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Dinner to benefit score clock drive A spaghetti dinner will be held on Monday, March 21 at Bernardo's Restaurant in Granville to benefit the Poultney High School baseball and football outdoor score clock drive. There will be three seatings, 5 p.m,, 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Take out orders are $5. To get your tickets call PHS at 287-5861 or see any baseball, football player.

Enjoy corned beef and cabbage? The Castleton American Legion Post 50 Ladies Aux. will host a corned beef and cabbage dinner on Friday, March 11 from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. All are invited to attend this great St. Patrick's Day themed event.

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The trees have been tapped, the lines have been run, and stacks of smoke will soon begin to rise from local sugarhouses. The maple sugaring season has returned Middletown and the comSprings munity of Poultney has Maple begun to Festival make plans for its annual Sunday / 5 celebration of all things maple. Maple Fest 2011 will be held the weekend of March 19 and 20 throughout Poultney. Sponsored by the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce and the Poultney Downtown Revitalization Committee, Maple Fest is a community event that pays homage to the return of the maple sugaring

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Mania &RQWLQXHG IURP IURQW SDJH The annual event will be held at the school, located on Route 153, on Saturday, March 12. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are available in advance by calling 645-9009. They cost $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets are also available at the door but have been known to sell out in the past. “It’s primarily singing and we’ve got some dancing and other routines. There are several returning acts and some new acts,� explained Rod Hawkins,

the show’s organizer. “We have some really good talent this year.� Although the event showcases the talent of local entertainers, it’s not your typical talent show where a panel of judges determines a winner. “I determined a long time ago that it wasn’t a competition. What I want to do is give the community an opportunity to see the talent that’s in the region.� The show comes together over a span of approximately two months. Hawkins held auditions for prospective performers the first week of February. He said the auditions are very much like American Idol; the entertainers are given several minutes to perform their routine and then

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Hawkins critiques each performance and lets them know whether or not they made it. “I’m not as mean as Simon Cowell but I have turned away acts who weren’t polished enough,� Hawkins said. “Fortunately, no one was turned away this year, which is kind of nice. We have some really good performers this year.� After the auditions, Hawkins doesn’t see most of the performers until one of two rehearsals in the days leading up to the show. He says he leaves it up to them to make sure they practice and are prepared for the show. “It really is up to them and how bad they want it. They audition, practice, rehearse and then they’re off,� Hawkins explained. During the rehearsals, Hawkins spends a good deal of time choreographing the performances. “I tell them where to go and what to do. I try to make it so they are actually entertaining and not just performing.� Despite carefully choosing his performers, Hawkins said the show is open to all comers, regardless of age or where they are from. “We’ve had everything from third graders to people in their 50’s,� Hawkins said. “The radius is fairly large that we draw from, which is good. I have performers from Whitehall, Hudson Falls, Rutland, Lake Bomoseen and Shaftsbury.� The performers aren’t the only attraction. In what has become a Mettawee Mania Tradition, the current Miss Vermont, Caroline Bright, will serve as the event’s emcee. Bright is a 20 year old senior at St. Michael’s College in

Colchester and a graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton. According to Hawkins, this won’t be Bright’s first time on the Mettawee Mania stage. She served as the event’s emcee several years ago when Miss Vermont couldn’t attend. “She did a whale of a job then and I’m looking forward to working with her again. She keeps things rolling by doing her thing,� Hawkins said. The show also benefits from an experienced staff that ensures everything runs smoothly on and behind the stage. “We have a really good crew that takes care of everything back stage, from the lights to the sound. They have all been here since day one and they know the drill,� Hawkins said. Hawkins said he has 21 performers lined up for this years show and all the acts are back to back “so its rolling all the time and people don’t have a chance to get bored.� Besides the outstanding singing and dancing the audience has come to expect at Mettawee Mania, Hawkins says he has some new acts. “Some of our new acts include a band from the Long Trail School, a group of belly dancers from Shaftsbury and a trio who does yo-yo tricks which is something we’ve never had before. Hawkins said each performer is given a maximum of five minutes on stage and the show typically lasts two hours. Proceeds from the event benefit the Mettawee Community School Parent Teacher Organization. He said most of the proceeds are used to help

%\ 'HUHN /LHELJ The Fair Haven Grade School PTA wants to give local women a chance to get out of the house and enjoy a day out. The organization will host its First Annual Scrapbook Day and Women’s Business Expo from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, in the gymnasium at the Fair Haven Grade School. The event is set to feature several home-based party businesses and is a chance to spend time with like-minded women. “It’s a nice end of winter, get out of the house, spend time with your girlfriends type of

event,� event organizer Lea Pettis said. Pettis said organizers got together last fall and discussed hosting an end of the winter event that provides local women with a chance to get out of the house. “Someone said why don’t we have an event with that features a number of home-based party businesses like Pampered Chef ?� Pettis said. “So that is kind of what we based it on.� She said they have several different businesses signed up and it will give local residents a chance to see what kind of product those businesses offer.

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Maple &RQWLQXHG IURP IURQW SDJH season with a variety of events and activities. “Maple Fest is geared to bring people into the area for fun and entertainment and celebrate the maple season,� Maple Fest chairwoman Pam Mikkelsen explained. Admission to Maple Fest is absolutely free, and with the exception of a few shopping and dining opportunities, patrons can enjoy an entire weekend of fun without spending any money. “It’s completely free. If you don’t want to spend money, you don’t have to,� Mikkelsen said. The event, which has been known to attract several hundred people to town and is one of its largest events, showcases Poultney’s maple sugaring industry. Throughout the weekend, several of the community’s sugarhouses will open their doors and welcome in guests to observe their sugaring operations. At some, such as Green’s

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offset the price of yearbooks which are given to sixth graders for free and sold to younger students at a reduced prize. Despite benefiting the show, Hawkins was quick to point out that the event is not a school function. Instead it’s a community event held at the school. “It’s a good opportunity to see something different. People really seem to enjoy it. It’s a lot of fun,� Hawkins said.

