Vermont News Guide

www.vermontnews-guide.com November 25, 2009 Vol 48 No 92

P.O. Box 1265 99 Bonnet Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255 Tel 802.362.3535

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OUR READERS LETTERS

...braving the elements...Neither pouring rain nor

howling winds kept 32 North Bennington Graded School stu-dents from Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF this year. Braving the elements they collected $312 on Halloween night. I am so very proud of these youngsters from grades K through 6. They have made a difference in the lives of many children who are lack-ing clean water, nutritious food, school supplies, blankets and immunizations. Thanks to all in the community who gave so generously in spite of these hard economic times. Your selfless

giving sets a wonderful example for all of us.

Barbara C. ONeil, Coordinator

...health consumers loss...I was interested in Mr.

Loureiros October 28 letter to the editor in the Bennington Banner. He noted that the five largest health insurance compa-nies made only a 2.51 percent profit. I called him and he was very kind to give me his raw data. He looked at Aetna, Cardinal Health, Humana, Medco and United Health. Their combined

revenues total 300.6 billion dol-lars. If they make a 2.51 per-cent profit, then this amounts to 7.55 billion dollars not a small amount.

I dont begrudge any compa-nys need to make a profit, but in this case, their profit is the health consumers loss. The insurance companies make their profit by increasing the patients premium or denying services. The more services they can deny, the high-er their profit. Their profit goes to shareholders and not to the patients health care.

In addition, they have created administrative bureaucracies that consume about 25 percent of the premium dollars. If their revenue is 300.6 billion dollars, then their bureaucracy spends 75 billion dollars to run their com-panies not a small amount. In comparison, Medicare spends only about seven percent of their revenues on administrative costs. If Medicare administered the insurance companies bureaucra-cies, it would use only 21 billion dollars (rather than 75 billion dollars), thereby saving 54 billion dollars. This savings would occur annually. Seven billion here and 54 billion there and pretty soon youre talking about real money.

A health insurance company has many unnecessary expen-ditures: 1) advertising costs (an

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OUR READERS LETTERSattempt to prove that it is supe-rior to a competing company); 2) excessive executive pay, stock options and bonuses; 3) politi-cal costs (lobbyists and campaign contributions); 4) a multitude of clerks whose job it is to deny cov-erage if the patient has a preex-isting condition; and 5) another multitude of clerks whose job it is to find a way to deny payment for services or to deny approval of tests and procedures. Each per-son insured pays for these items when paying for their insurance coverage.

Health insurance companies hinder the efforts of the doctor and the hospital. Each company has its own rules, its own bill-ing procedures, its own drug for-mulary, its own prior-approval mechanisms, and its own forms. In order to get paid or to get approval for a service or an off-formulary drug, doctors and hos-pitals have to develop and main-tain their own internal proce-dures staffing to interact with the insurance companies. Not only is this a hassle, but this significantly increases overhead and can even drive health care providers out

of business. This was one of the reasons that I closed my own medical practice.

I think that we would all be better off if we got rid of the inef-ficient for-profit insurance com-panies and switched to a single-payer Medicare-for-All.

G. Richard DundasBennington, Vermont

...replenish food shelf...The Danby-Mt.Tabor Fire

Department would like to thank everyone who donated to our food drive and attended our open house on November 7. We would also like to thank the students at Currier Memorial School for raising and donating additional funds for purchasing groceries for the food shelf. We were able to reach our goal and replenish the food shelf! The Girl Scouts involvement was also an enormous help. These gener-ous efforts are always appreci-ated. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

Elizabeth Ricketts,Danby, Vermont

...handicapped parking...This is a response to the

uneducated, ill informed person who left an unsigned note on the windshield of my car (and probably other cars as well) on Saturday (two weeks ago) while I was shopping at the Manchester Shaws grocery store.

You wondered if I was illiter-ate. No, I am not.

You wondered if I was incon-siderate. I do not believe I am.

You wondered if I left my plac-ard (handicapped) at home. No, I do not have one; have, thankfully not needed one.

You suggested that I should not

be using a parking space reserved for the handicapped.

If you are going to go around putting notes (written on Days Inn stationery) on windshields, you need to be more observant. I was not parked in a handicapped space. Such spaces are clearly marked on the blacktop with the standard handicapped logo, painted in blue. Apparently you were reading the upside down sign for the handicapped that applies to spaces in the next aisle. This sign did not apply to the space I was using. I went back

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(Letters, cont.)into Shaws and employees con-rmed that I was not in a handi-capped spot.

After I left the parking space, it was immediately occupied by another non-handicapped driv-er.

Your note was written in clear handwriting as I suspect you have these prepared in advance and I commend you for your monitoring efforts on behalf of handicapped drivers. But, in this case, you were just plain wrong.

Marian Haines,Manchester, Vermont

...thank community...All of us at the Arlington

Rescue Squad would like to thank the community and the following businesses and indi-viduals for making the Annual Harvest Dinner and Fundraiser a success.

READERS LETTERSJ&J Auto Polishing, Roads and

Trails bike shop, Rehm Brandts, Whitmans Feed, Car Quest, Powers Market, Bennington Beverage Outlet, Panache, Green Mountain Oasis Spa, Nova Mae Caf, Gamers Grotto, Real Sports, Quality Computer, Mexican Connection, Carmodys, Ye Old Tavern, Alldays and Onions, Panda Garden, Tropical Rayz, Bearatorium, VT Kitchen Supply, Manchester Woodcraft, Mother Myricks, Market Wagon, Garlic Johns, RK Miles, Hannaford, Price Chopper, Walmart, Chaunceys, Orvis Bistro, Sherry Robinson, South Side Caf, West Mountain Inn, Wilcox Ice Cream, Stewarts Ice Cream, Battenkill Breads, Arlington Inn, Shaws, Sugar Shack.

If you would are interested in volunteering, please call 375-6589 for more information.

Seline Skoug, Arlington, Rescue Squad

Service NotesArmy National Guard Pvt.

David M. Downing has gradu-ated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma.

During the nine weeks of train-ing, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksman-ship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot march-es, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

He is the son of Duane and Regina Downing of S. Williams Street, Whitehall, New York.

Downing is a 2006 graduate of Whitehall High School.

Air Force Airman Casey R. Bourassa graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in mili-

tary discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fit-ness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Bourassa is the son of Alphonse Bourassa Jr. of Hazel Street, Rutland, Vermont, and Vicki Scarlett of W. Manor Street, Chandler, Arizona.

He is a 2009 graduate of Mill River Union High School, Clarendon, Vermont.

Air Force Airman Spencer Harris graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in mili-tary discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fit-ness, and basic warfare principles and skills.


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(Service Notes, cont.)Airmen who complete basic

training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of James Nutting of Lower Elizabeth St., Hudson Falls, New York, and the grand-son of Sherice Magare of Los Amigos Lane, Bonita Springs, Florida.

Harris is a 2009 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

Air Force Airman Walter A. Worth graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in mili-tary discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fit-ness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Walter Worth Sr. of Route 9 N. Crown Point, New York, and Bridget McLaughlin of Pauline Street, Whitehall, New York.

Worth is a 2005 graduate of Crown Point High School.

Arlington Welcome Center

Opens DoorsThe Arlington Shires wel-

come center will open its doors on December 4 on a part time basis to share information about the region with visitors travel-ing on the Route 7A corridor. A group of energetic Arlington vol-unteers have agreed to staff the center on Fridays and Saturdays, at the onset.

