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OUR READERS’ LETTERS ...from VINS...

to Peter and Kyle of the Orvis Flyfishing School for yet another great youth flyfishing workshop, highlighting our week of freshwater ecology studies. Lastly, thanks to all the wonderful parents, grandparents and caregivers who supported VINS summer programming in 2010. In addition to learning flyfishing skills this summer, campers had the opportunity to use GPS units to locate geocaches and map invasive species, visit Paul Myers’ energy efficient home in Peru, gather data on species diversity in the fields and forests of Hildene, build windmills, survival shelters and solar ovens and hike untold miles in the sun, rain and mosquitoes. Once again, thank you for all of your support in helping to promote environmental literacy, responsibility and caring for the local environment. Sincerely, — Rick LaDue Program Manager-VINS Manchester

As the 2010 summer camp season comes to a close, it is time to thank all the local collaborative partners whose contributions made for a fun and successful experience for the kids attending Vermont Institute of Natural Science nature camps. First and foremost, thank you to the Equinox Preservation Trust and Equinox Resort for their continued support of VINS’ summer camp scholarships and year-round educational programs serving the greater Manchester community. Appreciation also goes to our hosts for summer camp, Steve Houghton and Franci Carieri at Burr and Burton Academy and to Seth Bongartz and Diane Newton at Hildene. Use of their wonderful facilities provides a safe, clean and comfortable space for the campers. On the programmatic side, thank you to the staff at Earth and Sea Fish Market for their donation of sardines to dissect and explore fish anatomy and structural adaptations, and

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...thanking volunteers...

On behalf of the Friends Foundation for MEMS Board of Directors, I would like to thank the close to 60 volunteers who helped collect the gate admissions during the Vermont Summer Festival’s horse show. Thanks to the students, parents, teachers, board, and community members who carved out precious hours during busy summer months, pitching in on behalf of Manchester’s public school. With a six-week show calendar, we had to harness a lot of “V-power” to ensure that the gate was manned for all 60 three-hour shifts. The gate crew this summer was especially dedicated and knowledge-

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In the time lag between submission and publication, Peoples United Bank did indeed respond to the concerns of their neighbors and have replaced the Bulletin Board in the lobby of their Manchester branch. Bravo and thank you. — Jean E. Miller, Arlington, Vermont

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Antiques & Auctions...........47 Automotive.........................68 Classifieds...........................63 Creatures/Environment.......44 Entertainment.....................51 Fine Arts/Crafts...................50 From My Corner..................14 GNAT-TV Schedule...............5 Mind & Body.......................42 Restaurants.........................53 Service Directory.................60 Simply Home......................38 Sports.................................46 Job Connection...................70 Weekly Almanac.................52 Worship..............................59

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OUR READERS’ LETTERS able — many were returning veterans but we had several new volunteers this year and thanks to all, everything went smoothly despite the heat wave and gusty winds. The money raised from gate admissions will jump-start the Friends Foundation’s ‘10‘11 campaign, expanding the core curriculum for the more than 430 students educated at Manchester Elementary-Middle School, above and beyond what is supported under the regular school budget. Special acknowledgement and heartfelt thanks to Dotty and John Ammerman, for once again granting us this wonderful fundraising opportunity; and to Ruth Lacey for her encouragement and support. I’d also like to thank David Poritzky, for being our go-to money guy; his David’s Catering crew helped us out daily with small bills, so we could make proper change. Thank you again, one and all, for your part in making this annual event a success — we truly could not have done it without you! Thanks to all! — Betsy Bleakie, Manchester, Vermont

...takes a village... The Manchester Music Festival (MMF) has just concluded its 36th Summer Season. It is not cliche to say that ‘it takes a village’ to produce such an endeavor. It does. As I conclude my ninth year as Artistic Director of the MMF, I continue to marvel at the longstanding and dedicated support of those on our Board and donors, and am heartened and renewed by the influx of fresh faces we saw at our concerts in increasing numbers. By way of thanks; there are no tasks, gestures, services or September 1, 2010

efforts too small; from everything given to us in-kind, from our dear recording engineer Arthur Lombard, to the use of a vehicle for six weeks courtesy of Hand Motors, to stage flowers, ushers, pizza parties for students, post-concert receptions (hoorah for Harry Lee!) airport and train pick-ups for visiting musicians, dinners provided by sponsors and all manner of helping hands from staff to volunteers. You outdid yourselves this year. If I am absolutely pressed to single out a few, then I wish to thank one and all at the First Congregational Church, for whom we provided music at six Sunday services. This remains the least we can do, as the MMF’s summer program would be truly crippled without the use of your classrooms and pianos for our Young Artists coaching and rehearsals. We have enjoyed a felicitous relationship since 1977. May it ever be so. We gear up right away again for the fall season, but the summer is always special and the how and why we started in this remarkable community in the first place, back in 1974. To all who made it the success it was, I thank you. — Ariel Rudiakov Artistic Director Manchester Music Festival, Inc.

Suggested donation of $3.25 per meal For reservation or cancellation Manchester: 362-3714 Wednesday, September 1 Sloppy Joe on a Bun, Peas and Carrots, Oven Fries, Fruit and Milk. Thursday, September 2 Pasta Primavera, Cauliflower, Garlic Bread, Jello and Milk. Friday, September 3 Tuna Salad, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Peaches and Milk. Monday, September 6 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY Tuesday, September 7 Cheese Strata, Green Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, Baked Apple and Milk.

gants from eleven Vermont towns and villages generously shared their time and ideas regarding the future of Church on the Hill’s purpose and service within the Weston community and beyond. Many thanks to all of you. We’ve only just begun. We will strive to keep you aware of what our vision of the future encompasses, even as we celebrate, cherish and honor all that our past has been. — Board of Directors, Weston Church on the Hill, Weston, Vermont

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...enriched... The Board of Trustees for Weston Community Church Church on the Hill - was enlightened, enriched and encouraged by the participation taken in our initial long range planning process which began last weekend. In a series of meetings, Board member, community members who represented 24 organizations and businesses, clergy who have served Church on the Hill (past and present) and congreVermont News Guide

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Army Reserve Lt. Col. Margaret Roosma has graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and earned a master’s degree in Strategic Studies. The college is the Army’s senior educational institution. The 10-month curriculum of

the Army’s senior officer school is designed to prepare and train officers of all the U.S. military branches of service, foreign military officers, as well as senior civilian officials of federal agencies, to serve in top-level command and staff positions with the U.S. Armed Forces worldwide. Roosma is a deputy chief assigned to the Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System Lifecycle, Management Division at Alexandria, Virginia. The lieutenant colonel has served in the military for 25 years. She is the daughter of Garret G. Marguerite Roosma, Sr. of Wilcox Road, Arlington, Vermont. The colonel earned her master’s degree in strategic studies from Army War College. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Stocker has arrived for duty at Headquarters U.S. Army North, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Stocker is an operations

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battalion noncommissioned officer in charge, has served in the military for 16 years. He is the son of Bruce and Susan Stocker of Route 125, Bridport, Vermont. His wife, Jessica, is the daughter of Charles Alexander of Burlington, Vermont. The sergeant is a 1993 graduate of Middlebury High School, Vermont. ____________________

Salem HarvestFest

Plans are already underway for our third annual HarvestFest to be held on Saturday, September 11, at Salem Art Works. The HarvestFest Marketplace will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with vendors selling local produce, homemade foods and crafts, and activities for adults and children. The annual “Farm to Fork” dinner made from locally grown food begins at 6 p.m. and features the music of Al and Kathy Bain. Eat and dance to great local music until 9 p.m. All activities are held at Salem Art Works on 19 Cary Lane, off West Broadway in Salem. A silent auction will help raise funds for the Chamber’s Crisis Fund, which helps families in the community experiencing a medical crisis. If you are interested in renting a space for the all-day market or would like to donate to the silent auction, contact Janet Swears at sales@jacksontraders. com or 518-854-9977. The fee is only $15 for SACC members and $25 for non-members. Admission to the day time activities is free. Dinner is $20 for adults; $6 for children under 10 and free for children under 5. Tickets for the dinner are available at Jackson Traders, Glens Falls National Bank, Gardenworks, Salem Hardware and the Summer Sounds of Salem concerts on Saturdays in Sale . For information call Salem Art Works at 518-854-7674

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Wells Senior Meals

The Wells Senior Meal Site is located in the Modern Woodman Annex Building on Route 30 in Wells, Vermont. Meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday and reservations can be made by calling either Charlotte at 3253293 or Dot at 645-0330 one day in advance. Suggested donation is $3.25 per senior. These meals are open to any senior within a 15 to 20 mile area. Wednesday, September 1 – Swedish meatballs with Mushroom Sauce, Rotini Noodles, Tossed Salad with dressing, wheat bread with melon for dessert. Friday, September 3 – Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar, Broccoli Cuts, Wheat Bread, With Carrot Cake for Dessert. No meal will be served on Labor Day, September 6. ____________________

LTS Hosts Community Festival

On Saturday, September 25, Long Trail School will once again be host to the Middle School Fall Classic Soccer Invitational Tournament. Eight area schools will compete with 16 teams taking the field. Arlington, Dorset, Maple Street, West Rutland, Flood Brook, Manchester Elementary and Middle School and Sacred Heart will all have boys and girls teams competing in the tournament. There will be live entertainment, a photo booth, Karaoke, a Bounce House, the popular LTPA concession and much more. The fun starts at 9 a.m. with the first game and continues on until the last goal is scored around 3 p.m.! For information contact Patti Alexander at 867-5717, ext. 178. September 1, 2010

Pawlet Public Library Zucchini Bake Off

Got a good recipe for zucchini other then bread? Feeling experimental? Enter our zucchini bake off and win! Interested entrants please call Beth at the library 325-3123. Bring in your baked treat (in a “give away pan”) Friday, September 10, the day of the judging from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Contestants do not need to be present). Following the “bake off ” participants and spectators will then be able to purchase the treat and take them home for a weekend desert.

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Committee Seeks Members and Candidates

The Salem, New York Democratic Committee is revitalized and looking to contribute to healthy government. If you are interested in influencing the way government interacts with citizens, we invite you to join us. We meet once a month for discussion and action. If you are interested in running for town or village office in the upcoming election, we would love to hear from you. If you have a desire for public service now is an excellent time to get involved and make a difference. For more information please call 518-854-9729.

