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Vol 48 No 70

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Above: Shannon Hughes-Thompson of Manchester invites the public to the Early Childhood Literacy Fair this Saturday....story on page 4

Above: Dan McKeen invites the public to join in the Search for Ichabod at the Middletown Springs Library this Sunday...story on page 13

Below: Get your motor running with the MEMS Spring Soiree this Friday...details on page 3

Below: Don’t miss the Wells United Methodist Church rummage sale this Friday and Saturday...details on page 29

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...take it from the top... Governor Douglas’ proposal regarding state employees is destructive. Weighing the tax deficit on the backs of employees yet again isn’t smart or productive. People want and need more services, and yet he wants to cut them. His proposal is to make employees who are not making enough at $30,000 take a 5% cut. These people are the working poor, and he wants to make them even poorer. Not only that, he wants the employees on the bottom of the pay scale (the people who work the hardest for the least amount of money) to pay 5% more for their health insurance.

I can’t understand how he can pay two speech writers and yet think about doing this to the lower echelon state employees. If he is going to cut employees, then people who should be cut should be management. Anyone over $60,000 can afford a 5% pay cut. If he is going to eliminate positions then many, many management positions should be eliminated in all State departments. As with most large companies, the people at the top seem to contribute the least. That would save many tax dollars over the years. People who only make $30,000 can’t afford it. - Michael & Denise Mahoney, Pittsford, Vt.

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...support londonderry farm... As you may know, the big cow barn at Taylor Farm in Londonderry collapsed on February 7. This has had enormous repercussions for the farm. Jon’s indomitable spirit has been tested. The barn is being rebuilt. To support the farm and recognize what Jon has given to this community we are organizing a benefit/celebration to be held May 23. We will have a cheese and fresh food market, wagon rides, a potluck supper, a silent auction and music. Acts include Rusty Pickup, Blind Rooster, Bondville Boys, Daniel Timmermans’ Swing Thing Ensemble, Alan Kuchas, Bill Strecker, Syd Straw and The Ridgeline Jugglers. We welcome corporate sponsorship or donations for the silent auction. Some suggestions are: local goods, artwork, services, memberships or gift certificates. Please contact me (802-8246560 or msw@sover.net) if you have something to donate. There has been such an outpouring of support; we are immensely grateful. We hope to see you on Memorial Day for the event of the season! Thank you. - Mimi Wright, Londonderry, Vt. ...stimulus sirloin... A big thank you to the Sirloin for their recent “Stimulus Package” promotion which occurred on several recent Wednesdays. They provided great food and patience, and the hundreds who came got to chat with friends and neighbors they may not have seen for some time. What a fun community event! We have never seen the Sirloin parking lot so full. The Sirloin benefited, the community benefited and other restaurants benefited as those who came to the Sirloin without reservations chose not to wait. Thanks for the food, fun and fabulous ‘event.’ - Charlie and Ruth Stewart, East Dorset, Vt. April 22, 2009

MEMS Spring Soirée Returns on April 24 Benefiting Manchester Elementary-Middle School (MEMS) in Manchester, Vermont, the 10th Anniversary Spring Soirée returns to the Equinox Hotel’s Colonnade Room this Friday, April 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with auctions, delicious food and DJ dancing. Our signature “Lively” Auction Hat packages are back, including a 1972 professionally restored Rupp Roadster minibike. This museumquality minibike has been meticulously rebuilt and restored to its original form, from back in the Rupp glory days of minibiking.

Mettawee PTO to Host Spaghetti Dinner

Parents and teachers of the Mettawee Community School (MCS) PTO in West Pawlet, Vermont will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Bernardo’s Restaurant in Granville, New York on Monday, April 27. Three seatings will be available: 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m. or 7 p.m. A plated dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sauce and salad with choice of dressing. Desserts and beverages are extra. Eat-in tickets are $5 per person. Takeouts are available for $6 per dinner. Only 75 tickets per seating will be sold, but takeouts are unlimited. Proceeds benefit the MCS PTO and will help underwrite the cost of printing the 2008-09 Yearbook. Spaghetti dinner tickets are on sale now at the Mettawee Community School located on VT 153 (off VT 30 before the turn for Button Falls Road) between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Ticket sales will stop at the school at noon on Monday, April 27. Any remaining seats will be sold at the door. For more information, call 802-645-9009. April 22, 2009

Other Hat packages include: a Movie and Wii Party at Village Picture Shows for 15 kids; a Breathing Room Yoga Retreat for six gal-pals, including lunch at the Inn at Manchester; the Chefapalooza 12 Take-Home Culinary Specialties; a Get Stoked Board Package with a signed Ross Powers snowboard, laserengraved Vew-Do balance board and Podium skate deck; a Home Energy Audit, by Hand Energy

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Manchester: 802-362-3714 Wednesday, April 22 Egg Salad on Lettuce, Cottage Cheese & Peaches, Creamy Coleslaw, Whole Wheat Bread and Milk. Thursday, April 23 Glazed Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans with Red Peppers, Chocolate Chip Brownie and Milk. Friday, April 24 Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce, Cauliflower, Fruited Jello, Garlic Bread and Milk. Monday, April 27 Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit, Broccoli, Creamed Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Biscuit and Milk. Tuesday, April 28 Black Bean Chili with Meat, Spinach, Mandarin Oranges, Corn Bread and Milk.

Services plus follow-ups and r.k.Miles supplies; a Home MiniMakeover package, with Ramsay Gourd Architects and Jane Dapron; a Nantucket Getaway week’s stay at a cozy surfside cottage; a Southern Vermont Arts Center Young Artist Party for eight; and a Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden package, with design and installation help from Ellen Ogden, r.k.Miles and Equinox Valley Nursery. There will be silent auction items as well. ��

For tickets, absentee ballots or for more information, call 802549-5611 or 802-384-8081 or email bhendrickson@bigplanet. com. ��

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Antiques & Auctions........... 28 Automotive.........................42 Classifieds...........................40 Creatures/Environment....... 27 Entertainment..................... 30 Fine Arts/Crafts................... 30 GNAT-TV Schedule............. 13 Mind & Body....................... 23 Restaurants.........................32 Service Directory.................38 Sports................................. 22 Job Connection...................47 Weekly Almanac................. 32 Vermont News Guide

Free Parent Workshop

Laura Giordano, from United Counseling, will be presenting a free parent workshop at the Northshire Day School in Manchester, Vermont this Thursday, April 23 from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Child care will be provided along with some light snacks. The topic of this free workshop is transitions. Transitions can be quite difficult for some children. Giordano will offer ways to help ease children into transitions such as going to and from child care or off to kindergarten. She will talk about ways to help with clinging or crying children as parents try to get out the door or try to leave at the end of the day and so on. This parent workshop is sponsored through a grant from Success by Six. For more information, to RSVP or to request child care, contact Jane Gras at 802-362-1395.

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Early Childhood Literacy Fair

This year’s Early Childhood Literacy Fair for young children (birth through six years of age) will be held at the Manchester Park and Recreation facility in Manchester, Vermont this Saturday, April 25. Look for the event at the back pavilion near the tennis courts from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The theme this year is music, movement and their positive effects on cognitive functioning. Alexandra Langstaff from the Hullabaloo Dance Company will provide an opportunity to dance and move. Ann Pierce of Friendly Pony will offer rides to children. Many local childcare programs are organizing arts and crafts activities as well as an obstacle course. There will be face painting and healthy snacks. Every family will go home with one new book. Vermont Reading Partners will have a table with some gently used books for young families as well. This event immediately follows the second annual soccer clinic for preschool age children. If the weather is inclement, the Early Childhood Literacy Fair will be held at Northshire Day School. This event is free of charge and open to the public. The event is being organized by Head Start in coordination with area childcare programs and is sponsored by Success by Six. For more information, call Sue Pierce, Northshire Head Start Coordinator, at 802-362-3950.

Senior Luncheon

The Danby-Mt. Tabor, Vermont senior luncheon on Wednesday, April 29 will be held at the Parsonage. Reservations are needed by April 24; call 802-293-5232.

