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Vol 48 No 87

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

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Left: Carol Johnson and Michele Past are Vermont Reading Tutors...story on page 12 Below: Taylor Reid stopped by the Vermont News Guide with her Grandpa for this picture. She wants you to come to the West Pawlet Fire Department Auction...details on page 16. Below left: Howie has taken an executive position (similar to the one pictured here) at Village Picture Shows ...story on page 37

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...carved out precious hours... We are grateful to the 41 volunteers who carved out precious hours during busy summer months, pitching in on behalf of Manchester’s public school, and collecting the gate admissions during the Vermont Summer Festival’s horse show. Thank you: Shelly and Sophie Alfieri, Julie Arvin, Howard Bleakie, Eileen Braheney, Anne Brett, Sue Cottrell, Bill Drunsic, Colette Dublois, Mary Jo Gourd, Karen Grabher, Susan Heckman, Lori Holmes, Joel Iannuzzi, Tacha Jager, Kathleen James, Fran Marino, Joe Miles, Melanie Morse, Rachel, Tom and Michele Murphy, Betsy Perrott, Ann Pierce, Andy and Margi Putney, Melissa Rice, Julie Ring, Pat Rosenbauer, Lisa and David Schultheis, Mary Ellen Scutro, Brendon and Carly Shortt, Lisa and Steven Souls, Kim Tenner, Betsy Tiene, Judy Wachala, John Watanabe, and Milt Weir. Special thanks to Dotty and John Ammerman, for granting us this fundraising opportunity; and to Ruth Lacey for her support. A shout-out to David Poritzky and his catering crew for helping us with small bills. The funds raised at the gate will launch the Friends Foundation’s 09-10 campaign, expanding

the curriculum for students at Manchester Elementary-Middle School above and beyond what is supported under the school budget. Thank you to all for your continued support! —Betsy Bleakie, Communications Director and the Friends Foundation for MEMS Board of Directors Manchester, Vermont

...sing-a-long a success...

The August 9th West Arlington Sing-a-long was a success! The crowd in the pavilion at the West Arlington covered bridge sang with feeling and melody. Eighteen community members showed up ready to go when the doors opened. The singers of many ages enjoyed Golden Oldies from “Edelweiss” to the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” one and a half hours later. The final touch was toting the chairs back to the Grange from the pavilion to the tune of “The Saints Go Marching In”. The music was mellow with a good mix of voices, fine acoustics and accompanied by four guitars, dulcimer, harmonica and electric piano. If you couldn’t make it this time and would like to “be there too!” next time let’s make plans. Contact Eleanor 375-9019. — Eleanor Hanrahan, Arlington, Vermont

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The Catholic Daughters of Arlington thank all who helped make our Crafts ‘N’ More Funfest a success. Many thanks go to the merchants who so generously donated gifts and certificates for our silent auction and humongous raffle. We also thank all who donated items to our white elephant and baked goods sales. All the members and volunteers who worked so hard to organize this event are greatly appreciated. Congratulations go to Nancy Tschorn, the winner of the 50/50 raffle. It was a wonderful event. We hope to see you there next year. Thanks, — Sally McManus Arlington, Vermont

...grateful recipient...

On Sunday, July 26, after the fantastic Race for the Cure in Manchester, the Community Food Cupboard was the grateful recipient of the food and drinks that were leftover after the event. The many cases of bottled water and drinks, bread, fruit and snacks were appreciated by the many families we serve. Our thanks go out to all of the local and national sponsors of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for supporting those in need in our community as well as all of the work they make possible in breast cancer research. Sincerely, — Martha Carey CFC Administrator, Manchestser, Vermont

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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 19 BBQ Beef on a Bun, Roasted Potato Wedges, Stewed Tomatoes, Raspberry Jello w/ Pears, and Milk. Thursday, August 20 BIRTHDAY DINNER Baked ham w/Orange Sauce, Sweet Potato Bake, Spinach, Spice Cake, Dinner Roll and Milk. Friday, August 21 Chicken w/Stuffing, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Banana Pudding, and Milk. Monday, August 24 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Zucchini, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit Cocktail and Milk. Tuesday, August 25 BBQ Chicken, Pasta Salad, Coleslaw, Peach Cobbler, and Milk. ___________________

Cat Found

A friendly calico female cat with white feet, white neck, yellow eyes, and thin, was found Monday in Weston, Vermont on Summit Trail. If this sounds like your lost friend, please call Denise at 824-3652. _____________________

IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions........... 34 Automotive......................... 52 Classifieds........................... 46 Creatures/Environment....... 33 Entertainment......................37 Fine Arts/Crafts....................36 From my Corner.................... 4 GNAT-TV Schedule............. 26 Mind & Body....................... 30 Restaurants......................... 39 Service Directory................. 43 Sports................................. 30 Job Connection................... 54 Weekly Almanac................. 39 August 19, 2009

Citizen of the Year Nominees Sought

Do you know a Poultney resident who goes quietly above and beyond the call of duty to enrich the Poultney community by sharing their time and talents to it? If you do, then nominate your ideal Poultney citizen for the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award. Presented annually by the Chamber, the Citizen of the Year Award honors a resident citizen who has made major contributions to the betterment of Poultney; has distinguished himself or herself through outstanding service to the community and typifies the true spirit of service and self-sacrifice in representing the finest ideals of Poultney citizenship — a real “unsung hero” of Poultney. The Citizen of the Year will be recognized at a special Chamber of Commerce reception and they will be the Grand Marshal of the 2010 July 4th parade in Poultney. Nominations are now being accepted and must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2009. Nominations are accepted in letter format. The nominations should state the name, address and phone number of the Citizen nominee as well as providing a biographical sketch of the nominee and provide supporting testimonials. Letters should also include name, address and phone number of the person submitting in case the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Committee needs additional information about the nominee. Nomination letters should be delivered to Everyday Flowers (ATTN: Liz Nichols), 200 Main Street, Poultney, VT, or mailed to Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Year Committee, P.O. Box 151, Poultney, VT 05764-0151. The Chamber will announce the name

AARP Driver Safety Program

On September 21st the Bennington Senior Center will be hosting an AARP Driver Safety Program class. The course will help drivers identify the most common crash situations faced behind the wheel. If you have been taught that your hands on the steering wheel should be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., learn why this is now dangerous, and exactly where your hands should be placed. In addition, get a better understanding of today’s roads, vehicles and other road users. Also learn driving strategies to take into account as one ages, and the effects of aging and medication on driving. To register for this class, contact Sue at 802-442-2052. In addition to the above class, there will be a class hosted by the Godnick Senior Center in Rutland on September 2, from noon to 4 p.m. In order to register for this class, contact Sharen Underwood at 802-235-2132. Early registration is recom�� mended for all of the classes as they �� tend to fill up rather quickly. �� For further information regard�� ing please contact Estelle Schwartz, �� at 802-297-11172.