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OBITUARY Betty Eagle March 25, 1927 - July 27, 2010

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Betty Eagle, former resident of Pawlet, Vermont and beloved New Jersey teacher and indefatigable fighter for human rights, peace and justice for seven decades died July 27 at UCLA Medical Center from complications during routine hip replacement surgery at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura California. She was 83. Born Beatrice Sobel, March 25, 1927, to Louis Sobel and Esther Ingber in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where at age 4 she demanded a library card from the librarian, and got it by proving she could read. She grew up in Rahway, New Jersey, and Astoria, New York, often working behind the counter in her family’s Bakery and graduated from Queens College in 1947. Betty worked as a case worker for the New York City Deptartment of Welfare from 1949-54 and then got her teaching credential in New Jersey where she taught elementary school in Rutherford (1959-62) and then in Englewood Cliffs for 20 years. In the 1940s, Betty solicited funds for the creation of the State of Israel, but in the following years her views changed in the direction of strong support for the human and sovereign rights of the Palestinian people. As a young activist Betty and her husband Norman Eagle (married in 1952) worked on a project to end Jim Crow on U.S. railroads - which proved successful when the efforts of her colleagues and friends led to the hiring of the first black freight brakeman on

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the Pennsylvania Railroad (1955). Further involvement in the Civil Rights struggle led Betty and Norman to deliberately move their family from an all white neighborhood in Edgewater into an integrated one in Englewood in 1963 in an attempt to counter growing “white flight” and encourage community integration. During the 1960s Betty and Norman continued their commitment to the Civil Rights movement and also initiated and headed the Peace Committee of Englewood (NJ) which rallied citizens to fight against the U.S. war in Vietnam. Their work in the Civil Rights and Peace movements inspired their three sons to also dedicate themselves to the same concerns. At the same time Betty was elected for two terms as the president of the local teachers’ union in Englewood Cliffs where she taught elementary school and later became the Reading Specialist for the school district. She led the fight for teacher’s rights and filed suit against her Board of Education’s restrictive policy on sabbatical leaves (Eagle vs. Board of Education) and won the case, establishing a precedent regarding sabbaticals for all teachers in New Jersey. Retiring to Pawlet, Vermont in the 1980s Betty found her place alongside a group opposed to our government’s support for right-wing, authoritarian, military dominated governments in Central and South America. Her group (C.I.S.P.E.S., Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) managed to send an Observer from Vermont to El Salvador as a way to mitigate attacks on the civilian population. September 1, 2010

In Vermont also, Betty worked on the two earliest campaigns of now Senator Bernie Sanders for the single Vermont seat in the U.S. House. Moving to Oxnard, California, in 1998 to be closer to her two grandchildren in Los Angeles, Betty found ample opportunities for political and ideological expression, and in 2007 she shared with her Norman the honor of receiving the 2007 Earth Charter Award “for their Commitment to Democracy, Nonviolence and Peace.” Betty would have wanted to add “Justice” to that list. Betty loved classical music, all art and literature and most of all, reading. After retiring from teaching at age 57 she moved, with her husband, out of the New York City milieu and started a new rural life in Vermont where she and husband created Mozart’s Europe Tours, following the footsteps of W.A. Mozart through Europe. They led 45 groups on this specialized tour and in 1989 were awarded the Marco Polo Prize for “excellence in travel” by travel writer Arthur Frommer. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years (Norman Eagle), her brother (Bernard Zvi Sobel), sister, (Ruby Small), three sons (David, Jeremy and Harry Eagle), two grandchildren (Alison and Jesse Eagle) and her daughterin-law (Nancy Weingrow Eagle). She will be dearly missed by all who knew this gem of a human being. If you wish to show your affection and respect for Betty, please contribute to or in some other way support your favorite progressive organization in its efforts to make this a better world. September 1, 2010

Mark Skinner Library Book Sale Once again this year, we celebrate the beginning of the fall season with the return of the Mark Skinner Library book sale. However, this year, thanks to the generosity of Jason and Karen Walla, owners of the shopping center at Ways Lane and Route 7A, the community will see a difference in the sale. The sale will be held in the old Whipple Drug Store building, now owned by the Wallas. Their new high-end consignment and antique store, perfectpiece, will be opening soon. The building is light and bright and right in the middle of Manchester. The book sale committee hopes that this new location will increase attendance at the sale and enable the committee to earn more money for the library. Book prices are at a new low with hardback books going for $1 and paperbacks for fifty cents. Audiobooks and movies will also be sold. The sale will begin with a preview party and sale on Friday, September 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Early birds will, for a donation of $5 be able to check out and purchase book sale items before the full sale begins on Saturday morning. On Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19, book sale hours are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Special sales will be announced at the book sale. There is a long and rich tradition of using book sales to support local libraries and the Mark Skinner book sale is proud to be part of that tradition. The committee urges everyone to stop in and enjoy the wide range of titles, for adults and children, available at the sale.

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Young Anglers Fishing Tournament Provides Fun Morning of Family Fishing On Sunday morning August 22, the Lake Lauderdale Improvement Association Inc., hosted their 14th annual young anglers fishing tournament on beautiful Lake Lauderdale. Despite the threat of rain, 56 young anglers age 2 to 14 years old lined the county park shoreline for a fun morning of fishing, face painting, food and prizes. A total of 110 fish and one 24” stick were caught and released. The largest fish was a 14” large mouth bass that was caught by Reegan Muller, who also went on to win first prize in the 5 and under age group. Thanks to the generosity and support from individual donations, Cambridge area businesses and several nationally known fishing companies, all young anglers received a prize for participating in this event. This annual event hosted by the Lake Lauderdale Improvement Association, Inc. provides a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a fun morning of fishing and fun. The 14th annual young anglers fishing contest also provided an opportunity for 11 little anglers to catch their very first fish! Please take a moment and mark your 2011 calendar for the L.L.I.A. Inc., 15th annual young anglers fishing tournament which will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2011. The 2011 event will run from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and will feature the usual fun morning of fishing and face painting by mother and daughter team Patty and Gretchen Burch.

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Grants Available

Barn Grant Applications Available Vermont’s agricultural buildings are an important part of our working landscape. Since 1991, the Vermont Division for historic Preservation has offered matching grants to assist owners with the rehabilitation and repair of historic agricultural buildings. Matching grants up to $10,000 are available to fund work on

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these endangered buildings and ensure their continued use. Eligible work includes restoration and repair of roofs, frames, windows, foundations and other important components of historic agricultural buildings. The 2011 Barn Grant Application and Manual are now available at www.historicvermont.org/financial/barn.html. New this year: Applications are to be submitted by e-mail. If you are unable to submit by e-mail the application may be printed out and mailed to the Division. If you do not have access to the Internet and would like us to mail you a copy of the application and manual, please call 802828-3213. Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2010. Historic Preservation Grant Applications Available Vermont’s historic buildings are important to communities and organizations across the state. Since 1987, the

Vermont Division for Historic Preservation has offered matching grants to assist municipalities and non-profit organizations in restoring important historic structures. Matching grants up to $15,000 are available to fund work on town halls, churches, historical societies, municipal buildings, granges and many other kinds of historic structures. Eligible work includes restoration and repair of roofs, structural elements, foundations, windows and other important components of historic buildings. The 2011 historic Preservation Grant Application and Manual are now available at www.historicvermont.org/financial/ hp.html. If you do not have access to the Internet and would like us to mail you a copy of the application and manual, please call 802828-3213. Applications must be submitted by October 4, 2010.

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FROM MY CORNER — by Susan J. Coons ...looming in the distance... I can feel its approach...it’s looming off in the distance, but I know it’s coming! I know because the days are getting shorter. You know what I’m thinking about, don’t you? Yes, you do. First fall and then...and then winter! Oh, no! This week and for the next couple of weeks, I’m going to begin my summer wind-down and make the necessary phone calls for furnace cleaning, filling the tank (I only use one tank of oil for the winter since I have been using my pellet stove), and ordering pellets. I have to paint the cellar door this week and take care of some trimming in the yard. I want to get the outside of my house and yard secure before the leaves fall and the snow flies. In a few weeks the early mornings will be covered with blankets of fog along the streams and rivers as their warmth evaporates into the cooler morning air. And before you know it, we’ll be picking apples on brisk September afternoons and enjoying hot cider as we sit around the wood stove. I enjoy autumn. The crisp air is invigorating and the colors are beautiful. It’s just that what follows is not my favorite season! About the only good thing about winter is that there’s wall-to-wall football on television! I start to count the hours of daylight in each from the winter solstice to spring. I’ve tried many ways to keep the dark and gloomy days of winter from getting me down. I turn on my happy lights (soft, warm lights), I light all the candles, I play the Beach Boys, Abba, Frank, Rolling Stones, Beatles,

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symphonic and classical music, I draw and paint, and I work. I like to bake in the winter. The wonderful aroma of pies or bread baking in the oven fills the house on those closed-in afternoons, while I lie back on the sofa and read my New Yorker. I won’t think about having to bundle up and dig myself out to get to the trash can. I won’t think about what would happen if the power went out. I won’t think about how cold the kitchen is when I get up in the morning (sometimes 36 degrees). I won’t think about having to warm up the car every morning. I won’t think about the car not starting when the temperature is 20 below! I won’t think about falling on the ice! I won’t think about having to keep my dog, Jill, company when she goes out to do her business because she doesn’t like the cold any more than I do. I won’t think about boots on and boots off. OMG! I just remembered! I have to get my coats cleaned! CYA! ________________________________________________

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Crescent Valley Homemakers

The Crescent Valley Homemakers will be meeting on Wednesday, September 8, for its fall auction of baked goods, house plants, and White Elephant objects (desirable and in good condition), at the Pawlet Community Church at noon. Please don’t forget to bring one or more items for the Pawlet Food Pantry. The hostesses will be Sally Anderson and Joanne Van Meter. For further information, contact Anita at 325-3786 or skyshows@vermontel.net. ___________________

Parade and Open House

The Danby/Mt. Tabor Fire Department invites you to its 75th anniversary Parade and Open House on Sunday, September 19. The parade begins at 11 a.m. along old Route 7, ending at the firehouse. The open house will follow, with food and cake to be served. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, demonstrations, children’s games, and the annual food drive to support the Danby Food Shelf. Please bring nonperishable items. For further information, please call Ken Abbott at 293-5052. September 1, 2010

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Motorcycle Blessing

The Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is holding a Motorcycle Blessing sponsored by Blue Knights VT 1. Meet at the Rutland Regional Medical Center rear parking lot at 12:30 p.m. There will be a $5 donation per bike collected at the hospital. A group ride will leave at 1 p.m. to the American legion Post #49, 72 south Main Street, Fair Haven, Vermont. The blessing will be held at 2 p.m. For further information, please call Hal Coolidge at 867-4408, Al Watson at 989-1378, or Ray LaMoria at 773-1857. ________________________________________________

What’s Old is New Again!