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“They can sell items but it’s more of an opportunity for them to get their name out there, sign up hostesses, and market their business,� she said. The business expo is expected to last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the rest of the day, attendees will have a chance to do some scrapbooking. A representative from Creative Memories will be present throughout the day offering participants tips and guidance with their scrapbooking. She will also have a number of products and supplies available for purchase. The cost to attend the event is $50 for 12 hours of scrapbook time, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 10 raffle tickets, a goodie bag and admission to the Business Expo. A half day of scrapbooking will cost $25. Admission to the Business Expo only is $2. A number of items will be raffled throughout the day. According to Pettis, proceeds from the event will benefit the Fair Haven Grade School and will be used to offset the cost of playground equipment and other programs and curriculum teachers would like to implement but can’t afford to. Pettis said any vendors who would like to attend, or anyone who would like to participate in the scrapbooking segment of the event, can call her at 265-8348, or e-mail lapeetis@hotmail.com to register. “I’m hoping for a fun day,� she said.

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Maple &RQWLQXHG IURP SDJH Sugar House on Finel Hollow Road, maple producers will even demonstrate some of the techniques they employ during the sugaring process. Closer to the center of town, organizers will host a number of family-friendly, communityminded events. “It’s basically the same format as previous years. There will be a number of activities on Main Street from St. Raphael’s to Green Mountain College,� Mikkelsen said. Organizers have created two separate maps to help people find their bearings during the weekend. One indicates the location of participating sugarhouses and the other the location of specific activities throughout the village. Both maps will be available at the Stonebridge The festival begins on Saturday morning with two of Maple Fest’s most popular events: the Maple Pancake Breakfast and the Maple Fest 5K Run. The breakfast, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Methodist Church, features authentic maple syrup from local producers. It’s followed by the Maple Fest Run at 10 a.m., a 5K run. Other traditional activities include the fourth Annual Maple Bake-Off Contest, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, and a Silent Auction at St. Raphael’s

Catholic Parish Hall. “I’d strongly encourage people to stop by at least once and check some of the items donated by local businesses and make a bid,� Mikkelsen said. “We have gotten a lot of support from the business community.� Organizers have also added several newer activities over the last few years that have proved popular. “The Interactive Family Games at Green Mountain College were something that were started last year and proved to be a big hit,� Mikkelsen said. “It’s aimed at kids and is basically a watereddown education of how maple sugaring works.� Sponsored by The Environment Ed Class at Green Mountain College, children will learn about maple trees, how to identify them, what sap is, and how you collect it. They will also learn more about traditional sugaring techniques through a series of interactive games, such as the Speedy Sap Simulation Race, a sort of maple-inspired relay race. Mikkelsen also pointed out face painting at the college and the Maple Story Time as other events children may enjoy. “It’s (Maple Fest) really an event geared to bring children to,� Mikkelsen.

This year’s event also features an added emphasis on local art. Art from a variety of different mediums, including oil and water paintings, ceramics, and photography will be on display at the Stonebridge and the Poultney Theater Group will read poetry from a number of American and British poets. Mikkelsen offered a few suggestions on how people could best take advantage of Maple Fest Weekend. “In my opinion, run first and then have breakfast. If you have children, go to the college and then walk up Main Street toward the church (St. Raphael’s). It’s a good place to be between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for lunch and dessert from the Maple Bake Off.� She suggest parents use the afternoon to take their children to the library for story time, participate in a nature walk, or visit one of the local sugarhouses. And, most importantly, enjoy yourself. “The focus is to have fun,� she said. “That’s the whole point.�

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more interested in working on jet engines, a recent advancement in the field of avionics, so he decided to join the Navy. “Much to my chagrin, I ended up at helicopter school,� Francois said. “It helped me grow up and was a very broadening experience and a good education.� But it ultimately wasn’t what Francois was looking for, at least at that time. After leaving the Navy, Francois married his longtime squeeze Kerstin-who he remains married to today-and began looking for a job. After a few short-lived positions, he ended up at the Sunday Sun and Sun Bulletin, two newspapers in Bergen County, New Jersey. The early experiences helped him cut his teeth in the photography business and he was able to parlay the experience into a position at Reader’s Digest. “The art director asked me to make a print from a negative and was impressed with my work. I spent the next six years working in the International Arts Department at Reader’s Digest. It was a great education but I eventually I realized I need to grow, I had to spread my wings a little,� Francois said. He wound up contacting the Bergen Record, New Jersey’s second largest newspaper at the time, and they were wowed by his work. Although he only spent four and a half years at the paper, it left an indelible mark on his career. “I did a little of everything. I photographed car accidents, crime scenes, riots and sporting events,� Francois said. After an ill-timed move to Florida that coincided with the energy crisis in the early 1970’s, Francois reenlisted in the Navy as a photographer and journalist

in 1975. While working as a photographer in the Navy, Francois had an opportunity to work with a number of government organizations including the FBI and the Border Patrol. He also worked on a book, “The Liberty Centennial, 1886-1986: The Fourth of July Weekend,� which featured a number of photographs Francois took of the Statue of Liberty in honor of its 100th anniversary. Several years later, Francois was introduced to a new form of technology that fundamentally altered the way he viewed photography. “I went to see this new computer system and scanner with a new program called Photoshop,� Francois said. “It changed everything I knew about photography.� Francois was on “the cutting edge, the bleeding edge� of digital photography. His work with digital photography was received with much acclaim, and Francois was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his photography and work with digital imaging. He retired from the Navy in 1999 as a Lt. Commander with more than 30 years of service. Despite all the digital images and vivid photographs Francois took, he chose to use black and white images for his book. “I appreciate the values of black and white photography. It evokes different emotions than color,� he explained. “In photography you have to be incisive and sensitive to what you see.� The book illustrates Francois work and the things he has experienced during his career and life. “It’s an overview of the things I’ve done in my life,� he said. “It’s been one heck of a ride.�

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sored by the historical society, the focus is on the history of maple sugaring,� historical society member David Wright said. One of the highlights of the afternoon will be a panel discussion by long time maple producers Truman Young of Tinmouth, and Wilson Clark of Pawlet. “Truman Young is very engaging and has lots of experience with maple sugaring that dates back into the 1930’s and (Wilson) Bill Clark is a past president of the Vermont Maple Sugarmakers Association,� Wright said. “They are going to converse about the evolution of maple

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BENNINGTON Friday, March 11, is the deadline for students in grades 9 through 12 to apply to participate in the Bennington and Catamount Rotary clubs’ FourWay Test Speech Contest that will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, in the Rotary Room at the Bennington Free Library. Students from Arlington, Bennington, North Bennington, Pownal, Shaftsbury and Woodford, and home-schooled and exchange students, are eligible. Applications are available from Mike Molloy at the Mount Anthony Union High School, and at www. catamountrotary.com or www.benningtonrotary.com.