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...very disturbing... — by Susan J. Coons A couple of weeks ago a woman stood up at a Town Hall meeting and screamed, cried and waved her arms about, shouting that she wants her country back. She and dozens of others shouted, yelled, shoved their fists in the air, and wouldn’t allow the speaker his right to free speech. Do they like what they see when they go home and watch themselves on television? Do they admire the anger, violence and hatred they have exhibited? Are they proud of themselves? Is that what they want their children and grandchildren to see? I want my country back when I see this kind of behavior. It’s anarchy. Just this past week someone was restrained from entering a Town Hall meeting because he was carrying a knife and loaded gun. Another man was seen picketing outside a Town Hall meeting with a loaded gun in his holster. Was the gun for intimidation? What are they so afraid of? Or are they so arrogant that they think they can attend a meeting with a loaded gun? Do they have such deep hatred or fear of their fellow Americans or the government that they rely on the threat of a gun to express their point of view? Yes, I want my country back! How sad it is that so many elderly people are easily swayed by misleading (and often hateful) information spewed forth on radio and television talk shows. The Internet is a wonderful instrument for communication and information. It is also a place where misinformation, fear, and hatred are leading the discussions regarding health care. Lies are passed off as truths. For example, the government isn’t going to euthanize Aunt Millie just because they offer to have a doctor or patient advocate explain a living will, or a “do not resuscitate” order. The doctor or case worker is merely explaining the options one has. Decisions are left to the patient. Recall, for a moment, about how some members of congress, who are now against the health care initiative, stating that the government will interfere with your health decisions, were only too eager to interfere with Terry Schaivo and her husband, in the name of God, country and pro-life, insisting that her desire to not be kept on life support be reversed. Hypocritical. I believe in everyone’s right to protest. I’ve marched for equal rights for women in Washington, D.C. I’ve done my fair share of protesting by boycotting things like lettuce, grapes, and Nestle products. None of these actions were violent. None of them required me to be in someone’s face. I didn’t have to shout anyone down. Didn’t have to intimidate anyone with a gun. Yelling at the top of your lungs; screaming and waving your arms around; pushing, pointing fingers; shoving fists in the air...really, really the picture of an ugly American. Shame on all of you who know better and still behave badly, and shame on all of you who condone and encourage this kind of behavior.

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OES in Vermont

Mt. Lebanon Chapter #89 in Jamaica and Naomi Chapter #18 in Northfield are proud to announce their Sister Sheila C. Eddy and Brother James R. Bennett are our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of the Vermont Grand Chapter of The Order of The Eastern Star for 2009-2010. Under their American “pride” leadership and Vermont Catamount courage they have set their course to raise enough funds and materials or services to build at least one of the new cabins for the new “Camp TaKum-Ta” Home in South Hero, Vermont. This renowned camp is for any Vermont children with cancer, being treated for or recovering from cancer here in Vermont, even those with rigorous daily care needs. Currently 70 such children are welcomed to camp for one week. At camp they become a kid again in an exciting environment away from home or the hospitals where they are normally confined. Camp TaKum-Ta can boast that they have never lost a child in August and provide hope to many children and families by bringing them together with other children who have been stricken with this disease and have recovered or are living joyful lives in remission. They have been doing this for 24 years; take a look for yourself at: www.takumta.org. Sister Sheila’s and Brother Jim’s Grand Family of traveling Catamounts are demonstrating exemplary work with pride in our Order and visiting OES chapters across the state. Along with Camp Ta-Kum-Ta they will be raising funds for our many other charities which include supporting our youth through Rainbow for girls and Demolay for boys. Watch for upcoming news and events around the state. August 19, 2009

Dorset Senior Connection There will be a bus trip for seniors to the Weston Playhouse on Wednesday, September 2 to see the play, “A Raisin in the Sun”. The bus will leave the Dorset Church parking lot at 11 a.m., and return at 7 p.m. There will be a stop at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Manchester to make a pick-up at 11:15 a.m. Cost of the play is $40 payable to the Dorset Senior Connections. Please call Dotty Streeter at 867-4442 for reservations by August 27. Checks can be mailed to Dotty Streeter, 77 Dorset Hollow Road, Dorset, Vermont, 05251. Bring a lunch. There is a park where the group can eat and there will be time to visit the stores. The play begins at 3 p.m. All seniors are invited.

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Rutland County Humane Society Receives Gift from Hannaford

Hannaford in Rutland recently hosted a number of fundraising events benefiting the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) including a pet photo contest, cookout and used book sale. Gretchen Goodman, Executive Director of the Rutland County Humane Society, accepted the check for $2,225 from Store Manager Gary Trudo and Associate Relations Manager JoAnn Marshall, saying “we appreciate the support of Hannaford and the community to raise needed funds for the homeless animals in Rutland County”. Goodman said the money would be used to provide care for shelter animals. Founded in 1959, the Rutland County Humane Society has been dedicated to advocating for and working towards a responsible and humane community. RCHS provides shelter and adoption opportunities for pets who are homeless and promotes animal welfare through community programs that benefit both animals and people. RCHS is a private, non-profit organization serving the communities of Rutland County, VT. RCHS receives no financial support from any national or local humane organization. Programs are supported solely by donations, memberships and fund raising events. For more information about RCHS please contact RCHS at 483.9171 or visit www.rchsvt.org. In the picture: Gretchen Goodman, center, Executive Director of RCHS, accepts a check from, on left, Gary Trudo, Rutland Hannaford Store Manager and, on right, JoAnn Marshall, Rutland Hannaford Associate Relations Manager.

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The Northshire Day School’s After School Program would like to announce that they are accepting applications for anyone interested in having their child or children attend the program. The program is geared for children ages 5-12 years old �� and takes place in the multi�� purpose room at NDS. Hours are Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. �� -5:30 South p.m.Londonderry We also provide care on half days, snow days, and all school Londonderry – Log Cottage Farmhouse – 25 Acres vacations. The NDS after school program offers healthy social and educational experiences under qualified supervision in a safe, stimulating atmosphere. This year we have Leslie McDonald who has been with us for the past two years. Leslie thoroughly enjoys working with our after �� school�� children and does a great job. She brings to the group many �� different arts�� and crafts projects, cooking projects, some much needed ��

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Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents “Northern Kenya — A Different World” with Kathleen Colson on Tuesday, August 25 �� from noon to 1 p.m., at Mark Skinner Library in Manchester, �� Vermont. When people think of Kenya their reference point is usually �� the elegant game lodges and camps of the Serengetti. But the upper half Londonderry – Sherwood Forest of Kenya is a different world. As founder and executive director of the BOMA Fund, Kathleen Colson has been given entree into a world few people see - the vibrant lives of traditional pastoral nomadic communities who have roamed the deserts and plains of northern Kenya for thousands of years. With droughts becoming more frequent and severe, �� the �� people are starting to settle in search of education and healthcare. �� This presentation is part of Green Mountain Academy’s Brown Bag Landgroveseries. – “The River House” Lecture Please bring your lunch and join us. Admission is $5. For more information, please visit www.greenmtnacademy.org, or call Renee Bornstein at 362-1199. ________________________________________________

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Crosby’s in Danby has an overstock of pellet stoves, some of which normally sell for $2,700 to $3500. They are selling them at drastically reduced prices. Add to that the advantage of a No-Tax Day on products $2000 or less in Vermont and you have a very nice deal! There is also a Federal Stimulus deduction on your Federal Tax form 2010 which allows a consumer a 30 percent tax credit (or up to $1500) for the purchase and installation of a 75 percent efficient biomass-burning stove. All of their pellet/corn/biomass stoves meet and exceed those qualifications. These free-standing stoves or fireplace inserts must be used in the primary residence of the person purchasing the stove. For further information, call Sue Crosby at 293-5111.