The Car Show Steering Committee of the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce, Bennington Rotary, and the Green Mountain Car Club are pleased to announce to the public that the Bennington Car Show will be returning to Bennington in 2011. This will be our last year down at the Track in Pownal. We want to thank all the wonderful people in Pownal who have made it such a pleasure. The Pownal Rescue Squad, Winchester’s Market, the Pownal Select Board, Stewarts, Chick and Doug, the Shriners, Tornabene’s, Jelley’s, John Armstrong, and all the rest of the businesses. The Car Show move is a return to its roots. The fields at Willow Park have been restored by the Town of Bennington and will be ready for September 2011. We are very excited to be able to come home. There will be plenty of parking, room for cars, vendors, and food. The infrastructure that the Car Show had built into the Park will supply a lot of our logistical needs. Everyone is familiar with the site and remembers it fondly. It will be accessible to local restaurants and lodgings. Our wonderful volunteers will be able to get back and forth easily. Abutting neighbors like Nemer Automotive, Vermont Composites, Grace Christian School, NSK, and others are welcoming us back with much excitement. This will also place the Car Show back in close proximity to the Quilt Show now being held at the Mt. Anthony Middle School during the same weekend – always two weeks after Labor Day. We want to thank Colgate Park who offered their gorgeous property. If only it had been a bit larger I think the Committee could have made it work. It was a tough decision for everyone. Melissa Morrison at the Holden Farm also would have worked with us to expand the Car Show Site out on Route 9 West. I have to say how nice everyone was to help us in our quest for the ultimate location. It’s good to know that so many people want to help keep Bennington on the map with community events.

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Second Annual Apple Festival in Cambridge

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Celebrate autumn, apples and award-winning pies at the Second Annual Apple Festival organized by the Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce. This outdoor event is set for Saturday, October 2 in Railroad Park on Main Street in Cambridge, New York, just east of the historic Cambridge Hotel. Do you think you can make the perfect Apple Pie? We challenge you! Beginning at 10 a.m., the park will be filled with the scent of apple pies being tasted, gobbled and admired. The Chamber is organizing an Apple Pie Bake-off, open to all amateur bakers, budding chefs and chef wannabes, (no professional bakers or chefs please). The winning contestant’s name will be placed on the Fall menu of the Cambridge Hotel and the recipe to be used by the Hotel for the season as the famous Pie ala Mode. The winner will be chosen by a combination of public voting and professional judging. To register for the bake-off or to find out more information, please go to www.cambridgenychamber. com and click on the events page. This information is also available in printed form. Please contact the Chamber by phone 518-677-0887 for an application. Do you think you can eat an apple pie (ala mode of course) faster than anyone? The Chamber’s hands-free pie eating event was a huge attraction last year. Contestants must finish their pie and ice cream first to claim the prize. Open to all ages, this event is good (and messy) fun for entrants and spectators! Crafts, Vendors And More! In addition to the apple pie events, there will be children’s activites, crafts, vendors, music, great food and fun. In the evening the Cambridge Hotel is sponsoring great music under the tent and the party continues! _____________________

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WMAH Open House

West Mountain Animal Hospital is holding an Open House on Saturday, September 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. Family fun will be had with a coloring contest, door prizes, demonstrations and tours of the hospital, to name just a few of the activities planned. West Mountain Animal Hospital is located on 1726 Harwood Hill, Bennington. For further information, please call 447-7723. September 1, 2010

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GNAT-TV Hosts Community Open House A Chamber Daze Event Join the GNAT-TV Staff, Volunteer Producers and the Board of Directors for a lively open house on September 15 from 4-7 p.m., at GNAT-TV, located at 116D Lincoln Avenue in Manchester. Come see what your public access television station has to offer and how you can produce a Public Access

Television program. Sign up for Fall Videography and Editing workshops, tour the studio, control room, and editing suite. Enjoy a blue screen demo (like a Meteorologist), win door prizes, and enjoy live music! Door prizes include free video transfers, free editing time, free dvd copies, kitchen gadgets and a chance

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to appear on a GNAT program! Light refreshments will be served. Gary Schmidt and Sue Fox from Bennington County Meals on Wheels will provide a unique tapas menu. Greater Northshire Access Television broadcasts on Comcast Cable Channels 15, 16, and 17. To learn more about GNAT-TV and community access media visit www.gnattv.org, or call 802-362-7070. _____________________

Roast Pork Dinner

The next Roast Pork Dinner is Saturday, September 4, at the Pawlet Community Church. The Ladies and Gentlemen’s Supper Club invites you to dinner starting at 5 p.m. If you have questions regarding the dinner, please call Doreen Mach at 3253428 or Judy Coolidge at 3253073. Take out orders can also be made on the day of the dinner by calling the church at 325-3022. The menu includes: roast pork baked with our famous topping, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, hot vegetables, cabbage salad, applesauce, fruited jello, rolls/butter, hot and cold beverages. Dessert this month will be ginger bread with whipped cream. Cost of dinner is: Adults, $10, age 12, $6, and 5 and under, no charge. ____________________

Contra Dance

Come to a contra dance at the Tinmouth Community Center on Friday September 24 from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Brendan Taaffe and friends will call the dances and provide the music. All dances are taught. For information, call 2352718 or msquier@vermontel.net. Mark your calendars for upcoming dances on the fourth Friday, October 22 and November 26.

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Volunteers Appreciated

Throughout the year the Stratton Foundation hosts a variety of events like Men Who Cook and the Black and Blue Bash in order to raise money for its grants program to award financial assistance to local non-profits aimed at enhancing the lives of youth in our community. But the success of our events depends heavily on those who attend and those who help organize and work our events - the volunteers. On August 13 the Stratton Foundation held a thank-you gathering at the beautiful Tennis Clubhouse at the Stratton Mountain Resort Country Club for all those who have given so generously of their time and expertise. We have nearly 200 volunteers who cook, work security and logistics, chair an event, solicit auction items, collect registrations and much much more. According to Marianne Kennedy, Executive Director, volunteers donate nearly 20.6 million hours of service each year accounting for approximately $416 million. At the party the Stratton Foundation honored two volunteers who gave 110% this year, Audrey Kolloff of Bondville and Carol Cantwell of Rawsonville. Audrey Kolloff jumped right in and was a vital co-chair for the Black and Blue Bash. Audrey devoted an enormous amount of her time to the event and demonstrated an incredible eye for taste and detail and brought elegance to the evening. Carol Cantwell has been wonderfully loyal over the years and leads in managing the chaos and detail of registration and is usually the first welcoming face you will see at our events. For more information about the Stratton Foundation and/ or to volunteer, please contact Marianne Kennedy, Executive Director at 802-297-2096.

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Garden Conservancy Events

Spring Bulbs Symposium, with Leonard Perry Co-sponsored by UVM Bennington Master Gardeners Presented by Dr. Leonard Payne Perry, Extension Professor, Dept. of Plant and Soil Science, University of Vermont, September 11, 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dr. Leonard Perry, renowned University of Vermont horticultural specialist, shares his knowledge, tips, and techniques for the care and planting of bulbs in the fall for beautiful spring gardens. Learn which types of bulbs, planting techniques, and care yield the most beautiful results in the Vermont climate and soils. Take your knowledge home and plant your bulbs in the fall for beautiful spring gardens! Cost $24 per registrant or $22 for Friends of NETC or Master Gardener Members Herbal Medicine – From Garden to Teacup, with Betzy Bancroft Presented by Betzy Bancroft, RH, Co-Director and Faculty Member, Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, September 25, 1 to 4 p.m. Betzy Bancroft has been teaching herbal medicine for almost two decades throughout the Northeast. This is an ideal class for those curious about using herbal home remedies, who aren’t sure about how to get started and want to learn more! We’ll begin with a discussion of safe and effective use of simple herbs, then we’ll take an herb walk in the Greenberg Nature Reserve. Class will then conclude with a demonstration of herbal tea preparation. Drying and storing your harvested herbs will also be covered! Cost $24 per registrant or $22 for Friends of NETC. ____________________

Thanksgiving Day Yoga

Save the date: Tracy Black of Wild Wings Yoga will be hosting a fundraiser Thanksgiving morning for The Smile Train. The Smile Train is a charity with a single mission: to provide free cleft lip and palate surgeries for millions of poor children in developing countries. Every child with a cleft can be helped. To find about more about this wonderful charity, please visit www.thesmiletrain.com. Join us from 9-10:30 a.m. Please call Tracy Black 802-824-6793 or Christie Mackson 802-362-5868 with any questions. September 1, 2010

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Vendor Openings for October Harvest Festival St. James Episcopal Church, Arlington, Vermont, is hosting the 14th Annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the village of Arlington. Vendors selling antiques, collectibles, handcrafted items, pot-

tery, photography and similar products can reserve a 10ft. x 10ft. space for a fee of $35 per space with registrations received by Septe,ber 10; $40 fee after September 10. 45 spaces are provided on a first-come, first serve basis, so please register

early to guarantee a space. This year’s event also includes a Chili Cook-Off — guaranteed to bring extra visitors to this popular fall event! For a vendor registration form, please go to the Harvest Fest page at www.stjamesarlingtonvt.org or call 802-375-9952.

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Jeff Duxbury, Carleton Foster, Clarence King, Serena Kovalosky, Karen Koziol, Will Moses, Lynne Oddo, Chung-Ah Park, Leslie Peck, Polis Photography, Rebecca Sparks, Janine Thomas and Anita Witten. For more information or to arrange a time to visit and/ or purchase a unique piece of regional art, contact the Georgi Museum at 518-854-3773 or visit www.thegeorgi.org. The Georgi is on the Battenkill at the end of Adams Lane in Shushan, New York.

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There is still time to make reservations with the Northshire Seniors for the bus trip to the Rock of Ages and the Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont on Wednesday, September 29. The cost is $14. We will have lunch at the Wayside Restaurant. Please call Edie Tenant at 362-7069 or Alberta Harrington at 362-2263 by September 15. Make checks payable to: Northshire Seniors, Inc. and mail to Edie at 33 Grandview Lane, Manchester Center, VT 05255.