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Annual Perennial Sale at Hubbard Hall

This year’s Hubbard Hall Annual Perennial Sale will take place this Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. until noon (or until everything is sold) at Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York. Attendees are invited to bring divisions of their favorite perennials — any and all sorts from the easy to the finicky are welcome. Shrubs and herbaceous plants and bulbs are also welcome. The more contributions, the more interesting the sale becomes. Anyone donating plants to the sale may begin shopping an hour earlier than the general public. Plant donations may be dropped off at The Hall on April 25 from 7 a.m. onward. Donors may begin shopping at 8 a.m.; the sale opens to the public at 9 a.m. and continues until everything is sold. It’s a great way for enthusiastic gardeners to exchange choice plants while supporting Hubbard Hall at the same time. Arrangements for donation pick-up prior to the sale day can be made by calling Bliss McIntosh at 518-677-3151. It is not necessary to pot up divisions if they are taken soon before the sale; just wrap the roots in damp newspaper and place them in plastic bags. Plants should be labeled accurately and clearly. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main St. in Cambridge, NY. For more information, call 518-677-2495.

Danby-Mt. Tabor Fire Dept. Dinner

A roast pork dinner will be held this Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. to benefit the Danby-Mt. Tabor Fire Department. The dinner at the main firehouse on Old Route 7 will include roast pork, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, stuffing, vegetables, applesauce and homemade pies.

Solar 101 — Part II with Friends of the Sun

On Saturday, April 4, Friends of the Sun hosted the first of two seminars on the benefits, costs and mechanics of installing solar systems in a home. The second seminar, which will focus on photovoltaics (solar electric generation), will be held this Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the store at 159 Depot St. in Manchester, Vermont. Demonstrations of the working system at the store will be offered. Details of the Vermont Solar Incentive and Federal tax credits will also be provided. There is no cost to attend, and all attendees will receive a coupon good for a free solar site visit (a $100 value). For more information, or to register, call 802 362-4070 or e-mail marty@friendsofsun.com.

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Week of the Young Child

The Northshire Day School in Manchester, Vermont is celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 20 through April 24. Activities have and will include: a parent breakfast of bagels and cream cheese donated by Bagel Works; children’s artwork displayed around town; community members coming to read to the children throughout the week; A Scholastic Book Fair all week; a free parent workshop with the topic of transitions sponsored by Success by Six; a bounce house for the kid’s enjoyment; preschooler discussion of Earth Day with trash and recyclable pick-up and a trip to the dump. The week’s events will culminate on Saturday, April 25 with the Early Childhood Literacy Fair at Manchester Parks and Recreation at which all activities will be free (see story, page 4).

Spring is Here & So Are the Birds!

Next Hildene Bird Walk, Sat. April 25th 8am—meet at the Welcome Center!

Award-Winning Author to Deliver Last Lecture in History Series

Hildene concludes its Winter History Series this Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Welcome Center with “Lincoln: A Study in Character,” a presentation by Michael Burlingame, May Buckley Sadowski Professor of History Emeritus at Connecticut College. Lincoln has been celebrated as leader, lawyer and commander-in-chief throughout the series, arranged to coincide this year with the nation’s Bicentennial Celebration of the President’s birth in 1809. This season’s audiences have been large in size and enthusiasm, and expectations for the Burlingame lecture are for more of the same. Dr. Burlingame has published 12 books on Lincoln, most recently Abraham Lincoln: A Life (The Johns Hopkins University Press). He received the Abraham Lincoln Association Book Prize (1996), the Lincoln Diploma of Honor from Lincoln Memorial University (1998), Honorable Mention for the Lincoln Prize, Gettysburg College (2001) and was inducted into the Lincoln Academy of Illinois this year. The 45-minute presentation will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer period and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 802-362-1788.

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Meet the Farmer Series Continues at Gardenworks Gardenworks in Salem, New York, a family-owned flower and specialty crop farm that has been part of the Washington County, New York landscape for nearly a century, welcomes Dave and Terry Campbell of Mapleland Farms in Salem this Saturday, April 25 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. as part of their “Meet the Farmer” series about local food. The series, which increases awareness of the availability and quality of locally produced foods as well as their nutritional value, is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The Campbells will give a virtual tour of their farm and the maple syrup production process and talk about what it’s like to run a farm in Washington County. Sue Quillio of Spoonful Catering will demonstrate recipes using maple products. The event is free. Mapleland Farms has been producing award-winning maple syrup

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and products since 1972. Brothers Dave and Terry Campbell oversee a 300-acre farm that has been in the family for more than 150 years. They will talk about day-to-day life on the farm and what it’s like to manage 8,500 taps each spring. Dave Campbell is the president the NYS Maple Producers Association and will share ideas for marketing local products and the benefits to the community of a thriving agricultural economy. Chef Susan Quillio of Spoonful Catering enjoys using local products. Participants can enjoy free samples and ask questions about preparation techniques, how to cook with ingredients grown in Washington County and the nutritional benefits of using local food. Visitors will leave with recipes that use ingredients from nearby farms, as well as a crop calendar that shows how foods are grown and produced locally. For more information, call 518-854-3250.

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What do Pamplona, Spain and Poultney, Vermont have in common? It turns out, a few things. They are both college towns, both have histories connected with agriculture and light industry and now they both have “The Running of the Bulls.” Pamplona has its Festival of San Fermin. Poultney has its Festival of San Farmin’, beginning at 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, April 25. This first annual event, a collaboration between Green Mountain College (GMC) and the Town of Poultney, uses humor, performance art and an activist spirit to celebrate and entertain. At 11:30 a.m. the Running of the Bulls kicks off with an opening procession featuring larger-than-life puppets, costumes, animals, drummers, dancers, and a statue of St. Francis, Patron Saint of ecology, carried in a place of honor. Immediately following, The Running of the Bulls will begin. Six “bulls” (bicycles designed as bulls) will be released to pursue the brave human runners, culminating in a bull fight between a matador and a bull. There will also be music beginning at 1 p.m. Events are free and open to the public. Organizers also welcome participants to run with the bulls. For more information, or to volunteer as a “runner,” contact Ben Atkinson at atkinsonb@greenmtn.edu.

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Burqis, Bikinis and War on Terror

On Wednesday, April 29, Sanjukta Ghosh, who teaches media and women’s studies at Castleton State College, will present “Burqis and Bikinis: Women and the War on Terror.” This slide presentation focuses on how media portrayals of Afghani women were used to mobilize the war against an already beleaguered nation. The Friends of Gilbert Hart Library in Wallingford, Vermont and the Vermont Humanities Council invite the public to this free program at 7 p.m. in the Klock Room of the library. For more information, call 802-446-2685.

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HipChickZine.net Presents Fashionable Evening Out in Weston

HipChickZine.net, an internationally-recognized web site for young women based out of Belmont, Vermont, announces A Fashionable Evening Out this Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m. at The Village Green Gallery in Weston, Vermont. The public event includes a fashion show previewing styles from an up-and-coming designer from Hong Kong called Chocolate Martini, which will be available in the United States this summer. The fashion event will pair global fashions with hip finds from six stores right here in Southern Vermont and is open to women and men of all ages and body types. Real women will be walking the catwalk, showcasing some wonderful new Spring styles. The event will include food and drinks, giveaways (books, cosmetics, etc.), web contest showcases, product samples and information on local, women-friendly shops and businesses. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person at the door. For information, email Joanna Tanger at editor@hipchickzine.net.

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AAU Chicken BBQ Dinner

The AAU Girls’ Basketball team will host a chicken BBQ dinner at Fisher Elementary School in Arlington, Vermont this Saturday, April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are two menu options: chicken, roasted potatoes, salad and roll with lemonade, coffee, milk and dessert; or chicken Caesar salad with garlic bread, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds will help pay the team’s expenses to participate in a national tournament. For information, contact Natalie Macksey at nataliemacksey@yahoo.com or 802-375-6972.

Ham and Bean Supper in Arlington

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St. James Episcopal Church in Arlington, Vermont will hold a Ham and Bean Supper this Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. The menu includes baked ham, baked beans, salad, desert and all the fixings. Enjoy an oldfashioned meal at an old fashioned price of only $8 for adults, $4 for children 6 and under. St. James is located on Route 7A in Arlington. For more information, call 802 375-9952.