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FORT EDWARD The Washington County Tourism Assn. and others will host Winter Raptor Fest 2011 on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, at the Little Theater on the Farm, 127 Plum Road in Fort Edward. Live birds of prey, youth snowshoe races, guided snowshoe walks, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and more will be featured. Information/times: Tourism Assn. at 518-499-2435, or www.winterraptorfest.com. GRANVILLE The South Granville Congregational Church ladies will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at AJ’s Restaurant in Granville. Ordering will be from the menu. And, the men will meet for breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. that day at the church on Route 149. SALEM Open Hearth Cooking Classes will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 12, 17, 26 and 31 at the 1786 Wilson Homestead, 1117 Chamberlin Mills Road in Salem. Traditional Irish recipes will

be used on March 17, and hearty colonial fare recipes on the other days. Cost: $45. Information/registration: Sally Brillon at 518-8543134. ESSEX JUNCTION The Northwestern Vermont Model Railroad Assn. will host the state’s largest Model Train Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Champlain Valley Exposition on Route 15 in Essex Junction. Admission: $5 adults; $1 ages 6 to 12; free younger than 6; $5 per family with active military identification. Information: www. nwvrailroad.org. GRANVILLE “Learn with Linda,� featuring stories, crafts and snacks in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, will be offered for children at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Pember Library, 33 W. Main Street in Granville. Make your own shamrock and wear green for all the leprechauns hiding about. Information: 518-642-2525. MANCHESTER Joe Blair of Joseph J. Blair Tree Care will lead a Pruning Demonstration from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 12, behind the historic carriage barn at Hildene in Manchester. Meet at the Welcome Center for this activity that’s free and open to all. Information: Stephanie at 802-367-7960, or e-mail Stephanie@hildene.org. RUPERT Lois Dansereau and Margaret Mertz will lead an informal Knitting Circle for experienced and novice knitters from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 and April 16, in the Visitors Center at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert. Beginners should bring a ball of sport-weight yarn and size 6 knitting needles. Free and open to all. Information: 802-394-7836. BENNINGTON The Bennington Museum at 75 Main St., Route 9, will host its Sixth Annual Appraisal Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12. Bring family heirlooms or odd, quirky pieces and have an expert panel of art and antiques appraisers evaluate them. Cost: $5 per item, with a limit of five items. Also, from March 12 through May 30, the museum will feature the exhibit titled, “Bennington Collects: The Curated Edition,� on who collects, why they collect, and the basic psychology of collecting. Information: 802-4471571, or www.benningtonmuseum.org. WHITEHALL The All Washington County High School Band will present its annual concert at 3p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Whitehall Central School. BRANDON The Brandon Rotary Club will be holding a benefit poker tournament on Sunday, March 12th, at The Brandon Inn located at 20 Park Street in Brandon, VT. $100 entry fee deep stack tournament. Registration starts at 9:45am and the main tournament starts at 10am. More information is available at www. vtpokerleague.com WEST PAWLET Mettawee Mania 2011: A Talent Extravaganza will be staged at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Mettawee Community School on Route 153 in West Pawlet. Miss Vermont 2010, Caroline Bright, is scheduled to emcee this popular event and everyone is invited. Cost: $7 adults; $5 senior citizens and students; free 3 and younger accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at the school from 8 a.m.

to 3 p.m. and will be sold at the door. Information/reservations: 802-645-9009. GRANVILLE Bingo will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Hook and Ladder Fire Co. in Granville. This bingo will be held each Saturday, with few exceptions, refreshments will be available for purchase, and everyone is invited. Information: 642-2401. NORTH BENNINGTON The Barnstormers, a classic jazz ensemble, will perform Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Thelonius Monk and more at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Vermont Arts Exchange in North Bennington. And, esp3, and improvisational jazz trio, will perform during set breaks. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and there’ll be a cash bar and dessert for sale. Admission: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Table sponsorships: $50 per person, call 413-822-0906, e-mail dhacker@ gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the Southshire Community School. Tickets: 1-800-838-3006, www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/161363, or visit Powers Market in North Bennington.

SUN 3/13 FAIR HAVEN American Legion Post 49 at 72 S. Main St. in Fair Haven invites everyone to a buffet Pancake/French Toast Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. Cost: $7 adults; $3.50 children. This breakfast is held on the second Sunday each month, with few exceptions. Information: 802-265-7983. MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS The Middletown Springs Historical Society will hold its 23rd Annual Maple Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, on the Middletown green and indoors. Veteran sugarmaker Truman Young from Tinmouth and Wilson (Bill) Clark, past president of the Vermont Maple Sugarmakers Assn. and a Pawlet resident, will speak on the evolution of maple syrup making technique using artifacts from the society’s collection. There’ll be music, children’s activities, demonstrations, videos, sugar-on-snow and maple cotton candy, delicious maple desserts, maple products and crafts, and 2011 syrup will be for sale. Information: David Wright at 802235-2376. WELLS The Section Eight Ryders will host a Club Basket Party at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13 at the Modern Woodman Small building. The event will feature a number of baskets, raffles and food for purchase. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Call Jan at 518-642-1814, or Emma at 518-642-9051 for more information. MANCHESTER The documentary film, “Hitler’s Pawn,� about German Jewish high jumper Gretel Bergmann, will be screened at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, at Israel Congregation, Main Street, Route 7A North, in Manchester. Gretel, now age 96 and known as Margaret Lambert, will be interviewed via telephone after the screening. Cost: Free-will donation. Sandy Castelbaum at 802297-1185. KILLINGTON Stefan Lessard, celebrated guitarist from the Dave Matthews Band, will perform a benefit concert on Sunday, March 13, at The Pickle Barrel Nightclub on the Killington access road. Stefan will be joined by Secret

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MON 3/14 GRANVILLE The Vermont Chapter, National Barrel Horse Assn., will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, March 14, at Bernardo’s Restaurant on Church Street in Granville. Seating will be at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Cost: $5 eat in, $6 take out, with proceeds benefiting the Vermont Make a Wish chapter. Free delivery will be offered, too, at 642-9871. RUTLAND A forum on “Vermont Health Care: The Good, The Bad and the Bottom Line� will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 14, in the Tuttle Hall Theater at the College of St. Joseph on Clement Road in Rutland. Free and open to all. Information: 802-645-0109. PAWLET Club 2011, the group planning the Town of Pawlet 250th birthday celebration, will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 14, at the Pawlet Town Office. Club 2011 will meet on the second Monday each month until the celebration in late August and volunteers are needed. Information: Phyllis Mason at 325-3196, or Judy Coolidge at 325-3073, or 325-3309, Ext. 2.