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The Stratton Foundation Announces New Executive Board The Stratton Foundation has undergone many exciting changes this year which include renewing their relationship with the Stratton Mountain Resort, moving to the Stratton Village, hiring two new staff members, directing its focus towards “Opening Doors to a Brighter Future for Vermont’s Kids” and most recently the Foundation has undergone a ‘changing of the guard.’ As of July, Ed Glazer is the new President of the Stratton Foundation. Ed and his wife Irene have lived in Vermont for the past 20 years and have been full time residents of Jamaica for the past 7. Ed has always been passionate about children. For 35 years, Ed and Irene have owned schools in New York City devoted to children with special needs. Ed is honored to be serving with such an “important

organization whose focus is to help the youth in our area who need our help.” Ed together with Sky Foulkes, the new Vice President, Paul Cahn, Treasurer, Dick Lechthaler, Secretary, and Jim Wilbur, Past President, share in the vision to grow into the largest foundation serving youth in the state of Vermont and to make a major difference in their lives. Ed plans to lead the newly structured Executive Board in its worthwhile cause to help influence the lives of children in our community by financially aiding organizations that challenge kids physically, cognitively and emotionally. Ed’s aspiration is to “make kids’ lives better now and hopefully inspire them to give back to their community in the future.” To date the Stratton Foundation has awarded nearly

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Shaftsbury Fire Department Chicken Barbecue The fourth annual Shaftsbury Fire Department Chicken Barbecue and Flea Market will be held on Saturday, September 11 at the Buck Hill Road Firehouse. There will also be a flea market with spaces (10 x 10) available for $20, which includes one ticket for the chicken barbecue. The flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 442-4226 to reserve your space. Please leave a message.The Chicken Barbecue is $10 per person, and will be offered from 4 to 7 p.m.

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The Rensselaer County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Fish Stocking Program is currently taking orders for Rainbow and Brook Trout, as well as Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnows and Crayfish!! Call the Conservation District at 518-271-1740 for an order form with more information on stocking. Orders will be taken up to September 24, with the distribution to be held on October 1, at 1:00 p.m. The fish will be distributed in the parking lot of our Agriculture & Life Sciences Building in Troy. A fish-stocking permit is required through NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. This permit is available free of charge and will last for five years. Fall is a great time to stock your pond! Trout do best in spring-fed or deeper ponds. Bass and Catfish can tolerate a lot of conditions! With trout you can expect to restock every three years, with bass usually reproducing on their own. Again this year we have fish food. With fish pellets you can get a tremendous increase in growth rates. Don’t wait, call for an order blank! The Fish Stocking Order Blank is online again this year. You may also download an order blank by going to the Rensselaer County Web Site, which is www.rensco.com, and follow the link to the “How to box on the left hand side of the page, scroll down to the Fish Sales link, click and print it out. The Conservation District is an equal opportunity Employer and Provider.

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The 54th National Fall Open Exhibition at the Southern Vermont Arts Center is regarded as its most prestigious show, featuring over 200 works of art – paintings, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Works are chosen from hundreds of artist applicants nationwide as well as SVAC Member Artists. The works are selected by highly experienced guest juror and curator Gerald Auten, Senior Lecturer in Studio Art at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Auten teaches drawing, architecture and senior seminar, and is Director of The Studio Art Exhibition Program. In addition to the juried selections, SVAC will present a curated aspect to the exhibition, showcasing influential artists Joe Dwyer, Duncan Johnson, Strina Kohnke, James McGarell, Ruth Miller, Rebecca Purdum, Ed Smith, and Charles Spurrier. The featured artists are being shown for the first time at the SVAC, and have each been invited to participate by guest juror and curator Auten. The public is invited to a festive, free Champagne Reception to open the exhibition on Friday, October 1, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Yester House Galleries. Prior to the opening celebration is Conversation with the Artists, part of SVAC’s ongoing informal and stimulating discussions of traditional and contemporary art and ideas, in Gallery Two from 3 to 4 p.m. (also free and open to the public.) The artistically diverse panelists are Gerald Auten, Brian Sweetland, Duncan Johnson and Helen Shulman. Three Juror’s Choice Awards will be announced during the panel discussion, cash prizes for distinction with regard to the principles of aesthetics and design. The Fall Open Exhibition runs from October 1 through November 14, and can be viewed Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (special free admission on Sundays). Guests may dine in Yester House at Café Mamie, on Chef Mariah Macfarland’s locally sourced cuisine, for luncheon and Sunday brunch, call 366-8298 for reservations and information. Visit the Arts Center’s Web site at www.svac.org for additional information on all its programs and exhibitions.

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Peru Seniors Community News

Community volunteers, in cooperation with the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging, are currently conducting a survey in Peru. In our efforts to broaden opportunities for all seniors in Peru, we need to know what would be most useful to you and your friends. It is very important that we get a representative number of surveys back, so we can see what it is really like to be a senior living in your town. As a result of this process, which has been done in 13 other Bennington County towns, senior groups have formed and worked to develop new opportunities available to all seniors in their towns. Our goal is to support older people to lead independent, active and meaningful lives. If you are contacted, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your ideas are important. The survey information will only be used to benefit local residents in Peru. We will be meeting on September 2 at the Peru Town Office at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to volunteer to help with this project, please call Robin Jones or Beth Johnson at 1-800-287-3221 at the SVCOA Bennington office.

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Sandlot Soccer/Swim Manchester Park and Recreation Summer Program — by Steve Houseman When I grew up in the 1950s and ‘60’s, sandlot ball was a way of life. Kids played sports in someone’s backyard, a vacant lot, out in the street, or at the school/recreational park. Absent were coaches, refs, and parents — no laps, no drills, no league standings, and no pressure. However, as moms entered the labor force in the 1970s, sandlot ball began to disappear in lieu of day care, organized sports, and camps. During the past summers, the Manchester Parks and Rec has offered the Sandlot Soccer/Swim program sponsored by GateHouse Financial Services LLP. Every Wednesday evening 5:30-7:00 p.m., kids (grades 3-8) arrived like bees to a hive looking for a game. They picked their own teams; refereed their own games, and had their own fun. After playing soccer, everyone jumped into the Rec pool to cool off and socialize. In my opinion, kids need sandlot ball as a part of their overall development. Its advantages can be summarized by the Four Unwritten Rules of Sandlot Soccer: • Kids Rule — they are definitely in the hot seat making all the decisions. • 100% Soccer — there are no drills, laps, or lecturing coaches. John Dewey (a renowned native Vermont educator of the 20th century) made famous the concept of “learning by doing.” Sandlot ball embraces this concept. • Everybody Plays — there’s no waiting to get into the game. If there are too many players, a second game is started to accommodate all. • Winning has new meaning without adults and league standings. Victories are counted by making new friends and having fun. If a game is lopsided, teams are adjusted to be fair — isn’t that refreshing? As a result of sandlot ball, kids are more comfortable with making decisions, socializing with new kids, and being independent. Without the pressure of organized ball, kids just “kick back” and have fun. Many kids have said they prefer this format of playing ball over anything else. Who can blame them? In a way sandlot ball is an important missing link to past generations. Hopefully it has been found in Manchester, Vermont.

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Rhonda Roberts of Bondville, Vermont, a member of HarnedFowler Auxiliary #6471, participated in the 97th National Convention of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S. held August 21-26 at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The convention marked the beginning of her 2010-2011 term as National Chairman for the 12

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National President Jan Tittle will commend the 3,000 attendees for all their hard work in honoring veterans and supporting deployed military personnel and their families. Members have spent millions of dollars and volunteer hours helping the heroes of our country. The National President also will thank members for volunteering 1.2 million hours in the nation’s hospitals, raising $2.3 million for the organization’s Cancer Aid & Research Fund, and donating $296,920 to VFW National Military Services, which includes Operation UplinkTM to provide long-distance calling opportunities to deployed soldiers and hospitalized veterans. Thousands of dollars have been donated to cancer research facilities across the country. National President Tittle sent funds to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund for repairs to The Three Servicemen statue, the Hospitalized Veterans Writing Project and many other organizations. The election and installation of National President Cortina Barnes, a Life Member of Woodbridge Auxiliary #9755 in Washington, D.C., and the other 2010-2011 National Officers on Thursday, August 26, will conclude the convention and bring Tittle’s term to an end. To learn more about the nearly 550,000-member organization, visit www.ladiesauxvfw.org. September 1, 2010

On Saturday. September 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, the Pawlet Scholarship Committee’s annual art show and sale, Art on the Green, will bring 34 area artists to the Green adjoining the Pawlet Library. Tents will provide shelter from sun or rain. As always, there will be works in a variety of media at this free event. There will be oil paintings by Andrew Aven, Dale Blodget, Damon Caryofilles, Margaret Casenhiser, Dona Friedman, Ruth Frost, Arthur Jones, Evelyn Matwijcow, Alley Morse, Andrew Orr, Dolores Park, Marilyn Parker, Chris Smith, Matt Solon, Lynn Starling, Brian Sweetland, Mark Tougias, Paula Vaicunas, George Wilson, and Patti Zeigler. There will be acrylics by Greg Miner and Joseph Roettig, pastels by Penny Viscusi, watercolors by Rebecca Raymond, photography by George Bouret, Linda Durkee, Solange Martineau, and Nanson Serrianne, and mixed media works by Sue Wright. Sculpture will include work in marble by Stanley Gilbert and clay by Marion Waldo McChesney. There will also be millinery arts by Denise Tilley, quilts by Beth Elam, and jewelry by Don Taylor. The participating artists will be donating 20 percent of their proceeds to the Pawlet Scholarship Fund. This fund helps Pawlet residents further their education, whether they are traditional students going to college or adults wanting new or advanced training. DeAnna Mach, of Mach’s Brick Oven Bakery, will supply delicious pizza and soda for lunch. For more information about the art show or the Fund, call Anita Pomerance at 802-3253786. September 1, 2010

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Ready, Set, Go! A Year of Deployment: The Soldiers and Their Families with Susan Weiss, photographer

In a powerpoint presentation, Susan Weiss will share her candid portraits of soldiers and families from Fort Stewart, Georgia, as they prepare, set out, and manage during a year of deployment. The soldiers departed in October 2009 to Iraq and Afghanistan while the families remain at the Army base. This is an on-going documentary project until the soldiers return in November 2010. Brigadier General Jeffrey E. Phillips from Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be attending and will be available for Q&A. ��- 8:30 pm Long Trail School Fee: $10 for General Public; No charge for soldiers and their families

The Roots of Musical Inspiration with Ariel Rudiakov

Composers in classical music wrote music for many reasons � to make a living; as political or personal statements; because they were asked to by friends, family or people they admired and respected. Manchester Music Festival Artistic Director Ariel Rudiakov will give a talk about the driving motivations behind the creation of certain classical pieces by composers from Mozart to the present. After the talk, Mr. Rudiakov (a violist) will be joined by his wife, violinist Joana Genova, in a live performance of one of the pieces discussed.