If you would like to have your brochures displayed at this new location please contact the Chamber at 362-6313.

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Pets and People Portraits, Santa,

Book Signing and More!

Professional photographer Bob Story will be on hand at Whitmans Feed, North Bennington, on Sunday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. to take pictures of your kids and pets when they visit Santa.

Local author Karen Carman-Reid will join in for a book sign-ing of her new childrens book, Penns Stocking.

A Blue Seal representative will also be on the scene to hand out dog food samples and help you with any nutrition concerns you may have.

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Gingerbread People On December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Courthouse Community

Center in Salem, New York, will be hosting its annual Arts and Crafts Sale in the great hall, items for sale all are handcrafted by local crafters and artists. At the same time we are inviting parents to bring their chil-dren along so they can decorate a gingerbread person while their parent shops the show. The decorating will be held in the Battenkill Kitchen which is behind the Courthouse and this will occur only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. One cookie per child, so come one and all to The Historic Salem Courthouse for some holiday fun! For more information call 518-854-7053.

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Historic Salem House Tour

The Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association (HSCPA) is offering a wonderful opportunity to relax during the holiday rush and to visit homes festively decorated in the Salem area. On Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 5 p.m., eight homeowners will welcome the public on the Homes for the Holidays Tour.

This years homes include those owned by Judy and Ken Flagg, Carolyn and Bob Akland, Patty and Mark Wesner, Laura Coldwell, Linda and George Lewis, Sue Keyes, Pat and Jack Phillips, and Bev and Tom Kerr. Special architectural features and furnishings as well as the individ-ual ways in which homeowners interpret the holidays will make this experience unique.

This self-guided tour will begin at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center, located across from Salem Central School on East Broadway. Each attendee will pick up a map and tour guide while enjoying light refreshments.Two hundred tickets are now available at $20 per person. To reserve a space, call the Courthouse 518-854-7053. All proceeds will benefit HSCPA.

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MEMS Receives Stratton GrantStratton Foundation board member Barbara Price recently attended

an Open House celebration of the new Pre-K program at Manchester Elementary-Middle School, where she met some future students who visited the pre-kindergarten classrooms and participated in some fun family literacy activities, led by the schools new Early Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Susi Garvin.

Last year, the Stratton Foundation gave a $5,000 grant to the Friends Foundation for MEMS, in support of the 3-year Early Literacy Outreach initiative at MEMS; this proactive initiative seeks to reach out and engage with families with children ages 1-3, to help them learn the best ways to strengthen early literacy skills and how to be active part-

ners in building a strong literacy foundation, so their children are better prepared to enter and succeed in school. The Stratton Foundations generous grant helped fund Mrs. Garvins part-time position, as well as costs for supplies and targeted training for key staff, and efforts are already underway; every Friday morning, families can come to the school for Literacy for Little Ones, from 8:30 a.m-10:00 a.m. for cof-fee and muffins, and a fun, interactive childrens program full of songs, stories, crafts, activities, and finger plays.

For more information about this program, call MEMS at 802 362-1597 or email [email protected].

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14 Reasons to Participate in the

14th Annual Running of the

TurkeysThe 14th Annual Running of

the Turkeys, a 5K (3.1 mile) walk and road race in Arlington, VT at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morn-ing is an event you do not want to miss! Here are 14 reasons to participate:

Exercise on Thanksgiving morning gives you permission to eat an extra slice of pie.

Youll walk or run with over 250 other friendly people.

The world-famous turkey-ware, a much-anticipated yearly surprise, given to the first 250 people to register.

Registration, awards, and post-event food and beverages in the warm and dry Fisher Elementary School multipurpose room.

Trophies awarded to the top three males and females in the 5K run.

Ribbons awarded in 5-year age group divisions for the 5K run.

Ribbons to the top 5 male and female walkers.

An exuberant 1K kids run with prizes for every child.

Just a couple of hills; there could be more if we really set our minds to it!

Beautiful Vermont weather. A gorgeous course through the

scenic Arlington area on a mix of paved and dirt roads.

The Buzz Grieger Memorial Family Award, given to the extended family group with the most number of participants in any of the three events (5K walk, 5K run, or 1K kids run).

Bragging rights among your friends who sit on the couch instead of walking or running.

Establish or continue a family Thanksgiving tradition.

For more information and pre-registration go to www.bkvr.org, or contact Lynn Grieger at 802-362-2810.

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Have Fun, Help Animals at SCACs Open House

You can jump-start your holidays early this year--on Saturday, December 5, to be exact when Second Chance Animal Center hosts its fifth annual Angel Tree Open House at the shelter from 11 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. This is a joyous way to greet the season and help needy animals at the same time, as you enjoy cider, punch, cookies and other homemade treats, music of the season, and the adoration of our won-derful dogs and cats.

Santa Paws promises to make a special pre-Christmas Eve stop around noon that day, so children will want to be sure to have their wish lists with them. Hand-crafted paper ornaments will be available to purchase for $10 each, all ready to be personalized with the names of special people or pets, past or present. For a donation of $15, prized

photos (no larger than 4 by 6, please) can be inserted into fes-tive paper frames which will be returned once the holidays are over. Until then, the ornaments and framed photos will hang on our two shelter trees, adding a festive touch to the premises while letting visitors and ado-ptors know of your kindness. If you cant get to the Open House, you can send your donation to us at P.O. Box 620, Shaftsbury, VT 05262. Just tell us whether you want to buy a dog, cat or generic holiday design for your ornament or frame, and make sure to list the names of the pets or people you want to honor. All the ornaments and frames were created by Bennington artist and animal-lover Claudia Dalton.

Once again this year, well be picking the winning raffle ticket for a beautiful dog-themed quilt that was handmade by Jane Wright of Cambridge, New York. Jane graciously donated a quilt for our benefit last year, and the proceeds were used to care for homeless animals through the tough winter. This years quilt design is just as adorable, and the money is earmarked for the same purpose. Well be selling the final round of tickets throughout the Open House, with the lucky win-ning ticket being drawn at the end of the party. The lucky quilt winner doesnt have to be present at the drawing. Second Chance will deliver the happy news by e-mail or phone.


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(SCAC, Cont.)Santas Favorite Little Elf, Tina, who usually is on hand to give shelter

tours throughout the Open House, has a prior commitment this year, but another one of Santas special helpers is ready to welcome visitors and give them a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility. And of course the staff will be delighted to show off our adoptable dogs and cats all day. That means that, even if you dont win the quilt, or one of the dog or cat stockings made by Board member Lynne Fonteneau McCann as door prizes, you may go home with something even more precious--a new family member!

So plan on making a visit to Second Chance part of your intinerary on Saturday, December 5th. Were located on Rt. 7A on the Arlington-Shaftsbury border. Balloons and a holiday wreath will be marking the spot for Santa Paws and for you, too! For more information, contact the shelter at 802-375-2898.

Ye Olde Chocolate ShoppeThe Friends of the Gilbert Hart Library in Wallingford will open its

second annual Chocolate Shoppe on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. Choose from a delicious array of chocolate confections: cookies, fudge, truffles and more along with a chocolate fondue for dipping and a cup of hot chocolate.

Please come and treat yourself or find gifts to share. All proceeds will go to the library. Call 446-2685 for further information.

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Third Taste of Arlington Arts Wine Social

The Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program (AAEP) will host its 3rd Taste of Arlington Arts Wine Social, Wednesday, December 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Arlington Inn. Tickets for the event are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program.