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Topics & Tangents at Equinox Terrace

Rare is the person who has never participated in making music, whether in school, as an amateur, or professionally. Terrace residents represent the entire gamut of musical experience, as a recent discussion showed. Fingers fluttered in the air as everyone who had ever played the piano re-created the fingering of a C scale, in both directions. One resident had taken violin lessons for several years during his boyhood on a farm without electricity or plumbing. Some residents played instruments in their school bands. Nearly everyone sang in church choirs and community choral organizations. The daughter of a music teacher became so accomplished in piano, cello, and voice that she received a music scholarship to UVM. A resident who took piano lessons as a youngster recalled—and sang for us—one of the Clementi sonatinas traditionally used by students. Preparing for a school performance, she thought she would simply get up and perform the solo piece she knew so well, until she was surprised by an attack of stage fright at the critical moment. Toy instruments, a ukelele and a banjo, were played by one resident and her sister. Their older brother played real instruments: saxophone, trombone, and piano. A player piano that belonged to a friend lived in their house, and the entire family enjoyed inserting the player rolls, pumping the pedals, and listening to the music while watching the piano keys play without the assistance of human hands. One resident studied piano and voice and became a professional singer. “Wings of a Dove” was a popular song in her repertoire. Once, during a concert, the lights went out as she was singing. Fortunately, both she and her accompanist had memorized the piece, and they were able to continue without a break.

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A dutch oven workshop will be held on Saturday, August 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at Camping on the Battenkill in Arlington, Vermont. All equipment is provided. There is a fee. You must register by calling the campground at 375-6663. A two-pot dutch oven cook-off will be held the same afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. Teams of three people in two divisions will participate: youths 10-18; 19 and up. Categories are main dish and dessert. There is an entrance fee. For rules and further information, go to www.campingonthebattenkillvt.com/events. Registration is limited. Call 375-6663. ________________________________________________

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VRP Tutor Training Workshop

Vermont Reading Partners School Program Tutor Training Workshop will be held at the Bank of Bennington Conference Room in Manchester on September 16, 23, and 30 each day from one to four p.m. The goal of the three-afternoon workshop is to train volunteers to become Reading Partners and assist students selected by the school with reading and writing. Reading Partners will meet with one child or more, one day a week, after school, at one of the following schools, Manchester Elementary and Middle School, Floodbrook Union School, Currier Elementary School, Fisher Elementary School, Sunderland Elementary School, Shaftsbury Elementary School, and the Jamaica Village School. VRP tutors come from all walks of life. No previous teaching experience is necessary. The School Program has been in place since 1999 and its successful outcomes are well documented. During the past school year, twentyfive tutors worked with thirty-five children in grades one-six. VRP hopes to add many more volunteers to the program. Please check out VRP programs at www.vermontreadingpartners. org. Call June at the VRP office for further information and to sign up for the workshop. Telephone 362-2323, e-mail vrp2323@sover.net

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Live Green 2009 Offers Full Day of Activities for Kids

Kids can learn how to “live green” at Live Green, an all-day energy expo and music festival in Manchester Center. The second annual community event will be held on September 5, the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, at Riley Rink at Hunter Park. Workshops and hands-on activities for kids-including fly fishing, beekeeping and a bang-thedrums “junk jam”-will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Tent and elsewhere at the rink. Each workshop is 45 minutes, with a 15-minute break between the five sessions. “It’s important that kids know how to live a sustainable lifestyle,” says event co-chair Nancy McNally. “We’ve planned a full day of classes that are not only fun, but will help children understand how they can get involved, make a difference and help the planet.” Two of the sessions are led by award-winning percussionist Don Knaack, a Vermont artist who composes music for — and performs on — all kinds of junk and recycled materials. He performs his energetic improv music around the world and teaches in schools across Vermont. During each session, kids will make instruments from recycled material and are then invited to perform in a “junk jam” show at 5 p.m. on the main stage. Other workshops will teach kids how to create backyard environments for birds using recycled and/or natural materials, presented by The Vermont Bird Place and Sky Watch; Maddie Sobel will teach kids all about beekeeping and honey; and Anna Nicholson will show kids how to compost.

In addition to the workshops, kids can learn how to cast a fly rod in free classes led by Orvis instructors. The group will meet at the Children’s Tent and walk to the nearby bridge over the Battenkill; adults are welcome to accompany their children. Near the Children’s Tent, live animals will be on display all day, including alpacas, dairy cows, goats, chickens, snakes and a worm box. “The goal is to get kids excited and engaged, giving them simple tools to live an eco-friendly life,” says McNally. “We’ve got a great line-up of instructors who know how to connect with kids and get them fired up.” The 2009 Live Green event also offers a full day of workshops for adults on a wide range of sustainable-living topics. More than 50 vendors will be on hand, with information on everything from green construction and energy audits to solar power, electric cars, composting and much more. There’s also an Eco-Marketplace where you can shop for environmentally friendly products — plus tasty food, a beer and wine tent, and live music by five local bands starting at 5 p.m. “We’re working hard to offer fun, interesting and useful activities for kids and adults alike,” says McNally. “We hope families will come and spend the day and then head home inspired, with practical ideas about how to start living green.” Live Green 2009 is scheduled for Saturday, September 5 at Riley Rink at Hunter Park, rain or shine. The expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and live music starts at 5. A $10 ticket includes all-day admission to the expo, workshops, activities and the evening music. For information, call Susan Marmer at Riley Rink, 362-0150, ext. 201, or go to www. rileyrink/livegreen.com.

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Second Annual HarvestFest in Salem Tickets are on sale for Salem’s second annual HarvestFest, which takes place on Saturday, September 12. Come celebrate the end of the growing season with local food, music, art and activities for the entire family. Explore the all day HarvestFest Marketplace beginning at 10 a.m or join us for a “Farm to Fork” Dinner and Barn Dance which gets underway at 6 p.m. Find out what makes Salem a wonderful community to live in and visit. All events take place at Salem Art Works on Cary Lane from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A silent auction will help raise funds for the Chamber’s Crisis Fund, which helps families in the community experiencing a medical crisis. Last year’s auction raised $1,000 for the fund. HarvestFest is sponsored by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The HarvestFest Marketplace is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and there will be many opportunities to sample the summer’s bounty, with local produce and homemade goodies for sale. The natural beauty of southern Washington County has drawn a variety of creative people to the area, and HarvestFest will also showcase the talented residents who live here, with locally made arts and crafts for sale. Visitors can also walk through Salem Art Works’ sculpture park and galleries. HarvestFest concludes with a “Farm to Fork” dinner made from locally grown food that begins at 6 p.m. and features the music of three local bands, BlueGrassic Park, Dirty Old Strings and Moe Harrington and the White Chapel Band. Eat and dance to great local music until 10 p.m. Beer and wine available for purchase. BlueGrassic Park of Vermont features singer/songwriter Tim Blair, one of the area’s extraordinary mandolin players. Playing with Blair is his son, Lorne, a guitarist and mandolinist who plays with the very popular Twiddle band out of central Vermont; bass player Scott Greene,

