon and ending with pizza and sundaes at 5 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Just bring your favorite game, a determination to have family fun and even display a creative talent for decorating pizzas and sundaes. Young families are sure to enjoy the event. To reserve your game table at 875-2114. _________________________________________________

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The 15th annual Granville Area Lioness Club Run for the Community will be held on Saturday, May 1, beginning and ending at the Hook and Ladder Firehouse at the corner of Quaker Street and Potter Avenue in Granville, New York. This 5K race begins at 10 a.m., and features a flat and fast out-and-back course. All pre-registrants will receive a commemorative tee-shirt and post race refreshments featuring coffee, bananas, homemade cookies and Phil’s “Almost Famous Five-Alarm Chili.” Awards will be given to the first three males and females overall, as well as to the first three in each of eleven age divisions. Entry fee is $15 pre-race, and $20 on the day of the race. For further information, please call Phil at 518-232-7040.

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ANTIQUES

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Granville Lions Club Summer Furniture Sales

The Granville Lions Club announces the opening of our Summer Furniture Sales for our 48th season. We sell world famous furniture for use at your pool, patio, porch, deck or the beach. Our 47 years of doing business in the same location and our thousands of return customers and customer referrals give you peace of mind that you are getting the best quality and the best prices for all your summer furniture needs. We are located behind the Post Office, off Main Street in Granville, New York. We are open every Friday from 5-8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. from April 16 until Labor Day. In the 47 years we have been selling furniture, we have donated over 2 million dollars to local, state and national charities including hundreds of eye exams and glasses; scholarships; the purchase of a home for senior citizens with continued support; and funds to local fire companies, rescue squads, scouts, special camps for children with special needs, local cultural events, libraries and museums, Christmas programs for needy families, Fourth of July Kids’ Days, Little League programs, winter skating, a skate board park, playgrounds, Glens Fall Association of Hearing Impaired and Sight Society and many more great programs. ________________________________________________

will pick up your donation, so give the shop a ring at 362-2126. Come in and browse, and watch for all the sales. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Route 7A, Manchestser, Vermont.

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The fabulous shopping day you have been waiting for is on Saturday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Remember outside sales begin at 8:30 a.m.—please read on) at the Dorset Church! This year all outside merchandise such as baby accessories, ladies sweaters, sports gear, tools, garden equipment, small appliances, books, and other interesting treasures will go on sale outside at 8:30 a.m. The bag sale will take place from noon–1:00 p.m. This spring the bag sale will have two offerings, General merchandise bags will cost $2 and Ladies Boutiques bags will cost $10. The rummage sale is always packed with useful and interesting items at reasonable prices. There will be children’s clothing and toys, women’s separates, Ladies’ Boutique, men’s clothing, jewelry and accessories, footwear, linens, attic treasures, books, miscellaneous housewares, and small appliances. Christian Education members will be selling coffee, donuts and lunch. Donations of clean, serviceable items will be accepted at the Dorset Church on Tuesday, April 20, Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday April 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please do not donate furniture, large appliances, TVs, stereo equipment, computer and computer related items. The church is located at 143 Church Street, off Route 30 in Dorset. If you have any questions, please call 867-2260. _________________________________________________

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Thrift Shop News Spring is here, flowers are in bloom, and the shop is bursting with spring and summer merchandise. You will find great bargains from shoes to tank tops to pretty dresses and formal wear. The shop will be open the first Saturday of each month through April 14, 2010

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grooming and maintenance. We recommend a home with children seven years and older. Other dogs may be possible upon introduction, but we do not, however, recommend a home with cats. If you are looking for a big baby to cuddle and play with, then come meet our hungry Pupo!

Cookies & Cream is 2 years old. Her previous owner died and the family she was living with was very active and it was too much for her. Cookies & Cream is shy at first introduction but comes out of her shell once she knows you. She is affectionate and likes attention on her terms. Please come see our magnificent girl. These pets and others are available at Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vermont. Call 375-2898 for further information.

