Vermont News Guide

www.vermontnews-guide.com • December 9, 2009 Vol 48 No 94

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

Top left: The Men’s Fellowship of East Arlington Federated Church are holding a Chicken and Biscuit dinner to ben-efitthe Arlington Food Shelf...details on page 25

Above: Nick Marschhauser invites all to a Seabee Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Seabee Veterans...details on page 20

Left: Sue Clark displays just a few of the many crafts and foods you will find at the Holiday Fair...story on page 16

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Lot Holders’ Meeting

The Mettowee Valley and Northeast Cemetery Association, Inc. of Pawlet, Vermont will be holding their annual lot hold-ers’ meeting Friday, December 11, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at the Pawlet Town Hall offices.

Helen Halstead, of Peru and Bennington, recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with four generations of her family in attendance. Pictured from left to right are grandaughter Larissa Halstead, niece Marianne Vernon, great grandson Liam Halstead, Helen Halstead, daughter Welthy Myers, grandson Geoff Halstead with great grand-children Julian and Sienna Halstead. Helen is the widow of Gordon Halstead, a well-known letter to the editor writer and political activist. She lives at Fillmore Pond in Bennington but visits her beloved home and family in Peru often.

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Meals on WheelsSuggested donation of

$3.00 per mealFor reservation or cancellation in

Manchester: 362-3714Wednesday, December 9

Pizza Burger, Home Fries, Oriental Blend Veggies,

Pears, and Milk.Thursday, December 10

Stuffed Pork Chops, Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Corn with Red Peppers, Chocolate Chip

Cookies and Milk.Friday, December 11

Turkey Tetrazzini, Stewed Tomatoes, Spiced Peaches,

French Bread, and Milk.Monday, December 14BBQ Pork Ribs, Roasted

Potatoes, Coleslaw, Strawberries and Bananas, Bread and Milk.

Tuesday, December 15Meat Lasagna, Italian Veggies, Green Salad, Lime Jello with Pineapple, Garlic Bread and

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Four Generations

Community Sing-Along in ArlingtonTake a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a fun evening of

singing. Patti Cody will host the annual Community Christmas Carol Sing Along of traditional Christmas Carols Wednesday, December 16, at 7 p.m. in the Mack Performing Arts Center at Arlington Memorial High School. Bring family, friends and strong voices to an evening of fun followed by cookies and cocoa. Donations of money or food will be accepted at the door to benefit the Arlington Food Shelf.

For more information about the Sing Along, contact Cody at 362-4382 or [email protected] or 802-375-2589, extension 149.

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Caring Coins for our Troops Leaving for Afghanistan…

The You Are Never Alone Foundation along with many volun-teers has shared over 5,000 individually sponsored Caring Coins with the troops preparing to go to Afghanistan and their families at the seven Yellow Ribbon Pre-Deployment Events throughout Vermont over the past two months. The two final events were held at the Equinox Resort in Manchester on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2.

The wooden Caring Coins, which are crafted in Vermont with their message You are never alone, are reminders to the troops and their families that many people care about them and are grateful to them for their service to our country and also for the many sacrifices they are making on our behalf.

It has been an honor to meet these wonderful men and women of all ages who could be our spouses, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and in my case even my grandchildren. Having had this first hand opportunity to meet and speak with the troops and their families has been a very touching experience for each of us who participated. The caring and support which accompanies each coin was very much appreciated by each recipient.

On behalf of the You Are Never Alone Foundation, I would like to thank our volunteers Dody Marcotte, Mary Miner, Leona Pickstone, Shirley Farnham, Rose Boudreau, Bianca Ferrarin, Gioconda Ferrarin, Mildred Kaylor, Patty Chamberlain, Lillian Buckley, Marguerite Angerer and Mary Weeks for helping with assembling and signing the Caring Coins. Thank you also to the students at MEMS, Poultney Middle/High School; Christ the King School, VAC Sheldon Academy, Faye Honey Kopp, Manchester Leos Club for assisting with signing names to the cards attached to the coins. Thank you to all our many individual contributors and also to the Manchester Lions Club, Knights of Columbus at St Paul’s Church, Catholic Daughters, Court of St Rita and Frank Molgano. Thank you Pat Fry, Betsy Butler, Austin Johntra, Dody Marcotte, Val Louveiro, Frank Sutton for sharing the Caring Coins with the troops and their families.

The You Are Never Alone Foundation continues to share Caring Coins with our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as with the returning troops through the VA Hospital in White River Junction and with the Wounded Warriors. An additional 1500 Caring Coins have gone to the Soldier and Family Assistance Center at Fort Hood, Texas.

As the holiday season approaches let us not forget those who are giving so much of themselves for us.

Thank you for giving us this opportunity to say thank you.Sincerely,

— Salley Gibney, Director, You Are Never Alone Foundation.

You Are Never Alone Foundation, a Vermont grassroots 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that fosters caring from one person to another with their wooden Caring Coins and their message You are never alone as reminders of a caring connection.

RAVNAH Holds High-Risk H1N1 ClinicThe Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH)

is holding an H1N1 flu vaccination clinic for high-risk individuals on Thursday, December 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Rutland.

There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccination. Limited quantities of both the injectable vaccine and the flu mist vaccine will be available. Vaccinations will be provided on a “first come first serve” basis for the following priority groups: Pregnant women, those who live with or care for children younger than 6 months old, healthcare and emergency care workers, people age 6 months through age 24, and those 25 through 64 years of age with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems. Those attending the clinics will be screened at the door to ensure they are in a high risk group. Per CDC criteria, people age 65 and older will not be eligible at this clinic, regardless of medical condition(s).

