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Vol 50 No 2

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Left: The Spring Rummage Sale at the First Congregational Church in Manchester will be held on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1. Ladies pictured, from left to right, are Lillian Dear, Janie Dear and Joan Menson...story on page 45 Below left: Joey, Jack and Jay McCoy are ready for Football Registration ...details on page 38 Below: Cooper Jennings advertises a Car Wash, Bake Sale and Bottle Drive in Arlington...details on page 35

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...Memorial Day Parade...

The Manchester Memorial Day Parade Committee was unable to secure funding for 2010 and will not be holding the Manchester Memorial Day parade this year. We sought petition signatures prior to the Town Meeting, but were unable to get the number needed in order to bring the funding up for a vote. Without this funding the parade is not possible. We loved organizing and running the parade and barbecue last year and hope that perhaps in the future we’ll be able to do this again. If anyone has any questions or would like to get involved please feel free to contact me at abberumen@live.com. There will be memorial commemorations in both Dorset and Manchester on Memorial Day. We encourage you to attend! Thank you, — Andrea Berumen, Manchester, Vermont

...equal pay day...

Every year Equal Pay Day is celebrated in April, this year it was celebrated on Tuesday, April 20. This day symbolizes the month when women’s wages catch up to men’s wages from the previous year. In 2008, on a national level, the gap between men and women’s earnings was 23 cents, an increase of 1% from 22 cents in 2007. The earnings gap for women of color was even greater. Over a lifetime this loss adds up. On average, working women and their families lose $500,000 to $2 million in wages. And even longer term, these lost wages impact Social Security benefits and pensions. Wage disparity persists across all educational levels, in each and every one of the 50 states, and women with the most education lose the most in earnings. Those with a college degree or higher lose $713,000 over a 40 year period. Vermont women with a college degree earn the same amount, on average, as a Vermont man with only a high school degree. Forty-six years after President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, the wage gap for women working full time has narrowed from 41 cents in 1963 to 22 cents in 2007, a marked improvement, but at this same rate it will take 50 years for the gap to close completely. Vermont women fair slightly better than the national average but are still at a disadvantage with an 84% or 16 cent gap. The Governor’s Equal Pay Day Proclamation says in part “… in the current economic downturn, many Vermont residents are facing financial problems, stagnant wages, and living standards, and job loss and women in Vermont already have higher rates of economic insecurity and on average have lower earnings than men and are more likely to live in poverty …”. Vermont News Guide

The Vermont Commission on Women supports the Proclamation’s urge to all Vermonters “to recognize the full value of women’s skills and significant contributions to the labor force and further encourages businesses to conduct an internal pay evaluation to ensure women are being paid fairly.” More information is available from the National Committee for Pay Equity at www.pay-equity.org. — Laine Dunham Akiyama Chair, Economic Equity Committee Vermont Commission on Women

...sincerest appreciation...

On behalf of all The Mountain School at Winhall’s skiers and riders, students and staff alike, I would like to express my sincerest appreciation to Stratton Mountain for their more than generous Junior Instructional Ski Program (JISP). As I understand it, Stratton’s JISP program welcomes about 800 local students to the mountain each season and, for that, they deserve all of our thanks. — Daren Houck, Head of School The Mountain School at Winhall Bondville, Vermont ___________________________________

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.25 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, April 28 Fish with Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots and Mushrooms, Pineapple, Bread and Milk. Thursday, April 29 Chicken Bundles with Herb Rice, Broccoli, Peas and Onions, Black and White Brownie and Milk. Friday, April 30 Italian Meatball over Pasta, Peas and Carrots, Melon Medley, Biscuit and Milk. Monday, May 3 Macaroni and Cheese, Sliced Carrots, Broccoli, Pears and Blueberries and Milk. Tuesday, May 4 Spinach Bacon Quiche, Stewed Tomatoes and Onions, Buttered Green Beans, Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Milk.

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Opening of Mettowee Valley and Northeast Cemeteries

Mettowee Valley and Northeast Cemeteries, Pawlet, Vermont, will open on Saturday, May 1, and they are requesting that all remaining holiday decorations be removed prior to that date. Any items not removed will be discarded by Cemetery personnel. When planting spring flowers make sure they do not conflict with the mowing and maintenance of the Cemetery grounds and we ask that you do not include any artificial decorations. All cleaning and repairs of grave memorials are the responsibility of the individual plot owner. For further information relating to the cemeteries, please call 802-325-3052. _________________________________________________

Service Notes

Army Reserve Pvt. Tomeka R. Taylor has graduated from the Automated Logistical Specialist Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School, Fort Lee, Petersburg, Virginia. The course is designed to train soldiers to establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, materiel control, accounting and support reports, automated and manual accounting records; perform stock record/warehouse functions pertaining to receipt, storage, distribution and issue and maintain equipment records and parts; review and verify bills of lading, contracts, and purchase orders; repair and construct shipping crates for equipment and supplies, and perform prescribed loads and shop stock lists in manual and automated supply applications. Taylor is the daughter of Darlene A. Luck of Main Street, Greenwich, New York, and Randy Taylor of Woodward Street, Clinton Township, Michigan. The private is a 2004 graduate of Greenwich High School. Air Force Airman Austin P. Huestis graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program April 28, 2010

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that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Robin Thatcher of Veterans Road, Ticonderoga, New York, and David Huestis of Towner Hill Road, Crown Point, New York. Huestis is a 2009 graduate of Ticonderoga High School.

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Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Zackary W. Jordan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Bruce Jordan of Hoag Road, Valley Falls, New York, and nephew of Cindy Jordan of Bleeker St., Greenwich, New York. Jordan is a 2008 graduate of Greenwich Central High School. Vermont News Guide

Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest

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Conor Harrington, a seventh grade student from Dorset entered the annual VFW nationwide patriotic scholarship contest which gives sixth, seventh and eighth grade students the opportunity to voice their opinion a patriotic theme. The national first prize is $10,000. Conor’s essay was chosen from over 50 local entries as the first place essay by Manchester VFW Post 6471. His essay then went on to win first place at a District 1 VFW of Vermont which is Bennington and Rutland Counties. He then competed against the entries from the other four Vermont VFW districts and placed Conor Harrington first at the State level. Conor’s excellent essay on the theme “When is the right time to honor our military heroes” placed eighth in the national competition. There were 109,465 students who entered from all 50 states and overseas areas. Conor won the $3,000 John F. Gwizdak scholarship from the National VFW, along with other U.S. Savings Bonds from Post, District and State levels. Our state, community, school, and teachers should be very proud of this young American, this future leader of our land of the free. Congratulations, Conor, and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

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Summer Work and Learn Application Deadline

The Tutorial Center will hold its successful Summer Work and Learn Youth Agriculture Project in the Northshire, offering a team of youth, ages 16-21, paid employment as Crew Workers over the summer. The deadline for applications for the program is May 7. They will propagate plots at the community garden site at the Manchester Recreation Area, sell products at the farmers’ market, donate vegetables to local food banks, and participate in job readiness opportunities and workshops. Transition Town Manchester (www. transitiontownmanchester.org) will help promote and sustain the community garden site at the Recreation Center. For more information about the spring program, youth members or schools should contact Hilary Batchelor at hilaryb@tutorialcenter.org or 802-824-4565. Applications for the Summer Work and Learn program are available at The Tutorial Center learning center on Richville Road in Manchester Center. Anyone interested in supporting the project or making donations should also contact Hilary Batchelor.

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The Manchester Lions are announcing that their fifth $10,000 Jackpot Raffle tickets are now available. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket, making your odds of winning quite good. The first, 50th, 100th, 150th and 199th tickets drawn will each receive $100. The final 200th ticket drawn will receive the grand prize of $10,000. Tickets can be purchased from any Lions member or from Bob Devenish at 362-7570 or mail your check to the Manchester LionClub, P.O. Box 1189, Manchester Center, VT 05255. All proceeds from the raffle will go towards Manchester’s new Rescue Squad ambulance and for Riley rink. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Sherrie’s Cafe. You do not have to be present to win. Each year the Manchester Lions provide charitable support for youth projects, individuals needing help with medical care, scholarships and more. Your participation in our fundraisers makes all this possible. Join us in this service to our community.