Guests will sample eight different wines from Pacific Northwest Winemaker David OReilly whose ventures include Owen Roe, Sharecroppers, Murphys Law and Corvidae. In addition, they will enjoy a variety of hors doeuvres expertly prepared by Arlington Inn Executive Chef Eric Berger. Attendees will also enjoy specially reduced rates on any wines purchased during this event.

Carol Farley, AAEP chair, noted this years event differs from the past two wine tastings. In the past, the evening has been more of a cocktail-party setting. This year we decided to have a seated event, where guests can enjoy great food and learn more about the wines from the experts. Many of our guests are purchasing wine to give as gifts during the holidays, so its helpful for them to have knowledgeable wine servers on hand who can speak about the structure and balance of the individual wines and assist them with any questions they may have.

The Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program is a nonprofit organiza-tion dedicated to providing arts and enrichment experiences for the youth of the Arlington, Sandgate and Sunderland area to enhance and enrich childrens participation in and appreciation of the arts. AAEP sponsors a variety of art programs including Fisher First Day and after-school programs, Middle School art workshops, the AMHS news-paper, Eagles Nest, artists-in-residencies and the community sculpture project.

Seating is limited, and this popular event is always sold out. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For those unable to attend the event who would like to purchase wine, a wine list is available. For more information, to purchase a ticket, or to receive a wine list, contact Farley at 802-375-2589, ext. 110.

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Building Renovations at RCHS Focus on Animal Health

The Board of Directors of the Rutland County Humane Society

(RCHS) recently approved building renovations at the shelter on

Stevens Road in Pittsford. The renovation project will address serious

inadequacies in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

system, will improve work and animal traffic flow and will significantly

reduce cross contamination of materials and exposure to pathogens for

the resident animals. Additionally, changing to more efficient lighting,

heating and cooling systems will help lower costs and cut the shelters

carbon emissions.

RCHS Executive Director, Gretchen Goodman, discussed the cur-

rent HVAC system explaining that it currently operates at less than

20% of industry standards for air exchange. Originally built in 1968, the

non-public work area of the building is a converted 1960s apartment

whose rooms are poorly designed for the uses they now see.

Designed by John Berryhill of NBF Architects in Rutland the proj-

ect was awarded to Naylor and Breen Builders of Brandon and will

take approximately 3 months to complete. Private donations and the

humane societys savings will fund the project.

Founded in 1959, for 50 years the Rutland County Humane Society

has been dedicated to advocating for and working towards a respon-

sible and humane community. RCHS provides shelter and adoption

opportunities for pets who are homeless and promotes animal welfare

through community programs that benefit both animals and people.

RCHS is a private, non-profit organization serving the communities of

Rutland County, Vermont. RCHS receives no financial support from

any national or local humane organization. Programs are supported

solely by donations, memberships and fundraising events.

For more information about the renovations or to make a donation

please contact the Rutland County Humane Society at 802-483-9171

or visit www.rchsvt.org.

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No-Strings Marionettes in RupertThe Rupert Kittay Library is pleased to host the acclaimed No Strings

Marionette Company with their production of The Snowmaiden on

Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rupert Firehouse.

Nineteen exquisitely hand crafted marionettes are featured in one

of Russias most beloved folk tales. As Father Frost spreads Winter

throughout the land, he discovers a little maiden sculpted entirely of

snow. Mother Spring breathes life into the figure, making dreams come

true for a childless couple who embrace the Snowmaiden with a love as

deep and wide as Old Mother Russia herself. Can love sustain the child

of winter as the seasons change?

Come join us at the Rupert Firehouse located on Rte.153 in the cen-

ter of Rupert for the magic that follows.This kind and gentle hour long

performance is free and appropriate for audiences of all ages.

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Application Period Opens for Next Habitat Home

Aware of the great need for affordable housing in Vermont, Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity, which includes all of Bennington County, is looking for a family that is ready to assume the responsibilities of home ownership. Specific requirements for applicants include a very spe-cific need for decent and affordable housing, an inability to get funding for such housing through traditional sources, a reliable and sufficient income, and a willingness to fulfill the responsibilities of a partnership with Habitat. Applicants must have lived or worked in Bennington County throughout the past twelve months.

To qualify, the current housing of applicants must be unsafe, over-crowded, or structurally unsound. Applicants must also be willing to work in partnership with Habitat in a variety of ways, including the completion of many hours of work with other volunteers to build their own home. It is of utmost importance that applicants meet Habitats financial requirements for homeownership: a stable and adequate source of income that falls within Habitats acceptable limits, a low debt load, and a positive credit rating.

This new home will be built in Bennington on Silver Street. Ideally, construction for the project will begin in the spring of 2010. Habitat homes are designed to meet the needs of the selected family, including handicapped accessibility. They might have two, three, or four bedrooms, depending on the familys size. Upon completion of the home, the select-ed family assumes a 20-30 year, interest-free mortgage of approximately $125,000-$150,000 with monthly payments to BAHFH, which include the mortgage, property insurance, and property taxes.

If you know of families that might qualify, please encourage them to apply. To learn more about the application process, please call 802-325-6530 or send email to [email protected]. In either case, please include your mailing address. The deadline for filing applications is December 28, 2009.

Furthermore, because land is so expensive to purchase in this area, Bennington Area Habitat is always looking for qualified applicants who live on land they own or who own undeveloped land on which Habitat could build in the future. Please contact Habitat if you or someone you know fits either description.

BAHFH is a nonprofit organi-zation. It makes decisions locally, raises funds locally, and helps local families. BAHFH has already collaborated with ten families, building homes in Pownal, East Arlington, Bennington, Jackson, NY, Shaftsbury, Winhall, Rupert, and West Rupert, and North

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Registration is Now Open for

Strattons Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K

Call it an appetite builder. The run before the feast. The ideal workout before an afternoon of delectable indulgence. Stratton Mountain Resorts fourth annual Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K kicks off on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, at 9 a.m., attract-ing runners and walkers of all ages.

Registration for the winner- take-all race takes place from 7:30-8:45 a.m., inside the Mill House on the Village Commons. The course starts at the flags just outside the Welcome Center, fol-lowing the access road to the Sun Bowl and back. The first three men, women and juniors (13 and under) will be awarded prizes, as will those with the best turkey costumes. So dont be afraid to dress up and show your holiday spirit.

Registration fee is $25 and all participants will receive a com-memorative T-Shirt for their efforts.

For more information on all of Strattons events, visit www.stratton.com, or call 1-800-STRATTON.

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Kelly Moore Presents DocumentaryMusic For Mankind founder Kelly Moore recently presented his doc-

umentary Nicaragua - On The Ground at the Northshire Bookstore followed by a question and answer period. Pictured from L to R are Northshire bookstore owner Chris Marrow and Kelly Moore.

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Christmas Interfaith ProjectPeople often think of Thanksgiving as the beginning of the Christmas

season, but Bill and Linda Drunsic have been busy for several weeks planning the annual Christmas Interfaith Project.

This project provides food, toys and clothing for those who might need a helping hand at Christmas time. If this kind of help is needed by you and/or your family, let Linda Drunsic know by calling her at 362-1531.

Perhaps you are one of the people who can help make this project a success. Volunteers are needed to shop for needed items, collect food, assemble the food baskets, wrap presents, etc. Another wonderful way to help is by supplying the needs of a family or a child. Groups or indi-viduals can participate in this way.

When you sit down to your Christmas dinner or get ready to open your gifts, knowing that you have shared your gift of time and/or money with someone who might be having a tough time this year will surely make your celebration brighter.

