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Vol 48 No 86

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

Tel 802.362.3535

Left: Scottie Hontz, Kitty Hittle, and Sandra Hovercamp invite you to dinner and a raffle in Dorset...details on page 25 Bottom left: Marguerite Mason shares information about a Book Sale on the Weston Green ...story on page 15 Bottom: Maryann Fellows and Audrey Nelson invite you to a delicious Chicken Barbecue in Wells ...story on page 13

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...in defense of bears…

Our bears have been getting so much bad press lately for destructive behavior, I feel compelled to share another kind of bear tale. A week or so ago I was stopped dead in my tracks by the sight of a big black bear sitting on the deck rail near my “squirrel-proof ” feeder. The bear had climbed up on the deck, swung the feeder around so she could sit and pluck individual seeds out. I don’t know how long the bear had been there, but I watched for several minutes before she carefully, even gracefully, climbed back down and wandered away. No damage was done and I simply swung the feeder back to its original position. This bear tale proves that gross generalizations are sometimes wrong and that we should not judge all bears by the press they receive. (The feeder doesn’t keep the squirrels out, either.) — Carol Wood Manchester, Vermont

...auction now history...

The third annual Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity Auction and Tag Sale is now history. With the help of some very decent weather and a large and enthusiastic group of bidders, the day was a success in every way. Thank you to all of you who were so generous in donating

items for the auction and the tag sale. Everyone agreed that the quality of the items was a big improvement over past years. Many thanks to the many volunteers who worked hard before and during the auction. Some of the items were more than a bit heavy and it was good to have the BBA football team representatives there along with many others to share the load. Melanie Allen of Gourmet Deli made sure that bidders and the workers had enough delicious food. Andy Tarrantino of A Safe Place is very generous with the use of his property for the auction and the bins in which to store the collected items. Once again, Clarke Comollo donated his services as the auctioneer. His professionalism and good cheer kept things going at a good pace. There were some incredible bargains. It is our intention to have the fourth annual Auction on July 17, 2010. We welcome your participation. Sincerely yours, — William Hoyt, Development Chair, Weston, Vermont ��

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...donations for auction...

The Pawlet Vol. Fire Dept. would like to thank the businesses and residents of Pawlet and surrounding towns for their donations to the fire department’s annual auction. It was successful as in past years. Thanks also to those who attended and purchased from the auction and the food booth. A special thank you to Chris, Glenn, Paul, Faye, the firemen and the ladies and gentlemen in the food booth. — The Pawlet Vol. Fire Department

...fresh air fund...

Since 1877 The Fresh Air fund, a not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences in the country to more than 1.7 million New York City children from disadvantaged communities. Each year thousands of children visit volunteer host families in 13 states and Canada through the Friendly Town Program or attend Fresh Air Fund camps. This year many children came to the Manchestser/Dorset Friendly Town for either a one or two week stay. Each year a few local businesses are asked to donate something for the children; we are always humbled by the generosity of our local merchants. Bromley donated Thrill IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions .......... 45 Auto....................................64 Business & Service Dir ....... 58 Classiﬁeds...........................60 Creatures & Environment .. 42 Entertainment ................... 49 Fine Arts & Crafts .............. 48 From my Corner ................. 11 GANT-TV ............................ 28 Jobs.................................... 69 Mind & Body ...................... 39 Restaurants ....................... 52 Weekly Almanac ................ 52 August 12, 2009

OUR READERS’ LETTERS Zone passes; Riley Rink gave Summer Ice passes for the visiting and host child; McDonald’s donated Value Meal coupons; Manchester Park and Rec. Center invited the families to a picnic and pool party; Stewart’s donated ice cream and other items for sundaes at the picnic; and Anne Houser organized a hike. We would like to thank Bromley, Riley Rink, McDonald’s, Manchester Park and Rec. Center, Stewart’s and Anne Houser for their generous gifts. We truly appreciate their generosity. Sincerely, — Geralyn Manning, Martha Thompson and Kimberly Tenner, Manchester, Vermont

...summer concert season...

Weather challenged our summer concert season this year. It was our intention to bring you four weeks of great concerts on the Factory Point Green. Due to uncontrollable weather patterns (and not getting very far in convincing the weatherman that Fridays were sacred in July) we were unable to host all of the concerts planned this season. Through adversity there is opportunity. Enjoy an afternoon performance on the Town Green by the Bondville Boys on August 15, from 1-3 as we enliven our annual Sidewalk Sales to be the “Biggest Sidewalk Sales Ever”. The cancelled concerts are returning for special performances during a unique two week event coming to our community between September 1 and 14: “Art of Action” an initiative funded by Lyman Orton. Hand Chevrolet will be hosting an exhibit of the ten artists whose work will go on tour across Vermont beginning with a free two week exhibition here in Manchester. Informed by research conducted by the Council on the August 12, 2009

Future of Vermont, the artwork created for the Art of Action is designed to inspire Vermonters to achieve their vision for our state’s social, cultural and political landscape. 300 applicants from 26 states and 3 foreign countries applied for the project last summer. In September 2008, the Project Review Committee (PRC) reviewed the applications and selected 20 finalists who presented proposals in January 2009. The PRC then awarded 10 of the artists commissions in February. The traveling exhibit will visit 26 Vermont communities over the next ten months ending with a gala auction and celebration in July 2010. — Beth Meacham, Manchester, Vermont

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The 17th Vermont/New Hampshire Race for the Cure is now a memory. Many, many people made that memory complete on Sunday, July 26, including the 200+ ‘special guests’ — the survivors who joined us on this great day. We’ve already had the opportunity to thank our sponsors and our committee chairs and we’ve honored our Survivor of the Year, Noelie Gluck, and the Many Hands Making a Difference Award recipient, Darren Spafford. There are a number of ‘unsung heroes’ who make the Race happen each year: all the staff at Hildene, who help us in countless ways as we descend upon their peaceful meadow; a group including Todd and Gary Ameden and David Bentley, led by Jamie Penge, which makes all things safe and controlled on the roads approaching the meadow; Bob Hendler, who leads each race from the seat of his bicycle; David Skulnik and his crew, who literally help our course rise out of the grass each year; Don

of Southwestern Vermont, the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, the Bennington County Sheriff ’s Department and Manchester Police Department. And finally, our sincere thanks go to the entire Manchester and the Mountains community and to our families – we couldn’t do it without you! — Becky Burke and Jill Smith, ’09 Race Co-chairs

Hayward and his gang who stock the finish line with water; Laney Davis and her crew who serve up the best food, with every cent going to the cause; Lisa May and Susan Wheeler who warm us up; the Manchester Fire Department, which cools us down with misting water; Darren Houck and his helpers who make the Kids Fun Run just that; and Patrick Nee, who directs parking and many, many details. Thanks also to those who made sure everyone was safe: Bennington Rescue Squad, Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad, Manchester Rescue Squad, Medical Reserve Corps

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Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, August 12 Stuffed Pork Chops, Broccoli Florettes, Corn w/Red Peppers, Lemon Jello, Bread and Milk. Thursday, August 13 Lemon Ginger Chicken Over Rice, Cauliflower, Peas and Carrots, Chocolate Cream Pie and Milk. Friday, August 14 Baked Ziti w/Meat Sauce, Broccoli w/Cheese, French Bread, Pears and Milk. Monday, August 17 Macaroni & Cheese, Prince Edward Veggies, Brussels Sprouts, Bread, Peaches and Milk. Tuesday, August 18 Taco Pie, Squash Medley, Green Salad, Apple Crisp and Milk. ____________________

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Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Sean M. Hamel 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

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College of the Air Force. Hamel earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Leanne and Michael Hamel of Frank Lord Road, Shrewsbury, Vt. Hamel is a 2005 graduate of Mill River Union High School, North Clarendon, Vermont.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Ryan T. Bowles 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. Bowles is a 2007 graduate of Fair Haven Union High School, Fair Haven, Vermont. Army Pvt. Benjamin M. Krans has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field trainAugust 12, 2009

ing exercises. He is the son of Mark Krans of Carver St., Brandon, Vt., and brother of Miles Krans of East Middlebury, Vermont. Krans is a 2006 graduate of Otter Valley Union High School, Brandon. Andrew T. LaVallie has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader’s Training Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The four-week course is a leadership internship for cadets that can lead to the ultimate goal of becoming an Army officer. College students experience and examine the Army without incurring an obligation to serve in the Army or ROTC, and are eligible to receive two-year college scholarship offers and attend the Advanced ROTC Course at their college. Cadets are observed and evaluated during classroom and field training exercises to determine their officer potential in leadership abilities and skills. The cadets are trained to have a sound understanding of traditional leadership values during the challenging, motivating “hands-on” training. The training develops well-disciplined, highly motivated, physically conditioned students, and helps improve the cadets’ self-confidence, initiative, leadership potential, decision making, and collective team cohesion. The cadets receive training in fundamental military skills, Army values, ethics, warrior ethos, rifle marksmanship, small arms tactics, weapons training, drill and ceremony, communications, combat water survival training, rappelling, land navigation, and squad-level operations field training. The cadet is a student at University of Albany, New York. He is the son of Frederick J. and Mary T. LaVallie of Valley Drive, Ticonderoga, New York. August 12, 2009

Army Pvt. Ryan J. Bussing has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and

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Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover antipersonnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines

and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. Bussing is the son of Raymond Bussing of County Route 52, Greenwich, N.Y. (Continued on page 6)

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Cell Phone Found

Found at Dorset Elementary, Cell phone call 802-362-0022 to identify. ____________________

Bingo to Beneﬁt Haynes House of Hope

The Modern Woodmen of America located in Wells, Vermont, are sponsoring two paper sheet bingo benefit games for the Haynes House of Hope. This comfort care home in south Granville, New York, will provide home health care for the terminally ill. Haynes House will serve all Washington County residents and bordering areas of Vermont. Benefits to be held Thursday, August 20, at 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the Modern Woodmen Hall located on Route 30, Wells, Vermont.

Free Preschool at Lawrence School

Families of preschoolers residing in Dorset, Manchester, Danby, Pawlet, Rupert, and Sunderland now have the option of providing their four year olds with up to 10 hours/week of free preschool in the long-established program at the Lawrence School for Young Children. LSYC has been approved to accept Act 62 funding beginning in September. Families residing in other towns may request their school districts to enter into a contract with LSYC to provide free enrollment for their preschoolers as well. Established in 1982, the Lawrence School also accepts state subsidy for income-qualifying families and offers flexible scheduling and extended hours to accommodate each family’s needs. For further information, contact Cathy at 362-1992 or 379-4324.