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The Garden Club of Poultney, Vermont will award two $500 scholarships this spring to area students planning to major in agriculture, environmental studies, forestry, landscape design or related fields in college next fall. Applicants must be Poultney area residents who are high school seniors, homeschool students classified as seniors or students who have successfully completed their first, second or third year of college studies in the specified fields. The deadline for applications is May 15. Applications are available in the Poultney High School guidance office. For more information, call: Maureen Hill at 802-287-5833; Bea Fressie at 802-287-4308; or Katie Colvin at 802-287-5294.

Roast Pork Supper to Beneﬁt Mt. Holly Fire Department

A roast pork supper this Saturday, April 25 will be held for the benefit of the Mount Holly Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary at Odd Fellows Hall in Belmont, Vermont. This all-you-can-eat, homestyle supper will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until the food is gone. The menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, rolls and homemade pies. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For more information, call 802-259-2679.

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Worship Plus at First Baptist

The First Baptist Church of Manchester, Vermont has begun its Worship Plus events for the spring. This Sunday, April 26, guests will be Mike and Lori (Taxter) Friedman. They traveled to the Dominican Republic as part of a mission project called Dominican Advance for a Brighter Future — Plans of Hope and Future for Dominicans. As many know, the Dominican Republic is one of the poorest and most needy of the Caribbean Islands. Worship Plus begins immediately following worship at around 11:45 a.m. with a soup and sandwich lunch followed by the presentation. The community as well as the church family are welcome to attend this free event. For more information, call 802-362-1555.

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Attention Parents of Preschool Children

The Manchester (Vermont) Elementary Middle School (MEMS) is considering expanding the existing early education program at MEMS. One idea is to offer a pre-kindergarten program from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the school year at no cost to parents. A part-day program is also being considered. In order to gauge community interest and comply with Vermont Act 62, a collaborative process will be used to gather information. A community forum, held on March 31, generated much discussion focusing on what preschool children need, what is already provided in the community, how a program at MEMS would support children and how it might affect area providers. To hear from more parents, MEMS is requesting that all parents of children under 5 complete a short survey. The information gathered will help MEMS decide if an expanded program is warranted. To complete the survey, visit prek.brsu.org. For a hard copy of the survey, call 802-3622452, and a survey will be mailed.

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Spring is here, and the Factory Point Cemetery in Manchester, Vermont would like to remind everyone that it is now time to remove all winter/ holiday decorations from gravesites. The road is clear, and gravesites are accessible. The cemetery is scheduled to open this month. Please assist the maintenance crew by taking care in placing spring decorations so that mowing and maintenance can be done to the cemetery grounds, keeping the area tidy and accessible for all. For more information, call Deb Madden at 802-362-4824.

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April 22, 2009

Searching for Ichabod

A few years ago, Julie Van Camp set out on a journey tracing the footsteps of her ancestor Ichabod Foster. She will read from and discuss her book about the subject, Searching for Ichabod: His Eighteenth-Century Diary Leads Me Home, at the Middletown Springs Public Library in Middletown Springs, Vermont this Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. The book traces Van Camp’s search for her great-great-great-grandfather, Ichabod Foster, based on his diary and other primary source materials. She weaves 30 years of historical and family research into a contemporary journey of discovery. Foster was missing. Van Camp set out to solve the mystery of his disappearance 200 years ago. Her search brought her to Middletown Springs where Ichabod Foster lived from 1805-1811. She will read from his diary, describing Middletown Springs during the time when he lived there. A farmer, medical practitioner, shoemaker and religious liberal, Foster survived two wars with Great Britain, participated in the birth of Vermont and migrated to the Holland Purchase lands of Western New York when he was 71 years old. After the reading, historian Jon Mathewson will lead a workshop and discussion on how to start researching family histories. Admission is free. For more information, call 802-235-2435.

Channel 15/Community Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 F-M Roman Catholic Mass -& Journey 3:00 All Jerry Tyler Country Music 4:00 All Girls Night Out! with Toney Lee 5:00 All Pets of the Week from Second Chance Animal Shelter 6:00 All Kaleidoscope, the GNAT-TV Community Showcase 7:00 All Q & A Live with Bob Stannard 8:00 All Girls’ Night Out! with Toney Lee 9:00 F-M The Bible & You with Lawrence Zupan 10:00 All The Good News Show with Salley Gibney 11:00 All Vermont Forests with Claude Dern, Bruin de Bear 12:00 All Kaleidoscope, the GNAT-TV Community Showcase Channel 16/Educational & Arts Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 All First Baptist Church of Manchester Church Service 2:00 All Manchester School Board Meeeting 5:30 All What’s Cookin’? with Hannah 6:00 All Exercise Hour: Stillness in Motion with Rich Morantz; Body by Al with Allison Lewis 8:00 All The Collaborative — Prevention Works! 12:00 All Exercise Hour: Stillness in Motion with Rich Morantz; Body by Al with Allison Lewis Channel 17/Government Programming** All Times a.m./p.m. 5:00 T-TH Arlington Select Board Meeting 6:00 F-M Gov. Douglas Press Conference (when available) 7:00 F-M Sen. Bernie Sanders Press Conference (when available) 7:00 T-TH Dorset Select Board Meeting 9:00 T-TH Manchester Select Board Meeting 12:00 F-M Gov. douglas Press Conference (when available) *Community Bulletin Board shown between all programming ** Classic Arts Showcase shown between all programming Contact GNAT-TV at 802-362-7070; gnat-tv@comcast.net or visit the website at www.gnat-tv.org April 22, 2009

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Jon Binhammer, direcPhoto by Bob Klein tor of land protection at the Vermont Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, will present an illustrated talk at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 27 at the Long Trail School in Dorset, Vermont. He will lead a “visual tour” of the beautiful Equinox Highlands, with special emphasis on forest conservation in Dorset, Manchester and the Taconic Mountains. These Taconic Mountains, with their rich hardwood forests, have been described as “an ecological jewel and a natural treasure.” The forests are rated the finest in all of New England, and in the understory can be found 20 species of rare plants, and nearly 40 varieties of wildflowers can be found in spring. This valuable, forested landscape must be preserved for future generations. Binhammer will describe the comprehensive plan The Nature Conservancy has envisioned to join with other conserved lands in the Equinox Highlands in an integrated and connected effort. It is their hope someday to conserve lands in a band extending from the Equinox Hotel all the way to Merck Forest. It could secure a network of hiking trails and help protect these amazing forested mountains for the future. This program is free and open to the entire community and is especially recommended for older students. It is another in the series of environmental education programs sponsored by Dorset Citizens for Responsible Growth. For more information, call 802-362-4460.

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Bingo to Beneﬁt Mt. Holly Volunteer Rescue Squad

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The Mt. Holly Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold a Bingo event on April 26 at the Mt. Holly Elementary School on School Street in Mount Holly, Vermont. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and the first game begins at 1 p.m. Each game consists of 9 Bingo cards, and the cost is $20 for 20 games. Cash prizes will be awarded. Mt. Holly Volunteer Rescue Squad will be selling Break Open Tickets. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 802-259-2810 or 802-259-2719.

From Fear to Fulﬁllment

All are invited to join in worship at 10 a.m. this Sunday, April 26 when the Rev. Kathy Clark will conduct the worship service at The Federated Church of East Arlington, Vermont on Ice Pond Road. In the sermon, “From Fear to Fulfillment,” the scripture passage Luke 24: 36b-48 is the foundation for Pastor Kathy’s sermon about Luke’s account of Jesus’ return to his disciples when he encounters a frightened group of followers who move, with great effort, to a place approaching understanding. New music director Paul Opel will also be welcomed. After the worship service all are invited to Bailey Hall for refreshments and fellowship. There a basket for voluntary contributions will be on the refreshment table to support the Summer Lunch Program which will benefit over 100 children this summer from Arlington, Sandgate, and Sunderland, Vermont for 10 weeks.

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The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Rd. in Johnsonville, New York will hold its monthly breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The menu consists of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee, juice, omelets and hash browns. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. No takeouts. For more information, call 518-753-9539.