The distribution day will be at Christ the Savior (St. Pauls Church) on December 22.

Please call Linda Drunsic today at 362-1513 if you can help or need help.

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Bromley Donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities, $475, Up 36%

This past summer, some 950 visitors to Bromleys Sun Mountain Adventure Park arrived bearing money-saving admission coupons picked up at McDonalds restaurants in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York. In addition to the visitors discounts, Bromley pledged to donate 50 for each coupon redeemed, $475 in total - a 36% increase over last year - to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

Its great, really, says Bromley President, Rich Wiseman. A win-win-win situation families got a nice break coming into the park, we enjoyed increased traffic and the Ronald McDonald House Charities got a nice donation.

For nearly 35 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities has been cre-ating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children worldwide. RMHC is making a global impact on the most pressing problems facing families today. Their approach is to think globally, but act locally by tailoring their programs to address the most pressing need of each community they serve.

Pictured, Bromley President Rich Wiseman presents the check to Manchester McDonalds Manager, Tom Pipeling.

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The Park-McCullough House Association is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2009 edition of the first Historic Park-McCullough sculpt-ed holiday ornament, boxed with ribbon for hanging and a custom stand for year-round display. The ornament is a custom, hand-painted relief sculpture created exclusively for Historic Park-McCullough by Hestia Creations, in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

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Hestia works in many materials, including resins, ceramics, metals, fabric and paper. All the design work, some manufacturing and all of the finish work and packaging is done at Hestias studio in Marblehead. Manufacturing and painting are also done at Hestias sister studio in the artist colony of San Miguel del Allende, Mexico. During the develop-ment process, Hestia representatives examined many photographs and drawings of Park-McCullough throughout its more than 140 years of existence to develop this unique ornament, part of the Hestia Ameriscapes line of ornaments.

Ornaments may be purchased at Historic Park-McCullough in the Business Office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orders may be placed over the telephone for later pickup by calling 802-442-5441. You may also request mail delivery for yourself or to another address when you place your order for an additional shipping charge of $5.

The Museum Shop will be open also during all holiday events with an excellent selection of distinc-tive gifts including the first Park-McCullough sculptured ornament. There is a 10% discount on all pur-chases during holiday events, as follows:

Friday, November 27, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29: noon to 4 p.m.

An opportunity to see the House that is often described as Vermonts Jewel in full holiday regalia. Elegance and history meet in the sumptuous rooms, enhanced by beautiful decorations and friendly guides. Regular admission fees apply: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for students; accompanied chil-dren under 12 are free. Always free admission for Park-McCullough members.

Saturday, December 5, 1-3 p.m.: A Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus

as they arrive from the North Pole. Children are invited to visit with the jolly couple in the beautiful Main Hall of the House and share their holiday hopes and dreams. There will be many charming photo opportunities. Admission free to all.

Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.: Victorian Holiday

Tea with Lizzie McCulloughA delightful tea party in true

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Cont.)received in the beautiful main hall of the Big House at Historic Park-

McCullough, decorated for the holiday season. Delicious refreshments will be served. Some interesting people from the past will visit with the guests and relate stories of what it was like to live at Park-McCullough in the late 19th century. Admission: $15. Seating limited. Advance res-ervations and ticket required.

For additional information and to order tickets for the Victorian tea parties, call 802-442-5441 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or e-mail [email protected].

Historic Park-McCullough has been described as one of Vermonts hidden treasures. It is a time capsule, preserving and interpreting an 1865 mansion, with original carriage barn and a c.1901 stable. Four generations of one family lived in the House from its beginning and all furnishings, art and other objects are original to the House and to that family. Historic Park-McCullough documents a grand and glorious time in Americas history. The site is also popular for special events, such as weddings, civil unions, corporate events, anniversary and birthday parties, family reunions and memorial services. Additional information is available by calling 802-442-5441 or sending an e-mail message to [email protected].

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Village of Weston to Host an Old Fashioned Vermont Christmas

An Old Fashioned Vermont Christmas Celebration will occur in the Village of Weston on Saturday, December 5. From 11 a.m.to 5:30 p.m., villagers and visitors will experience all that a colonial Christmas has to offer, as well as a few modern amenities.

Participants can tour the village by foot or horse drawn wagon, stop-ping in to tour many of the open galleries, museums and inns. Children will enjoy seeing Santa at the Vermont Country Store, making orna-ments at the West River Gallery or participating in many of the activi-ties like face painting, story-telling and crafts at the historic Little School and Wilder Memorial Library. Adults can relax with a chair mas-sage, a cappuccino at the Village Green Gallery, a hearty lunch at the Bryant House Restaurant and an afternoon drink at the Inn at Weston. One-of-a-kind gifts can be purchased at the Vermont Country Store and Village Shops, and the historic Weston Playhouse will host local artists and vendors such as Woodcock Farms, Peabody Mountain Apiaries and In Touch Therapeutics Massage. Raffle tick-ets can be purchased in the Weston Playhouse to win one of the many prizes being offered by local busi-nesses. The 208 year-old Old Parish Church will be decorated for the season and has a full event schedule including Christmas music, a com-munity reading of A Christmas Carol with Sam Lloyd and live music from the Nordic Harmoni Singers. The day will end with

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Village Green for the lighting of the Weston Christmas Tree. Dinner will be served at the Inn at Weston and the Bryant House; Out of town visitors can rest their heads at one of the many local inns oering specials for the weekend.

A Jewel to be Found, Weston is a town for all seasons, interests and ages a relaxing, rewarding step back in time. For more detailed infor-mation and the schedule for Christmas in Weston visit the Village of Weston Web site at www.westonvt.com.

The Great Cambridge FairAvailable on DVD

The Cambridge Historical Society and Museum is pleased to announce that they now have for sale a DVD of The Great Cambridge Fair. Produced in the 1970s, this show depicts the Great Cambridge Fair which was a popular yearly event from 1890-1942. Photos by Carleton Foster, historical content by the late Robert Raymond and narration and music by Kerry McKernon, make this a wonderful way to preserve and enjoy a piece of Cambridge History.

You can call the Museum at 518-677-5232 to leave an order and reserve your DVD. They will be available to pick up at the House on Broad Street on the weekend of November 21 and 22 during the Christmas in November event and during the winter at various busi-nesses around Cambridge. This DVD can make a wonderful Christmas present for yourself or others.

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Holiday Open House at Equinox Valley Nursery

Equinox Valley Nursery is celebrating their Festive Holiday Open House, Saturday November 28, with a special visit from the real Santa Claus! His authentic white beard, real red velvet suit, and most impor-tant of all, his very jolly belly will be ready to put smiles on the faces of kids of all ages.

Earlier this fall Santa stopped by to enjoy Rogers Famous Apple Cider Donuts and get his jolly belly in shape for the up and coming holiday season. Even though he was still on vacation and in street clothes his white beard, jolly belly and Ho Ho Ho suspenders gave him away.

Cameras are most welcome and recommended to bring, you wont want to miss the chance for some unforgettable photos. Visitors are encouraged, but not required, to donate a small gift to go under Santas Christmas Tree to be distributed with the Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce Community Toy Drive.

Santas visiting hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A special addition to this years open house, is an honored appear-

ance and book signing by local author, Karen Carman-Reid and Artist/Illustrator Dr. Russell Housman. Karens special holiday book Penns Stocking is a heart warming childrens Christmas story sure to become a family reading tradition!