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Linda Spence, Bear Scovil Attend Classes

Linda Spence, assistant Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace in Manchester, Vermont, and who is a certified Vermont Clerk, Certified Municipal Clerk, VTMCTA Clerk of the Year 2003, is now taking a course of Technology in the Municipal Office, Athenian Dialogue at Plymouth State University. Bear Scovil, assistant Town Clerk in Manchester, Vermont, and a member of the Manchester Tree Committee, recipient of a Bachelor’s Resource Conservation, is a Certified Arborist, is enrolled in her third year at the New England Municipal Clerks’ Institute and Academy. ____________________

Dorset Seniors

The Dorset Seniors will meet at the Wilson House in East Dorset on Thursday, August 27, at noon for a delicious lunch. A tea cup auction will follow the luncheon. If you are bringing in a donation for the auction, please bring it to the meeting room before the lunch. Reservations are required. Please call Helen Tyler before August 24, at 867-0261, for your reservation. A suggested luncheon donation is $3.50. All seniors are welcome.

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(Service Notes, cont.) Army Pfc. Christopher M. Burch has completed the Warrior Transition Course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. The course teaches basic skills necessary for integration into the Army for all prior-service servicemembers to fully prepare them for Advanced Individual Training or on to their first assignment. Soldiers undergo much of the same training developed in basic combat training, except it is developed in a program of instruction that lasts five weeks instead of nine. To complete the course, soldiers must complete the Army Physical Fitness Test, with a minimum of 60 points in each event, M-16 weapon qualification, tactical foot marches, tactical field and situational training, and the land navigation course. Burch is the grandson of Virginia Beattie of Higgins Road, Granville, New York, and nephew of Billy Joe Palmer of Baldwin Corners Road, Fort Ann, New York. He is a 2004 graduate of Grandville Junior-Senior High School.

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Equinox Terrace Excursion to Southern Vermont Arts Center

At this summer’s special showing of art devoted to canines, “Paws and Reflect,” a Terrace resident does just that, admiring some of the many works in several media, both flat and sculpted, that constitute this traveling exhibition.

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Londonderry - Borders the Flood Brook Community Calendars for Danby/Mt. Tabor Fire Department

The Danby Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department is ready to go ahead with their Community Calendar �� for 2010! �� It’s been a very successful venture and now it �� is time to gather up �� birthdates, anniversaries, and important dates to publish in Cottage this coming Londonderry – Log South Londonderry Farmhouse – 25 Acres year’s calendar. Also, if there are any important meetings of Danby and Mt. Tabor activities, they can also be included. If you wish to have your information published in the new calendar, please feel free to call Meg Macheski, 293-5013, or Marge Abbott, 293�� 5052. ��

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All-American Scholar

The United States Achievement Academy has announced that �� Cassandra Rudd from Manchester, �� Vermont, has been named an All Our Newest Exclusive in Londonderry American Scholar. The USAA �� has established the All-American Scholar Award Program to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the academ�� ic disciplines. The All-American �� Scholars must earn a 3.3 or higher Londonderry grade point– Sherwood average.Forest Only scholars selected by a school instructor, counselor, or other qualified sponsor are accepted. Cassandra has also been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award Winner. The USAA National Honor Student Awards provide honor students with many �� benefits and services and is a great tribute to a student’s dedication, tal�� ent, and ability. Cassandra theHouse” daughter of Laura Rudd of Manchester and Jeffrey Landgrove – “The is River Corey of Arlington, Vermont. _________________________________________________

Reminder To All Dorset Residents

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Remember to submit your reimbursement forms for Manchester ��gmail.com�� Parks & Recreation program expenses. �� • Reimbursement forms can be found online at www.dorsetvt.org , at Londonderry – Grand Views! Landgrove – Brook Winhall – Moose Hollow Road the Town Offices, Dorset Village Library, and Dorset School. �� Required for reimbursement: �� •Completed Reimbursement �� form. �� •Proof of Residency (copy of �� Londonderry – Contemporary Weston – Village Home Londonderry - Borders the Flood Brook driver’s license or tax bill, etc.). �� •Proof of Payment (receipt or cancelled check) •Send form info to the Town Manager’ s Office: P.O. Box 715, �� 112 Mad Tom Road, East Dorset, �� VT 05253 Our Newest Exclusive in Londonderry Londonderry – Log Cottage South Londonderry Farmhouse – 25 Acres �� Once completed forms are � � �� received the Town will reimburse �� the difference between Non�� Resident and Resident rates for �� MPR program costs by mailing a �� check. More information can be �� Peru – Post & Beam Colonial Londonderry – Middletown Rd.– 15.3 Acres Londonderry – Sherwood Forest found at: www.dorsetvt.org/recreation.php. � ��

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From my Corner

— by Susan J. Coons ...the fun of believing... I read a press release from Bonnie Hoag at Dionondehowa offering a Twilight Fairy Walk. One of my favorite movies is “A Fairy Tale”, the story about two young children who capture fairies in a photograph. The filmwork, story, costumes and scenery are beautiful, stirred my imagination and reminded me of my dreams and the magic of childhood. My friend Lucy McNulty and I have both agreed that this is a wonderful film. You see, both of us believe in fairies. Well, we want to anyway. It would be so much fun to build a fairy house at the edge of a brook, and lie in the tall grass waiting to see who will come and inhabit the little home. The “Teenie Weenies” was a large picture cartoon in the funnies during the 1940s and 50s. The subjects were little people who were so small it would take several standing on one another’s shoulders just to be as tall as a tea pot! Books illustrated at the turn of the 20th century and until the mid 1940s expressed the delicate look of children, fairies, children’s dreams and toys; gardens and meadows; fierce winds and evil; warm sun and soft, sandy beaches. There was nothing angular; no harsh edges. What beautiful pictures I’m seeing in my mind as I type these words... Thank you, Bonnie, for this brief moment of “reality”! I enjoyed it! ________________________________________________

Come to Ladies Night out!

Tuesday August 18th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the The Scranton Center at Burr and Burton. It’s free! Support PCAVT (Prevent Child Abuse VT). This is a night to come enjoy yourself and socialize with friends. Everyone is welcome! We hope you will join us! Come and sample food, have a facial, make a card or try out stamps, try on beautiful jewelry and try out wonderful candles and more! Raffle winners every 20 minutes so get there early! Get a free ticket just for coming and more to purchase if you want. You can win free products and gift certificates. Win a grand prize basket worth over $100! For further information, call independent consultant 802-3622689. ________________________________________________

Mark Skinner Library Read-A-Thon and Party!

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Be sure to mark your calendars and come to the Mark Skinner Library’s Summer Reading Program Read-A-Thon and Party on Thursday, August 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon! Bring your book cards and keep reading so that you can fill up your cards to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing for an iPod Nano! The drawing will take place at 11:30 a.m., and you can add stamps for any book(s) you complete at the Read-A-Thon. There will be an art project, board games, door prizes, ice cream, and certificates of participation for everyone! Don’t miss this grand finale to “Be Creative at Your Library,” this summer’s exciting program. August 12, 2009

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Annual Manchester Historical Society Picnic

Adoniram Chapter #22

Each August’s summertime potluck celebration hosted by the Manchester Historical Society will take place this year at the historic home of Judy Harwood, longtime MHS Curator, on Lathrop Lane off Route 7A south of Manchester Village, north of the Equinox toll road. The date is Wednesday, August 19; time: 6-8:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and meet old and new friends. Please call Judy Harwood (3623708) to R.S.V.P. and register your culinary contribution. Members, old and new, are welcome. Minimum dues are still at a rock-bottom $5 per year, so sign up now, before inflation catches up with the fee.

Adoniram Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star will meet on Tuesday, August 18, at the Masonic Lodge on Spruce Street, in Manchester. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your stuffed animal for the circus. Hope to see you all there. The Order of the Eastern Star is a benevolent and charitable organization. For information, call Christine Katz at 362-0041. ________________________________________________

Bingo in Arlington

Bingo is held every second and fourth Wednesday at the Arlington Fire Station, Old Mill Road, Arlington. The last bingo will be held September 9. Bingo is to benefit the Arlington Fire Department’s Ladies’ Auxiliary. For further information, call 375-6652. _________________________________________________

Edith Leu Calligraphy and Pastels at Canﬁeld Library

Massachusetts-based artist Edith Leu will exhibit a show of beautiful calligraphy and pastel artwork at the Martha Canfield Library in Arlington, Vermont, now through August 29. Award-winning painter Edith Leu, who exhibits in regional and national juried shows, says that pastels are “her first love” and calls it a “joyous (albeit messy) medium.” She attempts, as she puts it, to “elevate the everyday surroundings of us all.” Leu has also painted in watercolors and currently teaches watercolor and pastel classes at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, Masssachusetts. Leu’s interest in calligraphy, begun in high school, continues to the present and her calligraphy pieces are in national collections. Her central focus has been presentation pieces but she also works on social calligraphy as well. The Canfield Gallery is located in the Martha Canfield Library on East Arlington Road across from Arlington High School. The gallery is open during library hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9–5 and 6:30–8, Wednesday 9–5, Friday 2–5, and Saturday 10–3. For more information, call the library at 375-6153 or visit the library Web site at www. marthacanfieldlibrary.org.