In the event of long lines that may form outside, RAVNAH recom-mends that everyone dress appropriately for the weather and wear clothing that allows quick and easy access to your arm for the injection.For the most up-to-date information on flu clinics, area residents can call the RAVNAH Flu Hotline at 770-1574 or visit www.ravnah.org.

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Jeannette NothernJeannette Nothern, a former employee of the Vermont News Guide

many years ago, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. She was born in Paris in 1919, grew up and went to school in the Paris area and learned English at a time when few people could speak foreign languag-es. After the difficult years of the Second World War, Jeannette married Robert Nothern, who had come over to France with the U.S. Air Force at the time of the Normandy landings in 1944.

Jeannette was a faithful friend to many and had a flare for fashion; she was also an excellent cook and mother to four boys. She travelled extensively including Russia, China, Morocco and all over Europe, and was the teacher of many French students. She was a great art and music lover and devoted much of her free time to visiting museums and going to concerts. She is survived by three sons, their wives, and four grand-children.

Jeannette met Huguette Peck at the Alliance Française when they lived in Stamford, Connecticut. Prior to moving to Belgium in 1969, she and her husband rented a house from the Pecks for a couple of years. Later, in 1984, her family returned from Paris back to the United States and settled in Manchester to work at the Vermont News Guide with the Pecks at age 65. This was her first exposure to personal com-puters, where she worked in the advertisement and real estate sections of the paper. She was employed by the Pecks until the paper was sold. Jeannette retired at age 75 and moved to Scituate, Massachusetts where she continued to teach French in private lessons. Four years ago she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and she quietly passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009.

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DUO Annual Holiday BazaarThe DUO (Do Unto Others) community service student group at

Arlington Memorial High School will host its annual Holiday Bazaar, Monday, December 21, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special parent/adult shopping hours are from 3-6 p.m. This event is open to the community. Proceeds benefit area non-profit organizations.

DUO Advisor Lori Hoyt assists the students with the fundraiser. “This bazaar has become so popular with people looking to purchase home-made food as gift items, and of course, everyone loves the challenge of the popular Silent Auction where folks can find that perfect holiday gift. Students try to outbid their parents and even their grandparents. We all have a lot of fun, and we raise money to help local agencies.”

For more information about the mission of DUO, contact Hoyt at [email protected] or 802-375-2589, extension 105.

A Handmade ChristmasDuring the weekend of December 12 and 13, Bogate Designs in

Manchester Center will open its studio to offer families an opportunity to make holiday crafts together. Parents and children will be able to choose from a number of different craft activities to make handmade gifts, holiday decorations and ornaments, cards, gift tags and package toppers. There will be projects suitable for all ages — toddlers, children, teens and adults.

Stacey Gates, owner of Bogate Designs, decided to offer this work-shop to provide busy families with a venue where they could come together to create. “Many families don’t have the time, the craft supplies or the creative confidence to make things by hand. By offering a drop-in workshop with a variety of projects, all the necessary materials, and lots of instruction and support, I’ve tried to eliminate these obstacles.” For those unable to stay, carry-out kits for several projects will also be available.

The workshops will be held on Saturday, December 12, and Sunday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. You may come for an hour or stay all day. For further information about the workshop, fees, specific project offerings and directions to the Bogate Designs studio, you may visit Stacy’s blog at www.bogate.blogspot.com or contact Stacy by email at [email protected] or call 362-5608.

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Service NotesArmy National Guard 1st Lt. Robert D. Anuszewski has

returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operat-ing base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military opera-tions involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and coun-ter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq.

Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and pre-serving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy.

Anuszewski, an automations officer, is normally assigned to the 261st Theater Tactical Signal Brigade based in Smyrna, Delaware. He has served in the military for three years.

He is the son of Linda R. Anuszewski of Rolling Brook Drive, Clifton Park, New York, and John A. Anuszewski of Sherman Ave., Greenwich, New York.

The lieutenant graduated in 2002 from Greenwich Central High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2006 from Siena College, Loudonville, New York.

Army Pvt. Timothy A. Gordon has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military

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He is the grandson of Rose and Leslie Gordon of Montcalm Ave., Whitehall, New York.

Gordon is a 2004 graduate of Whitehall Junior Senior High School. Army Pfc. Matthew Kelly has graduated from basic infantry

training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in

drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

He is the grandson of Craig and Eleanor Kelly of State Route 22, Granville, New York, and son of Mike and Lisa O’Brien of Governor Drive, Glenville, New York.

Story Telling at Salem CourthouseEveryone knows the tale of “Jack and the Beanstalk,” but from the

giant’s point of view... well, that’s another story altogether! Join Lady Slipper, our local woodland faerie, on Wednesday, December 30, at 10 a.m. as she tells the Giant’s version, “The Beanstalk Incident.” For more information call the Salem Courthouse Community Center at 518-854-7053.

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The Manchester Historical Society Presents the Tall Spire Ringers

The Manchester Historical Society is sponsoring a holiday concert called “‘The Bells of Christmas” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 at the First Congregational Church, 3624 Main Street in Manchester, Vermont. The concert will be presented by The Tall Spire Ringers, the resident handbell choir of the First Congregational Church, directed by Lynn Welsh. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Please join us to ring in the holidays and enjoy a festive holiday evening. For further information visit ourWeb site at www.manchesterhistoricalsociety.org.