Feel free to stop in for a visit, sample refreshments, enter for door prizes and enjoy the Holiday Spirit!

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Firemans Breakfast in ManchesterOn Sunday November 29, The Manchester Fire Department will host

its monthly Firemans Breakfast Fundraiser. The proceeds for this event go towards supporting the departments operating costs. Everyone is encouraged to help show their support for the volunteer fire depart-ment by treating themselves to a hearty all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and touring the fire house facility. The Manchester Fire Department consists of 41 fulltime members and last year responded to over 300 calls in the area. This months breakfast is sponsored by Vermont Foam Insulation, whose spray foam truck will be onsite for public viewing.

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About the MasonsThe Masons are one of the oldest and largest fraternities for men in

the world. The Square and Compasses badge represents centuries of recognition throughout the world as a symbol of truth, morality, and brotherly love, virtues that Masons strive to exemplify throughout their lives.

Religious tolerance encourages men to pursue the religion of their own choice. Brotherly love melds men of diverse backgrounds to genu-ine friendship. Self improvement goals promote family and community involvement. A legendary past involving the greatest men in history offers inspiration to higher goals.

Masonic charities are measured in millions per day. A worldwide brotherhood offers a vast network of social connections. A belief in patriotism and a devotion to the welfare of our country is an ancient charge.

For further information, please call Cary Lewis at 362-3385.

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For more information and to register, please visit www.greenmtnacademy.org

or you may call Gloria Palmer 802-366-1820 or Renee Bornstein 802-362-1199.

Our mission is to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the community by providing accessible, diversified, and high quality educational programs to the public.

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Bromley Awards Season Passes to AMHS Honor Students

Bromley Mountain Ski Resort has awarded season passes to 35 stu-dents at Arlington Memorial High School and Middle School in recog-nition of the students achieving Principals Honors or High Honors all four quarters during the 2008-2009 academic year.

During a recognition breakfast for these students and their families, Arlington Principal Kerry Csizmesia and Superintendent Charles Sweetman presented each student with a certificate of commendation and thanked Bromley President Richard Wiseman for his generosity. These thirty-five students represent 20 percent of our student body. This is a tremendous gift from Bromley, and our students work hard to earn those passes. I am very grateful to Mr. Wiseman and Bromley for offering a program that encourages students to study and awards them for their efforts, said Csizmesia.

Students receiving Bromley season passes are: Hannah Andrew, Olivia Andrew, Maggie Belnap, Rebecca Bushee, Selene Clark, Briana Clayton, Kaitlyn Daniels, Hailey Davis, Molly Elwell, Alex Farley, Eliza Farley, Brandon Gamble, Dustin Harrington, Brooke Hawley, Dillon Hawley, Mazie Holton, Jesse Keel, Kristi Lewicki, Elizabeth Macksey, Peter Macksey, Bhumika Patel, Shivang Patel, Savannah Pike, Hannah Poulette, Cheyenne Prouty, Katherine Reed, Nicolle Reed, Madison Rogers, Cassandra Rudd, Andrew Spencer, Ciaren Wade, Sarah Weiler, Amber Welch, Alexandra Zakrzewski, Elizabeth Zakrzewski.

To learn more about Arlington Memorial High School & Middle School, contact Csizmesia at [email protected] or 375-2589, exten-sion 120 or visit our Web site at www.arlingtonmemorialhs.org.

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Manchester Go-Getters

The Manchester Go-Getters invite all area seniors to a lun-cheon on Wednesday, December 2 at noon at the Christ Our Savior Catholic Church Hall. The suggested cost of the meal is $3.50 per person. Please call Mary Miner at 362-2525 for res-ervations and cancellations to enable an accurate lunch count. A gift exchange will follow the luncheon.

Book Signing at J.K. Adams Kitchen Store

Join us at The Kitchen Store at J.K. Adams as Annette Nielson of Salem, New York signs her new book, Northern Comfort. Annette will also offer samples of recipes from the book.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in December, Adirondack Life announces the publication of Northern Comfort, a collection of fall and winter recipes that have appeared in the award-winning regional magazine. Dishes ranging from traditional apple desserts to contempo-rary approaches to hearty soups, salads and sides have been collected and tested by Annette Nielsen, a noted food writer who lives in Salem, New York.

More than 125 recipes are detailed in the 144-page paperback, including medallions of venison with caramelized apples and cilantro, grouse Marsala, maple-butternut squash soup, potato-parsnip gratin, chocolate bread pudding and North Country baklava. Over the years the magazine has presented signature dishes from fine regional res-taurants and lodges as well as the work of creative home cooks. Recipe contests featuring apples and maple syrup also provided material for this volume.

Cookbook editor Nielsen has contributed articles and columns on regional farms, food and folkways to a variety of publications. She has organized the Salem Al Fresco dinner, a fundraising event that serves local produce and meat to some 400 diners every July. Her commitment to sustainable living also includes work on a community garden with more than 300 participants, a food pantry featuring locally sourced ingredients, farm-to-table tours and cooking classes at the Battenkill Kitchen in Washington County for youth and adults. Nielsen worked earlier in her career with Glorious Food, a catering concern in New York, testing recipes and editing the Center for Science in the Public Interests Nutrition Action Healthletter and teaching the principles of healthful eating and cooking to teens and parents in underserved areas of Washington, DC with Share Our Strengths Chef Outreach Program.

Working with the team at Adirondack Life brought together this historic compilation of recipes offering a look at how we enjoy food in the regions great restaurants or at home. The cookbook really highlights primary ingredients readily found in the Adirondacks, whether forest, orchard or farm, Neilsen said.

Afghanistan: War of Necessity or a Quagmire?

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents Afghanistan: a War of Necessity or a Quagmire? with Ambassador Peter W. Galbraith on Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Long Trail School in Dorset, Vermont. The registration fee is $20.

Peter W. Galbraith has served in senior positions in the U.S. Government and the United Nations. Most recently, he was Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Afghanistan and an Assistant Secretary-General of the U.N. He was recalled on October 1 after he urged the U.N. to take more forceful action to deal with fraud in Afghanistans presidential elections.

Seating is limited for this event; early registration is strongly encour-aged. For more information and to register, please visit www.greenmt-nacademy.org or call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199.

This event is co-sponsored by the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vermont.

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Texas Hold Em The Arlington Lions Club

is holding a Texas Hold Em Bounty Tournament for Charity at the Arlington Fire House in East Arlington on Saturday December 5. Buy in is $40 + $5 bounty. There is no re-buy and no add-on. Registration 5 p.m. Tournament begins at 6 p.m. This is an 18 and over event IDs will be checked - No alcohol. All proceeds to benefit the Arlington Lions Club.

Deadline Nears for Lincoln Essay Competition

Earlier this fall principals in public and private elementary schools in Vermont, as well as educators in the homeschool network, were mailed packets with information for their eighth grade students about the 2010 Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition. While participation is completely optional, it is hoped that as young writers tackle this years challenge, the awareness of a young generation of citizens will be raised. Those stu-dents who accept the challenge will first read The Prayer of the Twenty Millions, the open letter to President Lincoln published by abolitionist and influential editor of the New York Tribune, Horace Greeley on August 19, 1862 calling on the president to free the slaves as a way of weakening the confederacy. They will then read Lincolns reply. The students essays of no more than 500 words, will seek to explain why the president responded. The annual awarding of prizes is timed to coin-cide with the February approach of Lincolns birthday, thus honoring both the presidents birth and his legacy.