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AARP Chapter #269 Meeting

The AARP Bennington Chapter #269 will hold their annual picnic at Willow Park on August 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be a covered dish potluck. The Welcome Blend Quartet will be the afternoon’s entertainment. Members and guests can play bingo and bocci ball. ________________________________________________

Wells Chicken Barbecue

One again the sixty year old traditional Chicken Barbecue feast returns to Wells, Vermont, this coming Saturday, August 15, starting at 4 p.m. This historic event has been presented by the Ladies Aid Society of the Wells United Methodist Church for many years. It all takes place at the Modern Woodman of America Hall, Main Street, Rte 30, Wells, Vermont, which is air-conditioned. This full course meal includes a barbecued half chicken and some of the best tasting late sweet corn on the cob that you’ve been waiting all summer for, and of course, what’s a barbecue without good ole Vermont potato salad and cole slaw? Just for extras, there is tuna and pea macaroni salad and a roll and butter. Your choice of fancy cupcakes will have you hesitating before you make your choice. Beverage choices include coffee, iced tea, lemonade and water. Takeouts will also be available. Prices are: adults $10; children 4-12 are $5; and no charge for three and under. ________________________________________________

Hildene Hosts Astronomy Event at Historic Observatory

On Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m., beginning in the Beckwith Room, Hildene will host an astronomy event that includes a visit to the home’s historic observatory. Burr and Burton Academy teacher Bill Muench will offer a presentation and power point on “Space and Time.” Skygazers are invited to bring their own binoculars and telescopes with them for viewing while waiting to observe through the lens of Hildene’s Warner and Swasey 6-inch refracting telescope. Installed in the observatory by Robert Todd Lincoln in 1909, the historic telescope is equipped with optics made by John Brashear, one of the most renowned American astronomical fabricators of the late 19th and early 20th century. It should be noted that Mr. Lincoln deliberately positioned his observatory on its promontory site in order to obtain a clear and unobstructed celestial view. Presenter Bill Muench is the 2009 recipient of the Ormsby Hill Trust Fund for Excellence Award. Muench, who teaches astronomy at the school, sees the class as an opportunity to share his passion for space exploration with his students. Participants in the Hildene event will be seeing Muench on the heals of his return from a recent journey that took him from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena to the Kennedy Space Center. The trip, made possible by the Ormsby Hill Trust Fund for Excellence grant, was used by Muench to “travel, meet, interview, and thank the dozens of guest speakers” who have addressed his students either in person or through teleconferencing in his class. For further information regarding this Hildene astronomy event, call 367-7962 or e-mail cathy@hildene.org. August 12, 2009

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Hands-on Archaeology at Merck Forest

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For two weeks in August Archaeology Day Camp will be offered at Merck Forest & Farmland Center in Rupert, Vermont. The first session began August 10 and runs through August 14; second week begins August 17-21. Participants will excavate an early historic archaeological site. Activities are designed to teach kids skills and diversions from the early historic and prehistoric times. This day camp is designed for children aged 9-15. Each session is $125. To sign up please contact the office at Merck Forest at 394-7836 or Debbie Lyon (Director, Stewardship Field Program) at education@merckforest. org, or Charles Paquin (Instructor/Archaeologist) at 518-677-3746 or charles.paquin@att.net. ________________________________________________

Car Show in Arlington

The Arlington Fire Company is presenting a Car Show on Saturday, September 26, including antique, classic and custom cars. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with the show to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards will be presented at 2:15 p.m. This Car Show will take place at the Arlington Recreation Park, Route 7A north of the Village of Arlington. Donation of $10 per car is appreciated. The first 85 entrants will receive a ribbon. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in eight classes as well as trophies for Fire Chief ’s choice, President’s choice, ladies auxiliary’s choice, Longest Distance and Best of Show. For further information, please contact Rich Maddaloni at 3756021. This event is to benefit the Arlington Fire Company. Rain date is September 27.

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Book Sale on Weston Green The Eighth Annual Wilder Memorial Library Book Sale will be held on the Weston Green on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thanks to the members of the community who have generously contributed their pre-read books, we will have over 6,000 books to sell. The inventory showcases the amazing range of the interests of local readers: sports, home improvement, hobbies

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and crafts, gardening, personal finance, history, biography, current affairs, of course fiction, and many, many mysteries. We also will have a selection of videos, DVDs, and CDs. This year there is an unusually large number children’s books and, also, large print books. The prices are $1 for hardcover books, and $.50 (or 5 for $2) for paperbacks. All children’s books are $.50 each. (A whole new

library for your favorite child for less than $5!) All proceeds go to support the Wilder Memorial Library, whose collections and services are available to all area residents without charge. Please come to the Weston Green on Saturday and stock up for a winter of good reading. For further information, call Marguerite Mason at 824-5057.

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Roast Beef Supper

A Roast Beef Supper, served family style, will be offered on Thursday, August 13 from 4:30 p.m. on at the North Granville, New York United Methodist Church on Route 22. Adults $8; children 3-10 $3. The church is handicap accessible and all are welcome. _______________________________________________

CFC Wish List for August

August is the time to get ready to go back to school. Donations of basic school supplies will help kids get off to a good start this year! They need pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, paper, and binders. The Community Food Cupboard is located in the Manchester Town Hall, Route 7, Manchester.

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New Consultants with Tastefully Simple

Jennifer Korejko of Danby and Jeanna Brown of Pownal, have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple, Inc., a national direct sales company featuring easy-to-prepare food products. As consultants they offer the company’s gourmet foods and beverages to guests at home taste-testing parties. Guests receive samples, easy meal ideas, recipes and serving suggestions. Jennifer can be reached at justme05739@yahoo.com and Jeanna can be reached at wildcat71867@yahoo.com. ________________________________________________

The Feast of the Assumption

Our Lady of Ephesus House of Prayer is pleased to have Rev. Franklin Darling as their guest speaker on Saturday, August 15. Rev. Darling is from Greenfield, Massachusetts. His talk will be on the importance and meaning of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother. Gathering time will be 1:30 p.m.; 2:15 p.m., song and procession to the replica of the Blessed Mother’s last home; 3:30 p.m., guest speaker Rev. Darling; 4:30 p.m., Mass; 5:30 p.m., potluck supper. All are welcome. For further information, call 896-6000. For directions, go to the Web site at: ourladyofephesushouseofprayer.org. ________________________________________________

Dinner And Silent Auction to Beneﬁt Slate Valley Museum

The Slate Valley Museum invites the public to attend its tenth Annual Dinner and Silent Auction. This year’s event will be held at the Fair Haven Inn, Fair Haven, Vermont, on Tuesday, August 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is the primary fundraiser for the museum’s general operating funds. Entertainment will be melodic harp music from Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, performed by local musician Debbi Craig. Craig, a life-long resident of Washington County, New York, is a music teacher in the Saratoga Springs School District and Director of Music at the United Church (Presbyterian) in Greenwich, New York. She learned to play the harp as an adult, studying for three years with harpist Rebecca Squires, whom she met in Salzburg, Austria, at the Orff Institute for Music Teachers. Playing a Lyon and Healy Troubadour three-quarter-size lever harp, Craig has performed for weddings, church services, and private events for over 20 years. The evening begins with the silent auction, featuring more than 80 items donated by area businesses and community members. Among this year’s selection are scenic boat cruises and plane rides, framed photography, golf, horseback riding, and gift certificates to an array of restaurants and entertainment venues. The cost to attend the dinner and silent auction is $36.50 per ticket. For reservations, call the museum at 518-642-1417. Reservations and prepayment are required by August 19, and seating is limited. The museum Web site is www.slatevalleymuseum.org.

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Community Energy Mobilization Project

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Following up on the recent success of the Community Energy Mobilization Project, where volunteers installed energy efficiency materials in 50 local homes, the Dorset and Manchester Energy Committees are pleased to announce that they have been awarded an additional grant from the Stratton Foundation’s Urgent Need program. These funds will be used to install more intensive efficiency measures in two local families’ homes. The basic grant is for $3000, with an additional $2000 available as a “challenge match”. Thanks to two local firms, Hand Energy Services and Energy Wise Homes, which are both offering ��

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generous discounts on labor and materials, this matching grant has already been met. Through collaboration with the local Interfaith Council, two families have been selected as beneficiaries of this energy efficiency work, which will be completed before the next winter heating season. This project is a wonderful “next step”, building on the first community energy efficiency project, and will serve as a helpful springboard for further efficiency efforts. Working in our own communities, and together as neighbors, we can make a difference. The Stratton Foundation’s mission is to help enhance the quality of life and build community in Southwestern Vermont. For more information about programs and grants, please visit www.strattonfoundation.org.

Financial Crisis

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents a lecture entitled The Financial Crisis: Update and Outlook with Hugh A. Johnson on Tuesday, August 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Long Trail School’s Theater in Dorset, Vermont. Hugh Johnson serves as the chairman of Johnson Illington Advisors, LLC and is an economic advisor to the chairman of the New York State Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. In addition, he is an adjunct professor of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Please join us for this informative presentation. Admission is $10. For more information and to register, please call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199 or visit www.greenmtnacademy. org.

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HIGH SCHOOL - Bus #4 Arrive at the Dorset Union Store at 6:40 a.m. Leave at 6:42 a.m. Proceed to East Dorset Jiffy Mart, arriving at 7 a.m. leave at 7:02 a.m. Proceed to Burr and Burton Academy.

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MORNING - Bus #4 Dorset Route starts at 7:25 a.m. From Dydo’s, Route 30 north to Danby Mountain Road to Dorset West Road. Church Street to Route 30 north to Peace Street to Long Trail School. Kirby Hollow Road to Dorset Hollow Road to Route 30 to Meadow Lane to Cheney Road to Church Street. Church Street to Dorset West Road south to Route 30 north to Morse Hill Road to the Dorset School. AFTERNOON - Bus #4 Morse Hill Road to Route 30. Go north on Route 30 past Danby Mountain Road to Dorset West Road. Dorset West Road south to Church Street to Route 30 south, returning to the Dorset School. AFTERNOON - Bus #6 Morse Hill Road to Route 30 south. Turn around at Dydo’s. Left on Dorset West Road. Right on Church Street, right on Cheney Road, left on Meadowland and straight across to Dorset Hollow Road to Lower Hollow Road to turn around. Return down Lower Hollow Road to Dorset Hollow Road to Kirby Hollow Road. Kirby Hollow Road to Long Trail School. Turn around at Long Trail School and return on Kirby Hollow Road. Right on Peace Street, and left on Route 30 south, returning to the Dorset School.

EAST DORSET MORNING - Bus #6 The East Dorset Route starts at 7:15 a.m. at the Country Club Estates. Route 7 north to Benedict Road north to Route 7 north to Emerald Lake. Turns around just beyond Emerald lake an goes Route 7 south to Mad Tom Road. Turns around at the orchard, back down to Village Street to Morse Hill Road to the Dorset School. AFTERNOON - Bus #3 Morse Hill Road to Benedict Road south to Country Club Estates. Then returning to the Dorset School. AFTERNOON - Bus #2 Route 7 north to Village Street to Mad Tom Road. Turns around at the orchard, back down to Route 7 north to Emerald Lake, returning on Route 7 south to the Dorset School. BUS NUMBERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, BUT ROUTES WILL REMAIN THE SAME.