Children’s Christmas PartyThe American Legion of Arlington is holding a Children’s Christmas

Party on Sunday, December 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Please bring a gift with your child’s name with the maximum cost of $10 and place it under the tree. Call Carol Stroffoleno at 375-6396 for further information.

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From My Corner Dedicated to my Friends at WMAH: ...jack and jill...(e-mail sent to my boss very

early in the morning!)rt:I heard Jill whimpering in her

sleep, then realized that she was standing by the bed and had to go out. I looked at the clock, 2:20 a.m. I got up and let her out. She did what she had to do, came in the house and we went back to bed. Twenty minutes later it started over again.

We went downstairs and I went out with her. She did her “business” but this time she ran around a little afterward and then came in. As soon as she reached the top of the stairs she spied Jack and chased him down the front stairs into my workroom. Chaos ensued. Jack turned around and ran back upstairs with Jill tailing behind.

I grabbed her, shoved her into

my bedroom and checked on Jack’s well being. He was fine, but I was really aggravated with Jill. I tried to go to sleep, out of breath and with my heart pounding. Jill’s feelings were too hurt to come to bed. Another 20 minutes went by and she had to go out again!

OK! We trudged downstairs and I let her out. There is no urgency! This time she picks up a frisbee, stands up by the pool and wants to play! By now it’s a little after 3 a.m.! I’m fuming! Wide awake!

She won’t come when I call her! So I left her outside, put a couple of cubes in a glass, filled it half-full with a Manhattan, and decided to share my angst with you, because of your good sense of humor, and I’m wide awake and have nothing to do! CYA, s

The subject of my e-mail was “Look at the Time.” She respond-ed before 8 a.m. with the fol-lowing:

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What they will do next, you can’t even thinkWe can’t even go out after work for a drink!Carmody’s we used to goNow you always tell me NO!

Jack and Jill...need to chillJack and Jill...need a pillBecause of Jack and JillYour glass you need to fillEven at 3 in the morn’.

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Nutcracker Date SetThe Ballet Center at Manchester has announced the dates for “The

Nutcracker.” Performance dates are on Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m. (snow date, Saturday, December 19, 7 p.m.) at Long Trail School, Dorset. The second performance will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. (snow date of Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m.) at the Bennington Center for the Arts.

Marilyn Cavallari, Ballet Center Artistic Director, said the cast consists of 75 children and adults from Southern Vermont and the Berkshire area. Over the years many local families have participated as families attending the fictional Stahlbaum’s Christmas Party. This year is without exception. The whole Samuelson family of Manchester, Matt, his wife Jennifer, and their three children, Paige, age 4, Hannah, age 5, and Emily, age 9, who will dance the lead of Clara in the Dorset performance. Serena Dublois will be Clara at the performance in Bennington.

Brooke Mead of Williamstown will dance the lead of Mrs. Stahlbaum and Dr. Andrew Schmid will be Mr. Stahlbaum. Leads include the fol-lowing: Sugar Plum Fairy is Alice Cole; Spanish is Lauren Miskovsky; Tea is Mia Pinder; Arabian is Marissa Farbman; Mother Ginger is Andrew Schmid; the King Mouse is Katy Jones; and the Nutcracker is Sami Misasi.

This is a favorite holiday event that everyone enjoys. The music is by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky. Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets are available at the Manchester Mountain Goat, Bennington Bookshop, or by calling the Ballet Center at 802-362-0759.

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Bennington College Librarian Receives National Award

Librarians in our nation’s 123,000 libraries make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans every day. Today, 10 librarians are recognized for service to their communities, schools and campuses as winners of the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award.

Today, Oceana Wilson, director of library and information services at the Crossett Library at Bennington College, was named one of 10 librarians recognized for service to their communities, schools and campuses as winners of the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award.

More than 3,200 library users nationwide nominated a librarian.

Open House at Equinox Healing Therapies

Equinox Healing Therapies at 5053 Main Street in Manchester is delighted to extend an invitation to the community and beyond to attend their Holiday Open House and Benefit for the Community Food Cupboard. Anyone interested in wellness and alternative healing is welcome to stop by anytime between 4-7 p.m. on Friday, December 18, and bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to benefit the Food Cupboard. Local music instructor, songwriter and musician Paul Brotchie of Stand Up and Play will be providing live music. Delicious traditional and healthy holiday food and beverages will be offered for your savoring.

Equinox Healing Therapies is a collaborative healing center offer-ing a variety of supportive therapies including Massage Therapy, Zero Balancing, Nutritional Counseling, Herbalism, Plant Spirit Medicine, Aromatherapy, Brennan Healing Science, Pathwork, and Astrology.

Our practitioner’s include Cyndy Shaw, Jasmine Hurtak, Sandi Ameden, Mary Jane Ihasz, Inger Johannsen, and Cathy Walker.

We realize what an important role community holds in our lives, and in the healing process. This year the Manchester Food Cupboard has made a tremendous difference for many in our own community as they are working to meet record needs. Equinox Healing Therapies wants to support the Manchester Food Cupboard in bringing happy holidays to as many homes as possible this year. Please call Cyndy Shaw at 362-3911 for more information. We hope to see you there!