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‘Damn Yankees’ Musical to be Batted Around in Rutland

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Producing Director Steve Stettler will provide a behind the scenes look at the history of “Damn Yankees,” and this summer’s Weston production of this long-living hit, at the Book King in Rutland on Friday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. It is the fifth of seven Stage Door Series events connected to this year’s WPTC MainStage and OtherStages productions. Set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C. at a time when the New York Yankees dominated major league baseball, the musical is based on Wallop’s novel, “The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant.” Filled with song and dance hits like “Heart,” “Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO” and “Whatever Lola Wants,” “Damn Yankees” helped catapult Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon to stardom. The April 23 event is sponsored by the Book King. Participants can sing along to the memorable songs and will enjoy reading excerpts from the script. The event is free and reservations are not necessary. ________________________________________________

Weston Playhouse Holds Auditions for Local Youth

to July 11 (see calendar on WPTC Web site) in Weston and on tour. For specific information regarding school lessons, transportation and more or to arrange for audition materials, contact Debora HarrySpencer at 802-824-8167 ext.101 or dhspencer@westonplayhouse.org. ________________________________________________

New Drama Club at Mark Skinner Library

Join Manchester resident Carole Tannen in the Mark Skinner Library’s new drama group, Center Stage! Carole is a trained professional actress and singer, drama coach and teacher. She will facilitate improvisation, role-playing, scene-reading and other fun dramatic activities for kids ages 10 - 12. Come join the fun beginning on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Don’t wait — call the library at 362-2607 now to reserve your spot! Register by Saturday, April 24. This program is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to be Center Stage!

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The Weston Playhouse is holding auditions on April 24 for a Vermont youth to participate in its summer Young Company production of “Seussical” by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. “Seussical” is a Broadway musical based on the children’s stories of Dr. Seuss and featuring such beloved characters as the Cat in the Hat, Horton and Mayzie. Weston is performing the 1-hour version for young audiences with its 7-member Young Company of undergraduate musical theatre majors at the Weston Rod and Gun Club and on tour to surrounding communities. The theatre seeks a boy or girl of any ethnicity, age 9 to 11, to play the role of JoJo. S/he should be open, outgoing, energetic, imaginative and inventive, with a tender, strong voice (range Ab to C). Preference will be given to candidates with previous acting experience and real movement ability. Auditions with director/choreographer David Marquez and music director Jon Balcourt will be held at the Weston Rod and Gun Club, 982 Route 100, on Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. Auditionees will be asked to sing, read and move. They should bring music for a song they already know and should prepare a portion of the song “Alone in the Universe,” available at www. westonplayhouse.org by clicking “About Us” and “Employment” or by calling the WPTC offices at 802-824-8167 x101 to request a fax copy. Candidates should also bring a recent photo and a list of performance credits. �� The part will require attendance at a combination of morning, after- �� noon and evening rehearsals from June 8 to 23, and a commitment �� to afternoon and evening perfor�� mances as scheduled from June 24 ��

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WEEKLY ALMANAC AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA

Thursday: AA meeting, Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Manchester. 7:30 a.m. AA meeting, Sherburne United Church, Killington, noon AA Big Book meeting, Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, noon AA meeting, St. Paul’s CC, Manchester, noon AA, Scars, Bars, Big Book meeting, Rutland Correctional Ctr, Rutland, 4 p.m. AA Women’s Up the Steps meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Route 30, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 141 State St., Rutland,1-800-522-4700. Al-Anon meeting, Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Savings & Loan Bldg., downstairs, 7 p.m. 254-5568. AA Step meeting, United Methodist Ch, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA 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 Fellowship, 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 Fellowship, Manchester, 7:30 a.m. AA Straight from the Heart Group,