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Bistro Henry Mother’s Day Brunch to Beneﬁt Habitat for Humanity

For the fifth year, Bistro Henry will be supporting Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity by sponsoring a Mother’s Day Brunch. Owners Henry and Dina Bronson will be donating $10 for every meal served, with a goal to raise over $1,000. This donation will go towards building supplies for a home in Bennington for Tina and Jeff Reed and their family. Habitat is planning for an early May start. The Reeds will work alongside Habitat volunteers and will invest hundreds of hours into building their home. Bistro Henry’s menu will include many delicious choices. This is the perfect way to treat your mother and to help a hardworking family have a home. Please call 362-4982 to reserve seating. ________________________________________________

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We welcome you to join our organization whether you are a newcomer to the area or have lived here for a while. Our club offers you an opportunity to get acquainted and socialize with other Northshire residents. You will meet others who have recently moved here as well as people who have been active members for many years. We are looking forward to our spring and summer events. There are day trips planned to museums, groups for hiking and biking, book discussion and bridge, tavern nights, luncheons and dinners at area restuarants before plays and concerts. Members also meet weekly for breakfast and conversation at local spots. Membership is only $20 per person! Please contact Judy Rudiakov at 802-362-4788 to join and get in on the fun! 3rdual Ann

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Preparing to give a talk on mystery novels by Scandinavian authors, Sarah Knight of the Northshire Bookstore gets a crash course in pronouncing their names from a Swedish resident of the Terrace. The well-known “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is only one of many excellent mysteries from that part of the world, which Knight recommends as “good old-fashioned police procedurals.” ________________________________________________

Chester Rotary Hears About ‘Chester as a Destination’

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At the April 22 meeting of the Rotary Club of Chester, Vermont, Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie of Chester updated the club members on the “Chester as a Destination” project and grant application to the USDA for funding. The project involves a grant to publicize the Town of Chester and the events happening during the closing of Route 103. The closing of Route 103 is due to the need to repair or replace two bridges on the road leading into town. The work, which is scheduled for the summer of 2011, will cause traffic to detour around the town and effectively cut off easy access. This, in turn, will impact many of the businesses that rely on tourists for income. It will affect restaurants, retail stores, motels, bed and breakfasts and inns. “The USDA Grant, for which we are applying, will help us with advertising the town, events going on and how to get here,” said Cunningham. Cunningham also said, “Although I am doing most of the talking about this project, Cynthia Prairie is really the one doing all of the work.” The Chester Rotary Club is giving a $250 donation toward the matching grant amount of money needed for this work. Cunningham said, “Over $19,000 has been pledged so far and more donations are expected.” Rotarian Bill Dakin said, “This is a vital project to keep Chester businesses open during the construction.” If you would like to know more about the Chester Rotary Club, you can visit our Web site at www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeD. asp?cid=2919 or e-mail us at chesterrotary@gmail.com.

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most “pain” or “angst.” Which area of your home or office is bugging you the most? If you find yourself saying day after day, “I can’t find anything in my closet” or “My kitchen cabinets are a disaster” or “My office looks like a bomb went off ” -- that’ll give you a major clue where to begin.

-Ceil Petrucelli This is a great time of year to clear out your clutter, eliminate a lot of accumulated “stuff,” and free up a lot of space in your home. Clearing out your junk can be an incredible freeing experience -- but where do you start? It can sometimes seem overwhelming when you’re first confronted with that overflowing closet, overstuffed drawers, or a garage that has so much stuff stored in it that there isn’t room for your car! But before you get started on “de-cluttering” or getting things organized, you should take a look at the bigger picture first and formulate a plan of attack. Here are a few rules of thumb to follow when you begin the process. 1. Start with the area that is giving you the ��

2. Have a plan of attack. Make a list of all the areas that you’d like to work on, in order of priority. Be sure to include a deadline to complete each project. This will help you to focus, set some goals, and keep the bigger picture in mind as you work your way through. It’s also easier to stay on track when you have a list with a deadline written down. Also, there’s a greater sense of satisfaction and completion when you start crossing things off your “to do” list.

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3. Limit your scope. Tackle one small area at a time - start with a drawer, a shelf, a closet, a small section of your kitchen or bedroom. Don’t attempt to clean out the entire place at once. Chances are, you’ll get overwhelmed, overloaded, and frustrated and will want to give up on the entire project before you can finish. 4. Plan to set aside time each week (or each day if you’re really ambitious!) to work on a different area. Set a time limit. Once you get started, you’ll be surprised at how quickly it goes. It’s really amazing what you can get accomplished once you “get in the groove.” 5. Work systematically and with purpose. Do your best to move through your home or office in a systematic way, finishing one area at a time before you start another. Avoid hopping from one task to the next if possible. There is nothing more frustrating (and emotionally draining) to be surrounded by a bunch of half-finished projects. It’ll be even more difficult down the road to pick up where you left off or find things if you’ve only organized half your closet or half your files and the other

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6. Find the organizing style that suits you best. Different strokes for different folks. Each person has a unique style and personality, and organizing isn’t any different. Some people work best if they empty an entire storage area before organizing it. Others find that method too overwhelming and choose to tackle their clutter one item at a time. Sometimes, it’s a combination of both, depending on the circumstances. You need to decide for yourself which method works best for you. There is no “right” way -- only what’s right for you. 7. Get some help! If you can recruit some “organizing assistants” to assist you -- do it! This is a big job and it’ll go a lot faster if you have some help. Consider asking your family members, friends, or even your neighbors. You can barter - I’ll help you if you help me. Then you can have a neighborhood tag sale and sell all your unwanted stuff later! Or, you can consider hiring a professional organizer who can remain objective and can keep you on track.

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8. Be kind to yourself! Cut yourself some slack! This is hard work - not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. Don’t get frustrated with yourself if you can’t tackle everything on your “to do” list in a weekend! Don’t drive yourself until you drop - clearing out clutter doesn’t have to be painful. Just work at your own pace. Set some goals and time limits - maybe 15 or 30 minutes to start. Then once you get started, plan for longer sessions. Usually 4-6 hours for each session is the maximum I suggest to my House Therapy clients.

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adults need to get “gold stars” for their accomplishments. Don’t go out and buy something - reward yourself with a cup of tea, a half hour to take a walk, indulge in a bubble bath or a manicure or pedicure, make a healthy snack for yourself from some fresh fruit and yogurt. Take an hour to read a few chapters in a good book or read a book to your kids or grandkids. These are just a few tips to get you started. For more ideas, there are lots of on-line resources, magazines, and books available -- not to mention all the home improvement shows on TV!

Ceil Petrucelli is an interior designer, decorator, and home organizing consultant based in Bennington, VT and is the owner of Ceil Petrucelli Interiors and The House Therapist. She can be reached at ceilpetrucelli@comcast.net or her website www.ceilpetrucelliinteriors.com

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Time to Wake Up to a Healthier Lifestyle – Christie Harris

Our lives are busy, often times too busy to prepare healthy meals. Packaged foods have become the norm in our society (just pop it in the microwave), but processed convenience foods leave our bodies wanting more. We are waking up to warmer weather. Now we need to wake up to the nutritional benefits of whole foods. Whole foods are unprocessed vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and grains. Whole foods do not contain preservatives like their canned or packaged counterparts, and provide higher concentrations of essential vitamins and minerals. It’s easy to eat healthier during the warmer months. Fresh food is either a few steps away in the garden, or a quick trip to the local farmers’ market. If you are a grocery store gatherer, look for the organic label. Organic producers do not apply pesticides to their crops; all in all a good thing. There are even options for those without a green thumb or an eas-

ily accessible farm market. Many local producers offer community supported agriculture or CSA. Essentially the consumer buys a “share” in the CSA and in return receives seasonal produce each week. Some CSAs include eggs and other products, but the majority of a share comes as vegetables. The CSA transaction between farm and consumer reaps rewards for both. Families and individuals have access to whole, fresh foods with

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high nutritional value. For the farm, benefits are an early increased cash flow, community building, and time spent marketing their product before it gets too busy with the summer growing season. In addition, we know where our food is coming from; a big bonus when you consider we eat lettuce during the winter, which was grown where? And sat on a shelf for how long? You are what you eat, and so are the animals we consume. For meats, consider buying farm raised beef or pork and free-range chicken. These animals eat whole foods, by foraging grasses and seeds with a higher nutritional value, thus their meat is leaner and better tasting. And, whole foods are easy to prepare, which takes the convenience excuse out of the conversation. It only takes a few minutes to make a nice salad with fresh lettuce, or sauté just-picked green beans with garlic and ginger. And, though subjective, not much tastes better than a “still warm from the sun” tomato and cucumber sandwich paired with a slab of locally made cheese.