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Recipe Tasting and Cookbook SigningVisit with chef and cookbook co-author, Richard Jarmusz on Sunday,

December 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., as he signs his book, “Cooking Close to Home,” and offers tastings of one of the recipes from his book.

Richard grew up in a Polish-American family, and homegrown food was a large part of his life.

“I realized how I was raised a few years ago, when reminiscing about our frequent family gatherings at my grandparents’ home” says Richard. “We would play hide and seek with my cousins, running and hiding in the rows of the garden, which filled their back yard. One of my favorite holiday treats was when my grandfather served his homemade kielbasa for dinner. There were winter days that we sat at the kitchen table and filled our bellies on preserved vegetables and peaches my grandmother stored from the summer’s harvest. The flavors and the aromas that I remember from my childhood inspire me in my cooking and to be sustainable in my lifestyle.”

Richard has worked for thirty plus years as a professional chef, serving amazing dishes in award winning restaurants throughout Vermont. His restaurant jour-ney began as a dishwasher after school at the Yankee Drover Inn in Newton, Connecticut. This is where he was first inspired to become a chef. After many years of cooking in restaurants in New York and Connecticut, he chose to attend the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. After graduation Richard moved to Vermont with his wife and son, and developed a lifestyle inspired by his passion for food and the great outdoors.

Richard is now the executive chef of Vermont’s largest hospital. “I am proud to provide the fin-est local foods in Vermont and the Northeast for our patients and others. I am continuously challenged to work on reduc-ing our waste and environmen-tal impact. In addition to local produce, there is an abundance of other local foods available in Vermont and the Northeast. There are producers of all kinds of artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, lamb and apples. My cooking is continuously being inspired by what is happening in Vermont farms today. I have really enjoyed living and working in a state full of such great riches”.

New Thought VermontNew Thought Vermont, a spiritual group offering a practical path

for health, prosperity and serenity, will offer a contemplative service on Saturday, December 12 at 9 a.m., in the Fellowship Room at the Old Parish Church on Route 100 in Weston.

Included in the service is time for meditation, message, group discus-sion and music. The title of the message by Rev. Peter Miller is “What Am I Going to Get for Christmas?”

New Thought Vermont is an open and affirming group including individuals from many religious/spiritual backgrounds. Various New Thought and mystical tradition teachings are explored.

For more information about New Thought Vermont, please contact: [email protected] or 802-384-3845 (Rev. Will Freeman).

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Burr and Burton Honors Gift to the

Dance StudioBurr and Burton Academy

recently dedicated the Dance Studio in the Riley Center for the Arts in honor of Lorraine and Dick Shell.

The Shells, who are the par-ents of dance teacher Claudia Shell-Raposa, donated the dance floor, mirrors, ballet barre, props, costumes, and music from her Studio Workshop in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. This generous dona-tion allowed the Performing Arts Department to completely refur-bish the dance area and bring it up to the highest standards. Dance teacher and son-in-law Lorraine Shell (left) cuts the ceremonial ribbon opening up the dance studio

named in her honor with the help of daughter Claudia Shell-Raposa, son-in-law Jim Raposa, Headmaster Mark Tashjian, and many Burr and Burton dance

students

Jim Raposa pointed out that the “sprung” floor is very valuable to have for the students as it is designed to prevent injuries. “We are absolutely thrilled with my parents amazing donation to the Performing Arts Department,” said Shell-Raposa. “May the current dancers and future performers continue to dance their hearts out in our fantastic dance studio,” added Jim Raposa.

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Free Holiday Music and Movement for Children

Deb Zaccheo, a musician who teaches Music Together and guitar lessons is offering a free interactive Holiday Music and Movement hour on Wednesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at the Mark Skinner Library in Manchester. This class is free and open to everyone. Deb is also offer-ing a free Music Together demo class on Wednesday December 30. A 10-week session will begin on January 6. For more information on Music Together or guitar lessons, musical birthday parties and enter-tainment for all ages visit www.musicwithdebz.com.

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Christmas Holiday FairAs snowflakes grow ever closer and a Christmas mood settles in, the

Vermont Farmers’ Market will be presenting its final Holiday Fair of this season at the Holiday Inn, two miles south of Rutland on Routes 7. It will be held on Saturday, December 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

These fairs have become outstanding events here in southern Vermont. The 60 vendors bring you the heart and flavor of Vermont. Hand-crafted or crated items from right here in the good old United States of America.

There is everything in Christmas decor and creations of fiber art, wood, jewelery, glass and stone. Home-baked and special foods that bring the flavor of Vermont home.

Mail order is available and there is still time to send a bit of Vermont to loved ones who are away. We think you will like the prices and it’s always free admission. (The best shopping time is in the afternoon right up to 4 p.m. — there is always plenty to choose from.)

We wish to thank all of the thousands of customers who have befriended us throughout 2009. Special consideration Christmas is supposed to bring everyone happy wonderful feelings of this special season.

However, it doesn’t work very well on an empty stomach. Food pan-tries everywhere, be they in Bennington or Rutland County, or beyond, are desperate for more resources. The Vermont Food Bank will distrib-ute a record eight million pounds this year and wind up short 2 million pounds. If you can help, contact your local pantry if you want to get involved in real Christmas giving. This is your chance.

For further information, call 802-558-2137; Web site is vtfarmers-market.org.

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Gatherings offers two monthly opportunities to meet.