Mecham St., Wallingford, 9:30 a.m. Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington AA meeting (topic/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 2 p.m. AA meeting, Beginners’ Group, Christ the King School, Rutland, 7 p.m. NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA meeting (speaker/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House 7:30 p.m. AA open discussion group, Sherburne United Church, Killington, 8:15 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Room 6 Sunday: AA meeting, “As Bill Sees It,” Wilson House, East Dorset, 8 a.m. Al Anon meeting 8 a.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discussion. Al-Anon meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 10 a.m. AA meeting, Weston Priory, Weston, 1:30 p.m. AA Big Book, Green Mountain Group, East Poultney Baptist

Church, 7:30 p.m. AA 11-Step Meeting meditation, Wilson House, East Dorset, 7 p.m. AA Shoulder to Shoulder, HoJo Inn, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. Monday: 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.

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Tuesday: AA meeting, Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Women’s Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m. Rutland County AA Men’s meeting, Grace Congregational Ch, Rutland, 7 p.m. Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library AA Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, Big Book Tapes, mens meeting, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton, 6:30 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 Fellowship, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m. ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon Courage to Change, South Londonderry Baptist Ch, 7 p.m. has moved to Main St. in Weston, VT to the meeting room across the parking lot of the Old Parish Church AA Step meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Brandon, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Holy Trinity, Danby, 7:30 p.m. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Women’s Meeting of AA: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT DA - Debtor’s Anonymous, Wed. 8-9 p.m., Turning Point Club of Bennington, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT, 442-9700

GED • EDUCATION

Thursday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m. Tuesday: April 14, 2010

GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m., 5:30 & 6 p.m. ESL Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 4:30 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington (first Wednesday), 10 a.m. GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 3 p.m. A Mustard Seed Group St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 8 p.m. MIND & BODY WELLNESS Thursday: Bennington Free Clinic, 6-9 p.m. Located at First Baptist Church, 601 Main St., Bennington, VT. Call 447-3700 for appointment. Medicare Assistance, Zion Parrish, Manchester, 10 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Meeting, American Legion Hall, Chester, first Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Friday: Blood Pressure Clinic, Robert Milbauer Realty, Newfane, third Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday: CoDA, 12-step fellowship to maintain healthy relationships, 9:30 a.m. Wilson House, E. Dorset, 362-5524 Monday: Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, first Monday at 7 p.m., South Londonderry Library, Clare at 824-3909 Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30; Manchester, Masonic Temple, Mon, Wed, 11 a.m; Manchester Town Hall, Tues 10 a.m. & Thur, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Marriage Support Group, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, every other Tuesday, 5769 Main St., Route 7A, Manchester. Call Warren 362-1988 All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30 a.m.; Manchester Town Hall, 12:30 p.m., 447-5693. Blood Pressure Clinic, Second Congregational Church, Londonderry, 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Support group for family members of those suffering from mental

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

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MUNICIPAL MEETINGS

Thursday: Granville Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, Granville, NY second Thursday, 7 p.m. Weston Volunteer Fire Dept. Drill, Weston Firehouse, second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Sunderland Elementary Planning Commitee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Londonderry Planning Committee, Town Office, Londonderry, second and fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wallingford Planning Committee, Town Hall, First Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Weston Volunteer Fire Dept, Weston Firehouse, first Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Danby Selectman meeting, Town Clerk’s Office, 1st Thursday, 5 p.m. Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. Castleton Selectmen’s meeting, 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

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meeting, Town Hall, first and third Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Manchester Village Planning Committee meeting, County Court House, first Monday, 7 p.m. Londonderry Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:00 p.m. Pawlet Planning Committee meeting, Town Hall, fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Selectmen’s meeting, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rutland Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, West Rutland, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Chester Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Planning Committee meeting, Town Clerk’s Office, first Monday, 7 p.m. Stratton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Holly Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Planning Committee meeting, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:30 p.m. Wallingtond Selectboard, Town Hall, first and third Monday, 6:30 p.m. Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District Meeting, district Office, Poultney, second Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday: Fair Haven Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Weston Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Pawlet Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wells Selectmen Meeting, Wells Town Hall, every other Tuesday, 7 p.m. For info. 645-9020 Shaftsbury Zoning Board meeting, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Planning Committee meeting, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Selectmen’s meeting, 2nd Tue., Town Clerk’s Office, 6:00 p.m. Mt. Holly Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Board of Adjusters meet-