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Bennington Battleﬁeld Weekend Events

The Bennington Battlefield NYS Historic Site will host its annual Battle Weekend events on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16 in three locations on the Site: the upper park, the Visitors’ Center at the Barnett Homestead, and the “Tory Fort” on Cottrell Road on the opposite bank of the Walloomsac River. All outdoor events are free and open to the public. Tours of the Battle Gallery and Barnett Homestead are offered at a reduced rate of $3 per person. The Walloomsac Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will exhibit prints and other displays at the top of the upper park, near the summit of “Hessian Hill”, as it has been commonly termed. (This designation is a misnomer, as the German troops who fought there were from a area of Germany known as Brunswick.) The Barnett Homestead Visitors’ Center, on Caretaker’s Road just past the entrance to the upper park, will extend hours for regular tours from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, featuring pit cooking and textile production. Revolutionary re-enactors will also be on site at the Homestead, and British re-enactors will present the “manual of arms” on the site of the Tory Fort. Events will conclude at 4 p.m., at the top of the upper park, with a special commemoration ceremony to honor the veterans of the Battle, and all veterans as well. In addition to featured speakers Peter Schaaphok of the Brigade of the American Revolution, and Paul Loding who will read a German surgeon’s account of the Battle, a presentation, “People of the Revolution”, under the direction of Ingrid Schaaphok, will detail the experiences of ordinary people living in the period, who each add their personal perspectives on the conflict. The Battle of Bennington, which took place on August 16, 1777, was an important, though sometimes overlooked, victory for American militia that led to General John Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga two months later. Burgoyne’s summer campaign of 1777, had it been successful, would have accomplished a collaboration of three separate British armies in the conquest of the state of New York, which could have made American victory unlikely. The Battle of Bennington, a foray of German and Loyalist troops to steal badly needed supplies from storehouses in Bennington, resulted in a loss of nearly one-fourth of Burgoyne’s troops, four cannons, and foiled his attempt to re-supply his forces. For further information, contact Phyllis Chapman at 518-686-4438 or the Barnett Homestead at 518-686-8266 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 1 and 4 p.m. August 12, 2009

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Sidewalk Sale in Manchester

Manchester Designer Outlets, the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and the State of Vermont are pleased to announce the much anticipated Manchester Sidewalk Sale Festival to be held for four days: August 13, 14, 15 and 16. Manchester Designer Outlets, the first “green” shopping center in the United States, is proud of the exciting and world-famous brands located in Manchester, Vermont. Ben Hauben, creator and developer of Manchester Designer Outlets, has recently added Kate Spade New York and Kenneth Cole in MDO’s newest buildings. With the savings from the wonderful discounts, visitors can easily plan to spend the weekend at one of our many fabulous resorts, inns, hotels or motels. Check it out online. Find us at www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com. Click on Shop & Stay where you’ll see even more suggestions. Don’t miss it! The better-than-ever Manchester Sidewalk Sale Festival, August 13-16. ____________________

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Mitchell Raymond Graduates from Quinnipiac

Mitchell W. Raymond of Wells, Vermont, graduated from Quinnipiac University on May 10 with a master’s of physical therapy . Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 5,600 full-time undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students in 52 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs of study in its School of Business, School of Communications, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Law and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top universities with master’s programs in the Northern region in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges. The 2009 issue of U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges named Quinnipiac as the top up-andcoming school with master’s programs in the North. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review’s The Best 368 Colleges. For more information, please www.quinnipiac.edu.

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Salem Lunch and Learning Program

Summer is starting to wind down and with it, the Courthouse Community Center’s amazing Salem Lunch and Learning program as well. Until this week, the program was known as Lunch ‘n’ Learn but was changed when the Courthouse was made aware of the fact that the name had a registered trademark owned by a corporation in Texas. The new name still defines the purpose of the program. Salem Lunch and Learning recently had a most distinguished guest. George Washington Carver portrayed by Salem Central School Board of Education President, Marlon Galimore, spent quality time with the children who were attentive to his presentation. George Washington Carver was an agricultural chemist who lived an innovative life. Born in 1864 at the end of the Civil War, Carver fell in love with nature at an early age earning the nickname ‘The Plant Doctor’. After his formal education, Carver discovered over three hundred uses for peanuts which helped southern farmers immensely. Carver’s achievements were significant, and he was known worldwide. Carver did not seek personal fortune and did not patent or profit from most of his products. The epitaph on his grave sums up his generous life - “He could have added fortune to fame, but caring for neither, he found happiness and honor in being helpful to the world”. Having been supplied with peanut growing kits from the National Peanut Board in Atlanta, Georgia, they experienced first hand the planting process. Through generous donations from the National Peanut Board, they were also able to enjoy numerous peanut products during the six week program.

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The Ramblin’ Jug Stompers Return to Salem

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The Ramblin’ Jug Stompers return to Summer Sounds of Salem on Saturday, The Ramblin’ Jug Stompers return to Summer August 15. This AlbanySounds of Salem on August 15. based quartet plays oldtime, folk, country and blues, including tunes by Woody Guthrie, Jimmy Cliff, and The Carter Family. The free concert begins at 11 a.m., and takes place at the Gazebo on Main Street during the weekly farmers’ market. The quartet’s musical style nods to the great tradition of American string band music and the classic jug bands of the 60s folk scene, including The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Jim Kweskin Jug Band and The Even Dozen Jug Band. Ramblin’ Jug musicians have performed in popular Albany bands past and present, such as Blotto, The Star Spangled Washboard Band, Rumdummies, Stomplistics and The Lustre Kings. Summer Sounds of Salem, a free outdoor concert series sponsored by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, features an eclectic mix of music from around the world. Concerts are held each Saturday at the gazebo on Main Street from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., during the weekly farmers’ market. Food is for sale during the concerts, including the Rotary Club’s sausage and peppers and baked goods at the farmers’ market. The series is made possible by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered locally by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, and the generous support of Glens Falls National Bank, Stewarts Stores and local businesses. For additional information please call Wendy Bordwell at 518-8543682 or e-mail wbordwell@nycap.rr.com. ________________________________________________

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A simple upgrade to the latest version of OverDrive Media Console 3.2 allows nearly all WMA Audiobooks from Listen Up! Vermont, Mark Skinner Library’s downloadable audiobook program, to be transferred to the iPod®, iPhone™, iPod touch®, and iPod nano®, as well as the Zune® and thousands of other MP3 players, from a Windows® computer. Users of Listen Up! Vermont can now enjoy best-selling titles like “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer, “The Associate” by John Grisham, and even the highly anticipated “Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown on their iPod®. To browse the collection of popular audiobooks for your iPod® or MP3 player, visit: http://www.markskinnerlibrary.org and click on the “Listen Up! Vermont” link. Check out with your library card, and then download to enjoy titles on your computer, MP3 player (including Apple® devices), and burn many titles to CD. At the end of the lending period, titles will automatically expire and return to the collection. Since a library card is needed to access the audiobook downloads, Boyer encourages community members to drop by the Mark Skinner Library at 48 West Rd. in Manchester Village on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-6, Wednesdays, 10-8, or Fridays or Saturdays, 10-4 to get their library card. For more information, call 362-2607.

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Womens’ Fellowship of Dorset Church to Host Summer Supper and Rafﬂe

The Women’s Fellowship of the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert will hold a Summer Supper on Thursday, August 20, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $10 and children’s tickets are $5 (under 5 are free). Call the office at 867-2260 to make a reservation. Tickets will also be sold at the door! The menu will feature baked ham and roasted turkey along with summer salad favorites! A highlight of the Dorset Church summer supper will be the raffle drawing for the beautiful quilt “Essie’s Garden” made by the Fellowship Quilters and an exquisite oil painting, “Cadmium Yellow Roses ” done by renowned artist Terry Lindsey. Raffle tickets will be available throughout the evening. If you have tickets to the Dorset Theatre or Manchester Music Festival that evening, why not stop by for an early supper on your way. We’d love to see you! Proceeds from this event allow the Women’s Fellowship to support several local charitable organizations and the church general fund. The Church is located at 143 Church St. (off Route 30) in Dorset, Vermont. We hope you’ll join us for delicious food, warm fellowship and a chance to win! ________________________________________________

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Nature Photo Exhibition at Spiral Press Café

Beginning August 18, visit the Spiral Press Café in Manchester to view the new art exhibition “The Nature of Awe: Two Photographic Perspectives.” Featuring the work of professional photographers Tom Reed and Christine Glade, the show offers stunning images of the natural world in bold form. Wilderness photographer and writer Tom Reed has spent a lifetime exploring the remote backcountry of the world from Alaska to Argentina, and his dramatic black and white photos, reminiscent of Ansel Adams, have been exhibited across the country. This exhibition offers images from his first book, “The Granite Avatars of Patagonia,” which explores the experience of awe through photographs taken during three trips to Argentina’s Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and the high peaks of El Chaltén (Mount Fitz Roy) and Cerro Torre. In addition to the photos on display, the book is available at the Northshire Bookstore, where Tom will be presenting a digital slide show and book signing on September 19 at 7 p.m. Pawlet-based Christine Glade is a multi-disciplinary artist and photographer whose work in abstract, portraiture and street photography has been exhibited in the U.S. and abroad. This exhibit features images from her current collection, “Color is a Verb,” a series of bold abstract photographs that capture the impact of nature’s inherent beauty outside of its literal forms. By taking an experimental approach to garden and flower photography, Glade reveals entirely new organic landscapes and perspectives that offer rich, vibrant interpretations of the floral world. Christine regularly leads workshops in digital photography and art for the Northshire Digital Arts Center. The exhibition will be on view daily from August 18 – September 1 in the Spiral Press Café in Manchester. For more information, please call 779-7761. August 12, 2009

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The Northshire Seniors invite all to a potluck lunch on Monday, August 17 at noon, at the Manchester Rod and Gun Club. Bring a hot dish or salad to share. Dessert and beverage will be provided. A tea cup auction will follow the lunch.

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Fly Fishing Festival - August 15th

The American Museum of Fly Fishing‚s annual Fly Fishing Festival is the only event of its kind in the region and will take place on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From antique dealers to artists, reels to rods, a unique mix of 40 artisans, collectors, conservation groups and more will be assembled on the museum grounds on Route 7A in Manchester to celebrate fly fishing. New this year — try Casting with the Legends. Our set of historical rods includes such makers as Leonard, Granger, Heddon and even the Wonder Rod of the 1950‚s. Here‚s your chance to test, feel, and get your hands on one of these legendary rods that most people only dream of using! There will be many exhibitors and demonstrators this year including Bob White, noted artist from Minnesota who has illustrated articles for the writer John Gierach, woodworker Jim Platteter who has designed a portable fly tying desk exclusively for the festival; builders from the Newfound Woodworks will display their beautifully crafted canoes and take us through the phases of canoe construction, and presentation salmon fly tyer Bill Chandler. Returning to the Festival will be a family area where younger anglers can learn how to tie flies with Museum Deputy Director Yoshi Akiyama. The museum’s Antiques Road Show will also be taking place throughout the day, so go through the attic and dig out Grandpa‚s old rod. Fishing and tackle specialist Carmine Lisella of the Jordan Mills rod company will be appraising all of your old gear and fishing collectibles free of charge to assess their value. Admission to the festival is $3 (no charge for AMFF members or children 13 and under). Admission to the Festival and current exhibit,

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Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m., Prospect Mountain, Lake George, New York: a steep climb near the route of an old funicular railway to the site of the former summit hotel. Outstanding views; difficult, 3 miles. Meet at the Fair Haven Welcome Center on Route 4. For further information, call leader Steve Williams at 645-9529.