This year a new co-sponsored Hildene-Brown Lincoln Essay Competition further broadens the reach of the contest to include eighth grade students in the great-er Providence, Rhode Island area. This was made possible through Hildenes collaboration with Brown University. Winners of the competition in each state will be awarded the following prizes in 2010: First Place, $1,000; Second Place, $750; Third Place, $500; and up to ten Honorable Mentions of $200 each. Vermont essays are due on or before 5:00 on Saturday, November 28, 2009 and must be submitted by mail to Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, PO Box 377, Manchester, VT 05254, Attention: Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition or by hand to the Hildene Welcome Center.

Each Vermont winner, along with their parents and teacher, will attend as Hildenes guests, the annu-al Lincolns Birthday Luncheon at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester.

If you have interest in receiving an entry packet, call 802.367.7962 or email [email protected]. If you would like to learn more about The Lincoln Family Home at Hildene visit www.hildene.org.--

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Will Moses Poster The Shires Now Available

In the summer of 2008, Will Moses was commissioned by The Shires of Vermont Regional Marketing Organization to create, in his celebrated style, a visual image to represent the southwest corner of the state. The region, which encompasses the north and south shires of Bennington County with Manchester and Bennington and the 15 quintessentially New England towns is known as The Shires of Vermont. The 24 by 28 painting captures The Shires brand; its common sense of place, history and culture, abundant recreational opportunities, proud agri-cultural heritage, robust entrepreneurial spirit, and the wide range of culinary, lodging and shopping experiences found on its scenic byways, mountaintops and busy main streets. All of these Shires assets come to life on the poster version of the painting, visual evidence of what makes The Shires a special place to live and work and a distinct destination for visitors seeking an authentic Vermont experience.

The Shires poster by Will Moses is available for purchase from the RMO for $24.95 and available to retailers at wholesale prices. To pur-chase this first edition poster email [email protected] or call 802-375-6532.

The commissioned painting, poster, The Shires of Vermont magazine, web presence, increasing notoriety, and growing number of cooperative advertising efforts are signs of the continuing evolution of an idea that took hold nearly four years ago when the effort to brand Bennington County got its start. To learn more about The Shires of Vermont email [email protected].

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Holiday Shopping at the

Salem CourthouseOn Saturday, December 5,

the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center will host its 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Courthouse Great Hall, the pub-lic will have a wonderful oppor-tunity to buy locally-handcrafted arts and crafts and locally-pro-duced food items.

Director of the Community Center Pottery Studio Bob Nopper and Program Coordinator Gail Bearup have collected an assortment of ven-dors for this event. Beautifully made jewelry, soap, candles, and woolen goods will be available. Courthouse Quilters will be sell-ing aprons and shopping bags they have made to benefit the Community Center.

Culinary delights also will fill the Great Hall. Fresh honey in decorative jars and Sandgate Fortuna sausage will add to any holiday festivities. The Salem Farmers Market will have pro-duce for sale. Shoppers can also pause at the coffee bar to enjoy homemade hot soup and desserts made by Beth Trattel, formerly of Somethings Brewing.

Vendors interested in partici-pating in the Arts and Crafts Sale may contact the Courthouse at [email protected] or 518-854-7053.

Christmas Carol Sing

A Christmas Carol Sing will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 5 p.m., at the White Chapel Church, 2972 Chapel Road, Bennington, Vermont. Refreshments will be served.

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Quidditch Tournament at BBABurr and Burton Academys National Honor Society put on a

Quidditch Tournament on October 30. The game, based on the Harry Potter stories, has become increasingly popular in colleges through-out the northeast, after the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association was founded on the campus of Middlebury College.

For about an hour, the two Burr and Burton teams Eric and the Kool Kats, and the Frosh Mosh battled it out on the Burr and Burton upper field, running up and down the field on their brooms. In the game of Quidditch, each team is made up of seven players, consisting of three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper and one Seeker.

The teams attempt to score as many points as they can which are earned after successfully throwing a ball, the Quaffle, through the goal-hoops on either side of the field until the Golden Snitch(/Snitch Runner) is finally caught. Despite being behind for most of the game, the Frosh Mosh team eventually won the game by catching the Golden Snitch.

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Alternative Gift Fair Offers Socially Responsible Shopping Experience

On Saturday, December 5 from 1-7 p.m. the Williams College Students for Social Justice group will be holding their 6th Annual Alternative Gift Fair in the Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Williamstown.

The Alternative Gift Fair is an opportunity to shop for socially responsible holiday gifts from local, regional, and national fair trade and non-profit organizations. Products will include handcrafts from around the world, local food products, and charitable and environmental gifts. Each year, Students for Social Justice, a student organization at Williams College, coordinates with local and international non-profits as well as local houses of worship to share their products, ideas, and programs with enthusiastic visitors. Most proceeds support various non-profits, and the remainder go to environmentally and socially responsible busi-nesses.

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The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is locat-ed at 906 Main Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts. The church is fully handicap accessible. For more information call 413-458-4273.

Students for Social Justice is a student activist group at Williams College whose main goal is to raise awareness on campus and in the community about different forms of social injustice in the United States and around the world while providing people with ideas of how they can work for peace, equality and understanding in their own lives. As activists, they conduct demonstrations on campus and organize din-ner discussions where professors have a chance to speak with students outside of class about social justice in their fields of expertise. They also hold annual events such as the Hunger Banquet and the Alternative Gift Fair, urging members of the community to appreciate their privilege and consider the responsibility they have to the rest of humanity. They are always eager to work on new projects whether they concern human rights, health, education, poverty, the environment, foreign policy or any other area where people struggle for social justice. For more infor-mation, please email [email protected]

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Twenty-eight Arlington Middle School stu-dents have been selected to participate in the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Talent Search program which recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

Well-respected as a world leader in gifted educa-tion, the Johns Hopkins University CTY conducts national and international searches to identify, assess and recognize outstanding academic talent. Arlington students nominated for the program have

each scored in the 95th percentile or higher on the Stanford Achievement Test or have scored at the Proficient with Distinction level on the NECAP. These students are now eligible for CTY summer programs, advanced placement distance education programs, conferences and educational trips.

Arlington Memorial High School & Middle School Principal Kerry Csizmesia congratulated each of the students. These students, honored for their academic talent, represent 37% of our

Middle School population and that percentage continues to grow. Fisher Elementary does a great job at preparing students for middle school academics, and the Middle Schools Accelerated Academy offers an amazing pro-gram to challenge our most tal-ented students.

Arlington Middle School students recognized for their academic talent are Payton Agresta, Michael Caggiano, Christopher Daniels, Hailey Davis, Molly Elwell, Alex Farley, Brandon Gamble, Peter Gamble, MacKenzie Gross, Jesse Keel, Kristi Lewicki, James Macksey, Peter Macksey, Maggie Murphy, Bhumika Patel, Shivang Patel, Tristan Phillips, Savannah Pike, Cheyenne Prouty, Tiffany Ray, Madison Rogers, Caitlin Saunders, Andrew Spencer, Ryan Spencer, Ciaren Wade, Kristofer Watson and Amber Welch.

For more information about the Arlington Accelerated Academy, contact Csizmesia at [email protected] or 375-2589.

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Salems Annual Holiday Parade

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annu-al holiday parade on Saturday, November 28 starting at 10:00 a.m. The parade will begin at Salem Art Works on West Broadway and end at the fair-grounds on Archibald Street.