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Planning Spring & Summer Projects on Your Home? Was Your House Built Before 1978? If ‘YES’, You Need to Read This – Norm St.Onge

Beginning on April 22, the new EPA “Lead Safe” law regarding renovation, repair and painting work performed on houses, apartments and child care facilities built prior to 1978 goes into effect. Formerly known as the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting law (EPA RRP), this law has nothing to do with local building codes or permits; the EPA law is being implemented and enforced at the federal level; compliance is not optional. As a licensed and certified contractor, here are some of the questions my customers have asked: What’s the deal with lead paint? Dust from lead paint is an extremely hazardous toxin. Even in microscopic amounts it’s particularly dangerous to young children where it can cause learning disabilities, damage to the central nervous system and kidneys to name but a few. The health effects to adults and pets are just as serious. What is the “EPA RRP” law? Simply put, it’s taking consistent precautions to contain the dust created by sanding, scraping, demolition, and other common construction and painting activities. At the completion of the project the work area must be thoroughly cleaned using a formalized multi-step process. All debris must be double-bagged and disposed of as hazardous waste. All of these steps must be documented, requiring both the contractor and homeowner to sign off; these files must be maintained by the contractor for three years. What kind of work is covered under these new rules? Just about everything. Interior & exterior repairs, painting, renovations, remodeling, replacement windows & doors...anything that disturbs a painted surface in pre-1978 housing. This isn’t just about carpenters and paint-

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Beneﬁt Fundraiser

The Adirondack Island X-14 of the Seabee Veterans of America will hold a fundraiser for Richard “Dick” Hermance on Saturday, May 8, at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post, 72 Pearl Street, Hudson Falls, New York, from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will consist of spaghetti with meat or meatless sauce, salad, bread, butter and a dessert. Donation is $7.50 per person. All proceeds will be given to the Hermance family to help with medical costs. Dick has been battling cancer for about six years but it is now spreading rapidly. For further information or to make a donation, please contact Nice at 518-642-0506 or e-mail seabee@verizon.net. ________________________________________________

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Donna Benson Named Claims Professional of the Year

Donna Benson, claims Representative of Briggs-Fowler Insurance Agency in Manchester Center, Vermont, recently was named Claims Professional of the Year at the annual Region One Conference of NAIW (International). The Claims Professional of the Year award recognizes excellence among those who work in some aspect of the insurance claims field, according to NAIW, which co-sponsors the regional and national levels of the award with Crawford and Company. Among the criteria considered in conferring the award are the candidate’s claims experience and present professional capacity, formal education in the claims field, NAIW activity and response to a claims-related essay question.

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While many students relaxed on the beach or simply hung out with friends, Long Trail seniors Elise Penge and Rose Thomas spent their Spring Break in a more altruistic pursuit. These young women travelled to New Orleans to work with Rustic Pathways on the ongoing effort to help rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Rustic Pathways is a program that provides students with community service opportunities around the world. Volunteers spent the week demolishing, drywalling, insulating, scraping and painting as well as working in a community garden and planting trees. Although the catastrophic storm ravaged the city over four years ago, the work that remains is mind boggling. Penge said of her time there, “It was an amazing experience! I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to go to New Orleans and help rebuild the city to take it. Even five years later the people are still in need of help and they appreciate everything we have to give.”

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Long Trail Students Help to Rebuild in New Orleans

The Arlington Garden Club announces the availability of a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors. All high school seniors are invited to apply by going to the guidance office at Arlington High School. The application deadline is Monday, May 17, 2010. Support for the scholarship comes from various Garden Club fundraising activities, including the Plant and Food Sale to be held on Saturday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Arlington Community House. Please share this information with students whom you know may be eligible. We look forward to helping a local student with college expenses. ________________________________________________

The Stratton Foundation Funds MedQuest Scholarships

Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) announces that the Stratton Mountain and Valley Community Benefit Foundation has chosen its MedQuest program as a recipient of a $1,000 Stratton Foundation Grant. The intent of the grant is to support scholarships for high school youth who will participate in the program during the summer of 2010. The funds will be targeted toward students who live in sixteen communities including Arlington, Danby, Dorset, Jamaica, Landgrove, Londonderry, Manchester, Peru, South Londonderry, Stratton, Sunderland, Townshend, Wardsboro, Weston, Windham, and Winhall. MedQuest is a health careers exploration program for southern Vermont high school students. This June, July, and August, MedQuest will provide 40-60 high school students with a 6-day health care exploration experience. Health Care professionals at community hospitals and outpatient settings in southern Vermont provide the students with shadowing experiences while giving them a first-hand look at health care in action. The Stratton Foundation’s philanthropic goal is dedicated to “opening doors to a brighter future for Vermont kids” and can be reached by calling 802-297-2096 or visiting their Web site at www.strattonfoundation. org. Vermont News Guide

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The Collaborative Offers Middle School Peer Leadership Training at Riley Rink

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Vendors Wanted

The Maple Valley Grange will hold a Craft and Flea Market on Saturday, May 15. Tables cost $10 each. To reserve your table, please call Dorothea at 293-5232 most days. _____________________________________________

Library Book Sale

The Bailey Memorial Library of North Clarendon will hold its first Book Sale of the year on Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have done our annual “Spring Cleaning,” and have over 3000 items to offer for sale, including an abundance of audio books, cassettes, videos and of course there are books for adults, young adults and children. Reasonable prices: paperbacks, .25 cents each, or 5 for $1; hard covers $1 each or 6 for $5. Also offered for sale are sets of a variety of different interests such as handyman, automobile, nature, health, etc. Lots of bargains. Discount prices for large purchases. Used book dealers, don’t miss this sale! The library is located in the Clarendon Community Center, 111 Moulton Avenue, North Clarendon. For information call 802-747-7743.

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May Day Celebration in Peru

The Peru Church invites everyone to our fifth annual May Day celebration. The festivities will take place on Sunday, May 2, starting at 5 p.m. at the Town Center. There will be several family friendly activities including weaving the ribbons around the May Pole, creating May baskets, and decorating May bonnets. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share at our pot luck dinner. Shake off the last vestiges of winter and join us in welcoming the miracle of spring. For more information call Carlie Felion at 824-6599. _________________________________________________

Roast Pork Dinner in Pawlet

The next Roast Pork Dinner is Saturday, May 1, at the Pawlet Community Church. The Ladies and Gentlemen’s Supper Club invite you to dinner starting at 5 p.m. If you have questions regarding the dinner, please call Doreen Mach at 325-3428 or Judy Coolidge at 325-3073. Take out orders can also be made on the day of the dinner by calling the church at 325-3022. The menu will include roast pork baked with our famous topping, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, hot vegetables, cabbage salad, applesauce, fruited jello, rolls/butter, hot and cold beverages, dessert this month will be Rosalie’s cakes. Cost of dinner is: adults, $10; children ages 12-6, $6; age 5 and under, no charge. ________________________________________________

Democratic Candidates on GNAT-TV

The Bennington County Democratic Committee announces a series of five events open to the general public entitled “Meet, Greet and Quiz the Next Governor of Vermont.” Each candidate in the democratic primary will appear, one at a time, to field questions from a “live” audience, answer real time phone calls and respond to emails. The program will take place at the studios of GNAT-TV, Lincoln Ave, A service of Luxbrush Painting Company Manchester Center (off Richville Rd. near the bank and post office). No tickets are necessary. Senator Susan Bartlett, Thursday, May 20, 7:15 p.m.; Former State Representative Matt �� Dunne, date to be announced, �� 7:15 p.m.; Senate President Pro �� Tem Peter Shumlin, date to be �� announced, 7:15 p.m. For more information contact the Bennington County �� Since 1960 Huge Democratic Committee, Jerry Selection of Colors Skapof, Ed.D, Chair. Call: 362& Styles! 3169. Show call-in # is 802362-3254. Email questions to Benvtdems@gmail.com. GNAT�� TV is located at 116 Lincoln FRIDAYS 5PM - 8PM • SATURDAYS 10AM-2PM Avenue #D, Manchester Center, Fine Furniture for Deck, Porch, Poolside Patio Vermont. Umbrellas & Tables

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New Thought Vermont

New Thought Vermont, a spiritual group offering a practical path for health, prosperity and serenity will offer a service on Saturday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Time and Space Studio in the Furman Building on Main Street in Springfield. The title of the message by Reverend Will Freeman is “The Last Straw.” New Thought Vermont is an open and affirming congregation including individuals from various religious backgrounds, focusing on the divinity inherent in each person and all of creation. Teachings from Divine Science, Unity and Religious Science, as well as the Infinite Way and other sources are explored. For information email newthoughtvt@yahoo.com or call 802-3843845 (Reverend Will Freeman).