An evening group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and an afternoon group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

This friendly gathering of caregivers provides support, education and encouragement. Join us on Harwood Hill, and give yourself the gift of laughter and support. The next gather-ing is Tuesday December 8, at 6:30 p.m. For more informa-tion call: Bennington Project Independence Adult Day Care and Day Health Rehabilitation Service 802-442-8136, www.ben-ningtonprojectindependence.org, [email protected].

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Local Irish Family Stories and Hubbard Hall Irish Dancers Headline Holiday Open House at Slate Valley Museum

On Sunday, December 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Slate Valley Museum offers a free, public Holiday Open House that features Irish Christmas traditions and a special exhibit of family stories, photo-graphs, and prized possessions gathered from local descendents of Irish immigrants. Based on interviews conducted by Assistant Director and Educator Sarah Benway, the exhibit profiles five Irish families repre-senting Granville, West Pawlet, and Fair Haven.

As part of the festivities at the museum, a group of young Irish step dancers, ages 10-16, from Hubbard Hall, Cambridge, will perform with a five-piece instrumental Irish band at 2 p.m. The dancers are led by Hubbard Hall instructor Darcy May, who learned Irish dance as a child at the Fay and O'Connell School of Irish Dance in Pearl River, New York. Band leaders are Bliss and Robbie Mackintosh, also from Hubbard Hall.

This year, the museum extends its holiday season by offering free admission from December 15 through December 30. The special exhibit, “An Irish Christmas: Family Stories from the Slate Valley,” along with traditional Irish Christmas decorations will remain on display through the month of December. “For the past several years, we have featured the holiday traditions of immigrant slate workers who came to the region from the 1840s through the 1920s from Wales, Ireland, Slovakia, Poland, and Italy,” says Executive Director Mary Lou Willits. “We decided that the educational experience we produce for the free annual holiday open house could easily be extended to more visi-tors over a longer period of time.” Also on exhibit through the end of December are “Remembering: Folk Art of the Old Country” and “Immigration as We See It: Rendered on Slate” by Granville Central School District Students.

For more information, call the museum at 518-642-1417 or visit the museum website at www.slatevalleymuseum.org.

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Between Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving break, sixth grade students at The Dorset School collected supplies for our troops serving in Iraq. TDS Kindergarten teacher and veteran, Kandace Beavin, told students what she appreciated most while stationed abroad – M&M’s! In addi-tion to sweet treats and small essentials, the package included handmade cards created by fifth and sixth grade students at the Dorset School.

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Seventh Annual Community ‘Messiah Sing-Along’ in Arlington

St. James Episcopal Church will host the seventh annual community wide “Messiah Sing-Along” on Sunday, December 27, at 3 p.m. under the direction of Stephen Spinelli. Singers of all levels and abilities are invited to participate in the informal sing-along which will include the Advent and Christmas section of Handel’s choral masterpiece, as well as the Hallelujah Chorus. There will be several soloists, including Katie Beck, Patti Cody, and Rev. Scott Neal. The chorus/audience will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra comprised of very talented local musicians.

Even if you don’t know the whole piece but want to sing or hum during your favorite part, we’d love to have you. Just show up and bring your voice, enthusiasm and holiday spirit! A limited number of copies of the score will be available to singers, and those who have their own copy are encouraged to bring it. Light refreshments will be served in the church hall following the event . Please join us! This event is free and open to the public.

St. James Episcopal is located on the village green on Historic Route 7A in the center of Arlington, Vermont and is handicapped accessible. For directions or additional information, call the parish office at 802-375-9952 or go to www.stjamesarlingtonvt.org.

Seabee Veterans’ Benefit DinnerThe Adirondack Island X-14 Seabee Veterans of America will hold

a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner at Bernardo’s Restaurant, Church Street, Granville, New York on Monday, December 14. Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Donation is $5 and take-outs are available at $6. The meal con-sists of spaghetti with meat or meatless sauce, garlic bread and salad.

For further information, reservations or tickets, contact Nick Marschhauser at 518-642-0506 or [email protected].

Please help Seabee Veterans help other veterans and their families by supporting this dinner.

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Mark your calendars now for upcoming events at the Martha Canfield Library in Arlington, Vermont.

Santa will be at the library on Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. He will read “The Night Before Christmas” and visit with children (pictures are encour-aged).

Currently, there is a holiday basket raffle to check out. Come browse the numerous holiday baskets — donated by local orga-nizations — that will be raffled. Themes include angels, baking, pampering, “petpourri,” garden-ing, and more. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Baskets and tick-ets are available at the library, Berkshire Bank, and Bank of Bennington in Arlington. Tickets will be drawn on Thursday eve-ning, December 17, at 7:30 p.m., after Santa’s visit.

The Martha Canfield Library is open Tuesday and Thursday 9–5 and 6:30–8, Wednesday 9–5, Friday 2–5, and Saturday 10–3. For more information, call the library at 802-375-6153 or visit the library Web site at www.marthacanfieldlibrary.org. The library is located at 528 East Arlington Road next to Fisher Elementary School.

Winter Wassail Dessert Banquet Burr and Burton Academy’s

Performing Arts students invite the community to attend a Winter Wassail Dessert Banquet on Friday, December 11. Come join the talented young musicians for an evening of sweet food and humor featuring Madrigal sing-ers and Renaissance recorders as well as great desserts. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. in Scranton Room of the Rowland Center. Admission is $5.