son of the famous Smokey Greene; and versatile country and bluegrass performer Fred Lantz. Dirty Old Strings, an acoustic trio from Cambridge, performs an energetic mix of contemporary and traditional bluegrass, swing and folk with a playful air and occasional sardonic humor. Members of the band include Deena Chappell (mandolin), formerly of Nathan & Deena, Dave Cuite (stand-up bass) who also plays with the Rachel Cuite Trio, and David Lawlor (guitar), a former member of BlueGrassic Park. Moe Harrington has been performing bluegrass and old time country music for over 60 years. He leads his band on guitar and vocals, backed by Mert Snow, Fred Lantz and Randy Gates. For old-fashioned down-home entertainment, his band can’t be beat. Admission to the day time activities is free. Dinner is $20 for adults; $6 for children under 12; and no charge for children under 5. Tickets for music only starting at 8 p.m. are $10. Tickets for the dinner are available at area businesses or can be purchased at farmers’ markets throughout southern Washington County. All activities are held at Salem Art Works on 19 Cary Lane, off West Broadway in Salem. For information call Salem Art Works at 518-854-7674 or visit www.salemnychamber.com. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was organized to develop, encourage, and protect the commercial, professional, financial and general business interests of the Salem area. Its purpose is also to promote the general welfare of the community, to extend and promote trade and commerce, and preserve and protect the industrial, agricultural, historical and cultural interests of the Salem area. Each year the Chamber hosts a number of the community events, including the Summer Sounds of Salem concert series and HarvestFest.

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The Wells United Methodist Church will be presenting a special service on Sunday morning, August 23rd that will be a “Service in Song”. Rene Wilbur and Katie Hodges have prepared a great program for not only our members but for anyone interested in attending. The service will begin at 8:30 a.m. with refreshments served following the service. The church is located across the street from the Wells Library. ________________________________________________

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The West Pawlet Fire Department will host their annual auction on Sunday, August 23 beginning at noon. There will be tents, chairs and refreshments available. Any good, clean donations will be greatly appreciated. Baked goods are a plus. If you have items to donate you can bring them to the firehouse on Tuesday evening, August 18, or make arrangements for pick up. Call: 645-0344; 645-0032; or 645-0158. Chris and Glenn will be on hand to do the auctioneering and make a good and entertaining day for everyone. For further information, call 645-0158. _______________________________________________

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Katrina Ferguson and Paula Mann, two of the most celebrated actresses to appear at the Dorset Theatre Festival and Oldcastle Theatre during the past two decades, will appear at the Northshire Bookstore on Wednesday, August 19, at 7 p.m. and present readings from their new plays at Oldcastle. Appearing with them will be Oldcastle artistic director Eric Peterson, who is one of the longest serving artistic directors in the country and a founding member of the Oldcastle Theatre Company in 1972. Ferguson will be performing the leading role in “Beauty Queen of Leenane” that opens at Oldcastle on Friday, August 28 and runs through Sunday, September 13. Mann will be starring in “Third” a widely acclaimed play by Wendy Wasserstein that opens at Oldcastle on Friday, Oct. 2 and runs through Sunday, October 11. Katrina Ferguson, a native of Australia who has appeared on stages across the U.S., Europe and Australia, won the Golden Leaf Award for Best Actress at the Dorset Theatre Festival for her performance as Eleanor of Aquitane in “Lion in Winter.” She has appeared in more than a dozen plays at Dorset and Oldcastle. Paula Mann has acted in more than 20 productions at the Dorset Theatre Festival and has earned four Best Actress Awards at Dorset. Mann also worked as co-artistic director at Dorset where she resides and teaches theatre at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Last year Mann co-produced with Peterson Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” which was a joint production of Oldcastle Theatre and Green Mountain College and also played one of the leading roles. Like Ferguson, Mann also has starred at Oldcastle as well as Dorset. For information about programs at Northshire Bookstore, call (802) 262-2200. For information about times, tickets and performances at Oldcastle Theatre, call 447-0564.

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Sustainable Living Series Continues

Sustainable Design of Vermont continues its free monthly “Sustainable Living” series at the Northshire Bookstore this Thursday, August 20, at 7 p.m. This month learn the most effective way to identify where your home is losing heat and why reducing air leakage can lower your energy costs and increase your comfort. The “Energy Audit” presentation by Hand Energy Services will cover all you need to know about your home’s efficiency report card and include a live infrared camera demonstration. Also, an “Air Sealing” talk by Energy Wise Homes will

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demonstrate the process of eliminating drafts and gaps in buildings, the products and techniques used, and the cost savings that can result. These interactive sessions are geared toward increasing public awareness through hands-on demonstrations by local professionals in the “green” industry. Future monthly presentations will be held on the third Thursday of each month and cover different topics including insulations, solar, geo-thermal, home food production, sustainable landscapes, FSC wood, efficient architectural design and “green” building techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of Vermont’s shift toward sustainability.

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Silent Film Spectacular

The Rupert Historical Society invites all to a Silent Film spectacular August 23 at 4 p.m., on the big screen at the Rupert Congregational Church (Main Street, Rt. 153 in Rupert) with live accompaniment on the pipe organ by Ben Model. The primary Silent Film will be Harold Lloyd in “Grandma’s Boy” (1922). Harold Lloyd was one of the top three comedians in silent movies, and his “boy-next-door”

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was one of the most beloved comedy characters of the silent era. In “Grandma’s Boy”, Lloyd’s first feature film, Harold plays a shy young man who faces his fears thanks to some help from his Grandmother and a powerful charm she gives him. The film is full of hilarious sight-gags and slapstick, and co-stars Mildred Davis (the off-screen Mrs. Lloyd), Dick Sutherland and Anna Townsend. Here is a rare chance to see one of Lloyd’s own personal favorites, presented here on film and with live musical accompaniment. Ben Model, resident silent film accompanist for the Museum of Modern Art in New York, will introduce the film and perform his original score for the film on the church’s beautiful Estey organ. Also on the program are the Harold Lloyd short comedies “Ask Father” (1918) and “Number Please?” (1920). _______________________________________________

The women of the Middletown Springs Community Church invite area women to join them at the exciting national Extraordinary Women satellite simulcast conference, FFree to be Real”, Saturday, September 26, from 9:30 a.m-4:00 p.m. at the Community Church on the Green in Middletown Springs, Vermont. Deadline for registration is September 12. Featured speakers will be Nancy DeMoss, Stormie Omartian, Karen Kingsbury and others, and music performers will include Kathy Troccoli and Charles Billingsley. The conference Web site, www.ccn. tv/ewomen09, describes the conference this way: “God anxiously awaits the day he can align the desires of our heart with his perfect plan. And when we discover God’s power within our own hearts, we can begin a new journey that unlocks our greatest potential. During this event, filled with worship and inspiring messages from key Christian leaders, women will connect in true friendship and gain the support they need to become all that God has gifted them for.” The cost of the conference is $25 per person. Lunch will be available for an additional cost of $10. The menu includes quiche, salad, coffee or tea, and dessert. Women may also choose to bring their own lunch. Individuals may register at the church Web site, www.msccnews.org, or by mail. Registrations will also be accepted at the door but lunch will only be available by pre-registration. For more information contact Natalie Casco at 802-235-2457.