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The Arlington Memorial High School (AMHS) and Middle School choruses will hold their annual Spring Choral Concert, Wednesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in the Mack Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the community. “Let There Be Music” is the theme of this year’s concert with selections focusing on the inspirational elements of music. Arlington Music and Theater teacher Patti Cody believes music is an effective way to communicate. Special performances scheduled for the event include the AMHS Madrigals, a select group of students who perform for community events and Patti’s Angels, an all-girl singing group. In addition, there will be solo performances by Arlington students Heather Brinson, Kayla Griffin and Dillon Hawley. Cody and the students will be accompanied by Pianist Deborah Weiler. For more information contact Cody at codyp@bvsu.org or 3752589, extension 149.

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MMF Essay Contest Deadline Extended

If you haven’t yet submitted an entry to the Manchester Music Festival’s Peter and the Wolf essay contest, the deadline has been extended by one week to April 28. If you are unfamiliar with the contest, the rules are simple: Write or draw an alternative ending to the classic children’s story by Prokofiev. Two winners will be selected by April 28. Each will receive a $25 savings bond courtesy of Chittenden Bank. Winners will be contacted by phone or e-mail, and can collect their savings bonds (and have their picture taken!) at the Chittenden Manchester branch at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. Entries may be dropped off at the Manchester Music Festival office: 42 Dillingham Ave. in Manchester Village, or sent by mail to P.O. Box 33, Manchester, VT 05254. To enter, go to the Manchester Music Festivals’ Web site at www. mmfvt.org and click on ‘Spring Schedule’. On that page is a tab that says “Essay Contest”. If you do not have computer access, simply call our office for an entry form at 362-1956. ________________________________________________

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Steve Williams of the Pawlett Historical Society advises that Lincoln, Vermont and the Gettysburg Address, to be presented by Howard Coffin, has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pawlet Community Church. The Pawlett Historical Society will act as host. The event is free and open to the public, as well as accessible to all. This is a Vermont Humanities Council event. Coffin’s examination of Vermont’s ties to President Abraham Lincoln, despite being the only northern state Lincoln never visited. The talk’s focus will move on to the Second Vermont Brigade, which is noted for the fact that it smashed the right flank of Pickett’s Charge, perhaps the most important assault of the Civil War, making Union victory at Gettysburg a certainty. Coffin’s talk will conclude with a discussion of Lincoln’s remarks made at the Gettysburg National Cemetery dedication (November 19, 1863). These remarks are now referred to as the Gettysburg Address. For additional information call Steve Williams of the PHS at 6459529.

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Fisher Elementary Kindergarten Registration Fisher Elementary School is accepting applications for Kindergarten Registration for the 2010-2011 academic year. To be eligible to attend Kindergarten in Arlington this fall, children must be five years old by August 31, 2010. To register a child, parents must complete a current registration form. Children will then be invited to a Kindergarten Orientation which will include a health screening by the school nurse. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization record are needed at the orientation. To receive a registration form or to register by phone, call Fisher Secretary MaryAnn Rose at 375-6409, extension 0. Children who have been enrolled in the Fisher Pre-Kindergarten program do not need to register for Kindergarten, but they are wel�� come to participate in Kindergarten �� Orientation. �� For more information about Fisher’s Kindergarten Registration �� or to receive a Fisher Elementary School brochure, contact Principal Deanne Lacoste at lacosted@bvsu. org or 375-6409. ��

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Healthcare is a Human Right Rally

The big day begins at 11a.m. on May 1, in front of Montpelier City Hall, for a huge march through downtown Montpelier to the Statehouse lawn. At noon, our rally gets started, featuring speakers from across the state, including one of our biggest supporters, Senator Bernie Sanders. You can expect theater, art, music — all to celebrate the hard work of Vermonters coming together to make healthcare a fundamental right for all. Preparations are underway to make this one of the biggest events in Vermont history. Join thousands of Vermonters for an event that will prove to our legislators and the entire nation that Vermont is ready to lead the way by recognizing healthcare as a human right. Together, we can make May 1, 2010 a success! Will you be riding the bus we are providing? If so, call Charlie at 802-447-7119 to reserve a seat. �� We are asking for a donation to help defray expenses. ��

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At The Mountain School at Winhall, a2 + b2 = cabin

On the beam… Hannah Gianotti and Devon Thiele, MSW eighth graders, make sure their beam is on the level.

It’s not everyday that students put their knowledge of Euclidean geometry to practical use, but that’s exactly what happened when The Mountain School at Winhall’s pre-algebra middle school students applied their studies of the Pythagorean theorem to an historic and still common southern Vermont pro-

fession, timber framing. Following guest lectures by Rob and Betsy Wadsworth of Vermont Barns of Winhall, Vermont (who also donated and ripped the lumber), the students were given a predetermined scale and asked to construct the frame of their “dream cabins” using the Pythagorean theorem - a2 + b2 = c2 - to determine rafter length. The frames were built, fun was had, and dozens of math skills got a real-world workout in the process. The Mountain School at Winhall is a state approved Pre-K-8 independent day school located in Bondville, Vermont. For more information on the school and its programs, call Daren Houck at 297-2662 or visit online at www.themountainschool.org.

Manchester Music Festival to Present Concert with ‘Klezmatic Roots’

What comes to mind when you hear the world “klezmer”? A freewheeling band that inspires spirited dancing? Raucous wedding music highlighting a Yiddish-speaking clarinet player? That’s only part of this unique style, says Ariel Rudiakov, who will bring Manchester Music Festival’s acclaimed musicians to Israel Congregation (ICM) for a special concert of classical music with klezmatic roots and undertones. “The Ties that Bind II: Find Your Inner Klezmer” will be held on Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m. in the congregation’s beautiful sanctuary and will be followed by a festive social hour. “The concert will draw from a wide variety of Hebrew and klezmatic influences — from holidays and wedding music to a ‘rabbi’s advice’ and other Hebraic thematic sources,” explains Rudiakov, Artistic Director of the Manchester Music Festival (MMF). The concert presents noted classical performers Marissa Byers (clarinet), Joana Genova (violin); Ron Feldman (cello), and Yashar David Yaslowitz (piano). The program includes “Trio on Hebrew Themes” by Jacob Weinberg; “Chassidic Dance” by Abraham Edelstein; “Simchas Torah” by Ernest Bloch; and the Vermont premier of the “Chamber Suite from Gimpel the Fool” by David Schiff. Tickets are $35 each, with a limited number available for high school music students at $10. For reservations, call Karen at ICM at 802-3624578. Tickets will be held at the door; and doors will open at 2:30 p.m. for general admission seating. Israel Congregation is located at 6025 Main Street (Rte. 7A North) in Manchester Center, Vermont and is accessible to people living with disabilities.

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Burr and Burton Summer Camps for All Ages!