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New Students Invited to Open School Days at Salem Jr./Sr. High School

The new school year is quickly approaching. In order to help incoming 7th graders and any new students in the district get ready for the first day of school, Salem Jr./Sr. High School will be holding Open School Days on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27. Open School Days are very informal. Students can drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon, on August 26 or August 27. Students are to bring their schedule with them. Students may practice opening their locker and may leave their school supplies in their locker. Students are encouraged to walk through their schedule a few times to become familiar with the location of their classrooms. Spending some time at one of these Open School Days will make the first day of school much less stressful. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or need to verify information within this press release, please contact Jackie White at 518-854-7600.

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Channel 15/Community Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 F-M Roman Catholic Mass -& Journey 3:00 All Jerry Tyler Country Music 4:00 All Girls Night Out! with Toney Lee 5:00 All Pets of the Week from Second Chance Animal Shelter 6:00 All Kaleidoscope, the GNAT-TV Community Showcase 7:00 All Q & A Live with Bob Stannard 8:00 All Girls’ Night Out! with Toney Lee 9:00 F-M The Bible & You with Lawrence Zupan 10:00 All The Good News Show with Salley Gibney 11:00 All Vermont Forests with Claude Dern, Bruin de Bear 12:00 All Kaleidoscope, the GNAT-TV Community Showcase Channel 16/Educational & Arts Programming* All Times a.m./p.m. 1:00 All First Baptist Church of Manchester Church Service 2:00 All Manchester School Board Meeeting 5:00 All Kritters in the Kitchen 5:30 All What’s Cookin’? with Hannah 6:00 All Exercise Hour: Stillness in Motion with Rich Marantz; Body by Al with Allison Lewis 8:00 All The Collaborative — Prevention Works! 12:00 All Exercise Hour: Stillness in Motion with Rich Marantz; Body by Al with Allison Lewis

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Town Meeting With Bernie Sanders

Join Senator Bernie Sanders for a Town Meeting on health care and other major economic issues on Saturday, August 15. A free barbecue lunch will be served at 12:30 and the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Arlington Recreation Park, 148 Rec. Park Road, Arlington, Vermont. Questions we can ask are: What can we do to turn our economy around and end the decline of the middle class? How can we provide health care to all; create good paying jobs; lower credit card interest rates; make higher education more affordable; protect the most vulnerable in our society? Please join friends and local officials for a serious discussion of our economy and what is being done in Washington to address these issues. For further information or to RSVP to this event, please call Seantor Sanders’ office at 1-800-339-9834. ________________________________________________

CFC Sponsoring Ski Tent Sale

The Community Food Cupboard is sponsoring their annual ski tent sale and food drive benefit event during the Manchester Vermont Sidewalk Sales on August 13-16. Hours of the event will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. The location of the Ski Tent Sale and Food Drive is at Stewart’s Shops on Main Street in Manchester, Vermont. Stewart’s Shops has generously supported our fundraiser for the last seven years. This will be a fundraiser and food drive for the Community Food Cupboard’s many important programs. Martha Carey, director of the Community Food Cupboard, says “Getting the support from so many people in our region has been wonderful. The food collected and money received goes directly to the families and individuals in need!” Skis, boots, bindings, and poles will be the featured items at discounts up to 75 percent off. Skiers every year can’t wait for this sale that is unlike anything — the prices even beat the Internet! A huge selection of used kids and adult skis and boots from famous names like Salomon and Rossignol at huge savings will be available . There will be no clothing sold at this event. Ski Experts will be on hand to help fit boots and answer questions. Any new ski system purchased at this event will receive a free pair of boots, bindings, poles and two lift tickets. Please bring non-perishable food items to help stock the Cupboard shelves. Spread the word to all your friends, family and neighbors and come out and support the Community Food Cupboard. August 12, 2009

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The Community Choral Society, under the directorship of Matt Edwards, is beginning its 56th year this September. The choral is made up of vocalists from the surrounding areas and no auditions are necessary. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church with performances the first and second Sundays in December. New voices are always a welcome addition to the chorus, and anyone with a love for singing is welcome. For more information, call Hannah Stevens, 518-677-3139, or Lois Sheaff, 518-677-5562. If you like making music with others and performing beautiful music for the community, come join us. ________________________________________________

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The 2009 Bondville Fair is coming! Floral Hall will once again be the place where you can show your garden and farm produce, cooking specialties, artistic endeavors and original works. Fair dates are August 28, 29 and 30. We look forward to seeing your exhibits this year and hope that you will encourage your friends and family, especially children, to bring their creations. Group projects are also welcome. Exhibit Categories are: Please take note of entry limitations • Vegetables, fruits and eggs: eight (8) entries per person • Plants and cut ﬂowers: four (4) entries per person •Hay: at least two are needed • Preserves and baked goods: four (4) entries per person • Needlecraft: four (4) entries per person • Arts and Crafts (includes Hobby Displays and Vegetable Art): four (4) entries per person Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded for first ($4), second ($3) and third ($2) place in each category with rosettes awarded for outstanding displays. Please attach a card to each entry with your name, email or mailing address and age for children up to 14 years. Children and adult exhibits are judged separately. Exhibits may be entered as individual specimens or in special combinations. Guidelines for judging vegetables, fruits, eggs: • Specimens must be of top quality (free from disease, insect or mechanical blemishes) • Vegetables and fruits must be edible Guidelines for judging plants and flowers: • Entries are judged on arrangement and special qualities • Flowers must be home grown Guidelines for judging Needlework and Arts and Crafts: • Creativity •Effort • Workmanship Guidelines for Baked Goods and Preserves (includes syrup and honey): •Appearance • Effort • Originality All entries must be brought to Floral Hall at the Fair Grounds on Rt. 30 either Thursday, August 27 between 4 and 8 p.m. or Friday; August 28, between 8 and 10 a.m. Judging is from 10:30 to noon on Friday. Any items brought after 10 a.m. on Friday will not be eligible for prizes. Entries should be picked up, along with ribbons and prize money, on Sunday between noon and 4 p.m. For more information about Floral Hall exhibits, please call Darlene Palola at 297-2810 or email at darlene palola@myfairpoint.net.

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Caring Canines’ Sharon Kroker and her Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Finn, on the job.

Dancing Dogs, Caring Canines and Stephen Huneck at SVAC

In conjunction with the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s summer museum exhibition, “Paws and Reflect: Art of Canines”, the Arts Center continues its Dog Days of Summer series of family friendly, dogthemed activities, readings and presentations. Coming up next, on Saturday, August 15, at 2 p.m., it’s “Dancing with Dogs,” a freestyle dog and master dancing demonstration (emphasis on the term, “freestyle”). Also on hand will be members of Caring Canines, the visiting therapy dogs who, with their certified volunteer handlers, provide gentle and friendly visits to people in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and reading programs for children. On Sunday, August 16, from 1-3 p.m., Vermont artist, Paws and Reflect exhibitor and the proprietor of “Dog Mountain” and the “Dog Chapel” in St. Johnsbury, Stephen Huneck, signs copies of his latest book, “My Dog’s Brain”. The Dog Days of Summer series is one example of how the Arts Center fulfills its commitment to provide opportunities for community service in promotion of excellence in the arts. “Paws and Reflect: Art of Canines” will be on display in the Wilson Museum through September 6. For more information call 362-1405 or drop by the Arts Center, which is just off West Road in Manchester, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Visit any time at svac.org. August 12, 2009

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The members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wells, Vermont, have a big dream for their small church. They plan to restore the entire exterior of the church within the next year. Their building was erected in 1841 and is a classic example of New England church architecture. Recently the National Geographic press named it as “one of the world’s 500 most peaceful and powerful destinations” in its book, “Sacred Places of a Lifetime”. But time has taken its toll on the church building. Using a Robert Sincerbeaux Grant from the Preservation Trust of Vermont, the congregation secured the services of restoration architect Thomas Keefe. Mr. Keefe examined the building and issued a report that details the work that will be necessary to repair and restore the exterior to its original beauty. He told the members of the governing board of the church that the costs required for its restoration will be between $70,000 and $75,000. Even though St. Paul’s is a small congregation, the prospect of undertaking the restoration work has not discouraged the members. With the leadership of the church board, the members have begun to raise the funds needed for the project. Senior Warden Chris Sears says, “St. Paul’s is a healthy and vibrant congregation. We are committed to seeing our beautiful building completely restored. We want to hand it on to successive congregations so that they may worship here.” The first phase of the restoration work, the repair of the church steeple, was completed in July. Under the supervision of the architect, a local builder, Josh Markie of Lakes Region Roofing and Siding, repaired each of the pinnacles of the spire and capped each one with copper. Markie replaced the capping on the roof ridge as well. The congregation had already raised the funds for the work. They anticipate the start of the next phase of the project, the repair of the window frames and sashes, before long. The church board has asked each member of the congregation to pledge financial support to the project. Michelle Morey, one of the board members, says that she hopes every member will offer support according to their ability. “No help is too little or too great!” All of the members of the board are also asking for support from people who are interested in historic restoration and from those who have had past connections with St. Paul’s. Concern with restoration has not diminished the congregation’s commitment to being a source of help to people in need. The Food Pantry Express, which they operate with the help of friends from the Wells community, provides food to over 100 families each month. Their monthly rummage sale means that good used clothing and household items are available at bargain prices. Warden Sears says, “Our care for those outside our doors is as important to us as ever.” Recently the church hired its new priest, The Rev. William Davidson, who lives on his farm in nearby Whitehall, New York. Fr. Bill shares the vision and optimism of the members and is helping to inspire them to continue to grow in membership and in concern for those in the community and beyond. All of the members hope that their neighbors in the area will stop by to see the “new” steeple. The church worships every Sunday with a service at 9 a.m. and welcomes all who enter this house of prayer. For further information, please contact Chris Sears, Senior Warden of St. Paul’s, at 802-482-2698, or The Rev. William Davidson, priest of the parish, at 518-499-1850