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CVC Announces Fifth Annual Cambridge Valley Fall Bicycle Ride Historic covered bridges, picturesque farmland, and quaint villages create an unparalleled backdrop for the fifth annual Cambridge Valley Cycling Fall Benefit Bicycle Ride on Saturday, September 19, organized by Cambridge Valley Cycling. Choose from three distance options originating in beautiful Washington County, NY, home to the famous Tour of the Battenkill and Balloon Festival Classic races. The 100 mile ride begins at 8 a.m., with a 50 mile ride at 9 a.m., and a 25 mile ride at 10 a.m. The pre-registration fee is $20 for individuals and $30 for families (add $5 for day-of-event registrations). To register, go to www.BikeReg.com (search: Cambridge) or contact Cambridge Valley Cycling’s Jana King at 518- 677-3530. Taking in three covered bridges, the 25 mile route passes into Vermont, providing a two state experience. The 50 mile route, possibly the most perfect “two state half century” anywhere, passes through Salem, NY, Rupert, VT, West Pawlet, VT, and Hebron, NY, with moderate climbing and the reward of unsurpassed scenery. Century riders will tour Arlington, Manchester, Rupert, and West Pawlet, in Vermont, and Argyle, New York, with difficult climbs along the scenic Hudson Valley. Routes include unique country stores and water stops. Rides originate at the Washington County Park, Lake Lauderdale Facility on Route 22, four miles north of the village of Cambridge. Arrive early as the famous Cambridge-based Double K Farms will provide pre-ride donuts and refreshments. Enjoy lunch and pie-aAugust 19, 2009

la-mode at the conclusion of the ride. Proceeds will benefit Road to Recovery (an American Cancer Society program providing cancer patients transportation to and from treatments) and Cambridge Valley Cycling. All riders must sign a release form, wear helmets, obey traffic laws, and check in at the end of each ride. Support vehicles are provided. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registration will be limited to 200 participants. For more information visit www.BikeReg.com or call 518677-3530.

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The Wilburs and Morgans of Tinmouth

The Tinmouth Historical and Genealogical Society will feature members of the Wilbur and Morgan families talking about their Tinmouth memories and the rolls these families played in the life of the town. The program will be at the Old Firehouse in Tinmouth Center from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. Frank and Leone Morgan purchased a farm in Tinmouth in 1903 and nine of their 14 children were born in Tinmouth. Clarence and Edna Wilbur moved to Tinmouth in 1904, purchased their farm in 1911 and their five boys were born in Tinmouth. Frank and Leone Morgan and Clarence and Edna and later Melba Wilbur, their children and grandchildren were very involved in town activities. Members of both families have continued to live or own property in town for the past one hundred plus years. The program is open to the public and refreshments will be served. THGS is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the land, the structures and the people of Tinmouth. It is open to all and annual dues, for individual or family, are $12 and include a subscription to the THGS publication, The Tinmouth Channel. Anyone interested in joining may send dues or any inquiries to THGS, 515 North End Road, Tinmouth, Vermont 05773-1169. ________________________________________________

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Gil Perry Presents The Prismatic Palette at SVAC

Noted artist Gil Perry makes his Southern Vermont Arts Center Workshop debut on September 11 and September 12 when he presents The Prismatic Palette – Painting Atmosphere and Light in Oils. Gil Perry teaches using the DuMond palette, a premixed or scaled palette that helps students learn to equate value and color. Frank Vincent DuMond (1865-1951), a noted American Impressionist painter, developed new techniques such as utilizing a carefully controlled prismatic palette to capture the effects of light in nature. This palette is ideal for anyone interested in painting prismatic light effects and atmospheric conditions. 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. Students will mix the palette inside and then paint outside putting the principles to work in the field. The Prismatic Palette – Painting Atmosphere and Light in Oils, will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Studio I of the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s Joan Hay Madeira and Lew Madeira Education Center and on location. 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% 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% 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. 20

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Zuela Performs in Salem

Zuela, a horn-driven electric dance band that plays all original instrumentals with an exotic worldbeat flavor, will perform in Salem on Saturday, August 22 as part of the Summer Sounds of Salem concert series. This Cambridge-based band is influenced by reggae and African dance music, and features exotic scales and styles from all over the world. Led by well-known area musician Barry Hyman, Zuela has been together since 2001. The free concert begins at 11 a.m. and takes place at the Gazebo on Main Street during the weekly farmers’ market. Zuela consists of Lyle Somers on drums, Jacob Goldstone on sax, Andrew Horning on guitar, Hannah Maguire on bass, and Hyman, who writes and arranges all the material as well as playing guitar. Hyman formed Zuela in 2001 with two very young musical prodigies, Lyle Somers and guitarist Lucas Sconzo, to perform his instrumental compositions, and while the membership has changed over the years as the young musicians graduate and go off to college, the spirit of the group has stayed the same. The members of the band have always been current or former students of Hyman, between the ages of fourteen and twenty, but this is no mere student ensemble. Hyman trained these young musicians to the strict standards of professionalism that he has acquired during his forty-year performing career, and no one listening to their two tightly crafted CDs would guess that the band members are anything other than well-seasoned old timers. 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 email wbordwell@nycap.rr.com.

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Area Farmers’ Markets

DORSET FARMERS’ MARKET Lamb is in season- at the Dorset Farmers’ Market! And to go with it we have fresh sweet corn from Sheldon Farm, new potatoes from Heleba Potatoes, marvelous melons from Teleion Holon, and plump blueberries from Anjali Farm and Smokey House! Enjoy all these, and more savory summer treats from our over 17 area farmers. And be sure to bring home fresh baked breads and condiments too, to complete your sensational seasonal meal! Also available are delicious pastries, authentic Indian, Argentinean, and Korean prepared foods to enjoy as you discover new works of art each week from our unique Vermont crafters. Join us as we “Shop Local, Shop Fresh” and have fun with mountain musicians Blind Rooster Bluegrass, on the green at H.N. Williams Store, Rt. 30 Dorset Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Spaghetti Dinner

A Spaghetti Dinner will be offered on Thursday, August 20, to benefit the Simon family of Woodford who lost their home and all of their belongings to a house fire. The dinner will be held at the American Legion Post 13, Northside Drive, Bennington, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Seniors and children under 12 $5; adults, $7.

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Outdoor Interfaith Celebration of Summer Lunch Program

The faith communities serving Arlington, Sandgate and Sunderland will come together on Sunday, August 23rd at 10 a.m. to celebrate the end of the first annual Summer Lunch Program at the Arlington Rec. Park Pavillion, on Route 7A. This Interfaith Service of Worship invites all members of the community to join along with the congregations of The Federated Church of East Arlington, St. James’ Episcopal Church, Sandgate Methodist Church, the West Arlington Methodist Church and Christ Our Savior Parish/St. Margaret Mary. Those attending are asked to bring a lawn chair and a dish to share along with a utensil for sharing for the potluck lunch to follow the service. Beverages and paper/plastic ware will be provided. Musical accompaniment will be provided by Paul Opel.

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Surround yourself in the wonderful world of art. What would be lovelier than volunteering at the beautiful SVAC galleries in Manchester, to welcome people who have come to enjoy the latest shows? Help is needed to answer phones from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or work at the reception desk from either 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Give to your community and yourself by answering this call to service. Please contact Harry at RSVP, 297-2495, for further information.

Senior Lunch in Londonderry

The Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, UCC, in conjunction with the Southeast Council of the Aging, announces a Senior Lunch on Thursday, August 27 in the Church’s Friendship room (lift accessible) beginning at noon. All seniors are welcome. To celebrate Vermont Days, Leney Barclay will make a a traditional Vermont dinner, complete with ham, baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread and dessert. There will be a free will offering. RSVP and inquiries: Jeanne Zammataro, 824-8184.