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MANCHESTER Registration for Manchester Youth Baseball will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, in the cafeteria at the Manchester Elementary Middle School. This league is open to boys and girls living in Manchester, Dorset, Winhall, Rupert and Pawlet. Information: Facebook page, “Manchester Youth Baseball,� Chris Mayne at 362-4672, or Pete Cottrell at 5495683. RUTLAND ARC Rutland Area and the Vermont Developmental

Disabilities Council will host a Community Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the Rutland Mental Health Services Education and Wellness Center, 78 S. Main Street in Rutland. A free dinner will be served and for discussion will be “How is Vermont doing in supporting people with disabilities?� and “How can our communities be more welcoming to people?� Reservations are requested at 802-775-1370. DORSET RAVNAH and Dorset Nursing will host a six-session Grief Education and Support Group from noon to 1:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, March 16, at the Dorset Nursing Assn., 909 Route 30 in Dorset. Participants will share their experiences of loss with others and gain an understanding of the process of grief. Pre-registration is required with Ann LaRocque at 802-770-1516.

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POULTNEY Maple Fest 2011 will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, in Poultney. Saturday’s festivities will begin with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Methodist Church, followed by a 5K run at 10 a.m. from St. Raphael’s Parish Hall (9:30 a.m. registration). Information: Pam Mikkelsen at 802-287-4004, e-mail bentleyhousebb@comcast.net. FAIR HAVEN The First FHGS PTA Scrapbook Day and Women’s Business Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, in the gymnasium at the Fair Haven Grade School. Cost: $50 for 12 hours of scrapbook time, breakfast, lunch and supper, 10 raffle tickets, goodie bag, and Expo admission (Expo will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $2 admission for those not scrapbooking). Information/to showcase your business: Lea Pettis at 802-2658348, or lapettis@hotmail.com. SALEM Mapleland Farms at 647 Bunker Hill Road in Salem will hold Open House Weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20 and 26 and 27. Free tours of the sugarhouse will be offered. Information: www.maplelandfarms.com. DORSET The Dorset Theatre Festival will hold Auditions for regional equity and non-equity actors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at The Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Road. Interested actors should e-mail their resumes to casting@dorsettheatrefestival.org, and call the business office at 802-867-2223. Information: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org. RUTLAND The Winter Farmer’s Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at 77 Wales St. in Rutland. This market will be open all winter on Saturdays. Information: Greg Cox at 802-683-5791, or www.vtfarmersmarket.org. RUPERT Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert invites everyone to a Sugaring Celebration and Pancake Breakfast from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20. There also will be horse-drawn sleigh rides, sugaring demonstrations, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Information: 802-394-7836. MANCHESTER Betsy Bennett Stacey from the Nature Museum at Grafton will present a program about dinosaurs for children ages 4 and older at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, at the Mark Skinner Library on Route 7A in

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0DUFK *LUO 6FRXWV &HOHEUDWH WK $QQLYHUVDU\ When you think about programs that help young girls blossom into confident, compassionate and talented young women, there really is only one that rises to the top of the list, and that is the Girl Scouts. Much more than just cookies, Girl Scouting, is about developing the entire girl. “Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world,â€? the mission statement says. “In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls cultivate their full individual potential. The qualities they develop in Girl Scouting -- leadership, values, social conscience and conviction about their own self-worth - serve them all their lives.â€? Mary Ellen Hettinger, public relations manager for Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains in Vermont, added that Girl Scouts offers its more than 17,000 local members the chance to develop the characteristics of confidence and courage, as well as arm them with the knowledge that they can make the world a better place. “Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place,â€? she said. “We do that a lot of difference ways.â€? Looking back Hettinger said girl scouts was helping girls and young women learn to support themselves and “pull their own weight in the worldâ€? before women could even vote. Girl Scouts was formed in Savannah, Georgia on March 12, 1912 by Juliette “Daisyâ€? Gordon Low. Gordon Low believed all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and spiritually, and so with the goal of bringing girls out of isolated home environments and into community service and the open air, Girl Scouts was formed. “She was very forward thinking‌girl scouts had an aviation badge back in 1916,â€? Hettinger said. In an era when not many women had an education, girl scouts was providing basic life skills such as financial literacy, much like today. The first Girl Scouts hiked, played basketball, went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars and studied first aid, within a few years the movement spread over the state and then over the nation. Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has a membership of nearly 4 million girls and adults. In the Lakes, there are two service units, the Slate Valley Service Unit, which covers Castleton, Fair Haven, Benson and Orwell; and the Lakes Region Service Unit, which covers the communities of Middletown Springs, Pawlet, Poultney and Wells.

There are approximately 150 girls involved in Girl Scouting in the Lakes Region in 15 troops, Hettinger said. As anyone with a sweet tooth knows, it’s Girl Scout cookie season. And while the sale of cookies is one of the group’s major fundraisers, they also play an important role in the mission of the organization. Cookie sales manage to combine many of the attributes girl scouts want to bring out in their troops. Hettinger said the cookie sales are the equivalent of a financial literacy program where the girls learn everything from how to manage money and make change as well as setting goals and becoming more confident. Girls can earn ‘cookie dough’ which may be used to pay for going to camp, which requires planning if that scout wants to use cookie sales to pay for their trip. Selling cookies means interacting with customers. “For some it is (intimidating) but they do put themselves out there, building their confidence,� Hettinger said. But, cookies are more than just raising money for the troop. Each girl sets a personal goal. The girls enjoy a great deal of activities. The Poultney area girls have held lock-ins at Castleton State College where they slept overnight. The event is held most years, giving the girls a chance to sing songs, play games, enjoy snacks and do activities that relate to the year’s theme. In the Fair Haven area, to name just a couple of the many available examples, two scouts just returned from England and another worked as a part of ‘Girl Scouts Forever Green’ in Cape Cod at the National Seashore. In Castleton, girls scouts attended a Martin Luther King Jr. program as well as creating ‘Hero Packs’ for children whose parents are deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. “And the really big part is having a ball while doing all of it, making it fun,� Hettinger said. Membership is open to all girls 5-17 who subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. We are part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries. Adult members volunteer as troop leaders, community administrators, organizers, public relations coordinators, trainers, board members, and specialists in child development, adult and outdoor education, and administration. For more information on how to become a part of Girl Scouting in the Lakes Region as a scout or a volunteer, Hettinger invited people to call them at 1-800-769-7452 or find them on the web at www.girlscoutsgwm.org.