There will be something for everyone in this years parade: the Salem Kazoo Band, Suzy Q Dancers, Salem Drama Club, fire departments from Salem, Cossayuna, Rupert and Hebron, and much more. And of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be driv-ing a horse and buggy provided by Frank Thomass Triple Tail Buggy Ride Service.

Its not too late to enter a float in the parade. The Chamber wel-comes floats decorated with a Christmas or holiday theme and pets dressed up for the holidays. The Chamber also welcomes antique cars or farm equipment, fire departments, clowns, music, youth and veteran groups, as well as others. Kids are encouraged to dress up their bikes (and them-selves) and walk or ride in the parade. Local businesses are also invited to create a float for the day. There is no cost to enter and trophies are awarded to the top three floats, and ribbons will be given out for the childrens bike parade.

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rides, face painting and a craft fair at Proudfit Hall. Stop by Freds Sub Shop for hot cocoa. Proceeds will benefit the Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund. Look for collection bins for donations for the Salem food pantry.

For more information about participating in the parade, con-tact Janet Dow at (518) 854-9977 or email [email protected].

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was organized to develop, encourage, and protect the commercial, professional, financial and general business interests of the Salem area. Its purpose is also to promote the general welfare of the commu-nity, to extend and promote trade and commerce, and preserve and protect the industrial, agricultur-al, historical and cultural interests of the Salem area. Each year the Chamber hosts a number of the community events, including the annual holiday celebration.

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The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will raffle a giant teddy bear this holiday season. Tickets are $1 and all proceeds will ben-efit the Mike Keyes Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund which helps fami-lies who need help with heating costs. Tickets can be purchased at Glens Falls National Bank, Jackson Traders, Trips of Shushan, Lauras Garden and other local businesses. The drawing takes place Friday, December 18.

For those wanting a sneak peak, the bear will travel to the following businesses before the raffle: First United Presbyterian Church, Trips, Lauras Garden, Jackson Traders, Glens Falls National Bank, The Artisans Guild and TD Bank.

For more information about

the raffle or to find out where the bear will be making his next appearance, contact Janet Dow at 518-854-9977 or email [email protected].

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was organized to develop, encourage, and protect the commercial, professional, financial and general business interests of the Salem area.

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AMHS Fall Athletic BanquetArlington Memorial High School hosted its annual Fall Athletic

Banquet at the West Mountain Inn in Arlington. Each student-athlete playing for the AMHS soccer and cross-country teams was recognized with a varsity letter for participation, and senior players received special gifts from the schools athletic department.

Four students were selected as All-State soccer players: Maggie Belnap, Logan Foster, Dustin Harrington and Aliza Pickering. In addi-tion, twelve students were selected as All-Marble Valley League players: Maggie Belnap, Aliza Pickering and Rayleen Sheman (girls soccer); Logan Foster, Dustin Harrington and Jake Paustian (boys soccer); and Grace Fischer, Dillon Hawley, Katherine Macksey, Hannah Nolan, Killian Wade and Alexandra Zakrzewski (cross country).

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Sharron HarringtonShown here are AMHS seniors-athletes honored at the schools Fall Athletic

Banquet. Sitting from left to right are: Lauren Elwell, Aliza Pickering, Katherine Macksey, Hannah Nolan, Alexandra Zakrzewski and Brooks English. Standing

from left to right are: Ryan Boyd, Logan Foster, Nick Nahodil, Dustin Harrington, Eric Peterson, Dillon Hawley and Dylan Secoy.

Equinox Preserve Full Moon HikeExplore the Equinox Preserve by the silvery glow of the full moon!

Join a naturalist from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for this nocturnal adventure. We will use our senses to navigate the forest paths on our way to Robins Lookout, listen for the calls of the resident owls and enjoy the pale landscape. Hot chocolate awaits the intrepid winter explorer!

Join the VINS staff on Wednesday, December 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for this fun adventure. This program is free for VINS members and $4/person for non-members. Special rates for families! Your support allows us to offer these quality education programs at affordable rates. Please consider becoming a member of VINS! www.vinsweb.org/mem-bership/index.html

Pre-registration is required for this hike. Contact the VINS-Manchester office at 362-4374 to register. Programs are open to nature enthusiasts of all ages!

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From my Corner by Susan J. Coonsare you awake?...Do you find it difficult to go

back to sleep after you wake up in the middle of the night? Do you look at the clock? Looking at the clock is a big mistake for me, because then I think well, I have two more hours to sleep before I have to get up.

Ill lie there with my eyes closed trying to get comfortable. Sometimes my ear gets bent funny and I have to adjust it. I try deep breathing. I try to imagine my body completely relaxed. Sometimes I dont know what to do with my arms. I cant seem to get comfortable. Nothing works. And what crazy one-liners are run-ning through my brain to keep me keyed up and wide awake?! Seeing something I want to paint; thinking about the specifications of a wall I want to put up in the kitchen; the color scheme in my bedroom; a new pellet stove for the kitchen; selling my ventless gas stove; needing a front end realignment on the car; the muffler and the tires (I look at the clock and see that there are now only 1-1/2 hours left to try to get some sleep); my dogs separation anxiety; gotta remember to bring a recipe to Donna; Jill chasing the cat; poor Jack; Thanksgiving; the menu; remem-ber to call Norma early enough; early deadlines (a look at the clock tells me that now I only have an hour to try to take a nap); TV taping; what I will write for the week; have to finish painting a swanky bowl, and more and more silly stuff to think about.

As if this isnt enough, last night when I finally went to sleep after lying awake so long, I dreamed I was lying awake trying to sleep! Isnt that the craziest thing?

Are you familiar with Madeline Kahn singing Im tired, so tired... in the movie, Blazing Saddles? Thats my song this week.

A Little Update...Speaking of lost sleep...due to cable/modem failure on Thursday, it

was necessary for me to come to work Friday morning at 12:50 a.m. to get the papers done.

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WBTN to Premiere Twilight Zone Radio Show

WBTN 1370 AM, non-profit community radio for the greater Bennington area, will premiere the Twilight Zone radio show radio twists on the classic television show, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary on Thursday, November 26 at 7 p.m. The show will then run for two hours each week from 7 to 9 p.m.

We have had very good response to our classic radio dramas, When Radio Was, so much so that we have moved them to run for one hour each week night, said Ken Norris, executive director of Shires Media Partnership Inc./WBTN. We think that Twilight Zone will introduce radio drama to a new audience.

When Radio Was airs Monday to Friday from 9-10 p.m. WBTN is a community non-profit radio station dedicated to providing the greater Bennington area with local news and entertainment focusing on community produced programs. WBTN 1370 AM is a 501(3)(c) non-profit which operates out of offices and studio at 407 Harwood Hill, Bennington. For information on WBTN 1370 AM, visit www.wbtnam.org, e-mail [email protected], or call at 802-442-6321.

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Jane B. Armstrong Donates Sculpture to Long Trail School

Long Trail School proudly and gratefully announces that Jane B. Armstrong recently donated ..And Miles To Go, a beautiful sculpture, to the School. Completed in 2003, the bronze work includes a family of penguins, moving together against the elements. Armstrong titled this work after a line in Robert Frosts poem Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.

Armstrong, a resident of Manchester, is a highly renowned artist, hav-ing received over 50 awards from national juried group exhibitions.

She also received The Gold Medal of Honor for distinguished achievement in sculpture from the Knickerbocker Artists in 1986. US Art magazine gave her its Award for Excellence in 1990. Armstrong was honored by Middlebury College in 1993 with its Alumni Achievement Award and in 1999 by her preparatory school, the Buffalo (NY) Seminary as a Distinguished Woman. In 2004, the National Sculpture Society honored Armstrong with The Sculpture House annual award for her entire body of work. Her sculptures are in public and private collections around the world.