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A Local Author’s Novel Idea

Northshire Bookstore welcomes local Vermont author Tom Pope in a book release celebration on August 21 at 7 p.m. The author will read from his new novel “The Trouble With Widsom”, and will introduce Hand to Hand Books, a new publishing venture that joins books with the power of the internet. In “The Trouble with Wisdom”, a group of travelers struggle to atone for crimes they committed to stay alive during the worst years of their ruined century. Pope’s project took eight years to complete, and included trips to Canada, Alaska, China and Tibet. Hand to Hand Books responds to changes in technology by applying the internet’s ‘viral’ concept to the book paradigm itself. It entrusts readers with distribution, book sales and commentary by linking the whole process to a weblog. (TheTroubleWithWisdom. com). “Publishing’s big problem today,” says Pope, “is how to function and survive in the internet age. Digital devices threaten book sales but, being virtual, they aren’t particularly inviting. Books, though warm and organic, are expensive. Everyone seeks solutions that combine the best of these modalities.” Pope’s idea also interfaces with bookstore sales. Readers have the joy of a book and a system that appeals to their stewardship of resources. Come hear how it works.

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The Neighborworks of Western Vermont will be hosting the AARP Safe Driver Course on August 25 at 110 Marble St., West Rutland. The 4 hour refresher course is open to all drivers 50 years and older. The curriculum addresses the normal physical changes brought on by the aging process, how these changes can affect driving ability and then offers ways to compensate for those changes. The course also addresses changes in vehicles, regulations and roads. Participants will also learn how to interact with other road users, including truckers, bikers, pedestrians and distracted drivers. Many insurance companies offer a discount to drivers who have completed the class. Drivers who have qualified for a discount by taking the course must take a refresher course every 3 years. Please note that the 4 hour course replaces the 2-day 8 hour course offered prior to 2009. The class will run from 1-5 p.m. Participants are asked to be at class 15 minutes prior to the actual start time. (Continued on page 26) 24

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Jewelry Fabrication for Newcomers, a new workshop presented by Carmel Furtado, the owner and designer of Manchester’s Leaves of Gold Gallery (https://leavesofgoldgallery.com/), takes place in Studio I of the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s Joan Hay Madeira and Lew Madeira Education Center, from August 25 through August 28, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This four-day workshop will include, on day one, demonstrations and practice in designing and creating jewelry - from the qualities of silver and safety procedures to piercing, sawing and filing. Days two and three will feature measuring and estimating metal for projects, fabricating ring band, cleaning and polishing and stone setting with individual guidance. On the fourth day, students will create earrings as a second project and have a quick lesson in photographing jewelry. There will be a $20 materials charge. $285 SVAC Members/$310 non-members. 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% 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% 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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Cooking in Season

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering Cooking in Season - Hors d’oeuvres on Wednesday, September 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Personal chef and caterer, Mariah Macfarlane will conduct a class on hors d’oeuvres using local and fresh ingredients - fruits and vegetables from Clear Brook and Someday Farms. The class will take place at the Macfarlane residence in Manchester, Vermont. Space is limited; early registration is strongly encouraged. Green Mountain Academy’s popular culinary series is sponsored by Vermont Kitchen Supply in Manchester. For more information on this and other culinary offerings, please visit www.greenmtnacademy.org. You may register online or by calling Renee Bornstein at 362-1199. ________________________________________________ (AARP, Cont.) The fee for the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Class size is limited so early registration is recommended and pre-registration is required. To reserve a space in the upcoming training session, please call Baird Morgan at 483-6335.

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 Channel 17/Government Programming** All Times a.m./p.m. 5:00 T-TH Arlington Select Board Meeting 6:00 F-M Gov. Douglas Press Conference (when available) 7:00 F-M Sen. Bernie Sanders Press Conference (when available) 7:00 T-TH Dorset Select Board Meeting 9:00 T-TH Manchester Select Board Meeting 12:00 F-M Gov. Douglas Press Conference (when available) *Community Bulletin Board shown between all programming ** Classic Arts Showcase shown between all programming Contact GNAT-TV at 802-362-7070; gnat-tv@comcast.net or visit the website at www.gnat-tv.org 26

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Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe

On Saturday, August 22, at 8 p.m. The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe (RBIT), will perform their last show of the summer season at Main Street Stage in North Adams. Tickets are $10 at the door. RBIT is a comedy improv group that has been delighting audiences with its own brand of non-scripted comedic mayhem since June of 2001. Performing a mix of theater games reminiscent of the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, the group models its work on the teachings of renowned theater games/improvisation instructor Keith Johnstone. Through audience participation, RBIT’s mission is to create entertaining scenes which explore the boundaries of theater improvisation. ________________________________________________

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Record Breaking Bridge Crowd Gathers to Support SVAC

On Monday, July 27, one-hundred seventy-eight players shuffled, dealt and bid their way to raising $11,300 for the Southern Vermont Art Center. The event, held in tribute to Irene Hunter, a friend and member of Manchester & the Mountains Duplicate Bridge and generous supporter of the Southern Vermont Art Center, involved thirty-four and a half duplicate bridge tables or 138 players, and forty more players who participated in rubber bridge. It was truly a sight to be seen. Under the direction of Paula Hallam and her committee of seventeen volunteers, the art center was energized with charitable, fun-loving bridge players. The bridge game, under the direction of Robert H. Smith, ran without a flaw. Jim Thomas, a National Bridge Director, assisted in the running of the game, as did Ed Midgley, and Patti Smith calculated scores for registering with the American Contract Bridge League. The overall winners were Laura and Ed Midgley with a 69 percent game. The winners of the three sections were: Section A: N/S Gisela Bret and Carl Beresin, 67 percent; E/W Laura and Ed Midgley, 69 percent. Section B: N/S Gloria and Sid Leshinsky, 66 percent; E/W, Gay and Roger Squire, 64 percent; Section C: N/S Shirley Valk and Sally Brophy, 61 pecent; E/W Ted Brophy and Fred Fitchey, 63 percent.

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SPORTS

Team Realtor Supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation Vermont Realtors participated in the recently held Race for the Cure at Hildene Meadows in Manchester, entering the third largest team with greatest participation from our local board. Vermont Realtors have raised over $8000 to date for the Komen Foundation in support of its ongoing efforts in breast cancer education, research, treatment and

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Third Annual John Werner Soccer Tournament

Arlington Memorial High School will host the Third Annual John Werner Soccer Tournament, Wednesday, September 2, to Saturday, September 5. All games will be held at the Arlington Recreation Park Soccer Field and will include boys’ and girls’ teams from Bellows Falls, Fair Haven, Otter Valley, Springfield and Twin Valley as well as Arlington. Cost of admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students and senior citizens. Arlington Athletic Director Todd Ordway oversees the tournament and says the primary focus of the Werner Soccer Tournament is to celebrate and recognize the importance of good sportsmanship. “The past two tourneys were a great experience. The teams understood the type of tournament we wanted, and we are excited for this year.” Trophies will be presented following the tourney including a special award for the team that shows model sportsmanship behavior. The tournament is named in honor of long-time Arlington Soccer Coach and Athletic Director John Werner, who currently serves as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Castleton State College. For more information on the John Werner Soccer Tournament contact Arlington Athletic Director Todd Ordway at 802-375-2589 or ordwayt@bvsu.org. The Arlington School District mission is to create a safe, caring, and respectful environment of academic excellence where students are uniquely challenged to reach their potential at the K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 levels.