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For the first time Burr and Burton is offering four summer camps for adults in addition to its athletic, art and tech camps for kids. If you have a yearning to work with clay, there are two sessions of Ceramics Camp the week of June 28 and the week of July 5. You’ve uploaded your photos to the computer, now what? Sign up for Photoshop Camp the week of July 5 and learn amazing tools. For those who are looking to go to the next step, sign up for Adobe Flash Camp the week of July 12 and Web Design Camp the week of July 26. All adult camps run from 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and take place on campus. There are exciting new camp offerings for the kids this year including Tennis, Field Hockey, Music, Techsploration, Softball, Gamers, Ceramics, Photoshop, Adobe Flash and Web Design. All the camps from last year will also be back again: Girls Lacrosse, Football, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, and Dance. For more information and to register go to bbacamps.ticketjunior.com. You will find complete information on times and fees as well as registration. If you have any questions, please contact Camp Director Kevin Morrison: kmorrison@burrburton.org. _________________________________________________

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The Little School Begins Summer Camp Enrollment

The Little School, located in Weston, offers a six-week summer camp program for children ages 3 through 7. The camp will run from June 21 through July 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. All children from Weston and neighboring towns are welcome, as well as those from outof-town and vacationing in Vermont. The Little School Summer Camp offers a safe and nurturing environment in which children can meet new friends, learn new skills and enjoy a summer of fun. Each week has a special theme. Water play, arts and crafts, storytelling, gardening, and science and nature exploration are just some of the activities campers can choose. The beautiful summer weather allows campers to spend most of their time outside. Each day begins with a group gathering where greetings are sung and plans are shared for the day ahead. Mornings are full of digging rivers in the sandbox, flying to the moon on swings, swooshing down the slide, tending to the garden and chasing each other around the playground. Each afternoon after rest time, Campers get wet and wild in the wading pool and with water games full of hose spraying fun. Summer Camp days end under the shade of a tree where Campers eat juice popsicles while reading a book together. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and with a 5-star rating from Vermont’s Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS), The Little School is a private, non-profit school which has provided early childhood programs for Weston area families for over three decades. To learn more about The Little School Summer Camp 2010 or to enroll your child in the program contact Kate Cowles, Summer Camp Director at The Little School, 824-3405, or send an email to littleschool@myfairpoint.net.

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Manchester Go-Getters

The Manchester Go-Getters invite all area seniors to a luncheon on Wednesday at noon at the Christ Our Savior Catholic Church Hall. The suggested cost of the meal is $3.50 per person. Please call Mary Miner at 362-2525 for reservations and cancellations to enable an accurate luncheon count. A tea cup auction will follow the luncheon. ________________________________________________

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Local Student Selected to Attend NSLC

Cassandra Rudd, Manchester Vermont, class of 2012, has been selected to participate in the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) on Journalism and Mass Communication this summer at American University. During the conference, Cassandra will attend specialized workshops and classes designed to develop the skills and traits that define a leader. Leading professionals and professors from top colleges facilitate the programs and engage the students in hands-on activities that provide students with a day-in-life understanding of a prospective career. ________________________________________________

Free Course for High School Students Offered through CCV

The Community College of Vermont will be offering a free course, Introduction to College Studies, to area high school students beginning in May. The course is designed to engage high school-aged students in thinking critically about learning and education. The readings and assignments focus on strengthening skills in civil discourse, interactive discussion, critical reading, and analytical writing. The course meets twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 11 – June 22 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. The course will help students explore the skills and expectations needed to be successful at the college level. Students will have opportunities to learn and practice time management and study skills, explore financial aid options, and understand the college application process. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to apply for a tuition voucher to take an additional course at any of the Vermont State Colleges. To register for the course, please stop by CCV at 324 Main Street in Bennington or phone 447-2361 and ask to speak with an advisor. April 28, 2010

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The Burr and Burton Academy Booster Club will be hosting a Bingo night on Saturday, May 1, in the Rowland Center on the Burr and Burton campus. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the first game starts at 6:30 p.m. With 12 regular games, four special games, a Round Robin, and a U-Pick-Em scheduled, the night will be filled with excitement. To cap off the evening a $500 Jackpot Prize will be given to the first player to cover their complete card in 48 numbers or less. Game entry packages start at $15 and can be purchased at the door. The Booster Club supports all athletes and athletic programs at Burr and Burton Academy. For more information and directions to the Rowland Center, please contact Terry Merrow at 802-824-3134 or e-mail terrymerrow@yahoo. com. ________________________________________________

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Green Up East Dorset/Dorset

All residents are encouraged to join in the Green Up Day efforts in the town on Saturday, May 1. East Dorset residents should meet at the Town Hall, while Dorset residents should meet at the Dorset Church, at 9 a.m., to receive road assignments and bags. Some refreshments will Ethan and John Lareau be available at the Town Hall. Afterwards, participants can enjoy a complimentary ice cream cone at the East Dorset General Store/Jiffy Mart. Green Up Day is a great opportunity for parents and children to be a part of a 40-year old tradition that not only helps to keep our community special and clean, but also helps foster a strong sense of respect for the environment. Hope to see you on Saturday! If questions, please call John Lareau at 362-5231 or Art Gilbert at 867-0245. ________________________________________________

Green Up Day in Londonderry

Please come out and help clean up our town! Green Up bags are available at the Town Office, the Chittenden Bank and the Transfer Station and can be dropped off at the Transfer Station at any time free of charge. On May 1 there will be town dump trucks at the Mill Tavern parking lot and at the Town Office for everyone’s convenience. Residents who would like to begin Green Up now are free to pick up bags at any time and the Transfer Station will receive filled bags at no charge. The Londonderry Conservation Commission is coordinating this event. Please contact Marge Malko at 824-4031 if you have any questions. _________________________________________________

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Saturday, May 1 is Green Up Day in Manchester. There is a different venue this year. Volunteers of all ages are asked to report to the west end of the Northshire Bookstore parking lot at 9 a.m. The town is divided into approximately 15 routes for clean up of roadside litter. In addition, we will have some special projects at the town Green and Recreation Area. To help make this day fun, we will “salt” the clean up routes with colored blocks. Kids who find blocks as they pick up litter may turn them in for prizes donated by local merchants. All participants are invited to partake in a hot dog roast and ice cream at noontime. The meal is sponsored by The Spiral Press Cafe and will be held at the Garden area adjacent to the bookstore parking lot. Please call Bill Drunsic at 362-1516 with any questions, comments or ideas to make this day successful and fun! In cooperation with Casella Waste Management, we will accept tires at the Merchants Bank parking lot between 9 a.m. and noon only. There will be a charge of $3 per passenger car and light truck tires and $5 per large truck tire. This is half the usual charge at the Transfer Station/ Recycling Center. Rain date is Sunday, May 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Wells Fire Department Breakfast

The Wells Fire Department is offering breakfast on Sunday, May 2, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Fire Station, Route 30, Wells, Vermont. ______________________________________________

Pancake Breafkast in Sunderland

All are welcome to attend our 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast at Sunderland Elementary School on Saturday May 1, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Please join us in sharing a community breakfast including a delicious assortment of homemade white or wheat pancakes, a selection of pancake toppings, maple syrup, juice, coffee, and tea! Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for elementary school students and free to all children under five. ____________________

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The Burr and Burton Academy Senior Class of 2010 is holding a Pancake Breakfast and Car Wash on Sunday, May 2, at the Manchester Firehouse, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your appetite and dirty car for an overhaul. Cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children; no charge children under 5 years of age. Students will accept a donation for the car wash. ________________________________________________

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The Knights of Columbus will host their monthly breakfast on Sunday, May 9 in the St. Paul’s Parish Hall, after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses. Juice, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon and sausage will be served. The price is $6 for adults and $3 for children 6 and under. Funds generated from the breakfast will support the Knights’ charitable works. ________________________________________________