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April 22, 2009

Vintage Fashion Show and Tea at Park-McCullough House

Monthly Boys & Girls Club Open House

Celebrate spring with the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland, Vermont (BGCRC) during its monthly open house on Friday, May 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A free community meal will be served. During April, BGCRC members have been exploring the mythologies and wonders of the universe. Check out the newly painted space as volunteers from Comcast and the community have been working hard to make the Merchants Row Clubhouse beautiful. The Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County is a positive place for kids ages 6 to 18. Membership is just $15 from now until June 12. Summer camp applications are being accepted for kids ages 6 to 13. Teen Camp information will be available in May. For more information about opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club, call 802-747-4944 or visit www.rutlandbgclub.org.

The historic Park-McCullough House in North Bennington, Vermont will present a delightful afternoon of vintage fashions and an elegant tea on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets are available in advance by calling 802-442-5441. Ticket prices are $15 for ParkMcCullough House Association members and $20 for non-members. The fashion show, organized by Vintage Voices of Hoosick Falls, New York, presents a selection of original and authentically reproduced period fashions from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The cavalcade of fashion covers many style periods. Along with day and evening wear, the program will include girls’ wear, a riding habit, lingerie, underclothing and even a Victorian bathing costume. Stunning wedding gowns will also be featured. Period background music, with lively and entertaining commentary by narrator Anne Bugbee will emphasize the elegance and ambiance of the era. The fashion show, to be presented in the newly-renovated 1865 Carriage Barn on the estate, will be followed by an elegant afternoon tea. The admission price also includes a guided tour of the elegant 1865 Park-McCullough Mansion, where a selection of original clothing from the Park-McCullough families will be on exhibit, along with the marvelous collection of antique furniture, art and decorative art that belonged to the original family. Vintage Voices LLC is a company that presents historic and interpretive programming at the Barnett Homestead Visitors Center at the Bennington Battlefield New York State Historic Site. For more information or to make a reservation, call 802-442-5441 or e-mail info@parkmccullough.org.

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Robertson to Receive 2009 Governor’s Community Service Award

This Saturday, April 25 in Montpelier, Vermont, Martha Robertson of Peru, Vermont will receive a 2009 Governor’s Community Service Award. Over the past nine years, on the last Sunday of January, an event called Ski for Heat has taken place at Wild Wings Cross Country Ski Center in Peru. Robertson is responsible for bringing in over $125,000 since the event’s inception to help low-income families with fuel bills. This event came to be because Robertson read several articles in the local newspapers that were describing how many low-income families were struggling to pay their fuel bills, especially during the winter months. She took a relatively small idea (she thought if she raised $100 that first year she would be doing well!), and turned it into a very successful event to help those less fortunate. She puts in many hours of her personal time and effort to get corporate sponsors, publicity and has even created a web site for the event with the help of her sister, Laura. This year Robertson arranged for a blues concert featuring Bob Stannard and Chris Kleeman at Burr and Burton Academy. And, like any good volunteer, she participates; she has been known to ski over 35 miles in the event and has personally raised thousands of dollars. All proceeds from Ski for Heat are administered through BROCCommunity Action in Southwestern Vermont. Up to $5,000 of the money raised is matched dollar for dollar by CVPS Shareheat Fund and its shareholders each year. Sometimes families “fall between the cracks” of the income guidelines for grant monies, and the proceeds from Ski for Heat can be used to help those families stay warm.

Jermain Hall Barbeque

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The semi-annual barbeque will be held on May 2 at Jermain Hall in White Creek, New York at 4 p.m. and will continue until all are served. Takeouts will be available. The spring menu is half a chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, vegetable, cranberry sauce, pickles, beverage and homemade pies. The cost will be $9 for adults, $4 for children 10 and under and free for children under 5. For information, call 518-686-9307.

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Taylor Farm “Barn Raising” Beneﬁt at MSW On Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m., The Mountain School at Winhall (MSW) will host a community potluck and contra dance to benefit the rebuilding of a cow barn that collapsed this past winter under the weight of heavy snow at Taylor Farms in Londonderry, Vermont. The Taylors lost two cows in the collapse; the surviving cows are being housed at other area farms, where they’ll stay until a new barn can be rebuilt. Sally Newton, her husband, Mike Donahue, and their band have donated their time to play and call the contra dance. Taylor Farm has been deeply involved in education over the years and has participated in The Mountain School’s fall integrated curriculum for grades five and six, called “Vermont Family Farms.” The potluck will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dance kicks off at 6:30 p.m. The school will provide a main dish (ham) and hot and cold drinks. Guests are asked to bring appetizers or desserts and

a $10 per person (or $25 per family) suggested donation for Taylor Farm. There will be a dessert raffle, and Taylor Farm products will also be for sale. The Mountain School at Winhall on Route 30 in Bondville, Vermont is a state approved preK through eighth grade independent day school. For more information, call 802-297-2662.

MSW fifth and sixth grade students toured the Taylor Farm barn with John Wright (L) this past fall during a field trip to the farm.

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Bridge Made Easy

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning’s spring/summer season is about to begin with Bridge Made Easy on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Equinox Village in Manchester Center, Vermont. This course is for those new to or returning to bridge. The six sessions will cover the fundamentals of good bidding and playing according to the official modernized Standard American system. The course will be taught by Elizabeth Von Riesenfelder, an ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) certified teacher, game director and bronze life master. The fee is $105 for the six-week course. For more information, or to register, call Gloria Palmer at 802-366-1820. April 22, 2009

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Dorset to Welcome Fresh Air Fund Children The Dorset (Vermont) Friendly Town Committee met recently to make plans for the arrival of Fresh Air Fund children on July 6. The Fresh Air Fund is an organization that helps provide vacations for inner city children in New York City here in Vermont and throughout the Northeast and Ontario, Canada. The committee is seeking local families willing to host in this area. To find out more about hosting, call Geralyn

Manning at 802-867-5944 or Pat Meulemans at 802-297-9886. The children are here for a one or two-week period, and families may indicate gender and approximate age of the child(ren) they wish to invite. The Fresh Air Fund began in 1877 when a Pennsylvania pastor arranged for a trainload of New York City youngsters to visit his congregation. The Dorset/Manchester area has been a destination for Fresh

Air Fund children since at least the 1930s when times were as tough as they are at present. The committee asks residents to consider hosting to get the children out of the hot, dangerous city and help them enjoy the beauty present here every day. Many children have never seen stars, walked barefoot in the grass, helped in a vegetable garden or caught a firefly. For more information, call 802-362-3473.

Vermont Green Up Day

Vermont’s Green Up Day is next Saturday, May 2. Join neighbors as they clean up the roads of Weston, Vermont, making the town garbage-free. Just come to the Weston Recreation area at 9 a.m. to get Green Up bags and road assignments. There will be coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts provided by the Weston Marketplace. Cleaning up certain roads ahead of time can also be arranged by calling Jenny Foster at 802-824-6332 or Connie Sloterbeck at 802-824-6000.

Valley Falls VFW Breakfast

The VFW Post 1938 located at 242 Poplar Ave. in Valley Falls, New York will hold their monthly breakfast on Sunday, May 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12 and free for those under 5. The menu consists of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, fruit, juice and coffee. For more information, call 518-753-7707. The breakfast is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.

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Arlington Scouts Troop 334 News

Arlington, Vermont Boy Scouts Troop 334 announces and congratulates the following Scouts on their advancement to the rank of Life Scout, the step before becoming an Eagle Scout: Clay Knight, Dylan Secoy, Ethan Clifford, Alex Altland and Chris Moore; for the rank of Tenderfoot, Nick Altland. For more information on Scouting in Arlington, contact Scoutmaster Rich Lederer at 802-375-6024 or visit the Troop web page at www. arlingtontroop334.clubspaces. com. April 22, 2009

Bennington Free Library Annual BookFest

The annual BookFest, sponsored by the Friends of the Bennington Free Library, will take place Friday evening and all day Saturday, May 1 and 2, at the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Bennington, Vermont. Hundreds of volunteer hours have been spent sorting more than 15,000 donated books. More than 70 pre-sorted categories will make favorites easy to find. Choose from fiction, suspense and thrillers, sci-fi and fantasy, romance, historical romance, gardening, child care, self-help, spirituality, children’s and young adults, history, New England and local interest, biographies and memoirs and many more. Also available will be games, puzzles, audiobooks, CDs, videotapes and DVDs. Truly something for everyone. Friday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., is the dealers’ preview and silent auction. The entrance fee is $10. The public is welcome at this time, too, to browse and buy. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free and open to all. During the day there will be activities for children. Bargain pricing will be as follows: mass-market paperbacks, four for just $1; trade and hardcover fiction and nonfiction, two for $1; recent (2004–2009) trade paperback and hardcover, $1–$5. The proceeds from the BookFest support programs and services at the Bennington Free Library. In the past, monies have bought computer terminals, chairs and tables, supported programs in the Children’s Library and paid for other essentials for the Library. For more information, call 802-442-9051.