SVMC to Host Public Forum in Manchester Southwestern Vermont Medical Center will host a public forum August 31 in the cafeteria at Manchester Elementary-Middle School starting at 7 p.m. Dr. Mark Novotny, interim CEO of the health system, will present an overview of the 2009 Act 53 Hospital Report Card and discuss the hospital’s financial recovery. “Southwestern Vermont Medical Center exists for the people in our communities,” Novotny explained. “This an opportunity for the public to give SVMC some feedback and let us know how we can better serve the communities. It’s also a chance for everyone to hear more about our quality initiatives, and learn about how we are recovering from our recent financial setback.” Dr. Novotny will open the meeting with a brief presentation of SVMC’s scores for quality and patient satisfaction. He also will discuss the hospital’s current financial status, changes at SVMC, and what plans the hospital and health system are making for the future. After the presentation, Dr. Novotny will take questions. SVMC will also hold public forums at Memorial Hall in Wilmington on September 1 and at SVMC in Bennington on Sept. 3. Manchester Elementary-Middle School is located at 80 Memorial Ave in Manchester Center, Vermont. Attendees should use the cafeteria entrance. For more information, contact 447-5019.

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The Importance of a Blood Marrow Drive

A Blood Marrow Drive consists of potential donors swabbing the inside of their cheek. Unlike previous drives which required blood drawn, the Buccal Swabs are painless and the process only takes 15 minutes. Donors must be between the ages of 18 and 60 and in good general health. There is a critical need for donors within the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American. The purpose of conducting a marrow drive is to add potential marrow donors to the National Marrow Donor Program Registry. Patients all over the world need the hope of committed marrow donors: including patients from all over Vermont. Patients like Chris Fretta, 24, a volunteer firefighter from Castleton who is battling NonHodgkins Lymphoma. Chris is currently responding well to treatment, but he may need a marrow transplant in the future. Madeline Veysey, of Mount Holly, is a vibrant 10-year old today thanks to the kindness of a stranger. A marrow transplant when she was 5 years old cured her leukemia. Every day approximately 6,000 patients who need a life-saving marrow or blood stem cell transplant are searching for a matching donor. There are more than 11 million donors worldwide who stand ready to give someone a future yet, even with a registry of millions, there are patients waiting and hoping, unable to find a match. A marrow or blood stem cell transplant is a way to treat and possibly cure people with leukemia, lymphoma and other deadly diseases. Patients in need of a marrow or blood stem cell transplant are most likely to match someone of their own race and ethnicity. Donation, if you match, can be done through an automated blood donation or minor surgical procedure done under anesthesia. For more information please call Kerry Ellis at 802.747.6267. _____________________

Tai-Chi Meditation

There will be a meditation and practical life philosophy class 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday September 1 to be held at Manchester Acupuncture and Herbs 2434 Depot St. in Manchester. This class will be facilitated by certified instructor Rich Marantz. Participants will be provided meditation with instruction which will be followed by a silent meditation. There is no fee, however a freewill donation will be gratefully accepted. For more information contact Rich at 645-1960. August 19, 2009

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MIND

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(Screenings, cont.) rysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also oﬀered and is appropriate for both men and women. Packages start at $139. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our Web site at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings.

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Danby/Mt. Tabor Seniors

The Seniors will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at noon at the parsonage on South Main Street, Danby. The parsonage is now handicap accessible. The menu will include beef Stroganoff, seasoned caratappi, a tossed salad with dressing roll, and watermelon. Bingo and a 50/50 raffle will follow the luncheon. Reservations must be made by calling 293-5232 no later than August 22. All are welcome. _______________________________________________

VT-NH Komen Race for the Cure Grosses $469,823 Plus

Exact numbers are still being tallied and dollars are still coming in but, as of this writing, the 2009 VT-NH Komen Race for the Cure, held July 26 at Hildene Meadows in Manchester, Vermont, attracted approximately 2,500 runners and walkers, around 200 volunteers, and has brought in close to $470,000. That figure includes cash sponsorships, in-kind sponsorships (radio and TV airtime, newspaper and magazine space, etc.), the silent auction, raffle proceeds, merchandise sales, race registrations and pledges (pledge monies are still coming in and will be accepted until September 1). “We are very, very pleased and grateful,” said Race Co-Chair, Becky Burke. “Given the fact that we’re in the worst economy in fifty years, and we’ve been experiencing one of the wettest summers anyone can remember, we didn’t know what to expect. We did very well, really. I should say that all the folks who stepped up to the plate, opened their hearts, and their wallets did very well.” Since the first local race in 1993, the VT-NH Affiliate has netted, not including this year’s monies, more than $5.7 million, seventy-five percent of which ($4.3 million) went to local community breast cancer education, treatment and screening programs. The remaining 25 percent ($1.4 million) went to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. For more information and to see a gallery of race day photos, visit www.vtnhkomen.org. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org, or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

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CREATURES

& ENVIRONMENT

Second Chance Animal Center Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

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Animal-lovers, friends and supporters of Second Chance Animal Center in Shaftsbury, VT are invited to attend a gala celebration of the Center’s 50 years of serving the pets and their people of Bennington County, northern Massachusetts and eastern New York State. The big event will take place Sunday, September 13, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, on the front lawn of the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington. Starring in the festivities will be the featured guests, animals large and small. From companion pets to livestock to more exotic creatures, all are welcome, for promoting their health and happiness has been our mission for the past half-century. Also on hand will be a host of animal-themed vendors, artists and exhibitors, including canine breed rescue groups, health and wellness experts, groomers, animal nutrition consultants and many others who are dedicated to the well-being of all animals. There will be music throughout the day, along with a barbeque featuring homemade salads and grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers, along with baked goods, soft drinks and ice cream. The shelter is selling raffle tickets for a canine-inspired quilt that was made and donated by Jane Wright of Cambridge, New York. For more information, or if you want to be an exhibitor or vendor, or if you’d like to help us that day, call Nancy Boardman at 802-375-6138. _________________________________________________

Bennington County Beekeepers Meeting

The Bennington County Beekeepers Club, Ltd., announces their August 20 meeting to be held in the Crispe Room, Vermont Veterans Home, Route 7, Bennington, Vermont, across from Tractor Supply and Depot Street. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with refreshments to be served. The public is welcome to attend. Guest speaker is Lloyd Spear, a senior beekeeper. He is a supplier of Ross Round, a comb honey container; has patent and distribution for SunDance Pollen Trap; and has transported southern spring bee packages and is active in beekeeping organizations. For further information, call Jacob at 447-0198; cbook@pngusa.net.

Rainforests

On Wednesday, August 26, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Pember Museum, Hebron, NY., there will be a Rainforests of the World program featuring a slide presentation. This is a free public program for children of all ages. No registration is necessary.