The Pember Library will present a lecture by Hallie Bond titled Common Threads: Adirondack Quilts Tell Their Stories. Free and open to the general public, the event begins at 6 p.m. on September 9 at the Pember Library. This event is made possible through Speakers in the Humanities, a program of the New York Council for the Humanities. Speakers in the Humanities lectures are made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the New York State Legislature, and through funds from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. Hallie E. Bond has written extensively on regional history and material culture since joining the Adirondack Museum in 1983. Her books include “Boats and Boating in the Adirondacks” (1995) and “A Paradise for Boys and Girls:” “Children’s Camps in the Adirondacks” (2005). Ms. Bond has a B.A. in History (University of Colorado), an M.A. in Medieval Studies (University of York) and an M.A. in American History with a Certificate in Museum Studies (University of Delaware). New York’s Adirondack region has been the home of a vibrant quilting tradition for over 150 years. These patchwork quilts record the hardships of life in the Adirondacks among close-knit families and communities, as well as the influence of a wild natural beauty. They document national quilting trends, while also displaying delight in the creation of art from bits of fabric. In this lecture we explore the common threads running through Adirondack quilts. From plain and fancy bedcovers meant to keep families warm during long mountain winters, to the stunning art quilts of the 21st century, the audience learns how Adirondack quilts tell unique stories of life in New York’s mountains, while also holding up a mirror to national trends.

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Persian rugs were made in other countries such as India, Pakistan, Turkey and Afghanistan, filling the void in the market. Bringing the whole topic back to a human level, Alp Basdogan, owner of Asia Minor Carpets at Depot 62, told me that the embargo is not going to help the political process but will only hurt the artisans who live in the mountains and villages of Iran. Having traveled extensively in this region of the world, he indicated that these highly talented artisans are mostly uneducated

and may not understand why the U.S. is imposing this ban. They will believe the propaganda of the regime and once again, the cycle will continue with countries like India, Turkey and China stepping up their production levels. It seems to me that behind every handcrafted item for your home is usually a complex human story. For comments or questions, Lisa can be reached at lisalaberge@vermontel.net or www.Lisalabergeinteriors.com

Open House for Londonderry Historical Society

The Londonderry Historical Society will have an Open House, Friday, September 3 from 4 to 6 p.m., to view recent paintings by area and Londonderry Grange artists! The paintings are for sale. Refreshments will be served. We plan to donate some of the proceeds to the South Londonderry Baptist Church rebuilding. The Historical Society will close for the season after September 4 when we will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. An exhibit of enlargements of the historic glass plate negatives by Everett Vaile will be at Mountain Market Place this fall due to the kindness of Bobby Waite.

Health and Wellness Expo 2010

The Washington County Health and Wellness Expo 2010 will be held at the Granville Forum, 47 East Potter Avenue, Granville, New York on Saturday, September 18 from noon to 5 p.m. This health and wellness expo will consist of everything for your well being. Learn about good nutrition, enjoy a massage, learn about physical therapy, chiropractic care, doctors, exercise, hospital care, adult and nursing homes, seminars, screenings, preventive medicine and much more. Plus, a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Granville Rescue Squad. Admission is free. For further information, call 518-642-0629.

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Free Art on the Hill at Southern Vermont Arts Center

SVAC again holds its most popular free family event, Art on the Hill, on Saturday September 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The return of this annual event signals art-related adventures for children of all ages, and a chance for families to experience making art together. Held outdoors on SVAC’s beautifully-set campus, a circuit of art and crafts stations is staffed with enthusiastic volunteers ready to guide and assist visitors to the event in a wide variety of art activities. Live music, food, a raffle, and free admission to all SVAC exhibitions make this the Arts Center’s largest and most lively family program. Further details are available by calling the Arts Center at 362-1405, extension 32 for Stacy Gates, Outreach Coordinator. The Southern Vermont Arts Center (www.svac.org) is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to make the visual and performing arts an integral part of the life of the community and region. SVAC is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m.5 p.m.; there is free admission on Sunday (closed Monday). Guests can dine on local-grown fare at the new and fabulous Café Mamie, which is open for lunch and for Sunday brunch (11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). Reservations for the Café are suggested and can be made by calling 802-366-8298. ________________________________________________

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‘Tell a Farmer John Story’

The Tinmouth Historical and Genealogical Society’s September �� meeting will be devoted to recalling anecdotes and stories about John Squier, one of Tinmouth’s more colorful characters. He passed away more than 20 years ago, but many folks continue to recall fond memories. So mark your calendars and start thinking. The program will be held at the Old Firehouse on Mountain �� View Road in Tinmouth Center on Sunday September 26, from �� 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to �� the public and refreshments will be served. �� For further information please contact Gail Fallar at 446-2870 or tinmouthtown@vermontel.net. THGS is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the land, the structures and the people of Tinmouth. Anyone interested in joining may send dues or any inquiries to THGS, 515 North End Road, Tinmouth, Vermont 05773-1169.

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Bereavement Support Group Offered

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Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) will be offering a support group for bereaved people who have experienced a loss within the past six months. The support group will meet on Tuesday, September 7, 14 and 21 from 4:30–6 p.m. Call Ann LaRocque at 770-1516 to register. _________________________________________________

Sandy Read Creations on Display at Bley House

The Dorset Historical Society will exhibit a collection of cartoons by Sandy Read (1928-2009), whose work, seen around the world, was a regular feature of the Manchester Journal for decades. A Yale grad (said to have “majored in hockey”), Read spent 18 years with Wall St. securities firms (ten of them as a partner) — always playing hockey on the side. Moving to Vermont in retirement, he delighted readers with his talking bears and other wildlife, whose subtle exchanges each made a neatly drawn point. The exhibit includes more than two-dozen original renderings of Read cartoons, three of his paintings, and five examples of his scrimshaw designs, all on loan from Read family members. The show, opening on Saturday, September 4, will continue through October. A reception at which members of the Read family and DHS members and friends will share their stories of Sandy will take place on a date to be announced (check www.dorsetvthistory.org). The Dorset Historical Society on Route 30 at Kent Hill Road is currently open on summer hours, Wednesday, (10-noon) and Thursday throughSaturday, (10-4). For more information, visit our Web site or call 802-867-0331. ____________________

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Silent Heat is raffling off $1400 worth of bone dry firewood. The winner of the seven cords of wood will get free delivery anywhere in the state of Vermont. Tickets go on sale September 1 with the drawing on October 21 at the Sirloin Saloon in Manchester center at 7 p.m. Only 500 tickets will be sold for $20 each. You can get tickets at Manchester Hot Glass, Ted’s Barber Shop, Danby Country Kitchen, Green Mountain Hydroponics of Bennington and at the Silent Heat Web site, www. silentheatvt.com, or by calling 681-3404. Silent Heat is a state recognized non-profit. Proceeds from this raffle go directly to their mission of providing free wood and safety equipment to local Vermonters in need.

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Eckankar Worship Service

Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God, is a spiritual teaching that provides simple exercises for people of all faiths, traditions, and walks of life to develop and deepen a conscious and practical relationship with spirit. “S.O.S for a Better Life — Living According to the Spiritual Laws” is the topic for the Worship Service to be held Sunday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m. at The Holiday Inn Express in White River Junction. All are welcome. There is no charge for this event. For information about this event or about Eckankar of Vermont, please call 800-772-9390. ________________________________________________

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RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Sheldon Towers Rutland on Thursday, September 9 at 9:30 a.m. BENSON — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Benson Heights in Benson on Thursday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Linden Terrace in Rutland on Thursday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. CASTLETON —The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Castleton Meadows in Castleton on Thursday, September 9 at 12:30 p.m. BRANDON—The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Forestdale Senior Center in Brandon on Monday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. DORSET— The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Dorset Nursing Office in Dorset on Wednesday, September 15 at 9:00 a.m. RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Meadows in Rutland (residents only) on Wednesday, September 15 at 1:15 p.m. RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Gables in Rutland (residents only) on Wednesday, September 15 at 3:15 p.m. RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at Maple Village in Rutland on Thursday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Godnick Adult Center in Rutland on Wednesday, September 22 at 12:30 p.m. N. CLARENDON — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care clinic at the Community Center in North Clarendon on Thursday, September 30 at 12:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $2.00 for blood pressure screenings and $5.00 for foot care. For more information, please call 802-7750568.

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Stress Management for Daily Living

Got stress? Who doesn’t? It’s no secret that we live in very stressful times. Stress over a job or the lack of one; stress over finances, family disputes, the loss of a loved one or a broken romance — this kind of stress can feel like its taking over your life. Stress is often accompanied by feelings of irritability, anger and frustration which can boil over at almost any moment. It’s time to de-stress, re-connect and re-invent. Learn how to manage the stress of daily life in a series of free seminars at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Join Sue Sharp of the Imagery and Hypnosis Center and Joanna Tebbs Young, Certified Journaling Instructor and explore methods of relieving stress through new avenues of self expression.

Learn how to use that self expression and humor to “let go” of all that stress. Move from being dragged down by the past to envisioning the promise of the future. Begin your journey of self discovery and build your self confidence. It all comes together in this series of three presentations at the CVPS/ Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional September 16, 23 and 30, from 6 until 7 p.m. Attend one — attend them all! Remember — they’re free so you have nothing to lose — except stress. Registration is appreciated but not required. To register or to just get a little more information, call 802-772-2400.