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Annual Culinary Experience to Beneﬁt GNAT-TV Tickets are now available for GNAT-TV’s sixth annual Culinary Experience Fundraiser Gala on Sunday, June 13, at Hildene — The Lincoln Family Home. An evening of complimentary champagne and spirits, food tastings from the area’s finest chefs, dancing to live music, and more is only $70 per person. The event will not only be the kickoff of the summer season, it is a chance to support the work that GNAT-TV does in the community. After a Red Carpet arrival guests will enjoy a Cocktail Hour beginning at 6 p.m., sponsored by The Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce, and featuring complimentary champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and samplings from specialty food and drink purveyors like Vermont Spirits, who will pour their unique vodkas, and the artisan cheeses of Taylor Farms. Guests will enjoy strolling through the fantastic peony display of Hildene’s garden enjoying a backdrop of smooth jazz featuring musician and composer Gary Schmidt. Then at 7 p.m. it’s on to the grand tasting with over 20 chefs from the finest area restaurants, including The Perfect Wife, Chantecleer, Café Provence of Brandon, The Reluctant Panther, the Arlington Inn, the Equinox Resort and Spa, Mother Myrick’s, the Spiral Press Café, Spice Root of Williamstown, Massachuestts, the West Mountain Inn, Manchester Bar & Grill, Outback at Winhall, Verde, Johnny Seesaw’s, the Dorset Inn, Mt. Anthony Country Club, and more. The evening’s festivities will continue with dancing to the music of The Don’t Leave Band, and will conclude with the drawing for several

Grand Prize Raffle winners who will receive over $1,500 in dining and culinary prizes, including cooking classes! Amy Chamberlain, Chef/Owner of The Perfect Wife, who co-hosts this year with Michel Bauman of Chantecleer, notes that the evening’s festivities expand the horizons from last year’s wonderful lineup. “This year the Culinary Experience includes the opportunity to sample the cuisine of not only local talented chefs, but from restaurants as far afield as Brandon, Vermont and Williamstown, Massachusetts. Nowhere else will you enjoy such a great selection from so many talented chefs in such a beautiful setting so close to home.” Three hundred tickets are available. Call 802-362-7070 or visit www. gnat-tv.org for secure online purchase. Last year they went quickly — so order today and enjoy the fun of the June 13 GNAT-TV Culinary Experience! (You can also purchase Raffle Tickets online.) This special event supports local programming. “In addition to GNAT-TV’s ‘on the road’ educational programs, we provide a stateof-the-art production facility available to the public for producing community programming.” Executive Director Garrett McCarey notes, “Our continued goal is to bring our communities together. We’re very thankful to our event sponsors, Hildene — The Lincoln Family Home, Equinox Valley Nursery, Celebration Rentals, The Bank of Bennington, Northshire Bookstore, Orvis, Verizon Wireless, Northeastern Fine Jewelry, The Vermont Country Store, and Manchester Carpet Care for continuing to support our work. We welcome our friends to join us for the festivities in 2010!”

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SPORTS Manchester Volley Ball League Calling all volleyball players: The Manchester Volleyball league will be holding the captains’ meeting for the summer league on Thursday, May 6 at 6 p.m., at the Manchester Recreation Area in the pavilion near the volleyball courts. If you want to participate, plan on sending a representative for your team who will sign you up. This league is a 6-person, co-ed league and requires that at least two of the six players on the court be women. You may play with as few as four players, with at least one woman on the court. There will be a discussion about a date for a work party to spruce up the volleyball courts, and further discussion about the exact start date of the summer league. The league night is Thursday and usually starts around the third week of May, and runs through the end of August or beginning of September, with the finals being held during the day on a Saturday. If you are unable to make the meeting or have any questions, please contact Brian Bartlett by emailing him at hudson206@hotmail.com or calling him at 768-8220. _________________________________________________ Denise Casey and Jenny Sprague are calling all volleyball captains to a planning meeting.

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SPORTS Football Registration

EVFC Bulldogs are excited to announce football registration for the 2010 season. This season is set to be even bigger and better than past seasons. EVFC Bulldogs consists of four great teams for children ages K through 8th grade. K-2 can come out and compete in a very organized flag football league. The emphasis is on teaching the game and having a great time in the process. Our third and fourth graders can look forward to playing on the JR Bulldogs Tackle Team. This team has risen the ranks in the NYFL Junior league and will bring a superbowl appearance and a league championship to the upcoming 2010 season. Fifth and sixth graders are encouraged to come out and see what they’re made of in this highly competitive NYFL league. The senior team is looking to command the league this year with many returning stars and hope to make their first superbowl appearance. Seventh and eighth graders can come out and be part of the miraculous Middle School Team. Over the last three seasons this team has only dropped a single game in their tough schedule. We are looking to this group to again be successful, but more importantly prepare our strong young men for BBA football in the coming years. We are looking for girls who are interested in becoming EVFC cheerleaders. Please join us on registration night and bring your friends too. Come on out and join in the fun and excitement of EVFC Bulldog Football at MEMS and Flood Brook Union School on May 5 and 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at MEMS, and May 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Flood

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Babe Ruth Baseball Registration

If you like to play baseball and are 13-15 years old, Manchester Babe Ruth is looking for players for this coming season. The 15-game schedule begins the first week of June and continues through the first week of July. All players are welcome and everyone will be assigned to a team. To register please call Brian Sawyer at 362-4712, 367-6000 or Bob McLeish at 362-0293, 824-3113. _________________________________________________

Firecracker Four Mile Run in Saratoga Springs, New York

The Firecracker Four Mile Run will take place July 4 through historic Saratoga Springs. There will be pre-race registration on July 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. Race day registration and packet pickup begins at 6:30 a.m. The race starts at 8 a.m. with the awards ceremony following the race at 9:30 a.m. The first 2,000 registered runners receive a dry-fit tee-shirt. For more information, visit www.firecracker4.com.

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Team Healing Day at Circle of Healing

Circle of Healing will be holding its much anticipated Team Healing Day on Saturday, May 8. This is an opportunity to experience the deeply restorative healing benefits of laying on of hands from a team of experienced practitioners. As the team members work simultaneously, a deeply supportive environment is created that allows the participant to move through challenges and stresses of any kind with greater ease. This type of healing is very empowering and has a profoundly beneficial effect on physical, emotional and spiritual levels. Many people find that they are gently charged and balanced as well as feeling relaxed. Delightfully Michelle Evans will also be offering Tarot reading for those who are seeking insight or are curious. Michelle is a very talented reader whose remarkable clarity and knowledge makes her readings unforgettable. Her appointments fill up fast, so be sure to call and reserve your spot. She is offering 25 minute readings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are required for the team healings and are available from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Please call the Circle of Healing to register, and be sure to leave your name and phone number so that your appointment can be confirmed. There is a suggested donation of $50 for healings, and $25 for a tarot reading to benefit the Circle of Healing. All healers as well as Michelle are generously donating their time and talents this day. To register, or for more information, please call Cathy Walker at Circle of Healing 325-3300, extension 6. Please leave your name and phone number so that Cathy can confirm your reservation. Circle of Healing is a non-profit organization. It is located in a large red barn on Route 30 one half mile south of Pawlet village. ________________________________________________

Grace Cottage Hospital Sponsors 5K

Saturday, May 15, promises to be a fun-filled day in Townshend, starting with the “Spring Into Health” 5K Run at 8:30 a.m., and followed by the Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organized by Grace Cottage Hospital, these events will be held at Leland & Gray Union Middle/High School and the Townshend Common. The “Spring Into Health” 5K Run starts at the Leland & Gray tennis courts and goes up Route 35 and back, ending at the Townshend Common. Healthy snacks and water will be available at the finish line. Runners can register online at www.gracecottage.org/events. The registration fee is $15 for adults and $10 for those 13 and under. The fee includes a cool, technical (not cotton) t-shirt for the first 150 entrants, featuring a new logo designed by Leland & Gray student Brianna Brooks. After the 5K, stop by the free, fun and informative Community Health Fair, which features information from over 40 health and safety organizations, as well as free health tests, outdoor activities including an inflatable obstacle course and climbing wall, yoga and tai chi, and an upclose tour of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock emergency DHART helicopter. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Leland & Gray in conjunction with this event. The “Spring Into Health” Community Health Fair is free, and everyone is welcome (please leave pets at home). For information, visit www. gracecottage.org/events or call 365-9109. April 28, 2010

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Community Education at Rutland Regional presents “Could it be COPD?” If you are 40 years old or older and/or you smoke or used to smoke, and you have noticed problems with your breathing, join us for this presentation. Karen Wolf, RRT, Lisa Taylor, RRT and Kimberly Brayton, RRT from Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Pulmonary Services will lead the discussions on COPD. You will have an opportunity to learn what COPD is, who is at risk of getting COPD and what the symptoms

andtreatments are for COPD. If you pre-register you will be able to receive a free 5-minute screening for COPD. This forum will take place Wednesday, May 5, 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated but not required. To register, or for more information, please call 772-2400. ________________________________________________

Got Cholesterol?