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Fair Haven Troop 30042

Celebrating 99 Years

Poultney Cadette Troop 30381

Girl Scouts Camp-Out at Lake Bomoseen Manchester Newspapers will contribute 15% of proceeds to the local scout troops.

Castleton Brownie Troop 30624

Gilmore Home Center Rt. 4A Fair Haven, VT 802-468-5676

Grant’s Village Store

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS 8 East Street Middletown Springs, VT 802-235-2251

American Legion Post 50 Route 4A Bomoseen, VT 802-468-8962

Quality Cooling

PO Box 246 Poultney, VT 802-287-9694

Williams Hardware 51 Main Street Poultney, VT 802-287-5791

Castleton Beauty Shop

Carl Durfee’s

Clothing & Footware Store For The Whole Family 34 Main Street Fair Haven, VT 802-265-3313

The Riley Agency

Rte. 4A Bomoseen, VT 802-468-3111

595 Main Street Castleton, VT 802-468-5586

Tot’s Diner

York Coach Works

84 Main Street Poultney, VT 802-287-2213

1075 Rte. 30 Poultney, VT 802-287-9897

Rutland Veterinary Clinic Prunier’s Market at Castleton Corners Route 30N Bomoseen, VT 802-468-5576

Girl Scouts at a Hockey Game

Castleton Troop 30624

Rte. 4A Bomoseen, VT 802-265-4516

Haven Guest House

Castleton Family Health Center Pharmacy

Kelco Concrete

275 Rte. 30N Bomoseen, VT 802-468-5800

Rte. 133 Poultney, VT 802-325-3668

Bed & Breakfast 1 Fourth Street Fair Haven, VT 802-265-8882 havenguesthousevt.com

Durkee Insurance Agency

Parker Water Wells

Happy Paws Daycare

651 Rte 22A North (Across from Shaw’s) Fair Haven, VT 802-265-3439

Castleton Motors 1454 Main Street Castleton, VT 802-468-2897 www.castletonmotors.com

Precision Auto Body 529 Main Street Castleton, VT 802-468-0327

Poultney, VT 802-287-4016

Dan’s Small Engine & Auto Repair 317 York St. Poultney, VT 802-287-9859

Applewood Manor Bed & Breakfast

319 North Rd Castleton, VT 802-468-5170 • 866-468-5170 www.applewoodmanorbandb.com

82 Rte. 30N Castleton Corners, VT 802-468-3033

Roberts - Aubin Funeral Home 266 Allen Avenue Poultney, VT 802-287-5511

Ultravation

Ultraviolet Technology Professional Indoor Air Quality Products

212 Ideal Way Poultney, VT 802-287-9735

Lakes Region Business Service LLC

Sam’s U-Save Fuels

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#2 DIESEL, KEROSENE, PREMIUM HEATING OILS Route 4A Fair Haven, VT 802-265-3608

Spaulding’s Waste Services

Lake Champlain Coal

105 Colvin Rd Fair Haven, VT 802-265-4458

Country Coiffures

UNISEX HAIR SALON Route 4A Bomoseen, VT 802-468-5155

Fair Haven/ Poultney Auto Supply Poultney, VT 802-287-9211 Fair Haven, VT 802-265-3012

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Tom Doran Chimney Service

Riverside Motors

Apollo Fuels

120 East Main Street Poultney, VT 802-287-9947

Route 149 Pawlet, VT 802-645-9060

Ducharme Funeral Home

Everyday Flowers

1939 Main Street Castleton, VT 802-468-0026

200 Main Street Poultney, VT 802-287-4094 everydayflowersvt.com

Newmont Slate Co. Inc.

Fair Haven Rescue Squad

DeBonis, Wright & Carris, PC

Waite’s Foundations

720 VT Rte. 149 W. Pawlet, VT 802-645-0203

51 Coon Hill Rd. Fair Haven, VT 802-265-3091

ATTORNEYS AT LAW 226 Main Street Poultney, VT 802-287-9110

Bruce Colvin Lawn & Forest

Trolley Stop

142 Blissville Road Castleton, VT 802-265-8708

143 Main Street Poultney, VT 802-287-5858

17 Prospect St Fair Haven, VT 802-265-3620

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Local students enjoy career services event %\ &DWKHULQH 0 2OLYHULR Recently 400 seventh graders from Rutland County attended a career-oriented event, “Your Journey Starts Here!� at Castleton State College. This middle school career event was a collaborative effort between the Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, Castleton State College and nine middle schools, including Poultney High School, Benson Village School, Castleton Village School, Fair Haven Grade School, Mill River Union Middle School, Orwell Village School, Proctor, West Rutland, and Otter Valley. The goal of the event was to increase aspiration for continuing their education, as well as to include more math and science in their high school curriculum. “Your Journey Starts Here!� was developed as a means to enlighten and engage seventh graders in thinking about what skills they will need to be successful in college and the workforce. The clear message was that students had to begin laying the groundwork now, learn what they were good at, and read about options for the

future. Students spent a full day immersed in a number of group and experiential activities relevant to college and career planning. Darren Perron, Co-Anchor for WCAX Channel 3 News and Castleton State College Alumnus, was the featured keynote speaker. He spoke about his journey in getting to where he is today and showed two video clips, one focusing on his trip to Afghanistan and one of bloopers at WCAX. Part of the program also included tours of the campus by CSC students who shared their personal journey about college, panel discussions by two former Stafford Technical Center students and current CSC students, Vicki Stone and Michael Ray, discussion given by Marc Klatt, CSC assistant football coach, and Mill River Middle School Principal, Katherine Fogg. Stone said, “Avoid drama and be true to you. You can’t live your life for others.� For more information contact Peg Bolgioni, Stafford Technical Center Outreach Coordinator at pbolgioni@rutlandhs.k12.vt.us or (802) 7701275.