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SPORTS Co-Ed Softball

A meeting will be held at Maxwell’s Flat Road Grill for the summer Co-Ed Softball league at 7 p.m. on April 28. The fee for this season will be $360 per team. Games will probably be held at Burr and Burton and Long Trail. Everyone is responsible for their own health insurance; the insurance the league pays for only covers general liability. All interested parties are asked to attend and will be able to pick up team roster sheets at the meeting. Team names and payment will be due by May 15, and rosters will be turned in on the night of the first game. Only 16 teams may participate. The season will start the first week in June. For more information, contact Karen Geriak at 802-379-6726. ��

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Turkey Shoot

The Dorset Sportsmen’s Club in Dorset, Vermont will hold a turkey shoot on Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. at the club house. The cost is $1.75 per shot. The ammo must be purchased at the club. Club members will be selling hotdogs and refreshments. The club is also having a bottle drive on May 9 from 8 a.m. to noon at Tyler Electric. For more information, call 802-867-7008.

First of Season State Day Tournament

The Vermont Golf Association (VGA) will hold a one-day tournament (State Day) at Proctor-Pittsford Country Club this Sunday, April 26. State Days formats are 18 holes, stroke play for low gross and net scores. The tournament is played in three flights determined by GHIN handicap (0-10, 11-16 and 17-36). Any amateur golfer with a current GHIN handicap (and GHIN card) is eligible to participate. Reserved tee times are required for this event. Golfers may call the club for times, no earlier than seven days prior to the event (802-4839379). Entry fees for this event are: $25 per player for 18 holes of golf or $15 per player for 18 holes of golf for club members of the hosting site. Proceeds from Vermont Golf Association Tournaments and State Day events support a scholarship fund for Vermont and nearby New York and New Hampshire senior high school and college scholars. For more information and tournament applications, visit www.vtga. org or contact VGA at 800-924-0418, 802-773-7180 or vga@vtga.org.

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Manchester Volleyball League

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The Manchester Volleyball League in Manchester, Vermont is held at the Manchester Recreation Park at the volleyball courts behind the tennis courts on Thursday nights. The league runs from the end of May 21 through the end of August. The league is a six-person co-ed league and is open to volleyball teams of all levels. Each team must have a minimum of two women on the court. The fee to join the league is $240. There will also be pickup volleyball on Monday nights at the Recreation Park which is open to the public. To register a team or to get on a team, attend the captain’s meeting on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Park in the Pavilion near the volleyball courts. The annual work party is planned for Saturday, May 16. For more information, call Brian Bartlett at 802-724-9013.

and the Northshire Bookstore invite the public to attend a lecture presented by Dr. Roger Leeds, Professor of International Finance and Director of the Center of International Business and Public Policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 pm Long Trail School Theatre in Dorset, VT Admission is $10. Advanced registrations are strongly encouraged by calling Gloria Palmer at 802-366-1820.

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New Term of Yoga Classes Starting at Hubbard Hall A new term of yoga classes is about to start at Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York; there are three classes from which to choose. Instructor Zaidee Bliss will teach Basic Yoga class on both Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Zaidee is certified in Kripalu yoga and has received extensive training in Anusara. Her classes pay special attention to correct alignment in order to more safely enhance yoga practice. On Mondays, the class will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. for eight weeks beginning Monday, May 4. The Tuesday evening class, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., is also an eight-week term beginning on Tuesday, May 5. Registration for either of these classes is $108 for members or $120 for non-members. The

drop-in rate is $19 a class. A Continuing Anusara Yoga class will be offered on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and is taught by Natasha Judson. Celebrate the joy of the life of the body by creating yoga poses with finely tuned alignment and heartfelt expression. This class is designed for continuing students or those with prior yoga or movement experience who want a more vigorous and challenging practice to empower connection with the energy of life. This class is an eight-week session starting on May 6. Registration is $108 for members or $120 for non-members and is also available on a drop-in basis at $19 per class. Registration is required and may be completed by calling 518-677-2495 or at the first class

session. All classes take place in the Beacon Feed Dance Studio behind Hubbard Hall. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main St. in Cambridge.

Complimentary Dance Workout

A complimentary dance workout with Michael Rodriguez of Let’s Dance Southern Vermont is being offered on Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Pink’s Alley on Routes 11/30 in Manchester, Vermont. GNATTV will videotape a portion of this dance workout. For more information, call 802-362-1819. Send your community news to vng@hersamacornvt.com

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MIND & BODY Belly Dance to Fitness and Fun

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The Hubbard Hall Dance and Movement Program in Cambridge, New York will offer two belly dance based classes taught by certified personal trainer and international belly dancer Vicki Webberley. Cleopatra’s Core Strengthening Exercise Class will meet on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a seven-week term starting on May 5. The rhythms of Egypt inspire exercise that is dance. Circular movements such as hip circles, figure 8s and undulations are natural to the body and build strength and flexibility. Shimmies tone the body’s core section and increase stamina. Belly dance moves blend with more traditional exercises to strengthen and tone the entire body while awakening the feminine spirit. Bring a pair of five or eight-pound hand weights, a yoga mat some water. This class is for women of all ages, fitness levels and body types. Cleopatra’s Dance Class will meet on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., also for seven weeks. The class begins with a review of basic movements that serve as a warm up. Then the energy is heightened with short combinations that can be done at a basic or more advanced level. Focusing on the dynamic elements of the drum solo, learn how to layer core moves that interpret and express the music. Be ready to enjoy the exciting music of Egypt, Turkey and Lebanon and let the belly dancer emerge. Each class runs from May 5 through June 16. Cost for each class is $63 for members and $70 for non-members. A single or drop-in session is $13. For more information, or to register, call 518-677-2495. April 22, 2009

MIND

& BODY Dinner at the Doorstep: Wildcrafting

This Saturday, April 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a wildcrafting plan workshop at Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School in Shushan, New York. Wildcrafting is the ancient routine of finding nourishment, medicine and companionship in wild plants. Some of these plants — most famously, nettles and burdock — are disdained as weeds, and yet they are often high in vitamins and minerals and will contribute wonderful flavors to a meal. Others, considered to be invasive species, like gout weed and garlic mustard, can be harvested as salad greens. Given the general uncertainty about safe, available and affordable food, this is a good opportunity to learn about edible plants “at the doorstep.” At this workshop, learn to recognize many of these plants as they look

It Doesn’t Have to Hurt

The benefits of exercise are extensive, and it should feel good both during and after. The idea of having to feel pain in order to make progress is a thing of the past. Exercise routines do not have to be complicated to be effective. Ideally, the enjoyment of exercise improves both overall health and quality of life. For every age and level of fitness, there is some form of exercise that will lead to greater fitness in a safe, effective way. Correct exercise is also important for all stages of health. Lisa May is AFAA Certified as a fitness practitioner (bridging the gap between the medical and fitness communities) and personal fitness trainer (with over 20 years of experience). She works with all ages and fitness levels. For more information, call 802-325-6168.

in spring — some of them hunkered down, a mere rosette of leaves, others already offering their leaves for teas and soups and salads. The tour will include cultivated plants as well, such as horehound, skullcap and echinacea, and volunteers like purslane, alfalfa, amaranth and lambs quarters. There will be further workshops on June 20 and August 29 to follow the progress of the plants and harvest them for food and medicine. There is a charge for the workshop, and registration is necessary; call 518-854-7764. Dionondehowa is located at 148 Stanton Rd. in Shushan. Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School is a nonprofit forever-wild land trust on 217 acres bordering the Battenkill near Shushan. While the sanctuary serves as a refuge and recharge area for wildlife and humans alike, the school is dedicated to nature studies and to the healing and expressive arts, using them to engender social and environmental responsibility in an atmosphere both contemplative and joyful. Its name translates to “she opens the door for them” and may have referred to the Eastern Door of the Iroquois Confederacy.