September is Recovery Month With September being Recovery Month the topic at The Collaborative’s monthly coalition meeting will be on the evolution of the meaning of “recovery.” The guest speaker will be Kurt White LADC, LICSW, and Clinical Manager of the Starting Now program and the Birches Treatment Center at Brattleboro Retreat. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Manchester Elementary Middle School (MEMS). Kurt White is a graduate of the Smith College School for Social Work (MSW). He also attended college at The University of Chicago (AB). Some of his professional interests include the “common factors” of healing in psychotherapy, psychodynamic theory, spirituality and mindful-

ness practices, couples counseling, group psychotherapy, and the therapeutic use of creative media and modalities such as art and music. Kurt is an adjunct faculty at Smith College School for Social Work, where he teaches Group Therapy Theory and Practice. Kurt will be speaking at the Manchester Elementary Middle School (MEMS) from 4:00 –5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7. For further information please contact Tara at 802-362-3770. The Collaborative promotes the development of a healthy, involved community supporting substance free youth in a caring environment. Get Involved!

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Nature Notes — by Bonnie Dundas After a month of relative inactivity at the birdfeeders, action has

finally increased. Hummingbirds have been scarce here all summer, and I’m told at other feeders, but lately, we have at least two Ruby-throats humming busily between the feeders and the many flowers planted for them. One of them seems very curious as it will fly up close to my face and look me over if I’m sitting in the area. Warblers are beginning to move through. Today I saw a Wilson’s, a Redstart, and a Common Yellowthroat in the woods. They are very quiet and I only see them if they are moving; the opposite of how I bird in the spring. We also have had more catbirds, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, phoebes, and Song Sparrows. Goldfinches, cardinals, Downy Woodpeckers, Song Sparrows, and House Finches are bringing their young to the feeders – probably in the hopes that the young will start feeding themselves! On my walk this morning, I saw some lovely goldenrod and wild turtlehead, a few butterflies (White Admiral, Cabbage, Sulphur, and an unidentified fritillary), and some chanterelle mushrooms. Our family gathered on the lawn late in the evening on August 13th to watch for shooting stars. The weather and the Perseids did not disappoint. It was a lovely, warm evening with crickets singing and we saw enough asteroids streaking through the sky to make everyone ooh and ahh. In the next several days, look for our largest planet, Jupiter, near the moon. It is one of the brightest objects in the sky and easily seen. Cygnus, the Swan, can be seen flying across the eastern sky to the right of the Big Dipper. In the western sky, the virgin (Virgo) can be seen lying on her back with her large head to the west. Her first magnitude star, Spica forms a triangle with Venus and Mars. So much to see and experience outside! Get out before colder weather sets in. Call me at 802-447-7433 or cockatielvt@yahoo.com

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The Town of Pawlet Receives Grants

The Town of Pawlet has received a Better Back Roads Grant. This Grant was for Clark Road (T.H. #7). The Better Back Roads Program is to help Vermont Towns to stabilize stream banks, ditch erosion, and help stop the contamination of our streams and brooks by stopping the erosion before it gets to them. The Better Back Roads Grant helped the Town of Pawlet replace seven culverts and install two new culverts in new locations. In several locations the town has placed shot rock on the steep embankments to stop them from eroding into the brook. The town has stone lined the ditches for better water control. After this work was completed, the town placed twelve to eighteen inches of shot rock on top of the road surface. This will stabilize the road during mud season. The town has placed at least eighteen inches of gravel on top of the shot rock for the driving course. The Town of Pawlet is thankful to the Better Back Roads Program for their assistance in this project. Without their Grant Program and assistance we would not have been able to complete this work and this stream would not have been protected from the road’s contamination. The Town of Pawlet has received two grants. One of these grants is being utilized this year on Route 153 on the west side of our town with the installation of a culvert. In the past this area has flooded over the road because of a culvert that was grossly undersized. A Hydraulic Engineer has to do a study based on the flooding peritoneal of the area’s watershed. This study determines the size of a culvert that needs to be installed. A construction cost has to be done to determine the total cost of such a project. Seminars have to be attended by the Grant-Writer and cost ratios have to be determined for past flooding in the area. F.E.M.A. considers it will take up to 300 hours to complete one such grant and then only maybe your town will be approved. Our town was “lucky” as we are receiving two of these grants, with the completion dates for them being before 2012. ______________________________________________

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The Manchester Youth Agriculture Program sponsored by The Tutorial Center would like to invite the community to a garden tour and to purchase end of the season produce including tomatoes, kale, potatoes, gourds, corn, herbs, flowers and plants on Friday, September 3, from 35 p.m. Please bring your own containers. For information regarding next season, please call Hilary Batchelor 802-824-4565 or hilaryb@tutorialcenter.org The garden is located in the Manchester Recreation Center across from the Rod and Gun Club. September 1, 2010

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What is “good dog park etiquette”? The Manchester Dog Park is almost two years old (14 in dog years!) and the steering committee is delighted that so many people and their dogs have found the park to be a fun, safe way to exercise their pets and meet other dog-lovers. When we started planning the park four years ago, we knew it would be a wonderful addition to our community, and you have proved us right! That said, it has come to our attention lately that some of the rules posted on the sign as you enter the area are being ignored. So we want to go over a couple of things that will ensure the continued safety of all dogs and their people. While one of the pleasures of the MDP is that people can chat with each other while their dogs cavort, owners must still pay attention to what their dogs are doing. That means watching to see when they do their business and pick up afterwards. It means not letting a rowdy dog intimidate smaller canines, even if it “looks like play.” If that seems to be happening, we ask that you put your dog back on his leash or keep him otherwise under control and away from others. It is human nature to intervene when two dogs start fighting, and that often leads to dog bites, often serious. We want to avoid that! Then, too, certain breeds are known for being “feisty” or “aloof ” or “dominant.” You don’t have to know the characteristics of every dog breed to play in the park; just be watchful for signs that some dogs may not be as ready for a companionable romp as others. Remember, too, that the park rules require owners to be with their dogs while they are at the park. That means it is not okay to go off to do some errands or grab a cup of coffee, leaving your pet unattended. Nor should you ask another dog-owner to “watch” your dog while you are away for a while. If you have to leave for some reason, put your pet back in the car. Improvements, current and hoped-for On a happier note, we’re delighted to report that the unsightly problem of rampant weeds at the entrance to the area and in the small dog park area has been solved for the season, thanks to an anonymous donation of labor to cut back the overgrowth and inhibit the presence of ticks. We also are extremely grateful to the employees of Hill & Thompson, who have earmarked a recent fundraising drive for the purchase of a weedwhacker that will be used solely to tame the future growth of weeds in these two areas. (The Parks and Recreation maintenance crew takes care of the larger area, where there is access for their mowers.) We are also working with John O’Keefe and the P&R Board to figure out how to bring water to the dog park next spring or summer. We’ll keep you posted on our progress. Throw Us a Bone Our operating budget is only a couple of thousand dollars a year, but we need your help to keep the park going. Please consider making a donation to us at MDP, P.O. Box 568, Manchester Center, VT 05255. Thanks for helping the Manchester Dog Park be such a valuable, unique asset to our part of Vermont! September 1, 2010

tel calico cat found wandering outside the shelter. She was abandoned and was very frightened and confused when our staff was finally able to catch her. Since coming to Second Chance Annabelle has blossomed into a wonderful and loving girl and she just loves to be held. Annabelle and other pets are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vermont. Call 375-2898 for information.

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Bart Center Third Annual “No Limits” Beneﬁt Ride

The Bart J. Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center is hosting their third annual No Limits benefit bike ride. The date is September 18 and starts at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park in Manchester, Vermont. The Bart Center has chosen four scenic rides for you to enjoy. They have a 10 mile, 30 mile, 65, and 100 mile ride. The scenic views and the family atmosphere makes this ride one not to miss. The courses are well marked and the aid stations are well stocked. The cost of this ride is only $30 per person unless you decided to do the family fun ride and then it is only $15 per person. Same day registration is available but increases to $40 and $25. We also have a cookout after the ride for participants. You can register for this ride by visiting your local bike shops, or going online to www.Bikereg.com or www.bartcenter.com You can always call 802-447-1054 for more information. The Bart Center has a motto of No Limits. We say that the only limits that you have are the limits that you set yourself. Many of our clients face that challenge every day of their lives. Come and challenge yourself. Test your limits by signing up for one of the rides on September 18thand challenging yourself and you will also be helping someone else test his or her limits.

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Community Center Golf Outing

The Castleton Community Center is hosting its Sixth Annual Golf Outing at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club on Friday, September 17. All proceeds from this event are used for the Center’s Senior & Disabled Transportation program. Over 5,000 rides were provided last year for essential travel to doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, therapy, adult day care and food or clothing shopping. The CCC transportation program is a vital service for seniors and disabled residents of western Rutland County. Area businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to act as event sponsors or hole sponsors for the golf outing. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor or in joining a foursome can call the Center at 802-468-3093 for information. The tournament is an 18 hole handicap scramble for four person teams. The entry fee of $105 per person includes 18 holes of golf, cart, gifts, prizes, dinner and a chance to win the $10,000 hole in one prize. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. To register or for information call the Center at 802-468-3093. ________________________________________________

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Plans are underway for the Mountain Valley Open Golf Tournament to be held on Thursday, September 16. Registration is at 11 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at noon. Donation is $85 per player and the fee includes golf, the silent auction and buffet. Non-players are welcome to join for the silent auction and buffet for $25. The Tournament will be held at the Tater Hill Country Club. The dress code policy is collared shirts for men and boys, no blue jeans, and non-metal spike shoes. All proceeds of this tournament will benefit the Mountain Valley Medical Clinic. Please make checks payable to Mountain Valley Medical Clinic and send to Mountain Valley Open, c/o Susie Wyman, P.O. Box 216, Londonderry, VT 05148. For further information, please call Susie Wyman at 824-3537. ________________________________________________

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What better way to start the school year than with a community-wide potluck picnic and pick-up softball game? None that The Mountain School at Winhall can think of, so that’s exactly what they’ll be doing on their first day back, Tuesday, September 7. All - parents, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors - are more than welcome to attend. The fun commences at 10 a.m. for Pre-K and K folks and at 10:30 a.m. for all others. Morning activities start the day and will be followed by a good old-fashioned hot dog and hamburger cookout. The grilled fare and drinks are courtesy of the school, and guests are asked to bring a sharing dish of salad or a dessert. In an effort to make the day as “green” as possible, guests are asked to bring their own reusable place settings - no disposables, please! A co-ed, all age, all skill level and, odds are, all out riot of a softball game breaks out on the school’s field at noon. Bring your most favorite gloves, mitts, caps and sneakers and your very best sense of humor. For more information on the school and its programs, call Daren Houck at 297-2662 or visit online at www.themountainschool.org.