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Fairy Walk at Dionondehowa

On Saturday, August 15, at 6:30 p.m., fairy enthusiast Darcy May will be at Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary and School, in Shushan, to help lead a Twilight Fairy Walk. While the walk is for people of all ages, the paths can be rough and steep in places. Although believing in fairies is helpful, it is more important for this walk to simply be willing to allow for the possibility. Participants will be urged to share stories of their own fairy encounters before going onto the land to visit likely fairy habitat and quietly invite them to show themselves. After the encounters we’ll find our way back, bringing willing twigs and stones to begin a fairy house near the creek. The film Fairy Tale is a wonderful film to see in advance of the Twilight Fairy Walk. Darcy May is an artist who specializes in drawing fairies for Dover Books. She also teaches Step Dancing and lives in Greenwich, NY. To support the work of Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary and School, there is a suggested donation for this event. It will take place rain or shine. Phone 518-854-7764 to reserve a place. Dress in layers. Tuck pant legs into socks and bring insect repellent. Also recommended, bring a child and your own childlike sense of wonder. DWS&S is a forever-wild nonprofit land trust bordering the Battenkill near Shushan, New York. While the Sanctuary serves as a refuge and recharge for wildlife and humans (and fairies) alike, the School is dedicated to Nature Studies and to the Healing and Expressive Arts, using them to engender social and environmental responsibility in an atmosphere both contemplative and joyful. _________________________________________________

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Guest Preacher

Ian Cron, author of “Chasing St. Francis” will be guest preacher at the August 16 Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m. at Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester Center and the 11 a.m. service at St. John’s Chapel in Manchester Village. Ian Cron was a senior minister at Trinity Church in Greenwich, Connecticut and is an ordained Anglican priest. His book, “Chasing St. Francis”, weaves actual accounts of Saint Francis’ radical impact on the world into a fictional story of a New England minister on a pilgrimage to regain his faith. It is an amazing story with profound implications for the contemporary church. For more information contact Zion Episcopal Church at 3621987 or www.zionchurchmanchester.org.

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The Southern Vermont Arts Center’s Summer Art Workshop Series continues in early September with classes by longtime SVAC instructors Robert Carsten, PSA, and Karen Winslow, plus newcomer Gil Perry. First up, on September 8 through September 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Studio II of the Joan Hay Madeira and Lew Madeira Education Center, professional artist and instructor, Karen Winslow, presents Alla Prima - Loosen Up! Alla prima painting is the most spontaneous and challenging form of painting from life and is the best way to loosen up, improve your brushwork, increase understanding, and create a unified

Karen Winslow leading a class en plein air

harmonious statement. On September 11 and September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Studio II, Robert Carsten offers one of his trademark “fun” workshops, Fur and Feathers. In Fur and Feathers, students explore the marvels of our four-legged and flying friends, domestic or wild. Emphasis will be on learning how to quickly obtain the “arabesque” of subjects as well as becoming facile at painting fur, whiskers, feathers, eyes and more. Also on September 11 and September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Studio I, Gil Perry presents The Prismatic Palette — Painting Atmosphere and Light in Oils. Perry teaches using the DuMond palette, a premixed or scaled palette that helps students learn to equate value and color. Topics will include Color and Light in Painting, Painting a Prismatic Progression in a Landscape, Nature’s Values vs. Paints, and Creating Emotion in a Painting. SVAC’s Summer Workshop Series is one facet of SVAC’s commitment to bringing the highest quality arts education and instruction to the Northshire. All workshops are offered contingent upon a minimum enrollment; a 50 percent non-refundable deposit will reserve your space. Register online at svac.org, or register by phone by calling 362-1405. Enrolled students are eligible for a “Starving Artist’s” Discount Card good for 10 percent off meals at Mulligans of Manchester. The Southern Vermont Arts Center is just off West Road in Manchester; open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit any time at svac.org. ________________________________________________

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VADA Welcomes Shelburne Museum and Warren Kimble to August Show The Shelburne Museum and Vermont folk artist Warren Kimble will be joining sixty Vermont Antiques Dealers’ Association members at the 35th annual VADA Show Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, August 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in Manchester Center, Vermont. It will be show and tell but no sell for the museum as they display folk art and decoys from the museum’s collection. A curator will be available to answer restoration questions and overseeing it all will be Vermont folk artist and long time-long ago VADA member, Warren Kimble. You will have ample opportunities to shop. Wonderful antiques are offered for sale from sixty individual room-settings...each representing a VADA dealer’s shop. You will find paintings, prints, samplers, rugs both hooked and Oriental, and furnishings from Early American to the Arts and Crafts period. Other amenities at Riley Rink, just off Route 7A, are free parking and excellent food service. Admission is charged but those 30 years and younger are once again admitted free. A $300.00 door prize is offered each day. The show is managed by the VADA Show Committee. For more information call 885-3705 or check their Web site www.vermontada.com. ____________________

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Ralph Provenza Elected to Board

United Counseling Service Executive Director Ralph Provenza has been elected to the board of directors of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, a leading national association that advocates for better behavioral healthcare. “We are fortunate to have the leadership of Ralph Provenza,” said Linda Rosenberg, National Council President and CEO.“The strength of the board cannot be overstated; each member brings to the table an understanding of community.” UCS serves children, adults, families, and seniors through nationally recognized counseling, early care and education, and clinical support. Visit www.ucsvt. org to find out more. August 12, 2009

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MANCHESTER SIDEWALK SALE FESTIVAL DAYS, AUG. 13-16 It only comes once a year, so make sure you don’t miss it this weekend!

Food Vendors are invited to apply to be part of Manchester’s finale event on September 12 from noon to 5 p.m. Elm Street will be closed off to traffic creating a pedestrian area filled with art, music, entertainment, food and family art activities. Space is limited. An application form and description of product must be submitted by August 15th to the Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce to be considered for a 10 x 10 foot vendor spot. To receive an application and fee information to be a part of the Manchester region’s newest event and join others in sharing our vision for Vermont’s future please call the Chamber at 802-362-6313 or email bmeachem@manchesterchamber. net. For more information about Art of Action please visit www.vermontartscouncil.org/.../TheArtofAction/.../Default.aspx Manchester is hosting the kick-off to the Vermont Arts Council’s “Art of Action” initiative, from September 1-15. This initiative has been funded by Lyman Orton of the Vermont Country Store. Artists from across Vermont were invited to share their vision of Vermont’s future through their art. Ten artists were selected to go on tour throughout Vermont. First stop is Manchester! Hand Chevrolet will host the exhibit of these 10 finalists in their showroom beginning September 1 with a Grand Open House celebration for the community scheduled for September 4th. There will be a series of mini events during these two weeks culminating in a Grand Finale in Manchester’s historic Manchester Depot-Depot Fest 2009. ________________________________________________

Laura Megroz Designs at the South Londonderry Free Library

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Currently showing in the Janeway Wing of the library are Laura Megroz’s warm and whimsical designs on hooked pillows and area rugs. As these are samples from Chandler 4 Corners, all items are half-price. We thank Laura and Chandler 4 Corners for donating all proceeds to the library. Most crafters are familiar with Laura’s well-known signatures that evolve to new motifs that bring color and fun into your home. Dogs, cats, fish, a seagull, deer, Adirondack chairs, a tractor, flowers, a pig, and a bear gone fishing decorate some of the samples on display. While Laura will be having an artist’s reception sometime in August, her work can be seen now (and purchased) when the library is open. Library hours are: Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m; Huge Wednesdays–10 a.m. to noon, 1 Selection of Colors to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m.; Fridays & Styles! from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturdays we are open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call Mary at 824-3371.

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Wood’s Tea Company in Concert at Hildene

Pictured from left: Martha Cornwell, Sarah Jane White, Tristan Ryer-Parke, Charlotte White.

OTW The Little Prince

Singers in The Little Prince Youth Chorus invite you to Opera Theatre of Weston’s August performances of Selections from The Little Prince opera. The opera features 18 local youth singers who play an important role in telling the story by appearing in the form of stars, birds, and lamplighters of the world. Two 1-hour length performances will be held at the Londonderry Congregational Church on Saturday August 15 at 2 p.m., and at the Grace Congregational Church on Sunday August 16 at 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. General seating. For information contact OTW at 802-824-3821 or email otw@sover.net.

On Wednesday, August 12, the acclaimed American folk music group Wood’s Tea Company returns to the event tent at Hildene for the annual Robert D. Thum Memorial Concert. Hildene hosts this popular event every summer in honor of the late Robert Thum, an early trustee and long-time supporter of The Lincoln Family Home and its mission. The Vermont based acoustic group known for their rousing rendition of bluegrass, folk, Celtic and maritime tunes, as well as their energy and dry sense of humor between songs, has been playing crowd pleasing music for more than two decades. During a performance the crowd may see them employ as many as a dozen different instruments. From banjos, bezoukis and bodhrans to guitars and tin whistles, each musician contributes his or her special musical expertise on a variety of instruments. The group has performed at Lincoln Center and on NPR. Folk Music Quarterly says this about their style, “Side-stepping pretension and going for the grit, this New England band gives a lusty performance every time.” The Hildene event takes place rain or shine. Grounds open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Parking and admission at the Welcome Center: $5 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12. Members are free. For more information on The Lincoln Family Home at Hildene and summer events, visit the web at www.hildene.org, or call 362-1788.

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The Brick Box at the Paramount The Brick Box at the Paramount is pleased to announce the opening of a new collection of work by Montpelier artist, Samantha Talbot Kelly. Fashion, assemblage, and performance make a fine recipe for the shape of a theatrical feast that accommodates a ‘recycling’ theme with a pop art feel and from a conceptual orientation. This work presents an awareness of relatedness and interprets the issue of belonging as continuous threads that twist and turn in the social structure we all live in. STK’s statements want us to see the connective tissue we all share in our independent lives. Clothing is the vehicle. The newspaper becomes this social fabric that conveys a collective consciousness, an identity of belonging together in all its myriad perspectives. Unfortunately today the newspaper struggles to survive, is a dying technology that has been affected by a suffering economy. STK asks, “So what will keep us together? – perhaps ritual, community and hopefully keeping our sense of humor alive.” The opening reception coincides with the August 14 Art Hop from 5 until 8 p.m. and Friday Night Live. Music to be announced. In addition to the opening evening, the Brick Box is open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and during Paramount Theater performances. This exhibit runs through September 8. For further information, please call Beth Miller at 235-2734 or Wendy Fannin at 235-2412.

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Chaplin Shorts Return to Village Picture Shows Cinema

After five succesful silent film presentations, Village Picture Shows Cinema has invited Ben Model back to present another round of silent films with live musical accompaniment!