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& BODY Curves of Manchester Center Partners in Largest Women’s Fitness Study

Study participants in the single largest women’s fitness study ever conducted reported losing a total of two elephants —18 tons — last year. Based on the preliminary results from the 2008 Curves/ Avon Fitness Study, 20,141 participants lost a total of 36,000

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pounds — the equivalent of two elephants — during the 30-day study. Curves of Manchester Center, Vermont is looking for local women to participate in this study as it continues in 2009. Participants will have access to the Curves workout for 30 days for $30 and must complete at least 12 workouts over a 30-day period, with a minimum of three workouts per week. In addition, participants will receive pre- and post-fitness evaluations, results to track and compare and supervised training from a Curves trainer. As an added incentive, each participant who completes a post-fitness evaluation at the end of the study will receive a free gift courtesy of Curves and Avon. “With so many fitness choic-

es, this is a great, no-obligation way for women to see the actual results they can get in just 30 days at Curves. And if they want to join when the study is over, their $30 goes toward the purchase of a membership,” said Darryl Davis, owner of Curves of Manchester Center. “Our goal is to provide women with a proven weight loss program at a price that fits in today’s budget.” Preliminary numbers from the initial 2008 Curves/Avon Fitness Study reported 20,141 participants losing approximately 18 tons and approximately 75,000 inches (21 football fields) in just 30 days. For more information, call 802362-1934 or visit the Manchester Center Curves location at 4977 Main St. in Manchester Center.

Spring Rejuvenation

Taxes are in, spring is definitely here, and the Wise Hand Practitioners have just moved to a new location at 12 Baker Farm Rd. in Manchester, Vermont. Join in the celebration this Thursday, April 23 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with food, drinks and free mini massage, reflexology and acupuncture treatments. Massage therapists Carol Kane Neilson CMT, Becky Coleman CMT and D. Blake Moran CMT, Brennan Healing practitioner and reflexologist Dina Bronson and acupuncturist Molly Beverage, LicAc focus on creating pathways to health and wellness on the physical, emotional and spiritual level. Also, to help elderly neighbors, Wise Hand will match any donation to Meals on Wheels. For information, call 802-362-3556.

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April 22, 2009

CREATURES

& ENVIRONMENT Pets of the Week

Cormac is a male miniature poodle who came to Second

Chance Animal Center (SCAC) from Animal Control because he was a stray and was not claimed. He is shy, sweet, nervous and an excellent escape artist. This dog can never be off leash because he will escape immediately. He will also climb up and over fences. A quiet, adult home is recommended. Cats are fine and other dogs are possible upon introduction. Housetraining and basic obedience is recommended. Cormac has had some teeth removed and will need soft food. Those looking for a senior lap-dog needing

lots of love and a little extra care meet shy little Cormac. Oreo is a 4-year-old female. This lovely lady was brought to the shelter because her owner could no longer keep her. Oreo gets along well with some cats but does not like dogs. Oreo is friendly and loves to be groomed. Looking for a sweet treat? Come meet Oreo. For more information, visit SCAC in Shaftsbury, Vermont or call 802-375-2898.

Bird Survey

The next survey of birds at Hildene in Manchester, Vermont will be this Saturday, April 25, meeting at the Hildene visitor center at 8 a.m. Because migration will be in full swing, there will be two bird walks during May starting at 7 a.m. — May 9 and May 23 (note the earlier time). Bird walks are open to all and are beginner to advanced and family-friendly. Binoculars are available. For more information, contact the Vermont Bird Place at 802-362-2270.

RCHS Turns 50

The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is celebrating 50 years. To honor its incorporation on April 29, 1959, it will host an open house on Sunday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at RCHS on Stevens Road in Pittsford, Vermont. See pictures from the past, visit the animals, talk to old friends and make new ones. For 50 years people and businesses supported RCHS efforts and made it successful; everyone is encouraged to stop by and join in the celebration. Those who have adopted pets are asked to bring along photos for the alumni board. For information, call 802-483-9171. April 22, 2009

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Treasure Hunt for Jewels (or Junk!)

It’s spring cleaning time, and as residents wash off the dust and grime they may find some lost “jewels.” The United Way of Bennington County (UWBC) has invited antiques professionals to help folks discover the approximate value of treasures hidden in the attic at its second annual Jewels or Junk event. The event, which features an Antiques Road Show format on live public access TV, will be held this Saturday, April 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mount Anthony Union Middle School in Bennington, Vermont. Each person is limited to five items at $5 per item. Clark Comollo, Charles Dewey, Brian Lewis, Ron Seifert and selected dealers from Camelot Village will share their expertise with attendees. Proceeds will benefit United Way of Bennington County. Dollars raised from this event will stay in the local community. Programs receiving local United Way funds and in-kind services are being adversely affected by the economic crisis. The community needs help. Agencies that receive funds or services from United Way are Arlington Area Child Care, Bennington-Rutland Opportunities Council (BROC), Girl Scouts-Bennington County troops, Northshire

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Please visit our website www.cherrytreeauction.com to view 150+ Good Photos & read Full Listing. Join our Email list! NOTE WELL We DO NOT accept absentee or telephone bids. Children are NOT allowed. As always, an absolutely unreserved auction Only a sampling…EARLY/COUNTRY FURNITURE incl pretty c.1815 graduated 4 drawer cherry chest w/fan inlays. C.1835 cherry & birdseye maple country secretary desk. C.1850 cherry chest w/”butler’s” desk dwr. Handsome 19thC mahogany Chippendale slant front desk. Heavily acanthus & pineapple carved 7’6” mahogany c.1835 tester bed (no bolts). Early 1 & 2 dwr stands. C.1810 cherry Pembroke table. Grain ptd blanket box. C.1850 4 door 6’ jelly cupboard. C.1835 cherry long dropleaf dining table, & more. VICTORIAN: good orig var oak desk w/drawers & mirror above & glass doors bookcase below. Pair golden oak princess dressers. Globe-Wernicke mahogany 4 section lawyer’s bookcase. 9PCS SIGNED HITCHCOCK: STENCIL DECORATED incl 4pc bedroom set & lovely pr 2 dwr stands. etal. QUANTITY LIONEL TRAINS! MANY near mint OB, the BEST we’ve offered in years. STANDARD GAUGE: fine 8pc set w/engine 390-E, tender 390-T and cars incl 219 crane & 520 floodlight. O GAUGE: fine GGI 2332 engine. 4pc Type 1 streamlined set w/engine 752. Other sets in OB. 30+ MORE IN ORIG BOXES: incl desirable accessories, unusual cars, pairs of Diesel Locomotives. CALL US or SEE WEBSITE for full listing. TOYS: 10 Doepke incl very good Searchlight Truck & Barber-Greene Bucket Loader. Good Smith Miller MIC Tow Truck. Fine Tonka Highway Dump w/2 plows. Nylint Payloader & Nylint Tourna Hauler. 10+ good Dinkie, 10+ good Tootsie, & more Toys & Childhood. BOY SCOUT ITEMS: multiple genuine (we believe) 1935 and 1937 National Jamboree patches and kerchiefs. 30’s/40’s uniforms & 20’s handbooks. 1937 World Jamboree patch. “WJQ6” felt ribbon. 1935 figural Buffalo “ZLOT” pin. 3 1948 Wakpominee patches. & MORE! MORE GOOD SMALLS: fine brass frame hall kero lamp w/swirl opalescent to cranberry shade. Unusual sg B&H table lamp w/floral mesh shade. Illinois “A Lincoln” pocketwatch. 7 fine Maxfield Parrish prints. Fine pair bronze Art Noveau women wall plaques. Royal Bonn china case clock. 12” blue Roseville pinecone vase. Lovely English M-O-Pearl handled silver fish service for 12. ART: attractive 19thC English o/c portrait of Young Girl in Blue Dress. Lovely sg Gertrude Lambert (listed Am) pastel floral still life. Brass gaslight ceiling fixture w/orig shade. “Huson” English marine sextant. ADVERTISING incl 7 c.1955 Coca-Cola counter top displays & good Beer related. AUTO incl 2 superb 1915 Buick advertising photos & good pair c.1929 wooden spoke auto tires. MILITARY: incl WWII Air Corps captain’s bars, 3 officer’s caps, sterling “wings”, & MORE. GOOD GLASS incl several sets cut color to clear wines & cordials and uranium yellow cut to clear decanter w/cordials. MORE! fine Pat’d 1925 “King” saxophone. Enameled Popeye, Olive Oyl, & Wimpy pins. ©1927 Lindbergh statue. Postage Stamps & Mineral Specimen collections. 8 Royal Doulton character plates. Estate’s linens/handwork & estate’s costume jewelry. Fire dept helmets & badges; Deputy Sheriff badges. 13” Steiff dog.