The work was given to the school in honor of the Rod and Darryl Davis family. Head of School John H. Suitor III accepted the piece on behalf of Long Trail. It is now on display in the Main Lobby of the school building.

Long Trail Head of School John H. Suitor III accepts asculpture from Jane B. Armstrong while art teacher (and sculptor)

Dave Wesley looks on.

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will be closing at the end of the year.

Clearance sales will begin the lastweek of November and continuethrough the end of December.

All outstanding gift certificates will be honored throughout the clearance sale.

We will miss our loyal customersThank you for your patronage!

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Just one of many new Mini Rug designslots of creatures including Alligators Owls, Bees, and Cats


Thanksgiving Eve ServiceIn light of the great blessings America enjoys by the goodness of

Almighty God the Bennington Area Evangelical Pastors Fellowship cordially invites the community to a Thanksgiving Eve Service at Green Mountain Christian Center, 440 Main Street at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 25.

This time of giving thanks will feature fellowship, praise and worship, testimonies, communion and a presentation of Gods Word. Musical selections will include a hymn by the Pastors choir. All are welcome.

The Pastors Fellowship is a group of more than a dozen ministers from churches in the Bennington area. They, and the churches they lead, share common core biblical beliefs and values. The group meets weekly for prayer and fellowship.

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Free Program for Preschoolers and Parents at The Clark

Get preschoolers off to a great start at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. The Start with Art program is a fun and free series of special gallery talks and exciting art projects designed especially for parents and their preschoolers. On Saturday, December 12, explore the concept of light and dark from 10 a.m. to noon.

This program is best suited for children who are three to six years of age. No registration is needed and art project appropriate clothing is recommended. Attend any or all of the sessions. The series continues on January 9 (food and art), February 13 (animals), and March 13 (flowers and plants).

On Saturday, December 12, parents and their preschoolers will begin the morning with self-guided gallery walks with the aid of an age appro-priate Light and Dark gallery guide. In addition, there will also be ten-minute painting talks led by Clark staff who will focus on Hubert Roberts Roman Ruins with Laundresses, and Frederic Remingtons Friends and Foes (The Scout) and Dismounted. From 11 a.m. to noon, preschoolers will be able to explore their creative side with a variety of art projects.

The Clark is a wonderful museum for families because of its intimate scale and its environment. Located on 140 acres of beautiful mead-ows and trails, the Clark is perfect for hiking and playing. The Clarks grounds are free and open to the public. In addition, free admission to the galleries is always offered to children under the age of 18 and to students with a valid ID.

The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown. The galler-ies are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily in July and August). Admission is free November 1 through May 31. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu.

Stephentown Historical Society Potluck Dinner

Holiday Potluck Dinner, at the Stephentown Historical Society meet-ing, Monday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown, New York. Bring a dish to share; beverages and table service are provided. To participate in the optional gift exchange, bring a wrapped $3 gift marked for your own gender. Free and open to the public. Handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-5675.

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Youth Center Extends Hours for Winter Season

The Hoosick Youth & Community Center is now open afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays. These extended hours will remain in effect until April 2, 2010 to provide youth in the community with a safe, warm, supervised and fun place to go after school and on weekends. After the April school vacation, new hours will take effect.

Basketball, board and table games, as well as computers, and supplies for art projects and other recreational activities are available each day. Snacks may be purchased at the Snack Shack.

After school hours run from 3-6 p.m. Members are welcome to use the center at a rate of $1 per person per day. Non-members must be currently enrolled in a Youth Center program (such as youth basket-ball or after school care) to use the center and will be charged $2 per afternoon.

Evening hours for junior and senior high school students run from 7-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Members may use the center at a rate of $1 per day. Non-members will be charged $5 per person at the door and will be required to provide contact information for a parent or guardian and sign a form agreeing to the centers code of conduct.

On Saturdays, the center opens for the Youth Basketball Program at 8 a.m. The full center opens at 1 p.m. for members. There is a $1 per per-son charge for members to use the center from 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Non-members will be charged $5 per person for this time period.

On Sunday night the center opens from 5-7 p.m. for Mens Basketball. There is no charge for members to participate. Non-members will be charged $5 at the door.

During school vacations and on holidays, the Youth Center opens at 3 p.m. Camps will be offered during the February and April school vacations.

To become a member of the Youth Center stop in during any of the hours listed above to complete the required registra-tion forms. Fees for 2009-2010 are $50 for an individual and $75 for a family. Members receive the discounted usage rates listed above, as well as reduced fees for participation in all Youth Center programs, including camps. Memberships help sustain the Youth Center and keep it open for the entire community.

The Youth Center is located at 115 Church Street in the Village of Hoosick Falls, New York. For additional information, call 518-686-9050.

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New Ambulance for Rescue SquadLast week the Manchester Rescue Squad took delivery of a new

ambulance. The new rig replaces the oldest of our three ambulances, said Mike Casey, the squads Chief Operating Officer, which was reach-ing the end of its reliable life. According to Casey, the cost of the new ambulance was over $123,000.

The Rescue Squad is conducting a fundraising campaign to pay for the new ambulance. To date weve raised over $58,000 from com-munity members, said Ben Weiss, Secretary of the squad, but we need more support to make up the difference.

The squad serves not only Manchester, but five surrounding towns - Danby, Dorset, Mt. Tabor, Rupert and Winhall. Most community members dont realize that we receive very little funding from the towns we serve, said Dr. Bob Schwartz, squad Vice President. According to Schwartz, only 7% of the Rescue Squads operating budget comes from Northshire towns.

Donations can be sent to Manchester Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 26, Manchester Ctr., VT 05255, or made online at www.manchesterrescu-esquad.org. For more information on the New Ambulance Campaign, call Mike Casey at 362-1995.

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November is the time of year when most New Englanders have put their gardens to bed and are settling in for the season of giving thanks for the harvest that precedes the long winter. At Hildene, its a perfect time to reflect and give thanks not only for the Plant A Row Garden yield but the vol-unteers who each year make a difference with the hours they put in to make it all possible.

Records and photos indicate that the Cutting and Kitchen Gardens behind the Lincolns carriage barn, now the Welcome Center, supplied the family with a full range of vegetables, berries and fruit. It is in this same location that Hildene volunteers for the past 8 years have grown and harvested hundreds of pounds of fresh produce for the Community Food Cupboard in the Plant A Row for the Hungry Garden. Initiated in 2002 under the leadership of Garry Roosma and in partnership with Equinox Valley Nursery, the program continues to fulfill its mission annually. The 2009 effort was stewarded by Jane Moriarty with the green thumb assistance of volunteers Becky and Bill Burke, Ruth Harvie, Andy Heikaus, Liz Luca, Carol Munson, Garry Roosma and Ron Rusche. The garden yielded more than 200 pounds of fresh produce for the Food Cupboard in spite of the challenges the gar-deners faced this year from colder than normal

temperatures and above average rainfall. The har-vest included broccoli,squash, tomatoes (harvest-ing the green ones when the blight hit), green beans, lettuce, cabbage, spinach and peas.

All community related garden activities are vol-unteer driven and the group welcomes new mem-bers to the team. To learn more about volunteering in Hildene gardens; Cutting and Kitchen, Plant A Row, Butterfly or Hoyt Formal, contact Paula at 367-7961 or email [email protected].

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