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Christmas Flea MarketA Christmas Flea Market will be held in West Pawlet on Saturday,

December 12, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the West Pawlet Firehouse. There will be a bake sale, raffles, and lunch will be served. Santa will arrive at 12:30. For further information, please call Edna at 802-645-0174.

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Join Audubon’s 110th Christmas Bird Count:

Local birders and nature enthusiasts are invited to join the Winhall area annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Sunday, December 20. Participants may count from early morning to dusk covering many miles, or survey an hour or two in a small neighborhood area or just check on their feeder activity from their home.

The Winhall 15 mile diameter count circle has the center on Winhall Hollow Road north of Gale Meadows. The west border is Manchester Depot, north — just south of Weston village; east at the edge of Windham village and south almost to Jamaica. It encompasses the vil-lages of Peru, Landgrove, Londonderry, South Londonderry, Bondville, and Rawsonville as well as Stratton, Bromley and Magic Ski areas. Many counters are needed to cover this circle. Particularly important are counts from people living within this area who are feeding the birds. Fill your feeders for count day to maximize our efforts!

Details about the protocol, history, results and count areas can be found at Audubon’s Web site: www.audubon.org/bird/cbc. Become a Citizen Scientist for a day! Contact: Ruth Stewart 802-362-1185 or [email protected].

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Dorset Players at Equinox TerraceTerrace residents and their

guests were treated recently to a full program of show tunes by the Dorset Players. The perform-ers led off with the signature song from their recent produc-tion of “Cabaret” and contin-ued with best-loved songs from “South Pacific,” “My Fair Lady,” “Showboat,” “West Side Story,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Brigadoon,” among others. In formal dress and with impeccable profes-sionalism, the singers and pianist created a lovely atmosphere of elegance and nostalgia for their appreciative audience.

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Open House at Burdett CommonsBurdett Commons Inc., of Arlington, will be holding an open house

on Saturday December 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burdett Commons is a community gathering place for the people of Arlington, Sunderland, and Sandgate. We are located at the back entrance of the Arlington Community House. Please join us for cookies, cocoa, and crafts. There will be various free children’s holiday crafts. We hope to see you on Saturday!

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Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit Dinner Circle your calendar for the Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit Dinner on Saturday,

December 12. Your free will offering will benefit the Arlington Food Shelf. There will be two seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call the church office at 802-375-2548 to make yours.

This event will be held in Bailey Hall of the Federated Church of East Arlington on Ice Pond and is sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship. In addition to chicken and biscuits the menu includes cranberry sauce, cole-slaw, peas and carrots, ginger-bread cake and whipped cream for dessert, as well as coffee and tea.

The money raised will support the Arlington Food Shelf. If you plan to write a check, please make it payable to East Arlington Federated Church and write “Arlington Food Shelf ” in the memo section. Your support will help your neighbors in need.

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Adoniram Chapter # 22

Adoniram Chapter # 22 Order of the Eastern Star will meet on Tuesday, December 15, at the Masonic Temple on Spruce Street, in Manchester. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite des-sert to share. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Remember to bring in a handmade gift. We will be collecting items for the food cupboard — these are non perishable items. Hope to see you all there. The Order of the Eastern Star is a benevolent and charitable organization. For information, call Christine Katz at 362-0041.

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Knights of Columbus BreakfastThe Knights of Columbus will host their monthly breakfast on

Sunday December 13, in St. Paul’s Parish Hall after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. Juice, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon and sausage will be served. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 6 and under. Funds gen-erated from the breakfast will support the Knights’ charitable works.

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Giftmaking Workshop for KidsThe South Londonderry Free Library is hosting a holiday gift-mak-

ing party for children on Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. Artist Casey Junker Bailey will help children make very special presents for family and friends. Refreshments will be served and a visit from Santa is planned. The workshop is free of charge and open to children of all ages (and their grownups, as well). For more information, contact the Library at 824-3371.

Youth Christmas Party at VFW Post 6471Manchester’s Harned-Fowler VFW Post and Auxiliary 6471 will be

hosting their annual Youth Christmas party at their club rooms on Saturday, December 12. The fun starts at noon with refreshments and entertainment for the kids. Before the day ends, Santa will be stop-ping by with his bag of presents for all the good little boys and girls (under 11 years old). Come join us as we celebrate the holidays. For more information, call Auxiliary Youth Activities Chairman, Deborah at 362-2958.

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Community Christmas DinnerWork is underway for the 19th annual Community Christmas

Dinner to be held on Friday, December 25, with only one seating at 2:30 p.m.

This dinner began as an effort to make dinner for area folks who, for whatever reason they had, wanted to be a part of a community gathering on Christmas day. That list now encompasses families with children, seniors, young folks, single people and visitors. With a humble beginning serving 60 plus dinners the first year, this event has grown gradually over the years. Many faces return year after year.

This is a grass roots effort. Everything is donated, including food, labor, the church kitchen and dining area, and all the accessories to make the meal complete. A traditional dinner is served. Although there have been minor changes over the years, you can count on turkey, dress-ing, ham, mashed white potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables, and a bountiful dessert tray. It’s a very tasty and satisfy-ing meal; nobody goes home hungry.

Kaki Fisher, founder of the Community Christmas Dinner, has been able to embellish the event through the generosity of donations over the years. Gifts are given to every participant and have several useful giveaways like grocery store gift certificates and gifts of food.