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Day School, Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE), Sunrise Family Resource Center, The Tutorial Center and Vermont 2-1-1 (a program of United Ways of Vermont). Other agency partners are Rosie’s Girls, a summer camp that provides non-traditional opportunities for girls in grades six to eight, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Silent Heat. For information, call 802-367-1155. Volunteer opportunities are also available for the event. UWBC’s mission is to advance the common good by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

Free Lecture and Antique Porcelain Appraisal

On Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m., Equinox Village in Manchester Center, Vermont and the Northshire Newcomer’s Club will welcome antique porcelain expert and author Debbie DuBay. DuBay, a veteran and retired Air Force officer, turned her passion for porcelain into her second profession when, upon her retirement in 1995, she opened Limoges Antique Shop in downtown Andover, Massachusetts. In 2008 she relocated her shop to downtown Rutland, Vermont. DuBay has authored many books, including the Antique Trader Limoges Price Guide, Living with Limoges and Beatrix Potter — The Peter Rabbit Story. She is a member of the Appraiser’s Association of America, is a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices Appraiser and is on the board of directors at the International Haviland Association. The event provides the opportunity to enjoy a knowledgeable and entertaining discussion of antique porcelain and to learn more about heirloom porcelain pieces. The lecture and appraisal are free. Equinox Village is located at 49 Maple St. in Manchester Center. For more information, and to RSVP, call 802- 362-4061.

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Learn About Carousel Project

A couple of years ago, Cambridge, New York residents Gerry and Arlene Holzman approached the Cambridge Valley Community Partnership with the idea of bringing an antique carousel from Long Island, New York to Cambridge as a community restoration project. The carousel was transported and reassembled in the Passenger Depot, where it awaits loving attention to resurrect it into a renewed source of pleasure for children of every age. While structurally and mechanically sound, the carousel needs extensive cosmetic repairs that can be carried out through the imagination and efforts of local artists and residents. The plan is to refurbish the carousel with scenes and themes that reflect the Battenkill Valley. Some of the components may be painted with images of historic buildings, events and activities of the region. These could include Cambridge’s original hotels and local Revolutionary War battles, as well as fly fishing on the Battenkill, the Battenkill Bike Race and local agriculture. A community awareness session with slide and DVD show will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Lovejoy Building. A second event, specifically for artists, will be held Wednesday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., also in the Lovejoy Building. Although the group is reaching out to a wide range of artists, those with any interest in painting components are encouraged to attend. For information, contact 518-677-5665 or nmarsh@nycap.rr.com.

Indoor/Outdoor Tag Sale

There will be an indoor/outdoor tag sale to benefit student scholarships for the Ballet Center at Manchester this Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manchester Grange on School Street in Manchester, Vermont. Many new items have come in for this sale. There will be a final bag sale at 12:30 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

Church Rummage Sale in Wells

The Wells United Methodist Church in Wells, Vermont will hold its Annual Spring Rummage Sale this Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. All types of clothing will be available for the entire family. On Friday, the sale, which will include flea market items, knick knacks and houseplants, opens at 9 a.m. and will run untill 3 p.m. On Saturday, the hours are 9 a.m. to noon with a $3 bag sale. Also on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a food and plant sale under the awning on the lawn of the church. All types of goodies will be available, including breads, pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and other pastries. Don’t miss the “first of the season” early tomato plants in four-inch pots. For more information, call 802-325-3203.

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Rummage Sale to Support Mission Activities

The Embury Unit of United Methodist Women in Cambridge, New York will hold a rummage sale this Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. until noon. Gently used clothing and a large variety of household goods will be for sale in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The unit’s goal is to raise funds to support a variety of local, national and international mission activities with an emphasis on

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Natalee Everett at Equinox Village

The Gallery at Equinox Village in Manchester, Vermont is currently exhibiting the work of renowned local artist Natalee Everett. A resident of Peru, Vermont, Everett is known for her primitive interpretation of the local towns and landscape. She also exhibits an array of whimsical pets and barnyard animals. Born in Litchfield,Connecticut, Everett has lived in Vermont since �� 1956. She painted her first mural � � �� as a teenager and has since been featured in publications such as �� the New York Times, Woman’s �� Day, House Beautiful and Good Housekeeping. She has worked for clients all over the country, �� including actress Goldie Hawn, �� and has exhibited in group and solo shows throughout �� Vermont, New York, New Jersey, �� Massachusetts and Connecticut. �� The gallery is open from 10 �� a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The exhibit �� will close on May 1. For more �� information, call 802-362-4061.

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Old Courthouse Talent Trial Auditions

Auditions for the Sixth Annual Old Courthouse Talent Trials will include three categories: Youth, Teen, and Adult. The auditions will be held in the Old Washington County Courthouse in Salem, New York on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday, April 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Talent Trials event will be held on Saturday, June 6. Each winner will receive a professional development scholarship of personal coaching by Jay Kerr who has trained performers on and off Broadway for more than 30 years. These coaching sessions will culminate in a Fort Salem Cabaret performance in August. Actors, singers, dancers, bands, and comedians of all ages are welcome to audition. For more information, call 518-854-7053.

Music at Poet’s and Writer’s Weekend

Red Heart the Ticker, who recently won third place in Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion National Duet Competition, will perform this Saturday night, April 25 at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester, Vermont. The event, held in conjunction with the Second Annual Manchester and the Mountains Poet’s and Writer’s Weekend, is free and open to the public. Red Heart the Ticker is the musical collaboration of Robin MacArthur and Tyler Gibbons, a husband and wife duo from Marlboro, Vermont. There is a strong sense of the north woods landscape in their songs, both lyrically and musically. The Second Annual Poet’s and Writer’s Weekend runs April 24 through 26 and features workshops, classes and presentations by writers and publishers. For information, or to register, call 802-362-6313.

Marking and Cornell at Hubbard Hall Hubbard Hall Projects in Cambridge, New York invites the public to a special evening as Steven Marking returns with special guest mezzo-soprano Kara Cornell this Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. The concert also features pianist Lincoln Mayorga and bassist Otto Gardner. Marking has performed several operatic roles over the past 20 years, most of them with Manhattan-based companies such as The Lyric Theatre, Amato Opera and Verismo Opera. He founded You Gotta Hear This!, a nonprofit company, to bring vocal performances of the highest quality to Hoosick, New York and the surrounding area. Cornell is probably bestknown for her role as Dorabella in The Hubbard Hall Opera Theater’s premier performance

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of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte. She is currently an adjunct professor of voice at Russell Sage College and maintains a private voice studio. Tickets for the show are $20, $18 for members and $15 for students and may be purchased by calling 518-677-2495 or at the door. ��

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WEEKLY ALMANAC AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA

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

4 p.m. AA Women’s meeting, Zion Episcopal Ch, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 141 State St., Rutland,1-800-522-4700. Al-Anon meeting, Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Savings & Loan Bldg., downstairs, 7 p.m. 254-5568. AA Step meeting, United Methodist Ch, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher

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

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

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House, East Dorset, Open discussion. Al-Anon meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 10 a.m. AA meeting, Weston Priory, Weston, 1:30 p.m. AA Big Book, Green Mountain Group, East Poultney Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. AA 11-Step Meeting, Sunday, 7 p.m., Telion Holon Retreat, River Rd., Manchester AA Shoulder to Shoulder, HoJo Inn, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. Monday: Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Sweet Serenity Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Beginners, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Beginners meeting, Dorset United Church, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington AA Start Living Group, St., Peter’s School, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, First Congregational Ch, Newfane, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Baptist Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. 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 meeting, Grace Congregational Ch, Rutland, 7 p.m. Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library AA Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, Big Book Tapes, mens meeting, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton, 8 p.m. Al Anon meeting, 8 p.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discussion AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. April 22, 2009

SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Retreat Cafeteria, 7 p.m. 2545568. 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. AA meeting, Holy Trinity, Danby, 7:30 p.m. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Women’s Meeting of AA: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT DA - Debtor’s Anonymous, Wed. 8-9 p.m., Turning Point Club of Bennington, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT, 442-9700

GED • EDUCATION

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

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British Family Owned & Operated! Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11:30am to 8:00pm (Closed Sunday & Monday) British Chocolate, Biscuits, Drinks and Grocery Fish & Chips + Side Britain’s most popular—cooked in our own batter.