The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) is offering a comprehensive cardiovascular/cholesterol health risk screening, including a total lipid profile and blood glucose at the RAVNAH office on 7 Albert Cree Drive, in Rutland on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. Please call in advance for an appointment. The total lipid profile is a group of tests to determine risk of coronary heart disease. The blood glucose test screens for diabetes. The complete lipid profile requires an 8-12 hour fast prior to the test to ensure accurate results. The cost for a Complete Lipid Profile and Glucose is $30.00. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call RAVNAH at 802-775-0568.

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Eckankar Worship Service

Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God, is a spiritual teaching that provides simple exercises for people of all faiths, traditions, and walks of life to develop and deepen a conscious and practical relationship with spirit. “How Dreams Help Us on Our Way Home to God” is the topic for the Worship Service to be held Sunday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m., at The Holiday Inn Express in White River Junction. All are welcome. There is no charge for this event. For information about this event or about Eckankar of Vermont: 1-800-772-9390. _______________________________________________

Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinics

Brandon - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Forestdale Senior Center in Brandon on Monday, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. Wallingford - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Wallingford House in Wallingford on Wednesday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. Rutland - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Parker House in Rutland on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. Poultney -The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Young at Heart Senior Center in Poultney on Friday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. Benson -The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Benson Heights in Benson on Thursday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. Rutland - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Sheldon Towers in Rutland on Thursday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. Rutland - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Linden Terrace in Rutland on Thursday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. Rutland - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at The Meadows in Rutland on Wednesday, May 19 at 1:15 p.m. for residents only. Rutland - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at The Gables on Wednesday, May 19 at 3:15 p.m. for residents only. Rutland - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Maple Village in Rutland on Thursday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m. Rutland - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Godnick Adult Center in Rutland on Thursday, May 26 at 12:30 p.m. Castleton -The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Castleton Meadows in Castleton on Thursday, May 13 at 12:30 p.m. Dorset - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Dorset Nursing Office in Dorset on Wednesday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m. North Clarendon - The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the (Continued on page 43) April 28, 2010

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Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center to Hold Annual Meeeting

Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 19 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Beckwith Room at Hildene in Manchester, Vermont. The Guest Speaker will be David A.V. Reynolds, DrPH, Senior Policy Advisor for Health for U.S. Senator Bernard Sanders of Vermont. The talk will be followed by outgoing board member recognition and presentation of Southern Vermont AHEC Sprit Award. A buffet dinner is part of the evening’s activities and will be served at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are necessary for the dinner and annual meeting. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Members of the public may reserve dinner by sending a check for $25 to Southern Vermont AHEC, 365 Summer Street, Suite 151, Springfield, VT 05156 by May 5. For information call Tricia Temple at 885-2126, extension 202 or e-mail ttemple@svahec.org. The Vermont AHEC program is part of a nationwide network working to recruit, train, and retain the rural health professions workforce committed to underserved populations. Its mission is to enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventive care by improving the supply, and distribution of health care professionals through community/academic partnerships.

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(Blood Pressure, Foot Care, cont.) Community Center in North Clarendon on Thursday, May 27 at 12:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $2 for all blood pressure screenings and $5 for foot care. For more information regarding these clinics in your area, please call 802-775-0568. ________________________________________________

Summer Research Training Course on Aging and Alzheimer’s

This summer, a new Biological Science Research class at Southern Vermont College will offer interested students an opportunity to become part of a unique research initiative team studying the effects of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The class, which will meet from May 17 to July 9 and which will be taught by Dr. Barry Flanary, will have students engaging in hands-on research in cellular and molecular biology, in collaboration with the Memory Clinic in Bennington.

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The class will focus on the current concepts in aging and Alzheimer’s disease, along with additional studies including pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. The credit-bearing, undergraduate-level research course is designed for students who wish to obtain hands-on training and experience in cellular and molecular biological research. For more information on this course, or to register, contact Dr. Barry Flanary of SVC’s John Merck Division of Science and Technology at 802-447-4312 or by e-mail at bflanary@svc.edu. A complete listing of summer courses is available at www.svc.edu. For general SVC admission inquiry, contact the Admissions Office at 802-447-6304 or e-mail admissions@svc.edu. Founded in 1926, Southern Vermont College offers a career-enhancing, liberal arts education with 22 academic degree programs for approximately 500 students. Southern Vermont College recognizes the importance of educating students for the workplace of the twenty-first century and for lives as successful leaders in their communities. SVC’s intercollegiate athletics teams are part of the New England Collegiate Conference. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Blue Flames Steel Band to Entertain in Weston

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The renowned steel band Blue Flames will give a benefit performance on Sunday, May 2, at 4 p.m., in the Old Parish Church in Weston, the third presentation from “Hearts and Voices: the Zeller Performance Series.” Listening to the “Blue Flames” Caribbean sounds, rhythms and melodies will be the perfect way to leave behind the last blues and blahs of mud season and usher in the warmer times ahead. But the Blue Flames repertoire extends well beyond the traditional Caribbean/Calypso music normally associated with a steel band and includes American standard tunes and even classical music. They have performed at the New England Pan Festival, Sun Valley, Idaho, the Virgin Islands and at the 2005 Summer Olympic Games. As a benefit concert, the Blue Flames and the Old Parish Church will donate all proceeds from the performance to Just Neighbors, an organization whose mission is to provide short-term, noncash assistance to members of the greater Weston area community when other options are neither viable nor available. Just

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Neighbors was founded in 2004 to provide firewood to those in need of heating assistance. Since then their “brief ” has expanded to include driving assistance and visitation in Weston and most of the adjoining communities “Hearts and Voices; the Zeller Performance Series” offers presentations of music and the spoken word that are intended to both entertain and inspire. Hearts and Voices is funded by memorial gifts given in memory of G. Frederick (“Fritz”) Zeller, a respected teacher and counselor and a beloved member of the Old Parish Church. Come join your neighbors and Just Neighbors for an afternoon of fun and fine music. An admission donation of ten dollars is requested. Under 12 admitted free. ________________________________________________

Photographer George Bouret to Exhibit at Dorset Library On Saturday, May 1, the Dorset Public Library will host a coffee reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for local residents to meet the photographer exhibiting in the current show.

George Bouret graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 1991. He began his career in photography when he attended classes at New England School of Photography in 1981. He is primarily a documentary photographer with an interest in people and the spaces they create in their everyday lives at home and work. He is interested in landscapes, often in panoramic form, that give an idealized view of the subject. His work in this exhibit is in his regional documentary style of landscapes and architecture. George makes his living as a commercial photographer working for artists, businesses, and institutions specializing in small products, portraits, and architecture. The reception on May 1 is free and open to the public, and the show will continue through the month of May. All works on display are for sale, and the art sales will benefit the library. Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11-5, Tuesday and Thursday from 11-6, and Saturday from 10-1. For information, please visit www.dorsetlibrary.org or call the library at 802-867-5774.

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Spring Rummage Sale

The United Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. (note new time) and on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be many great bargains. Our wonderful bag sale begins at 12:30 p.m. You can purchase as many bags as you wish for $1 and fill them to the brim. Our boutique will then offer everything at half-price. Don’t miss out on this event. The proceeds from this sale go to the many organizations and missions that we support. This sale is too good to miss. For more information, please call the church at 362-2709. _______________________________________________

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Tailoring as an 18th century vocation will be described and demonstrated on May 5 in the final presentation of the James R. Cronkhite lecture series, “Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Trades and Vocations.” Bob Goering, living-history re-enactor and a member of H.M. 53d Regiment of Foot in America, will show and discuss period fabrics, sewing equipment and clothing styles. This presentation will be held at 7 p.m., at the Washington County Historical Society’s Wing-Northup house, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward, New York. The lecture series has been co-sponsored by The Washington County Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. For further information, call 518-747-9108. ____________________________________________

April Bag Sale at the Shoppe Off Broadway

The Shoppe Off Broadway thrift store in Salem will hold its first bag sale of the spring season Wednesday, April 28 from 1-6 and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 29 through May 1 from 10 - 1. The winter items have been packed away, and the store is overflowing with gently used spring and summer items. One dollar will purchase a bag filled with clothing for all ages, shoes and purses. The Shoppe also offers a wide selection of accessories, household items and books. The Shoppe is located at 58 East Broadway in the white house to the right of the Courthouse Community Center. The Shoppe is a not-for-profit organization, and all proceeds are donated to the many youth programs of the area. Please support this worthy effort and “Shop the Shoppe”.