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Winona Lake Paddle, Bristol; Sunday, August 23, 9 a.m. Take a leisurely paddle in an area rich with bird life. Bring binoculars. for further information, call leaders Viv and Larry Walter, at 7753855. _____________________

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The Londonderry Conservation Commission is sponsoring an invasive species control project on the Town of Londonderry Prouty property in Londonderry on Saturday, September 12. Long View Forest Contracting, Inc. in conjunction with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation will provide the materials and expertise. This project is a follow-up on last summer’s invasive species identification workshop where The Nature Conservancy presented its “Wise on Weeds!” program. This year the focus is on the elimination of invasive plants on the Town of Londonderry Prouty lands through selective herbicide application and manual pulling. This event is open to all interested persons who would either like to help out or would like to learn more about invasive plants and eradication methods for their own properties. We will meet the morning of Saturday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m., at the South Londonderry Town Offices (School Street, South Londonderry). This will be a whole-day event so pack a lunch if you want to stay the day, along with appropriate outdoor gear and footwear. If it is raining or looks like rain that weekend, we have scheduled a raindate for Wednesday, September 16 at the same time and meeting place. For further information, contact Aaron Hurst at 885-8888.

ANTIQUES

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Hildene Hosts Astronomy Event at Historic Observatory

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On Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30, 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 show a Power Point on “Space and Time.” Following the presentation the group will visit Robert Todd Lincoln’s historic observatory where, weather permitting, they will view the happenings in the summer night sky. 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. For further information regarding this Hildene astronomy event, call 802.367.7962 or email cathy@hildene.org.

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ANTIQUES

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Vermont Antiques Dealers’ Association Welcomes Shelburne Museum & 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. to 5 p.m., and Sunday August 23, 11 a.m. to 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 Rte. 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 (802) 8853705 or check their Web site www. vermontada.com.

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FINE ARTS

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The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen’s 18th annual Late Summer Arts and Craft Festival will be held onSaturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, located on Route 103, south of Ludlow, Vermont. Juried crafts will feature watercolor and oil paintings, folk art, primitives, jewelry, woodworking, photography, doll makers and clothes, fabric products, pottery, handmade soaps, maple syrup, honey, party dips, herbal products, hand woven items, decora-

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tive gourds, and much more. There will be demonstrationsthroughout the day, as well as entertainment. For further information, see the Web site at www. fletcherfarm.org. _____________________

Art Show in Wallingford

Last year there were over 20 exhibitors! This year we have reached out and invited new ones to join us. Come and see what artists and artisans from Wallingford have produced on Thursday, August 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be everything from photographs and paintings, to quilts, baskets, pottery, jewelry, dolls and more. The setting for this show is also special. It will be held indoors at the lodge of the Boy’s Camp overlooking Elfin Lake in Wallingford. Outside there are picnic tables so be sure to bring a picnic. At the stop light in Wallingford turn on 140 West, cross the RR tracks and steel trestle bridge and make an immediate left. Go past the transfer station. Make a right on Boy’s Camp Road and continue to the lodge. For more information, contact: Diane Cooney 446-2514.

SVAC Celebrates Lake Champlain

The Southern Vermont Arts Center’s dual missions to exhibit and market the works of member artists and to present the finest quality exhibitions in the region are accomplished neatly in SVAC’s August Exhibitions, which opens with a free opening party on Saturday, August 22, from 4-6 p.m. (free, supervised, art-themed play time for children three and older will be offered during the party). Aside from the fine art, the afternoon party boasts hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and live music by pianist Marina Carter. Afterward, from 6-8 p.m., attendees may enjoy a three-course dinner at the Garden Café. Call 362-8298 or 366.0360 for information and reservations. The August Exhibition’s opening reception is graciously hosted by SVAC’s Hospitality Committee. The show will be up through September 20. After the free opening reception, gallery admission will be free to Members and children under 13, $8 for non-members, $3 for students. For more information call 362-1405 or drop by the Arts Center, which is just off West Road in Manchester, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 5 p.m, Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Visit any time at svac.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Weston

“A Raisin in the Sun”, Lorraine Hansberry’s prize-winning modern classic that featured Sidney Poitier in its Broadway debut 50 years ago, will wrap up The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company’s 2009 summer MainStage season with performances from August 27 through September 6, followed by school performances and a New England Tour. The first Broadway play to be written by a black woman, Raisin has been called “one of a handful of great American plays” (Washington Post) and a drama that “changed American theater forever” (The New York Times). A fiercely moving portrayal of an African American family on Chicago’s south side struggling to realize the dream of a better life, “A Raisin in the Sun” features themes that are as relevant and universal today as they were in 1959. Hansberry, then unknown, won the Drama Circle Critic’s Award in spite of competition from Tennessee Williams, Eugene O’Neill and Archibald MacLeish. Based upon the 1951 poem Harlem from Montage of a Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes, the play was translated into over 30 languages, produced around the world, revived several times on Broadway and made into an Oscar winning film and a film for television. Reservations for “A Raisin in the Sun”, the popular after-show Act IV Cabaret revue, and dinner at the Playhouse’s Cafe at the Falls Restaurant may be made at the Playhouse box office window, by calling 802-8245288, or by visiting www.westonplayhouse.org. MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted. Ask about Vermont resident, youth and student discounts. The non-profit Weston Playhouse Theatre Company and its production and tour of “A Raisin in the Sun” are supported in part by funds from the Vermont Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, The Vermont Country Store and the Orton Family and an ever-growing family of individuals who believe in the impact that the performing arts can have on its community.

Catahoula Leopard Dog named Director of Customer Service at VPSCinema

Howie, a 60-lb, 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog, has been named the first Director of Customer Service at Village Picture Shows Cinema. Previously an orphan at the Indian River County Humane Society in Vero Beach, FL, Howie was adopted by VPSCinema’s Director of New Media Thomas Barcus in 2007. Howie’s responsibilities include sniffing faces, cleaning up pop-corn, sleeping on his bed and hand-selecting his favorite treats to surprise his favorite furry friends with. To contact Howie, customers can e-mail him at howie@villagepictu reshows.com.

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Burr and Burton Performing Arts Meeting August 28

Calling all actors, singers, dancers, and theater technicians. Burr and Burton Academy will hold an important information meeting on Friday, August 28, from 1-1:35 p.m., in the school’s Riley Center for the Arts. If you have ever wanted to be onstage or work behind the scenes, don’t miss this chance to find out what the Performing Arts Department will be presenting this year. We will announce our 2010 spring musical, give information for all students interested in auditioning or working backstage on our production of the comedy “Play On!” this fall, and tell you about the new and exciting Broadway Workshop as well as our Winter One-Act Festival! If you cannot attend, please e-mail Mr. Raposa at jraposa@burrburton. org or call the Performing Arts Department at 549-8176. For audition information go to: pactd.wikispaces.com

THROUGH AUGUST 29 ONLY! A SONG CYCLE OF LOVE AND LONELINESS ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

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Bread & Puppet Theatre

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On Saturday September 12 at 2 p.m., Bread and Puppet Theater Company will perform on the grounds of Long Trail School. Bread and Puppet is one of the oldest, nonprofit, self-supporting theatrical companies in this country. Bread and Puppet began in the 60’s as an anti-war political theatre group. They moved to Vermont in the 1970’s and have continued to produce theatrical productions filled with humor and satire on timely subjects. Today their performances touch on environmental, social, and political issues. With the use of giant puppets, a brass band, comic skits, Bread and Puppet will delight audiences, young and old. Tickets available at Live Green for $8 and at the door, $10. Sponsored by Transition Town Manchester. August 19, 2009

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musical direction by John Bell directed by Jonathan Silverstein

TICKETS: 802-867-5777

www.dorsettheatrefestival.org or visit the box office at 104 Cheney Road, Dorset

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