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Colonial Day Features Architectural Treasures

The Annual Castleton Colonial Day House Tour will be held Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes 20 sites throughout the village including outstanding private homes, historic sites and galleries. Hostesses will be dressed in period costumes, so a walk along Main Street is like a step back in time. A favorite stop on the tour is the Castleton Federated Church where visitors can see the beautifully carved pulpit, often described as builder Thomas Dake’s architectural masterpiece. Also on the tour are: the Skinner-Cresci brick house c.1832 with its converted barn that once housed the paint and wagon shop of Eliah Bond; the LandgonHitchcock house completed in 1823 by Thomas Dake featuring a two-story, room-width bay window flanking the central hall and the Langdon-Waterman House c.1800 located at the site of the meeting place where Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys planned the attack on Fort Ticonderoga. The Ranson-Rehlen house, referred to as “The Manse” was built in 1846. It was constructed from plans brought from England in 1816 and features 17 Ionic columns, a curving Dake staircase and many decorative moldings. Railroad buffs will enjoy touring the recently renovated D&H railroad station built in 1850. The station is now an official Amtrak stop with a restaurant and meeting rooms. The Higley House, home of the Castleton Historical Society, will be open and visitors can tour the exhibits, antique tools, carriage collection and period costume display. On display at the Higley House will be the famous Blue Cat Quilt depicting historic landmarks in town and high-

lights from the book “The Blue Cat of Castleton.” The quilt was entirely hand sewn and hand quilted with over 375 hours spent in creating the unique pattern of quilting stitches. Demonstrations of chair caning, spinning and quilting will be found in homes along the tour. Blue Cat Crafts and homemade bakegoods will add to the festivities on the Village Green. At 4 p.m. the Colonial Day raffle will take place offering a 4’x4’ handmade “Houses” wall quilt, a hand-forged Hubbardton Forge table lamp, and a Vermont Marble Lazy Susan. Hour tour tickets are $20 for adults or $15 if purchased by Monday, September 20 at the Castleton Village Store or by calling 802468-0011. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., a baked ham dinner will be served at the Federated Church on Main Street in Castleton. The dinner is $7 for adults and $5 for children. For additional information about Colonial Day call 802-468-5691.

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Historical Exhibits

Historical exhibits from Granville, Greenwich, Putnam and Salem have recently been installed at the Washington County Historical Society. These four town displays complete the series of Seventeen Towns, Seventeen Stories to Tell and will remain in place until November. All the town subject matter and information have been selected by members of each community. From Putnam comes the recent story of the restoration of the 1880 One-room Schoolhouse to serve as a center for the gathering of Putnam’s historical town information and as a tribute to the days when classes were held there. Included in the display are written memories of early school days, accompanied by student photos. Excerpts from Putnam’s land purchase agreement (drawn up in Scotland in 1771) are linked through photos to today’s existing evidence of compliance. The planning, restoration and furnishing of the restored schoolhouse are also featured. Altogether, the project merited recognition by the Washington County Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in

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2010. Granville is represented by three voices from its 19th century past. Salem Town (1780-1865) was an early principal at the Fairville Academy in North Granville. As an educator he included “normal school” course work in secondary education and later developed teacher-training institutes. As a text writer he was known for his Analysis of the English Language which joined his other texts used in schools for 50 years, 1835-1885. Hannah Rogers (1803-1885) through her leadership in the Society of Friends financed the construction of a private, coed school built next door to the Quaker Meetinghouse in Granville. Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) pastor of the First Congregational Church in South Granville from 1822 to 1833, had been a prominent, and itinerant pastoral speaker and writer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. In present days the recently opened Haynes House of Hope in South Granville honors his name through its mission of care. The location of Greenwich on the Battenkill River, coupled with its business activity and services to community and nation, contributed to the busy hum of 19th and early 20th century growth and enterprise in the County. Ample evidence of artifacts, photos and printed matter from Greenwich collections illustrate the Town’s historic record: from the Rough and Ready Engine Company #2 to the DAR, Dunbarton Mill, 123rd N.Y.S.V., Beaver Hats by Barton Bassett, Parker and Cleveland Hardware, and more. Several members of the Audubon family, some directly descended from John James Audubon, lived in Salem at one time or another and are buried in Salem’s Evergreen Cemetery. In the exhibit “The Audubons of Salem”, their names and relationships are made known, house and grounds photos in Salem identified, and publications about their famous naturalist relative and his watercolor work displayed. A few family artifacts owned locally are included. The current exhibits have been designed and materials provided by Katherine Grosselink (Putnam), Edith Sparling (Granville), Claudia Blackler (Greenwich), and William A. Cormier (Salem). The display is in the Reading Room of the Heritage Research Library at the Washington County Historical Society, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward. The Society is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 518-747-9108 for further information.

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Paul Myers Art on Display

Original Oil Paintings by Linda Tracz at Canﬁeld Library

Art works by Peru artist, Paul Myers will be featured at the Spiral Press Café in the Northshire Bookstore, Manchester during the month of September. The show consists of paintings – mostly landscapes, pencil and ink sketches, and photos. Paul Myers was born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York. After 3 years of Air Force service in the Pacific, he began university Education in geology, completed a PhD at the University of Michigan in 1968, and taught at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire until his retirement in 1997. In addition to his art work, Paul is deeply involved in resource and energy conservation. In 2002, he designed and built an energy-efficient house in Peru, Vermont and continues to be an active consultant on home energy independence. Paul is a self-taught artist with broad interests in all of the arts . ��

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The Martha Canfield Library in Arlington, Vermont, will host an exhibition of original oil paintings by Linda Tracz from September 1 to 30. Come to the opening reception and meet the Amsterdam, New York-based artist on Saturday, September 4 from 3–5 p.m. Tracz started painting in 1980 and has illustrated two children’s books, “Visits to Grandma’s House” and “Grandma and the Katsel,” both written by Sande H. Zirlin. Tracz oil paints in a realistic style and strives to capture details that may seem minute and unnoticed in our fast-paced life, but that are so important in contributing to the overall beauty of our surroundings. She paints a variety of subjects including dog portraits, landscapes, seascapes, flowers, and still-lifes. The majority of her work is commissioned, and her oil paintings are included in both public and private collections. She has won numerous awards both locally and on the state level. 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 9–8, Wednesday 9–5, Friday 2–6, and Saturday 10–3. For more information, call the library at 802-375-6153 or visit the library Web site at www.marthacanfieldlibrary.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT Lush, Sweet Sounds Return to Weston On Sunday, September 5, at 4 p.m., Weston’s “Sundays on the Hill” Concert Series welcomes back “A Far Cry” to the historic and acoustically perfect Church on the Hill in Weston, Vermont. Hailed by the Boston Globe as “one of Boston’s most promising classical music groups,” this tightly knit group of 17 young professional musicians formed in early 2007 to seek the freedom and flexibility of a string quartet as well as the power and flexibility of an orchestra. Operating with rotating leadership and no conductor, “A Far Cry” is generating interest not only in the concert hall, but also with its innovative model. All artistic decisions are made by vote as a collective, and the musicians take care of all the

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behind-the-scenes work, from booking concerts to designing programs. “A Far Cry has perfected a lush, sweet sound that is achingly alive and emotional.”Strings Magazine. [www.afarcry. org] This year’s program will include works by Purcell, Mozart Dvorˇák, and Bartók and is made possible in part by the generous contribution from the Anton Foundation. The Anton Foundation’s goal is to create an entity through which they could give back to the groups, communities and industry that have shaped and enriched their lives. See www.antonfamilyfoundation.org. The admission to the concert is $5, with children admitted free. Seats are unreserved and the doors open about 3:30 p.m. Parking is available at the Church on the Hill on Lawrence Hill Road. For further information, please call 824-6686 or see www.vtchurchonthehill. org .

Miller’s Classic Like Never Before

Death of a Salesman, Weston’s final production of the 2010 season has opened. This heartbreaking story of a traveling salesman struggling for one last chance to capture the American dream will amaze and transform audiences. A compelling cast, featuring Christopher Lloyd, is bringing this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama to life on the Playhouse MainStage and running through September 11. Tickets are going fast! Get your tickets now online or by calling the Box Office at 802-8245288. This event is sponsored by The Vermont Country Store and The Orton Family and Vermont Public Television. ________________________________________________

Elisabeth Von Trapp Concert

The Shaftsbury Historical Society presents Elizabeth Von Trapp in a concert on Sunday, September 12 at 4 p.m. This will be held at the Shaftsbury Methodist Church on Church Street in Shaftsbury. Elisabeth Von Trapp is a granddaughter of the Von Trapp family whose story inspired “The Sound of Music.” Who has not heard of Maria Von Trapp? Who has not seen “The Sound of Music” more than once? Elisabeth has given concerts worldwide and continues to do so. She has devoted fans who follow her whenever and wherever they can. She has a beautiful voice. Her concerts are entertaining with anecdotes of the Von Trapp family and the movie. Acoustic music inspired the listener’s journey of the heart and soul including some of her original compositions with poetry set to music, ballads of heroes and heroines and melodies of love. Space and tickets are limited — order yours now Admission is $15 for one and $25 for two. For further information, call Angie at 375-2710 Patty, at 375-2369, or Ruth at 442-9003.

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Final Play for Dorset Theatre Festival

DTF presents its final play, “When Something Wonderful Ends” as part of Going Green Symposium featuring Chris Morrow, Bill Laberge, Mansour Farhang, Ellen Ogden, and Tulianna Garces. Dorset Theatre Festival will finish its 2010 Season with a special showing of nationally renowned playwright Sherry Kramer’s one woman play, “When Something Wonderful Ends” over Labor Day Weekend. The play, a personal story set in a global context is both touching and funny. We watch as one woman packs up her childhood home after the death of her mother, and contemplates her place in the world and in particular, her own use of and dependence upon oil. Given the recent Gulf Oil Spill Disaster the subject of this play could not be more timely. The performances, which begin at 8 p.m. with tickets only $20, will be followed by Café Talks with special guest speakers each night. The Café Talks with Coffee and Dessert following each performance are scheduled as follows; Wednesday, Chris Morrow owner of Northshire Bookstore talks about the importance of creating and sustaining a local economy; Thursday, Bill Laberge of Transition Vermont talks about bringing the head, heart and hands of communities together to make the transition to life beyond oil; Friday, Mansour Farhang, former Iranian Ambassador and Bennington College professor talks about the history and politics of oil; Saturday, Ellen Ogden, author of “The Complete Kitchen Garden” and co-founder of the “Cook’s Garden Catalog,” talks about making your own sustainable garden; Sunday Tulianna Garces, founder of Belart Fair Trade Jewelry talks about the history and importance of local and fair-trade business practices. Sherry Kramer’s work has been seen at theaters across America and abroad, including The Yale Repertory Theater, Soho Rep, Ensemble Studio Theater, New York’s Second Stage, Woolly Mammoth. She is a recipient of NEA, New York Foundation for the Arts and McKnight Fellowships, the Weissberger Playwriting Award; a New York Drama League Award, and the Marvin Taylor Award (for “What a Man Weighs”), the L A Women in Theater New Play Award (for “The Wall of Water”), and the Jane Chambers Playwriting Award (for “David’s Redhaired Death”), which was published by TCG in their Plays in Process Series and is included in the Vintage anthology Plays for Actresses. The production will be directed by Dina Janis, Artistic Director of The Dorset Theatre Festival, and will star Jenny Rohn. Jenny has appeared on Broadway in The Kentucky Cycle and The Crucible, as well as Off-Broadway at The Public Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Guthrie Theater, among others. She has performed extensively in the works of director Robert Wilson in the U.S. and Europe. The production will run Wednesday September 1 through Sunday September 5. For more information and to order tickets call the DTF Box Office at 802-867-5777 or go to www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.