Charlie Chaplin is still the name most people think of first when it comes to the silent film era. Beloved the world over, his classic comedies continue to delight audiences of all ages. This program features four hilarious slapstick shorts that Chaplin made for the Mutual Film Company in 1916-1917 that feature his comic everyman in a variety of situations. In “The Rink,” Charlie works as a waiter by day and is a roller skater in his off hours; “The Pawnshop”, one of Chaplin’s workplace comedies, finds him behind the counter handling people who want money for rings, an alarm clock, goldfish and more; tipsy Charlie goes to a sanitarium for the “water cure” in “The Cure”; and in “The Immigrant” Charlies “comes across” on a boat to America and later, down on his luck, falls in love in a Bohemian artists cafe. The program features live musical accompaniment by Ben Model, renowned silent film pianist/organist for the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. The event will be held on Saturday, August 15 at 4 p.m. More information about the event is available on the Village Picture Shows Cinema website. www.villagepictureshows.com. August 12, 2009

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& BODY SVMC Urology Welcomes Dr. Donaldson

Dr.Anthony H. Donaldson will join SVMC Urology on August 3. An urologist who has a special interest in laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Donaldson has served in the U.S. Navy for the past 10 years. For the last four, he has been the head of the Department of Urology at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Donaldson and his wife, Liz, are both natives of Washington County, New York. “We wanted to return to this area when my term in the Navy ended,” he stated. “We missed the sense of community you find in this part of the country, as well as the change of seasons and the beautiful countryside.” Dr. Donaldson received his

medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed his residency in urology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He is certified by the American Board of Urology. “I was undecided as to what branch of medicine to go into when I entered medical school,” said Dr. Donaldson. “Once I did a rotation in urology, I knew I had found my niche. I enjoy the mixture of surgery and outpatient care you provide as a urologist,” he added. “I get to care for my patients throughout their treatment. That continuity is important to me. “Even though SVMC is a smaller hospital when compared

to those in bigger cities, it is a hospital that is on the cutting edge of medical technology,” said Dr. Donaldson. Dr. Donaldson and his wife recently moved to Salem, New York, with their two sons, fiveyear-old Quinn and two-yearold Declan. An active family, they look forward to enjoying the area’s hiking, gardening, snow-shoeing, and cross country skiing opportunities. They are also interested in small-scale farming. SVMC Urology is located in Suite 110 of the Medical Office Building at 140 Hospital Drive in Bennington. To make an appointment with Dr. Donaldson, call 447-6253.

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Knitting Comfort Dolls for CHABHA

Throughout August and September, Yarns for Your Soul will be knitting small African dolls for CHABHA, which stands for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS. Continuing with the year-long charity knitting campaign, “Knit For Your Soul and Theirs,” Yarns for Your Soul will collect knitted comfort dolls also known as “duduzas”. Most children who have been affected by the AIDS epidemic have lost their parents and may even be the heads of their families. Some children are so poor that they use glass bottles as dolls. Duduzas bring comfort to traumatized children. This month, we will be working in conjunction with the Burr and Burton Service Learning Group which is helping to raise funds to mail the dolls to countries such as South Africa and Rwanda. Yarn can be comprised of any fiber that is machine washable. Please note that should you choose to use scrap yarn, CHABA requires the feet and faces of the dolls to be brown. Please come into the shop to pick up a free pattern. Or sign up for a Knitters’ Guidance Class to expand your techniques. Volunteers who donate duduzas to the shop will receive a coupon for 10 percent off a future purchase. Yarns for Your Soul is located at 605 Depot Street in Manchester Center. Shop hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays.

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Commit to Quit

The Tobacco Cessation Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering “Commit to Quit - Stop Smoking Workshop”. This four-week program will provide you with help to get you through the process of preparing to quit, setting a quit date, learning new ways to cope with stress, all of which help tobacco users quit for good. Classes begin Monday September 14, and will take place every Monday through October 5; 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Free Clinic, 145 State Street, Rutland. This class is free and open to the public. You must be 18 years or older and pre-registration is suggested. For more information or to register, please call the Tobacco Cessation Program at Rutland Regional at 772-2400. _________________________________________________

Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

A second meeting will be held on Thursday August 13, at 7 p.m. at the Pharmacy-Northshire, for an open discussion on Natural Hormone Replacement. This subject has been recently discussed on both Oprah Winfrey’s and Dr. Phil McGraw’s programs and many questions have been raised on the subject. Mike Iglinski, a pharmacist at Equinox Compounding Pharmacy, will be speaking on the topic. He will explain the physiological changes and discuss what therapies are available. Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy some light refreshments and participate in an informative discussion about this timely subject. The pharmacy is located at 34 Ways Lane, Manchester Center, Vermont.

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Marlboro College Offers the Certiﬁcate in Nonproﬁt Management This intensive four-month series offers nonprofit leaders and staff the opportunity to gain and refine the essential skills needed to strengthen their organizations and achieve their missions. The program combines the best of face-to-face learning with an online learning portal. Program topics include: Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector; Financial Management; Strategic Planning; Fundraising; Marketing; Human Resources; Conflict Resolution; and Nonprofit Boards and Governance. The program in Manchester will be held at the Berkshire Bank in Manchester on the following Fridays: September 18 and 25; October 9 and 23; November 6 and 13; December 4, 11 and 18; January 8. For workshop descriptions, faculty bios and secure registration go to www. nonprofit.marlboro.edu. For more information, please e-mail Betsy Gentile at nonprofit@marlboro.edu.

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Raw Milk Open Farm Day

Rural Vermont presents the second annual Raw Milk Open Farm Day, Sunday September 13 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Farms across the state will be opening their doors and pastures to visitors of all ages. At each stop, guests can tour the farm, meet the animals, and sample the delicious raw milk that will revitalize the micro-dairy in Vermont! A full list of participating farms and maps will be available by September 1st at www.ruralvermont.org . Farmers, the deadline for registering is Friday, August 21. For more info, call Rural Vermont at 223-7222, or contact shelby@ruralvermont.org. The second Annual Tour de Farms, Sunday September 20, on the Green in Shoreham, staggered starts begin at 10:30 am. Take one of three routes winding through southern Addison County, and stop and sample the freshest and finest foods at farms all along the way! Following the tour will be Apple Fest on the green, featuring music, lunch, and a farmers’ market. To pre-register and see a full list of participating farms and producers, go online to www.ruralvermont.org/tdf.html or call 223-7222.

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Longtime 4-H Volunteer Honored at Annual Shooting Sports Jamboree

Fifty year veteran 4-H leader, Clarence Decker, of Pawlet, VT was recently honored for his many years of service to local youth. Decker began leading his first 4-H group back in 1959 when he was 17 years old. Around 1984, when VT 4-H started participating in shooting sports, he and a friend formed the Oxbow Mountain 4-H Shooting Sports Club, a club which is still running strongly today. Recently, current and past members of this group presented Decker with a slate plaque and a memory album commemorating his dedication to 4-H Shooting Sports and local youth. The awards were given at the annual Vermont State 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree, which was held in Pawlet, VT on July 17-19. VT 4-H Shooting Sports also celebrated their 25th anniversary at this year’s event. The Jamboree drew 66 participating youth and their families from all around Vermont, who competed in the disciplines of shotgun, archery, rifle, pistol, wildlife& hunting and muzzleloader. Several members of Oxbow Mountain 4-H finished strongly: In the Seniors division (ages 14-18), Medrick Petty IV received 1st place in the shotgun competition and 4th place in the wildlife & hunting discipline. Jay Wilson took 3rd place in shotgun. Thomas Wilson tied for 4th place in shotgun. Patrick Wilson received 1st place overall with 2nd place in wildlife & hunting, 3rd place in rifle, and 4th place in shotgun, muzzleloader and archery. Bridget Decker topped the Junior division (ages 11-13), taking 1st place with a perfect score on the rifle course. In the Novice division (ages 8-10), Parker Blomberg took 3rd place in both air pistol and rifle, while Cameron Merrill received 3rd place overall with 2nd place in both shotgun and air pistol, 3rd place in both muzzleloader and archery, and �� 4th place in wildlife & hunting �� and rifle. Congratulations to all! ____________________ ��

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Hunter Ed Course

There will be a Hunter Education Course in Manchester, Vermont, at the Manchester Rod & Gun Club on Recreation Park Road. The course will be held August 21, 6:30-9 p.m.; August 22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and August 23, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. These courses include the responsibility and ethics of hunting, but the emphasis is on the safety aspects of gun handling. There is no age limitation for participants, but it is recommended for ages 10 and over. All materials are donated by Vermont Fish & Wildlife and the course is free of charge. For further information, contact Ed Knight at 362-4376 after 5 p.m. August 12, 2009

ENVIRONMENT Bird Walk at Hildene

The next survey of birds at Hildene will be Saturday, August 15, meeting at the Hildene visitor center at 7 a.m. As the summer begins to wane, we can expect to start seeing migrating birds who have finished breeding and need to start their trek south. Shorebirds are among the first group of birds moving south in August although we saw an early flyover of a sandpiper species on the July walk. Expect the unexpected. Dates for future walks will be September 12, October 10 and November 21. Bird walks are open to all and are beginner to advanced to family friendly. Binoculars are available to borrow. Please contact Randy at the Vermont Bird Place for more information, 362-2270. ________________________________________________

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Cat In The Hat Kitten Celebration at RCHS!

The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will have a special visitor to the shelter on Sunday, August 16: The Cat In The Hat! Join us from 12 - 2 p.m., for a special kitten adoption day and other events. The "Cat" will read "Green Eggs and Ham" during story time from 1-1:30. Refreshments will be served and, if you'd like, wear a crazy hat to join in on the fun! On the 16th only, pull a "wocket" from The Cat In The Hat's pocket to find out your kitten adoption fee for the day. So come on down to RCHS at 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford to join the celebration, have some fun and adopt a kitten. Please contact the shelter at 483-6700 with any questions. _________________________________________________

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Pet Show/Carnival!

The Jr. Youth Group of the Federated Church of East Arlington is encouraging all young people and their parents to come to the first Pet Show/Carnival given by the Federated Church, located at 102 Ice Pond Road, East Arlington on Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 10 a.m. until noon. The main event will be the Pet Show which begins at 10 a.m. All pets are welcome, but must be caged, leashed or boxed, depending on animal type. Prizes will be given for the cutest, funniest, most unusual, smallest, and largest — everyone is a winner! Pastor Kathy Clark will end the judging by blessing the animals. There will be a bouncy room, free hotdogs and drinks, piñatas, races, games, balloons and more. This event is free.