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MISCELLANEOUS

Thursday: Equinox Valley Toastmasters, Ai Squared, 130 Taconic Business Park Rd, Manchester Ctr., 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., info: jshukla@aisquared.com Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Red Clover Chapter, Embroidery Guild of America, Trinity Church, Rutland, second Thursday, 7 p.m. Dorset Historical Society, open 10 a.m. Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alliance Church, Bennington, 9:30 a.m. Monday Catholic Daughters meeting, St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Arlington, first Monday, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Manchester Rotary meeting, Ye Olde Tavern, Manchester, noon Manchester Community Foundation meeting, Chittenden Bank, Manchester, First Tuesday, April 14, 2010

4 p.m. Unit 69 American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Room, Arlington, second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Catholic Daughters meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, second Tuesday, noon. Mt. Equinox Grange meeting, Grange Hall, Manchester, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. #45 American Legion meeting, Currier Memorial School, Danby, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Dorset Firehouse, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Manchester VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Harned Fowler Post #6471, second Wednesday, 7 p.m. Wantastiquet Rotary, Swiss Inn, Londonderry, 7 a.m. Red Clover Award Program K-4, Mark Skinner Library, Manchester Village, 3:45 p.m. Southwestern VT Access Television board meeting, 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.

BRIDGE

Monday: Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge, 12:15 p.m., MMDBC*; Robert Smith, Director, 362-4224 Tuesday: Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. at Equinox Village. Call

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

BINGO

Thursday: Bingo, MWA Hall, Wells, 7 p.m. Bingo, Pownal American Legion, Post 90, Route 7, Pownal; doors open at 5; bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.; open to public. Friday: Bingo, Masonic Lodge, Route 30, Jamaica, 7 p.m. Bingo, Knights of Columbus Hall, Granville, NY, 7 p.m. Saturday: Bingo, Granville Hook & Ladder, Granville, NY 7 p.m. Sunday: Bingo, MWA Hall, Wells, noon Monday: Bingo, Middletown Springs Fire House, 7 p.m. Tuesday: South Bennington Bingo, Bennington Club, doors open 5:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. $1,000 permanent jackpot progressive; kitchen service; 802-447-1619 for info

FOOD • SENIOR MEALS

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

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noon. Wednesday: Dummerston Senior Meals, Evening Star Grange Hall, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at noon.

PRAYER GROUPS

Thursday: Prayer Group, Congregational Church, Chester, 6 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton Mountain, 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study, Truthville Baptist Church, Granville, NY, 7p.m. Community Bible Study, non-

denominational for women, children, 10 a.m September -May. Bennington. 447-4745. Friday: Shabbat Services, Israel Congregation, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Saturday: Torah Shabbat, Israel Congregation, Manchester, 9:30 a.m. Monday: Prayer meeting, Baha’i Faith at 7 p.m. For info., call 802-447-3866 Tuesday: Bible Study, Congregational

Church, Chester, 6 a.m. Wednesday: Holy Eucharist , St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing, Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester, 12:15 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church Services, Danby Four Corners, 6 p.m. Spiritual Renewal for Busy Lives, Embury United Methodist Church, 41 East Main St., Cambridge, NY, 518-677-3602, 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.

Bible Study, Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby 4-Corners, 7 p.m. Bible Independent Baptist Church, Prayer and Bible Study, Rod & Gun Club, Manchester, 7 p.m. Healing Service, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, second Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Muddy Lane, Manchester, 7 p.m., 362-1988

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