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School to host basket raffle Green Mountain Music District Festival Congratulations to Emma Baker, Emma Dailey, Eleanor Dailey, Connor Hill, Alex Wade, Martin VanBuren, Abi Tamboer, Libby Marcy, and Sarah Coker, who participated in the Green Mountain Music District Festival at CSJ on Fri., March 4!

14th Annual RSWSU Arts Celebration The 14th Annual RSWSU Arts Celebration will take place at Tinmouth Elementary School on March 11 from 5-8 p.m. and March 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Attached is this year’s poster created by 6th grade student Rachel Baker, a very talented young lady. For further information, please contact art teacher Melissa Kristiansen or visit http://www.phsvt.org/faculty_webs/melissa_kristiansen/ RSWSU%20Ar ts%20 Celebration.htm

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All you have to do is fill out the official entry form below and mail it in. One lucky person will receive $250 in gift certificates to use at any of the advertisers in Manchester Newspapers’ 2011 Bridal Book. The Bridal Book is available throughout the region right now. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, March 30, 2011. The drawing will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011.

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Sarah Mook Poetry Contest Students please see English teacher Catherine M. Oliverio for more information. This year’s awards will be $100 First Prize, $50 Second Prize, and $25 Third Prize in each of four categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The deadline is March 31.

Benefit Dinner A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held on Mon., March 21, at Bernardo’s in Granville. There will be three seatings at 5, 6, and 6:45 p.m. and take out is available. The cost is $5 to stay and $6 to take out. All proceeds will go toward the score clock on the baseball and football field.

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3 + 6 1(:6 Operation Care Box—sending care packages to soldiers overseas. The box is located in the main lobby with an extensive list of item for donation.

Guidance News Girl’s State information is available for juniors in the guidance office. There are a quite a number of scholarships available also. Seniors, it is imperative that you inform Mrs. Gallipo which college you decide to attend next year since final transcripts must be sent in order to commence fall classes. The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) is offering a unique opportunity to students in grades 7-12. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is looking for students—obtain an application from guidance. Visit www.vsac.org to attend a free college planning event at CSC for sophomores and juniors on Sat., April 2. The Rutland Area Guidance Counselors College Fair will be held at the Castleton State College Gymnasium Tues., April 5, from 6-8 p.m. and Wed., April 6, from 9-11:30 a.m. PHS juniors will be attending the Wed. session. Permission slips will be available in guidance, as well as a list of colleges attending. Anyone interested in receiving PHS news electronically, please e-mail catherine.oliverio@rswsu.org or visit PHS’ web site www.phsvt.org

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Attention Poultney parents - Weds, March 16 is a scheduled early release day from school. School will be dismissed at noon and bag lunches will be served. There will be no school on Thursday, March 17 or Friday March 18 due to teacher inservice training.

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many families in need during this first year. None of it would have been possible without your support. Castleton Cares, Inc. is located in the Federated Church of Castleton on Main Street, entrance in the back of the church. Our public hours are presently 1-3 p.m. Fridays and our phone number is 802-4682444 or we can be reached

through our website, www.castletoncares.org. We are a non-profit 501c3 organization which is supported by donations from individuals, businesses and other local organizations. We ask for your support on March 1 at the town polls with a “yes� vote to appropriate $3,600 for administrative support. The monies we are requesting from the town will

provide much needed administrative support as our organization grows and reaches out to the community. More importantly, it allows the donated funds to be used directly for client services. With your help, we can be “a hand of hope in our neighbors’ need�. We would like to take this opportunity to give special thanks to Julie Austin and Fair

Haven Concerned for the assistance and advice as we get our organization off the ground. Also, special thanks to the local churches, the Castleton Lions Club, Lee Lodge, and the Knights of Columbus. Sincerely, Board of Directors of Castleton Cares, Inc.

Castleton Community Seniors say thank you To the Editor: Castleton Community Seniors, Inc. extends a sincere thank you to the residents of Castleton, Fair Haven and Hubbardton who approved the Community Center appropriations for 2011. The Castleton Community

Center (The Old Homestead) helps seniors and disabled residents of western Rutland County remain independent. Over 5,300 rides were given last year for doctor’s appointments, adult day care, nursing home visits, therapy, food and household shopping and senior meals.

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D RY E R L P G A S K E N MORE HD, quiet pak, 80 series, good condition, $10. 518-642-3647

GIBSON ELECTRIC RANGE 30� wide x 39� tall, works, white, $50. Can email pictures. 518-580-9027

ICE SPUD $30. 518-6424624

NOKIA TRACPHONE accessories, house & car charger, good battery. $15. Gansevoort 518-507-6225

TAYLOR OUTSIDE WOOD BOILER Needs work, $99. 518-331-0590

BY FIT SOLUTIONS, Includes 2 videos on exercises, excellent condition. $99. 802-375-1261

EASTER STUFFED ANIMALS Some still have tags. Large bunny, small chick, musical bunny. $7 for all 3. 802-273-3560

GIRLS CLOTHES size 5-8; some sneakers. $15. 518642-8032

CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES lenses, filters, flash units, etc. Whole box full from 1950’s. $95. 802-3756782 CANON COMBO TELEPHONE, fax, copier. $20. 518-899-4488 CLOCK-GRANDMOTHER FROM kit, floor model 5 ft tall, chimes. $35. 802-3623757 before 8pm COLEMAN LIGHTHOUSE Propane lantern, new, $40. Call before 6pm. Granville 518-642-1397 C O S C O 2 P I E C E S E T. Stroller with infant car seat, excellent condition, $75. 518-677-5160 CROCHETED BABY BLANKET With the words Now I lay me down to sleep, 38�x34�, $20. 518-642-1636 DRESSER Antique Oak, 41�Wx18�Dx31�H, 4 drawer, 2 serpentine, $99.99 firm. 518-692-9961