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Stoney Crete 7th Annual Memorial Tournament

The seventh annual Stoney Crete Golf Tournament in memory of B. J. Stone, will be held at Lake St. Catherine Country Club on Saturday, September 12 with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. This is a four-man scramble at $55 per person, payable in advance.. Your fee includes a barbecue. For further information, call Mark Smith at 802-293-6021 or Herb Stone at 518-321-2046. ________________________________________________

Nature Walk in Hebron

An Animals Signs Guided Nature Walk will be held on Sunday, August 16 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., at the Hebron Nature Preserve. Meet at the South Grimes Hill Road entrance for a guided 30-minute walk looking for animal signs. This is a free public program open to children of all ages. Following the nature walk will be an Animal Tracks Casting class at the Porter Schoolhouse located on the Preserve. The class will meet at 11 a.m. until noon. There is a $2 supply fee for this class. The program is open to children of all ages. Registration is preferred by calling the Pember Museum at 518-642-1515. On Wednesday, August 26, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Pember Museum, there will be a Rainforests of the World program which will feature a slide presentation, hands-on exploration and a live rainforest opossum. This is a free public program for children of all ages. No registration is necessary.

Merck Forest Hires Elaine Eisenbraun as Executive Director

Merck Forest & Farmland Center is pleased to announce that Elaine Eisenbraun has accepted the enthusiastic call to serve as the Center’s Executive Director, effective July 16. Elaine comes to Merck Forest from just over the border in Shushan, NY. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of New Hampshire and brings to Merck Forest extensive experience in forestry, organic farming, education, and land management. Elaine also owned her own farm and forester/guide businesses with her husband for over 20 years and is well versed in the aspects of business management including budgeting, planning, contracting, sales, auditing, marketing, advertising, event planning, and staff hiring and training. Her clients and associates have included colleges, corporations, Native American nations, federal and state government, banks, and non-profits. Elaine’s first experience with Merck Forest & Farmland Center was in 1979 as a volunteer during sugaring season. She was struck then with an awe of the Center’s character and its magic. Elaine is excited about her new role as Executive Director. “George Merck safeguarded a unique treasure for all generations when he established the Vermont Forest & Farmland Center in 1950, renamed in his honor nine years later. It is an unprecedented honor for me to join the talented, devoted staff and volunteers that continue his vision.” Merck Forest is open year-round. The Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) and the property is open from dawn until dusk. We encourage you to visit our Web site at www.merckforest.org, or e-mail at info@merckforest.org.

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Windham County will celebrate its past with a History Fair on Saturday August 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Common in Newfane in front of the County Court House The whole family will enjoy the food, music and entertainment of Windham County’s first History Fair. See historical exhibits by Vermont State Historical Society and 13 town historical societies; the Estey Organ Museum; Brookline Round Schoolhouse. There will be demonstrations and sales of chair caning, hooked rugs, wood furniture, pottery, ironworking, quilting, birch bark canoes, spinning wool; enjoy pickles, jams, jellies; see them make homemade soap; woodcarving; old county and state maps, and much more. A bake sale and basket drawings will be held to benefit the Historical Society of Windham County. Cold beverages will also be available. Walking tours of the Historic Newfane Village will be led by local historians. Music by the Bills Brothers Band from, Wardsboro will add to the festivities. This is a rain or shine event. There is no admission charge. ____________________

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David Dunlop and Brian Sweetland Featured in Fresh Paint Auction

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Rupert Kittay Library Book Sale

The Southern Vermont Arts Center’s fourth annual Fresh Paint Auction, presided over by art auctioneer Mary Anne Lukas, takes place this Friday, August 14, in SVAC’s Arkell Pavilion. The preview begins with cash bar and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.; the auction itself, which raises funds for ongoing SVAC programs and mission-centered initiatives, starts at 6:30 p.m. The Fresh Paint Auction puts up for bid scores of very recently comDavid Dunlop pleted paintings, most of which will have been painted locally en plein air (outside), specifically for the auction, by SVAC Artist Members. Among the many fine works in this year’s event will be paintings by David Dunlop, an internationally acclaimed painter and host of the PBS series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop, and noted Vermont artist and winner of last year’s Popular Choice Award, Brian Sweetland. For more information, call SVAC at 362-1405. The Southern Vermont Arts Center is located on West Road in Manchester. Visit anytime at svac.org.

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The Rupert Kittay Library will be holding its yearly book sale on Saturday, August 15th, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The book sale has outgrown the library so it will be held at the Rupert Firehouse. Many thanks to all who have donated books. There are a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books as well as media selections. This is one of the fundraisers that helps to continue the free programs at the Rupert Kittay Library. Please come browse the many great books and make your selections for your summer reading. The Rupert Firehouse is located on Rte. 153 in Rupert. For questions or more information, call the library at 294-7864.

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‘Treasures on the Green’ is coming to Weston

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The Weston Women’s Club’s annual “Treasures on the Green” sale will be held on the Weston Green on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is your chance to find great bargains on home and garden furnishings, cookware and tableware, kitchen gadgets and much more. For the best selection, come early. Refreshments will be available for purchase including sandwiches, beverages Chairperson Alison Walsh (right) and Committee Member and baked desserts (cookies, brownies, Julie Hoyt review some of the etc.). articles to be offered at the Proceeds from Treasures on the Green, Treasures on the Green. and the adjacent Book Sale, conducted by the Wilder Library Association, are used to support civic projects in the greater Weston area. ________________________________________________

Seeking Donations for Basket Sale

The Eagles Ladies Auxiliary of Manchester Battenkill Aerie #2551 is seeking items for its third Annual Basket Party that will be held on Saturday, September 19. Donations are needed to fill baskets that the ladies will arrange themselves. Also, if you would like to donate a theme basket, it will be deeply appreciated. Proceeds from the party will benefit our Scholarship Fund and our many charitable causes. Our doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the day of the Party. Ticket drawings will begin at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to the Clubhouse located on Route 11/30 in Manchester to “ticket” his or her favorite baskets. The $6 admission fee includes 15 tickets and free lunch. Extra tickets may be purchased at 10 for $2. There will also be a special door prize that will be given away. For more information on the party, or to make a contribution, please contact by phone: Lorraine Hunt a 362-2025 or Roby Read at 683-4546; by e-mail: Lorraine Hunt at jhunt961@hotmail.com or Roby Read at fritterr@comcast.net (please enter Basket Party in the Subject Box).

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Matthew Tell Pottery at Taft Hill

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During the month of August, Taft Hill Collection and Art Gallery is featuring the beautiful and functional pottery of Matthew Tell from Marlboro, Vermont. Outdoor pieces such as garden stools and birdbaths are on display, as well as large bowls, trays and decorative vessels. Tell’s designs, inspired by the Green Mountains of Vermont, are decorated with earth-tone glaze overlays; these are then fired in a wood kiln that enhances the properties of each individual piece. This show will continue to be on exhibit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays during the month of August. Taft Hill Collection and Art Gallery is located at 1096 Vermont Route 30, one mile south of Townshend village center and four miles north of �� Newfane center. �� ____________________

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Dance Lessons

The new, fun way to exercise is dancing! Add grace, agility, balance and confidence to your daily workout with dance. Learn ballroom, Latin, Salsa and more with Michael Rodriguez. For further information, call 802-3621819.

Art Exhibit in Londonderry

The Londonderry Historical Society with the Art League of Londonderry presents a special, juried Fine Art Show, now through September 5, each Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in two buildings. The Historical Society is located off Route 11 East, a little up Middletown Road in the charming Custer-Sharp House. The Art League is in the former Grange building on Route 11 east just beyond the junction of Route 11 north. This exhibition features the works of local artists in several different media, especially in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. Their subjects range from lovely local scenes to foreign vistas, in a variety of realistic and abstract styles. Come in to enjoy the paintings, speak with the artists, and find a beautiful work of art for that special occasion — birthday, wedding, Christmas, and even just for yourself. ________________________________________________

Exhibit to Focus on the Personal Nature of Art

The Gallery at Equinox Village has hosted several fine exhibits for local artists over the past year. For the newest exhibit, opening on Thursday, August 20 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The Gallery will change course for a month to welcome a joint exhibit of the work of extraordinarily talented Equinox Village residents Jane Armstrong, Jean Banta, Pat Musick Carr, Mary Condit, Sheila Foster, Richard French, Phyllis Gibson, Alexander Hoffman, Mildred Hoffmann, Margaret Keeler, Myrtle McGrath, Luise Palmer, Evelyn Prout and Elizabeth Whittemore. This exhibit will feature a dramatically different approach to the standard art show in that both artists and art enthusiasts will participate. “Inspiration” will hang in The Gallery through September 25 and will be free and open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. seven days a week. For more information or to RSVP to the opening on August 20th, please call 362-4061. The opening will feature hors d’oeuvres by Executive Chef Glenn Blackledge and is free of charge. Equinox Village is located at 49 Maple Street, behind Shaw’s and in between Equinox Terrace and Maple Street School.

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August 13th - August 16th Special Sale on hand-knit sweaters & scarves Select yarns discounted up to 40%!

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ENTERTAINMENT Auditions for 'Arsenic and Old Lace'

The Dorset Player’s have announced the first production of their 82nd season will be “Arsenic and Old Lace,” American playwright Joseph Kesselring’s farcical dark comedy revolving around Mortimer Brewster, a theatre-hating drama critic, and his crazy family which includes two spinster aunts who have taken to sympathetically poisoning lonely old men to death and then burying them in the cellar. Joseph Kesselring’s only successful show of twelve written ran for a whopping 1444 performances on Broadway. The play, written in 1939 has become best known through the film adaptation starring Cary Grant. Director Dom Degnon will be looking for eleven men and three women for his cast, age 20 and up (way up). Auditions will be held at the Dorset Church on Church Street in Dorset, Vermont, at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19. It is not necessary to attend both sessions. Anyone interested in helping out backstage on sets, costumes, lights, or if you have any other questions please contact either Lynne Worth at 867-2588 or Dom Degnon at 293-5660.

Contra Dance in Tinmouth

Kick up your heels at a contra dance led by the hot tunes of Brendan Taaffe on guitar and feet and Geordie Lynd on fiddle with Quena Crain calling on Friday August 28 at 8 p.m. at the Tinmouth Community Center. Exuberant dancing for people of all ages! What is a Contra Dance? A

contra dance is a line dance done to live music with square dance moves-the Virginia Reel is a contra dance. All dances are taught and you do not need a partner. Beginners are always welcome. Dances become more challenging as the night progresses, so early arrival is recommended for beginning dancers!

The dance takes place in the Tinmouth Community Center, Rte 140 in the center of Tinmouth, Vermont 5 miles west of Wallingford. Please bring clean, non-marring shoes. Admission is $8; $6 for teens; $3 for children 5-12; no charge under 5. Call 235-2718 for info or directions. www.Tinmouthvt.org.

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