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Shrimp & Chips + Side Jumbo shrimp cooked in our own batter.

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Scallops & Chips + Side Fresh scallops cooked in our own batter.

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Chicken Tenders & Chips + Side An American favorite – breaded – served with dipping sauce.

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Clam Strips & Chips + Side Tender breaded strips of clam.

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Fish Sandwich & Chips + Side Our freshly battered fish on a soft white roll.

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Bangers & Mash $7.50 Traditional English sausage with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. PIES Baked ‘in-house’ to traditional family recipes. Pies, sausage rolls and bangers take15-25 minutes to prepare. If you’re in a hurry – feel free to call ahead! Steak Pie $5.50 Steak & Potato Pie $5.50 Chicken & Mushroom Pie $5.50 Sausage Roll $5.50 Add Chips or Mashed Potatoes to any of the above for $2.50

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Chester, first Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Friday: Wellness Clinic Smith Haven, South Londonderry, third Friday, 10 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic, Robert Milbauer Realty, Newfane, third Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday: CoDA, 12-step fellowship to maintain healthy relationships, 9:30 a.m. Wilson House, E. Dorset, 362-5524 Monday: Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, first Monday at 7 p.m., South Londonderry Library, Clare at 824-3909 Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30; Manchester, Masonic Temple, Mon, Wed, 11 a.m; Manchester Town Hall, Tues 10 a.m. & Thur, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Marriage Support Group, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, every other Tuesday, 5769 Main St.,

Route 7A, Manchester. Call Warren 362-1988 Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30 a.m.; Manchester Town Hall, 12:30 p.m., 447-5693. Blood Pressure Clinic, Second Congregational Church, Londonderry, 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909. Overeaters Anonymous, RRMC, Rutland, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri., Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 1 p.m. Women’s Cancer Support Group, Vermont Country Store, Manchester, First Wednesday, 5:30

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

MUNICIPAL MEETINGS

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

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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. 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, first 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. 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, April 22, 2009

Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Planning Committee meeting, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wallingford Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Selectmen’s meeting, 2nd Tue., Town Clerk’s Office, 6:00 p.m. Mt. Holly Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Board of Adjusters meeting, Town Hall, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Pawlet Board of Listers meeting, Town Hall, third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Dept of Employment & Training Information, Veteran’s Memorial Dr., Bennington, 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m. Winhall Regular Monthly Board meeting, 1st, 3rd Wednesday, 6 p.m. Mountain School Parent Council & Mountain School of Winhall Parent Council Meeting at the Mountain School, (2nd Wed.) 7:00 p.m. 297-2122 Stratton Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Sandgate Planning Committee meeting, 7 p.m. Fair Haven Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Castleton Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and thrid Wednesday,7 p.m. Winhall Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m. Sunderland Zoning Board meeting, Sunderland Elementary school, third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Peru Selectmen’s meeting, Town Center, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Peru Zoning Board of Adjusters, Peru Town Center, fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m

MISCELLANEOUS

Thursday: Equinox Valley Toastmasters, Ai Squared, 130 Taconic Business Park Rd, Manchester Ctr., 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., info: jshukla@aisquared.com Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. Red Clover Chapter, Embroidery Guild of America, Trinity Church, April 22, 2009

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 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. 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: Duplicate Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Robert Smith, Director, 362-4224 Tuesday: Open Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. at Equinox Village. Call Elizabeth Von Riesenfelder, Director, at 362-5304. Open Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m. Zion Episcopal Church Annex, Manchester Center, Director John Conova, 325-6384 Friday: Open Duplicate Bridge, 12:15, Director, Robert Smith, 362-4224

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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: Eagles Bingo, Manchester, 6:45 p.m. South Bennington Bingo, Bennington Club, doors open 5:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. $1,000 permanent jackpot progressive; kitchen service; 802-447-1619 for info Wednesday: Bingo, South Wallingford Grange, 7 p.m.

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Thursday: Townshend Senior Meals, Townshend Church, first and third Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Manchester Senior Meals, Manchester Town Hall, noon Wells Senior Meals, MWA Hall,

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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 noon.

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

PRAYER GROUPS

Thursday: Prayer Group, Congregational Church, Chester, 6 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton Mountain, 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study, Truthville Baptist Church, Granville, NY, 7p.m. Community Bible Study, nondenominational for women, children, 10 a.m September -May. Bennington. 447-4745. Friday:

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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

WEEKEND WORSHIP

MANCHESTER Friday: Israel Congregation of Manchester, Shabbat Services, 6:30 p.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A Saturday: Israel Congregation of Manchester: Shabbat Services, 9:30 a.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A St. Paul’s Church, Mass, 5:30 p.m., Sunday: Zion Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (childcare at 10 a.m.) Eucharist w/healing Wed. 12:15 p.m. St. Paul’s, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. First Congregational Church, Sunday Services Chapel, 8:30; Grade 6-Adult Christian Education Classes 9:30 a.m.; Godly Play Program of Sacred Storytelling for children ages 4-11 during 10:30 service; Nursery available for infant-3 years beginning ata 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Steven E. Berry, Pastor, 362-2709; www.firstcongregational manchester.org Equinox Terrace, Services for Seniors, 10 a.m.

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St. Paul, Danby Holy Trinity Church, 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ch., ABC, Manchester Center, Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Ministry, 9:30 a.m. 802-362-1555. Rev. Dr. Robert Carpenter Northshire Baptist Fellowship, 5769 Main St., 10 a.m. adult & children’s Bible classes, 11 a.m. Worship service and Children’s Church; 6 p.m. Bible study, 3621988. Weekday Mass: St. Paul’s Church: Mon, Fri, 8 a.m. ARLINGTON Saturday: St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. Rev. Scott Neal 375-9952, stjamesarlington.org; stjamesparish@myfairpoint.net Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www. earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6 p.m. covered dish supper. BENNINGTON Saturday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4 p.m. Sunday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (SS 9) First Church of Christ Scientist,

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

a.m.) The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.) GRAFTON Sunday: Grafton White Ch., Services, 9:00 a.m. JAMAICA Sunday: Jamaica Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 10 a.m.) LONDONDERRY Saturday: St. Joseph’s Chapel, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: Second Congregational Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. (child care) First Baptist Church, Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30, childcare provided. Communion celebrated 1st Sun. of each month; coffee hour following. Rev. Vern Stanley, Interim Pastor, 824-6046 MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS Sunday: Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. 9:05 a.m. all ages Sunday School St. Anne Church, Mass, 8:00 a.m. MOUNT HOLLY Sunday: Our Lady of Mercy, Mass, 8:30 a.m. POULTNEY

Saturday: St. Raphael Church, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: St. Raphael Church, Mass, 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m. United Methodist Church, Services, 10 a.m.; (SS 9:45 a.m.) United Baptist Church, Services, 10 a.m. (SS & Nursery care 9 a.m.) Welsh Presbyterian Church, Services, 10 a.m. RUPERT Sunday: United Methodist, Services, 9 a.m. Congregational Ch, 10:30 a.m.

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