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Rutland County Humane Society to Hold Yard Sale

The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is holding a yard sale to raise money for the homeless animals in Rutland County. The event will be held on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, Vermont. Join the fun, find a treasure and help raise money for the homeless animals and programs at RCHS. There will also be a bake sale to help raise funds for the animals. The shelter will be open from 10-5 for visiting with the adoptable animals. RCHS is happy to accept donations for the event. And now is the perfect time to start cleaning out those attics, basements and closets! Please make sure all items are pre-priced (nothing less than 25 cents) and are in working order. No clothing, shoes, textbooks, magazines or computer equipment. Items can be dropped off at the brown building next to the RCHS shelter on Friday, May 14 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. or Saturday, May 15 from 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. only. All proceeds support the animals and programs at the Rutland County Humane Society. Founded in 1959, for over 50 years the Rutland County Humane Society has been dedicated to advocating for and working towards a responsible and humane community. For more information about RCHS and/or the yard sale, please contact RCHS at 483-9171 or visit www.rchsvt.org.

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Ospreys return

Vermont’s ospreys have returned in recent days, and many are busily adding to old nests or building new ones, including this female at Lake Arrowhead along the Milton-Georgia border. Ospreys received plenty of help as they returned from near extinction in Vermont, most notably from former Milton resident Meeri Zetterstrom. The first CVPS-Zetterstrom Environmental Award will be presented April 27 in Montpelier to honor Zetterstrom’s legacy. Fifteen Vermonters and Vermont organizations have been nominated for the award, which will be presented annually. The winner will receive $2,500 to support further environmental stewardship.

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Sunday, May 2, 9 a.m.: Birds and Wild Flowers. A slow-paced hike to a locale of the leader’s choosing to identify spring wildflowers and returning migrant birds. For further information, call leader, Connie Youngstrom at 492-3502. _________________________________________________

Blueberry and Raspberry School for Home Gardeners

Successfully grow blueberries in your own back yard. Long time blueberry grower Scott Mackenzie, owner of Wildwood Farm in East Dorset, Vermont, will conduct a one hour school for home gardeners. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, the lesson will cover all aspects of planting, growing and harvesting blueberries in Vermont. Mr. Mackenzie will conduct a one hour school for home gardeners who want to successfully grow raspberries in their own back yard starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. The lesson will cover all aspects of planting, growing and harvesting raspberries in Vermont. These classes are free and each class will be limited to 40 people. To register, please call 362-4519 between 5 and 9 p.m. Plants will be available for purchase. ________________________________________________

Planning for the Future of Your Forest

Join us for a discussion of forest ownership and succession and how to plan for the future of your forest. Presenters of this discussion are Alan Calfee, Forester, Calfee Woodland Management LLC and Rob Woolmington, Attorney, Witten, Woolmington and Campbell PC. This session will provide some basic information for landowners who are contemplating how to best plan for the long-term ownership and care of their woodland assets. Alan will present a set of guidelines and thoughts to help landowners get started as well as for those working on long term planning �� issues. Rob will talk about struc�� tures for family ownership as well as how conservation easements �� work and how they might fit in � �� with family planning goals. There �� will be plenty of time for discus� �� sion and questions following the presentation. The program is sponsored by the Bennington County Sustainable Forest Consortium, a collaborative between forest landowners, �� consulting foresters, loggers, the Bennington County Conservation �� District (BCCD), and the �� Bennington County Forester’s �� office. �� See our new Web site at www. �� bccdvt.org.

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Learn How to Make Chevre and Cheddar From Raw Goats’ Milk!

Join a class hosted by Rural Vermont, and taught by Gay Foster of Hollyhock Farm. to learn how to make Chevre and Cheddar cheeses from raw goats’ milk, on Tuesday, May 25, 1-4 p.m., at the Hollyhock Farm in Putney, Vermont. Cost is $20-$40 on a sliding scale, and preregistration is required. All proceeds benefit Rural Vermont. To sign up or for more information, call Rural Vermont at 802-223-7222 or email shelby@ruralvermont.org.

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

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Dorset, Wilson House, 2 p.m. AA meeting, Beginners’ Group, Christ the King School, Rutland, 7 p.m. NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA meeting (speaker/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House 7:30 p.m. AA open discussion group, Sherburne United Church, Killington, 8:15 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Room 6 Sunday: AA meeting, “As Bill Sees It,” Wilson House, East Dorset, 8 a.m. Al Anon meeting 8 a.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discussion. Al-Anon meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 10 a.m. AA meeting, Weston Priory, Weston, 1:30 p.m. AA Big Book, Green Mountain Group, East Poultney Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. AA 11-Step Meeting meditation, Wilson House, East Dorset, 7 p.m. AA Shoulder to Shoulder, HoJo Inn, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. Monday: AA Sweet Serenity Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Beginners, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Beginners meeting, Dorset United Church, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington AA Start Living Group, St., Peter’s School, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, First Congregational Ch, Newfane, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Baptist Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. AA discussion meeting, United Church, Dorset, 8 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: April 28, 2010

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

5:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m. ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon Courage to Change, South Londonderry Baptist Ch, 7 p.m. has moved to Main St. in Weston, VT to the meeting room across the parking lot of the Old Parish Church AA Step meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Brandon, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Holy Trinity, Danby, 7:30 p.m. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Women’s Meeting of AA: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT DA - Debtor’s Anonymous, Wed. 8-9 p.m., Turning Point Club of Bennington, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT, 442-9700

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DJ TRACY is back!

Every Friday starting May 14th, DJ Tracy will be here with his mix of karaoke and dj dancing talents! $2 beer specials Outdoor & Indoor fun! (everyone will be carded & required to wear a bracelet)

FREE WI-FI! BEST VIP CLUB ANYWHERE! PATIO POOCH PARTY 1/2 PRICE HOUSE MARGARITA THURS! Wii SUNDAY NIGHTS! TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENTS! BEST TEX-MEX & SLOW BBQ IN VT! April 28, 2010

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Manchester, First Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Caregiver Group, Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend, 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m. Chronic Fatigue Support Group, Red Barn, Rtes 11/30, across from Wessner’s, Manchester, 7 p.m. C.H.A.D.D. Informational Meeting, RRMC, Rutland, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennintgon, fourth Thursday, 1 p.m.

MUNICIPAL MEETINGS

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

Castleton Selectmen’s meeting, 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, third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Planning Committee meeting, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:30 p.m.

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

Village, 3:45 p.m. Southwestern VT Access Television board meeting, SWVT Office, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7 p.m. Manchester Lions Club meeting, VFW, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 6816 meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, first Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; S.S for Jr. hi thru adult, 9:30 a.m. During 10:30 service, Godly Play for children 4-11, nursery available for infants to 3 yrs. Interim Pastor Rev. Richard D. Ringenwald, Sr. firstcongregationalmanchester.org, 362-2709. Equinox Terrace, Services for Seniors, 10 a.m. St. Paul, Danby Holy Trinity Church, 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ch., ABC, Manchester Center, Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Ministry, 9:30 a.m. 802-362-1555. Rev. Dr. Robert

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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. cov-

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Four Corners, Services, 11a.m. & 7 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Young People’s Group, 6 p.m. DORSET Sunday: Congregational Church, East Dorset, Services, 9:30 a.m. (SS 9:30 a.m.) The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.) JAMAICA Sunday: Jamaica Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 10 a.m.) LONDONDERRY Saturday: St. Joseph’s Chapel, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: Second Congregational Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. (child care) South Londonderry First Baptist Church, Children, adult Sunday School, 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., childcare provided. Communion

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