The dinner is served on Christmas day at the First Congregational Church, across from the Equinox Hotel. The meal is cooked on the premises. No reservations are required and there is no fee. Come early and get a seat!

Please help spread the word if you know of anyone that would like to join in the event. If you would like to make a donation, please send a check to Manchester Community Dinner, P.O. Box 595, Manchester Center, VT 05255. For further information, call 362-5447.

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Bromley’s ‘Innkeeper Race Day’ Series Returns

Bromley Mountain’s “Innkeeper Race Day” Series is gearing up for another great season of super-economical – the rates are unchanged from last year – Wednesday afternoon skiing and riding.

A Bromley Mountain tradition since, depending upon who you ask, sometime between 1950 and 1970, the Innkeeper Race Day began as an affordable, midweek skiing program for inn, hotel and motel employees who weren’t free to hit the slopes on weekends.

Although it’s still called “Innkeeper Race Day,” the program is now open to any four-person team of skiers or snowboarders.

Races are held from 9:00-11:30 a.m., with free-skiing for the rest of the day, most Wednesdays through March 17, when the series wraps up with a pull-all-stops catered awards buffet complete with free t-shirts, trophies and the now famous “Waitress Race,” which involves the run-ning of an obstacle course, sans skis or boards, and sledding down a hill, head first, on cafeteria trays.

For more information, and other available discounts, contact Amy Wetzel at the Bromley Outing Club, at 824-6498.

Innkeepers have raced at Bromley since this guy’s gear was cutting edge.

Maple Street School Basketball Team Showcased at SVC Game

Maple Street School’s primary basketball teams (grades 2-5) played an exhibition game during intermission at the Southern Vermont College Men’s game on November 15. It was a great showdown, and Coach Rod Goebel said, “Our students play with heart and a great sense of sportsmanship wherever they are, and for that I am proud of their efforts.”

Maple Street School is an independent, day school serving children in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information about the school, please call Jeff Barclay at 802-362-7137 or visit on the web at www.maplestreetschool.com.

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The new Chief Executive Officer of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), Thomas A. Dee, goes over his schedule with his assistant, Nicole Goswami, on his first official day on the job, Tuesday, December 1.

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Peoples’ Forum on Health CareTuesday evening at the Vermont Workers’ Center’s second Chittenden

County People’s Forum on Healthcare held at St. Michael’s College, Senator Doug Racine, chair of the Senate’s health and welfare commit-tee, announced that his committee will begin holding hearings on S.88, the bill that, with its House companion, H.100, will put Vermont on the road to enacting healthcare as a human right.

“Healthcare is the most basic of human rights,” said Racine, who has scheduled the first public hearing — to be held jointly with the House health care committee — for January 12, exactly one week after the start of the 2010 legislative session.

Commit to QuitThe Tobacco Cessation Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center

is offering “Commit to Quit - Stop Smoking Workshop.” This four-week program will provide you with help to get you through the process of preparing to quit, setting a quit date, learn new ways to cope with stress, all of which helps tobacco users quit for good.

There will be two group programs that will be offered, Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. For more information or to register, please call the Tobacco Cessation Program at Rutland Regional at 802-747-3768.

Racine’s choice of Tuesday’s “Healthcare Is a Human Right” forum for the announcement was seen by many as recognition of the success of the Vermont Workers’ Center’s state-wide, grass-roots campaign at putting pressure on the Vermont legislature to enact healthcare reform legislation that embodies human rights principles.

“It is clear that these efforts are pushing things in the right direction. We hope other Vermont elected officials will join Senator Racine as champions to make this moral shift to make healthcare a public good for everybody,” said James Haslam, Director of the Vermont Workers’ Center.

The next People’s Forum on Healthcare is scheduled for Lamoille County at 7 p.m., on December 17, at the River Arts Center in Morrisville, where House Speaker Shap Smith and other state legislators are expected to participate.

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Local Curves Commends Member on 1,000 Workouts

Women’s fitness franchise in Manchester recognizes Tina Long on her significant milestone. Each day a member completes a workout, Curves of Manchester views it as a milestone. But it’s not every day that a member can celebrate their 1,000th workout!

Tina Long, a Curves of Manchester member, was recently recognized for her completion of 1,000 workouts.

Tina is one of the orignal members at Curves of Manchester. She is very committed to her exercise routine. You can see Tina at Curves almost every day.

“We are absolutely thrilled with Tina for demonstrating such com-mitment and dedication to reaching her goals. She is a true inspiration to all of us at Curves of Manchester, as well as all of our members,” said Darryl Davis, owner of Curves of Manchester, located at 4977 Main St. Manchester Center. “Tina’s achievement is creating a buzz in the club and we’re excited to share that with everyone, including the local com-munity.

Curves’ exercise program consists of thirty minutes of exercise three times a week, during which participants work all major muscle groups and receive a great cardio workout. It includes all five components of a complete exercise program: warm-up, strength training, cardio, cool down, and stretching.

In addition to a proven workout plan, Curves of Manchester offers various programs to help motivate and assist women in obtaining a healthy lifestyle, including: CurvesSmart™ personal coaching system, a new technology pioneered by Curves that offers a precision designed workout, moment to moment feedback and progress reports to keep members motivated while they work out; and www.CurvesComplete.com, an online weight-loss subscription service that provides subscrib-ers with diet and fitness information.

For more information about Curves of Manchester, or Tina Long’s accomplishment, please contact Tina Long at 802-362-1934 or visit www.curves.com.