ENTERTAINMENT CENT E R , C h e r r y, 2 p c , 72�Wx76�Hx16�D, 2 glass & 2 wood doors, excellent condition, $75. 518-642-3647 F I S H E R P R I C E S M A RT CYCLE Brand new, ages 36, plugs into TV, educational, $40 firm. 518-677-3211 FISHING BUDDY FISH finder. Clamps to bucket, dock or side of boat. Operates w/ D-cell batteries. $60. 518642-4624 FULL SIZE COUCH Floral, 89�long x 33� tall. Can email pictures. $99.99. 518580-9027 F U TO N B E D W I T H M a t tress, good condition, occasionally used, $85. 518-9550935 leave message. GARBAGE BAG FULL of clothes 12 months to 2T. Some new with tags. $50. 518-698-0753 G E R E F R I G E R AT O R 61�Hx28�Wx27�D, $10. 518642-3647

GLASS STEREO CABINET and Sanyo system w/cassette deck and CD player. $65. 802-362-5267 GOOSENECK LAMP Indoor/outdoor, like new, $55. 518-638-9000 G R AC O S N U G R I D E I N FA N T C A R S E AT w i t h base, like new, neutral colors, paid $80, asking $40. 518-677-3211 H.S. GIRLS, WOMANS S O F T BA L L E q u i p m e n t , gloves, bats, batting gloves, sliding shorts, Under Armor, bag, $99/obo. 518-577-5694 HEAD MANUFACTURER, LIQUID metal racketball racket w/case style #170. Retails $100, sacrifice for $70 in VGC. Used 1 sem. in college. 518-686-4867 after 5:30pm HOME MEDICS FOOT SPA with accessories, new, $25. 518-796-7897 HORSESHOES. 90 used, no nails, $75. Call before 6pm. Granville 518-642-1397

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PAINTBALL GUN CO2 propane tanks 20 oz. Reg. price $34.99. I have 2. Sell for $50. 802-683-8343 P L AY S TAT I O N 2 H a r d l y used, one unopened controller, memory cards, all wires & cables, instruction manual, $80. 518-577-5694 QUEEN SOFA/SLEEPER, blue figured sun damaged upholstery, good cushions/ padding, excellent mattress, solid construction, $25. 518692-9118

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CHERRY BEDROOM SET Solid wood, never used, brand new in factory boxes. English dovetail. Original cost $4500. Sell for $895. Can deliver. Call Tom 781560-4409

ALL CUT SPLIT & DELIVERED Hardwood firewood. green wood now available, any length. 802-316-6076 or 518-642-1558

LEATHER LIVING ROOM SET in original plastic, never used. Original price $3000, sacrifice $975. Call Bill 617906-5416

ALL HARDWOOD TRIAXLE load log length. Local Delivery. $900. Alexander Logging 518-499-0356 or 802342-0641

LOVE SEAT & Upholstered rocker w/ottoman, excellent condition, $250. 802-3253486

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Horses HORSE/STOCK TRAILER New-used equipment trailer, p i n t l e r i n g , h e av y d u t y, $1500/obo. 518-854-3669

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2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 4-door, 67,000 miles. $6850. 518-338-6828 or 518638-8800 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 52K, 5 speed, great MPG, asking $4950. 518-338-6828 or 518-638-8800. 2007 CHEVY COBALT LT L i ke n ew ; 2 0 , 0 0 0 m i l e s. Many extras, winter tires, remote start, alarm. $11,500. 802-645-0179

Commercial Equipment 1970 GMC 5 YARD Dump truck, 5spd trans., 2spd rear, new master cylinder, clutch, b r a ke l i n e s , e m e r g e n c y brake shoes and ignition switch. $2495. 802-265-8068 1982 IH COE 8 speed direct, 300 Cummins, tandem axle, $1900. 518-854-9228

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY Exc. cond. A/T, 4dr,loaded! Good gas mileage. Asking $12,995. 802-446-3036

1983 GMC 7000 366 V8, 5 speed, 2 speed rear, cab & chassis, very good condition, $3500. Will dicker. 802-4422646

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1 9 4 8 FA R M A L L C U B SHOW TRACTOR paradeready, restored w/hydraulics. $3500. 802-273-2712 or 516593-2249 1977 CORVETTE STINGR AY L o o k s a n d s o u n d s great. T-tops, 4speed, engine chrome, 350 motor, new Cooper tires, 94K, asking $15,500. 518-677-3448

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1 9 8 9 BAY L I N E R C A P R I 2150 1yr old rebuilt Ford engine 5.8OMC. VGC. 2 owners. $5,995/obo. 518-6429012

FORD F550 4X4 red, 16 ft flat body dump. Auto, diesel, 143,000 mi. $14,500/obo. 518-499-0213 or 518-6429506

BOAT-BAYLINER CAPRI 1986 Mercury motor 35HP, trailer. Very good condition. $4,000. 518-642-8126

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Campers/Trailers 1997 WILDERNESS 5TH WHEEL Excellent condition, $7000. 518-642-2414 2 0 0 2 C O L E M A N W E S TLAKE pop-up. Great condition. $4500. 518-854-7837 2002 FOUR WINDS 31’ Class C motor home. 26,900 miles, clean unit. $36,900. 802-438-5209 TRAILERS Pace, Haulmark, FeatherLite, Bigtex, Bri-Mar, Sundowner Exiss, CM Truck Bodies, Full Service Rentals, Deliver y&Pickup. Open 6 days. CONNECTICUT TRAILERS, BOLTON, CT 877-869-4118, www.cttrailers.com

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2008 Mercury Sable Premier FWD 3.5L-V6, 6-Speed Automatic, Leather Heated Seats, Power Moonroof, Reverse Sensors, 6-Disc Audiophile Stereo. Extra Nice. Finished in black. Only 24,220 miles.