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Thursday: AA meeting, Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Manchester. 7:30 a.m. AA meeting, Sherburne United Church, Killington, noon AA Big Book meeting, Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, noon AA meeting, St. Paul’s CC, Manchester, noon AA, Scars, Bars, Big Book meeting, Rutland Correctional Ctr, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA Women’s Up the Steps meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Route 30, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 141 State St., Rutland,1-800-522-4700. Al-Anon meeting, Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Savings & Loan Bldg., downstairs, 7 p.m. 254-5568. AA Step meeting, United Methodist Ch, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA Room to Grow, Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 7:30 p.m. NA Just for Today, 8 p.m., Al Ducci’s Cafe, Manchester AA meeting, Congregational Church Rupert, 8 p.m. AA, meeting, Jamaica Community Ch, 8 p.m. Friday: AA-Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Step Meeting, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, 7:30 a.m. AA meeting, St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting (step/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Luke’s Fair Haven, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Pawlet Community Ch, 7:30 p.m. AA New Beginnings (Beginners 6:30), Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 8 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. OA Overeaters Anonymous, First Congregational Church, Manchester Village, south entrance, rear parking lot, 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. Open meeting. Saturday: AA meeting, Breakfast with your Higher Power, Beginners, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Manchester, 7:30 a.m. AA Straight from the Heart Group, Mecham St., Wallingford, 9:30 a.m. Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North

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

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

GED • EDUCATION

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

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Tuesday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m., 5:30 & 6 p.m. ESL Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 4:30 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington (first Wednesday), 10 a.m. GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 3 p.m. A Mustard Seed Group St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 8 p.m. MIND & BODY WELLNESS Thursday: Bennington Free Clinic, 6-9 p.m. Located at First Baptist Church, 601 Main St., Bennington, VT. Call 447-3700 for appointment. Medicare Assistance, Zion Parrish, Manchester, 10 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Meeting, American Legion Hall, Chester, first Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Friday: Blood Pressure Clinic, Robert Milbauer Realty, Newfane, third Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday: CoDA, 12-step fellowship to maintain healthy relationships, 9:30 a.m. Wilson House, E. Dorset, 362-5524 Monday: Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, first Monday at 7 p.m., South Londonderry Library, Clare at 824-3909 Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7 p.m.

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RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30; Manchester, Masonic Temple, Mon, Wed, 11 a.m; Manchester Town Hall, Tues 10 a.m. & Thur, 12:30 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 Town Offices in South Londonderry Tuesday: LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Marriage Support Group, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, every other Tuesday, 5769 Main St., Route 7A, Manchester. Call Warren 362-1988 All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30 a.m.; Manchester Town Hall, 12:30 p.m., 447-5693. Blood Pressure Clinic, Second Congregational Church, Londonderry, 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909. Overeaters Anonymous, RRMC, Rutland, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri., Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, Second Congregational Church,

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

MUNICIPAL MEETINGS

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

Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. Castleton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Grafton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Weston Conservation Committee meeting, Town Office, third Monday, 7 p.m. Chester Planning Committee meeting, Town Hall, first and third Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Manchester Village Planning Committee meeting, County Court House, first Monday, 7 p.m. Londonderry Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:00 p.m. Pawlet Planning Committee meeting, Town Hall, fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Selectmen’s meeting, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rutland Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, West Rutland, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Chester Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Planning Committee meeting, Town Clerk’s Office, first Monday, 7 p.m. Stratton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Holly Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Planning Committee meeting, first and third Monday,

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7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:30 p.m. Wallingtond Selectboard, Town Hall, first and third Monday, 6:30 p.m. Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District Meeting, district Office, Poultney, second Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday: Fair Haven Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Weston Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Pawlet Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wells Selectmen Meeting, Wells Town Hall, every other Tuesday, 7 p.m. For info. 645-9020 Shaftsbury Zoning Board meeting, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Planning Committee meeting, first and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dorset Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Selectmen’s meeting, 2nd Tue., Town Clerk’s Office, 6:00 p.m. Mt. Holly Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winhall Board of Adjusters meeting, Town Hall, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Pawlet Board of Listers meeting, Town Hall, third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Thursday: Equinox Valley Toastmasters, Ai Squared, 130 Taconic Business Park Rd, Manchester Ctr., 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., info: jshukla@aisquared.com

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

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

BRIDGE

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

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FOOD • SENIOR MEALS

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

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PRAYER GROUPS

Thursday: Prayer Group, Congregational Church, Chester, 6 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton Mountain, 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study, Truthville Baptist Church, Granville, NY, 7p.m. Community Bible Study, nondenominational for women, children, 10 a.m September -May. Bennington. 447-4745. Friday: Shabbat Services, Israel Congregation, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Saturday: Torah Shabbat, Israel Congregation, Manchester, 9:30 a.m.

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Monday: Prayer meeting, Baha’i Faith at 7 p.m. For info., call 802-447-3866 Tuesday: Bible Study, Congregational Church, Chester, 6 a.m. Wednesday: Holy Eucharist , St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing, Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester, 12:15 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church Services, Danby Four Corners, 6 p.m. Spiritual Renewal for Busy Lives, Embury United Methodist Church, 41 East Main St., Cambridge, NY, 518-677-3602, 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Bible Study, Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby 4-Corners, 7 p.m. Bible Independent Baptist Church, Prayer and Bible Study, Rod & Gun Club, Manchester, 7 p.m. Healing Service, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, second Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Muddy Lane, Manchester, 7 p.m., 362-1988

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MANCHESTER Friday: Israel Congregation of Manchester, Shabbat Services, 6:30 p.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A Saturday: Israel Congregation of Manchester: Shabbat Services, 9:30 a.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A St. Paul’s Church, Mass, 5:30 p.m., Sunday: Zion Episcopal Church, Route 7A, Manchester Center, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (childcare at 10 a.m.) Eucharist w/healing Wed. 12:15 p.m. St. John’s Chapel, Route 7A, Manchester Village, 11 a.m., now through Sept. 5 St. Paul’s, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. First Congregational Church, Sunday Services 9:30 a.m., Godly Play for children 4-11, nursery available for infants to 3 yrs. Interim Pastor Rev. Richard D. Ringenwald, Sr. firstcongregationalmanchester.org, 362-2709. Equinox Terrace, Services for Seniors, 10 a.m. St. Paul, Danby Holy Trinity Church, 11:30 a.m.

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First Baptist Ch., ABC, Manchester Center, Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Ministry, 9:30 a.m. 802-362-1555. Rev. Dr. Robert Carpenter Northshire Baptist Fellowship, 5769 Main St., 10 a.m. adult & children’s Bible classes, 11 a.m. Worship service and Children’s Church; 6 p.m. Bible study, 3621988. Weekday Mass: St. Paul’s Church: Mon, Fri, 8 a.m. ARLINGTON Saturday: St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. Rev. Scott Neal 375-9952, stjamesarlington.org; stjamesparish@myfairpoint.net Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www. earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6 p.m. covered dish supper. BENNINGTON Saturday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4 p.m. Sunday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (SS 9) First Church of Christ Scientist, Services, 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 108 School Street, Services, 10 a.m., (religious education, child care, 10 a.m.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9:30 a.m. Sacrament Service; 10:40 a.m. SS; 11:40 a.m. Relief Society & Priesthood. 4470139; 442-8126 CHESTER Saturday: St. Joseph’s Church, Saturday Afternoon Mass at 6:30 p.m. Sunday: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Sunday Services 8 and 10 a.m.; SS, 9:15 a.m. 875-6651 First Universalist Church, Services, 9 a.m. Congregational Church, Services, 10:30 a.m. (SS 9:30 a.m.) First Baptist Church, Services, 10:30 a.m. (SS 9:15 a.m.) St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday Morning Mass at 10:30 a.m. DANBY Sunday: Danby Congregational Church, 60

Morning Services, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Services, 11a.m. & 7 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Young People’s Group, 6 p.m. DORSET Sunday: Congregational Church, East Dorset, Services, 9:30 a.m. (SS 9:30 a.m.) The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.) GRAFTON Sunday: Grafton White Ch., Services, 9:00 a.m. JAMAICA Sunday: Jamaica Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 10 a.m.) LONDONDERRY Saturday: St. Joseph’s Chapel, Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday: Second Congregational Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. (child care) South Londonderry First Baptist Church, Children, adult Sunday School, 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., childcare provided. Communion celebrated 1st Sun. of each month; coffee hour following. 824-6046 MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS Sunday: Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. 9:05 a.m. all ages Sunday School St. Anne Church, Mass, 8:00 a.m. MOUNT HOLLY Sunday: Our Lady of Mercy, Mass, 8:30 a.m. PERU Sunday: Peru Congregational Church, Main St., Sunday Service, 9:30 a.m. Child care provided. Pastor Margaret, 379-1438. RUPERT Sunday: United Methodist, Services, 9 a.m. Congregational Church, Services, 10:30 a.m. Disciples of Christ, West Rupert, Services, 11 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.) SANDGATE Sunday: Sandgate United Methodist Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. SHAFTSBURY Sunday: Redeemer Lutheran Church (ECLA)m Route 67A, 1.5 miles off Route 7A, Shaftsbury. sunday communion service, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Fredrick McGee. 442-8423.

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