1997 GMC 4X4 K1500 new clutch, tires, brakes, exhaust. $3000/obo. 518-4881120 leave message 1999 DODGE DURANGO 8cyl, automatic, 4WD. Good cond., needs transmission. $1,800/obo. 518-854-3584 1999 FORD EXPLORER 146K, $3000/obo. Salem 518-321-7333

1999 NISSAN FRONTIER 200K, runs great, great shape, $2900. 802-273-2053 2001 CHEV S10 Auto, V6, all new tires, high miles. Runs great, no rust. $3500. 518-854-9131 95 FORD F-250 Diesel 7.3, 4x4, 170K, utility box/ladder rack, needs oil pump, truck only $1250/obo, truck w/box, rack $2250/obo. 802-6834163 or 802-273-2786

Motorcycles 1990 HD FXRS 1300cc, new tires, $7000. 802-325-3127 1998 HARLEY SPORTSTER 1200(KIT) New tires & battery & slingshot mufflers, cinnamon red, 2nd owner, EC, forward controls, $4,000. 802-442-7317 2001 HD ROAD KING, Electronic ignition, pipes & back rest/rack, 8000 miles, $11,500. 802-325-3127

2004 POLARIS 500 XC SP M10 suspension. 2000 Yamaha SXR 700, both in good condition. $5000. 518281-5971

1992 FORD F-150 4x4, 5 spd, 81,000 miles. Runs great. $2,000/obo. 802-2871222

1999 FORD F350 XL 4x4, 5.4/V8, auto, 8’ box, new brakes, 94K, cap, 1 owner, excellent condition, $9500. 518-237-0872

2004 YAMAHA RX1 1000 4 s t r o ke, l o n g t ra ck , 2 3 0 0 miles, mint shape, registered, insured. Fast. $4000. 518-854-9736 or 518-6514014

1996 DODGE 2500 PICKUP 4x4 w/plow, blade r usty. Works good, needs exhaust. $1500. 518-955-8153

2000 FORD RANGER XLT, Super Cab, 4dr, auto, 4WD, EC in and out. Must see. $10,000. 518-859-8517

1997 CHEV S10 5-speed, 4cyl, rack bed, new parts. Runs good, nice runaround truck. $1500. 518-854-3552

2001 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4 quad cab. Runs great, does have rust, needs windshield & muffler. Trans was rebuilt, inspected until Dec 2011. $2500/obo. 802-2652357

GREEN KAWASAKI 80cc 4-wheeler. Excellent condition. $1,000. 518-796-7464

Pickups, Trucks, Vans 12 PASSENGER VAN, 1999 Chevy Model 2500 LS, captain chairs, 56K, 4 new tires, CD/tape, fully loaded, well kept, one owner. 518-6429855

1998 DODGE RAM 1500 V8, Auto/4WD, long bed & cap, extras, 98K miles, runs good. $3295. 802-265-4755 1999 DODGE 2500 4X4 pickup. Runs/looks great. New tires/brakes. Needs tranny. $1500/obo. 802-2874430

2 0 0 6 D O D G E DA K OTA 2WD, 47K,4DR, Auto, Air, Disk player. NEW custom cap. $14,000. 518-664-4202 87 F350 DUMP TRUCK 90,000 miles, too many new parts to list, very little rust, box great condition, $2500. 802-683-4163

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2009 YAMAHA 1700 ROAD STAR Loaded, 4900 miles, tow-pak, insta-trike kit, Black Cherry, $15,000/obo. 518747-3994

ATV’s /Snowmobiles 1997 KITTY CAT Good condition, $750/obo. Rich @ 802-293-5210 1999 POLARIS XC500 1900 miles, reverse, $1400. 1995 Po l a r i s I n d y 5 0 0 , 4 0 0 0 + miles, just rebuilt, track is soso, runs exc., $700. 802-3252151 1999 YAMAHA SX 600 VMAX G/C helmet, jacket, cover, $1700/obo. 518-6428103 2 P O L A R I S S N OW M O BILES 1998 & 1999. Nice sleds! $3,000/obo. 518-7919741

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*Repairs extra. Prior inspections excluded. No refunds. Expires 3/31/11

**Up to 5 quarts of oil for New Customers Only

STEPHENS PRE-OWNED 2009 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT

2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

2006 DODGE DAKOTA SLT

Stk# U2330 Quad Cab, 4WD, Auto, Air, 18k miles

Stk# U2387 6 Spd Manual, AIr, Leather, CD, MP3, 9k miles

Stk# U2429 Crew Cab, 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 59K miles

$36,995

$33,995

$16,995

2007 SCION TC Stk# U2489 Auto, Air, Sunroof, CD, MP3, 53k miles

$12,995 2008 DODGE NITRO SLT

2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Stk# U2440 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 89k miles

$9,995 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT

2008 DODGE RAM 2500 BIG HORN

2005 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350

Stk# U2681 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 24k Miles

6 Spd Manual, 4WD, Diesel, Dump Body, 63k miles

Stk# U2696 Auto, Air, CD, 35k miles

$33,995

$24,995

$12,995

2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED

Stk# U2690

2007 FORD EDGE SEL

2006 NISSAN FRONTIER SE

Stk# U2698 4WD, Auto, Air, Leather, Moonroof, CD, MP3, 48k MIles

Stk# U2727 6 Spd Manual, 4WD, Air, CD 48k miles

Stk# U2755 AWD, Auto, Air, Leather 32k miles

Stk# U2763 Crew Cab, 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 81k miles

$19,995

$18,995

$24,995

$16,995

2008 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 Stk# U2772 Ext Cab, Auto, Air, Leather, CD, 31k Miles

$35,995 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT Stk# U2853 4WD, Crew Cab, Auto, Air, CD, 62k miles

$18,995 2008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT Stk# U2887 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, MP3, 32k miles

$19,995

2007 JEEP COMMANDER SPORT Stk# U2791 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 42k miles

$18,995 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA LIMITED Stk# U2863 AWD, Auto, Air, CD, Leather, 21k miles

$23,995 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT RUMBLE BEE Stk# U2891 4WD, Auto, Air, 54k miles

$18,495

2008 DODGE RAM 3500 BIG HORN Stk# U2796 Crew Cab, 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 25k miles

$38,995 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN LIMITED Stk# U2813 AWD, Auto, Air, CD, MP3, 37k miles

$28,995 2004 JEEP WRANGLER X

Stk# U2866 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 55k miles

Stk# U2871 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 58k miles

$18,995

$14,995

2008 GMC ACADIA SLT Stk# U2900 AWD, Auto, Air, CD, 34k miles

$29,995

2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED Stk# U2901 4WD, Auto, Air, CD, 42k Miles

$21,995

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