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Pet Food DrivePlease help feed a homeless pet this holiday season. Berkshire Bank

is sponsoring a pet food drive to benefit local animal shelters. They are collecting donations now through December 18. They are also collect-ing pet toys for the animals to play with. The shelters are also in need of good, clean blankets, sheets, pillowcases and towels to use for bed-ding. Please bring your donation to Erin Allen, Commercial Services, Berkshire Bank, 4928 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont. Please call 802-549-5203, [email protected].

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Nature Notes—Bonnie Dundas

We don’t have many sunny days in November, but the ones we have are glorious with skies a blue we don’t see at any other time of the year. Winter birds have started showing up at our feeders: Tree Sparrows, White-throated Sparrows, Juncos, and Purple Finches. When snow falls, look for Red-breasted Nuthatches, Pine Siskins, and Common Redpolls. Birders around the state are reporting Red-bellied Woodpeckers reap-pearing at their feeders.

Blue Jays and crows are eating my seed faster than I can put it out. It seemed as though they were going through more than even they could eat, but it turned out that they were not the miscreants we imagined. A squirrel had figured out how to run out to the end of a (very) thin branch and launch itself onto the raised feeder. The branch is no longer there!

We have enjoyed a lull in the hunting season but the muzzle-loaders will be out this weekend. It’s a relief to let the animals out without wor-rying about hunters in the woods behind our house.

There is a plethora of planets in the sky this month. Red Mars and golden Saturn can be seen in the early morning, Mercury and Jupiter are in the western sky after sunset and even faint Neptune can be seen with a telescope.

Here is an update on our chickens: Jackie is definitely a rooster. So far he manages an “arooo arooo” but is working on his “cock-a doodle”. The ladies took some time off from egg-laying but today was a two-egg day so it looks like we will be in eggs again - just in time to make eggnog for the holidays.

Get out and enjoy this fresh, embracing air. Take someone for a walk.Contact me with your sightings at 802-447-7433 or [email protected].

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Carrot and Apple Soup from the Farmers’ Market!

Stop into the Dorset Farmers’ Market on Sunday, December 13, to buy all the fixins’ for this healthy and hearty fresh harvest soup!

Prep Time: 25 minutes; Serves: 4Ingredients:• 1 medium onion • 1 medium leek• 1 lb. carrots; peeled and cut into 1/2 in. slices• 1 green apple; peeled cored and chopped• 3 cups water, chicken broth, or milk• 1 tbsp. cooking oil of your choice Salt and pepper to taste1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and leek until

onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.2. Mix in carrot and apple and tightly cover pot. Reduce heat and

cook until veggies and apple give up most of thier juices, about 8-10 minutes.

3. Add water, broth, or milk. Cover and cook until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes.

4. Let soup sit, uncovered for 20 minutes. Puree soup in a blender or food processor.

Pets of the WeekTiger is a one year old male who

was brought to SCAC because a child in the home was allergic to him. Tiger is very high energy and still exudes kitten playfulness. He gets along well with other cats and is used to an active household. Please come meet this energetic fellow.Kiwi is a two year old female who was aban-

doned at a tag sale overnight with her kittens. She is cute as a button and loves everyone. Kiwi is mel-low, friendly and loves attention.

These pets and others are available at Second Chance Animal Center, Route 7A, Shaftsbury, Vermont. For further information and Shelter hours, please call 802-375-2898.

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Hildene, the Holiday Place to BeWhether guests choose to visit and tour the Lincoln family’s century

old mansion decorated for the holidays or to browse in the Museum Store filled with unique items perfect for giving, Hildene is the place to be this holiday season.

Now through January 1, those who come will experience the look and feel of Robert and Mary Lincoln’s home filled with an air of Victorian era “simple elegance.”

The mansion was built by the couple in 1905 and Robert, Abraham Lincoln’s oldest and only child to survive to adulthood referred to it as his ancestral home. His vision would be realized as for 70 years, until 1975, direct descendants of our nation’s 16th president resided at the estate.

A December visit provides a rare opportunity to experience the look and feel of Hildene during the winter holidays. With a bit of luck, it may even be snow covered. Mary Harlan Lincoln, the lady of the house, described her feelings about being there during the season in a Christmas thank you letter to her close friend, Laura Hollister and dated December 31, 1915. Mary describes Hildene in this way, “You’ve no idea how beautiful it is up here today … everything covered with the whitest, purest snow I ever saw, and this morning (4 degrees below zero) in a beautiful filmy white lace, studded with diamonds! It was simply fairyland, and lasted over three hours. Mr. Lincoln said he never in his whole life saw such a beautiful sight.”

Community volunteers, led by Hildene volunteer Berthe Cowles,

Bley Museum Open House Features Clock Collection

The Dorset Historical Society invites members and the public to its 2009 Holiday Open House at the Bley House Museum (Route 30 at Kent Hill Road, Dorset) on Sunday, December 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. A special feature of the event will be an exhibit of nine antique clocks on loan to DHS this month from a Dorset collector.

Among the pieces on exhibit: a long-case English clock that runs for 30 hours; a French mantel clock with Sevres panels; an English railroad-station clock, and a Vienna regulator. Three of the clocks date from the

18th century; the others are circa 1825 to circa1880.

Visit DHS during its Open House and discover in the muse-um’s clock labels all sorts of sur-prising details, such as why early mechanical clocks had handles.

In December, DHS shifts to its winter schedule: Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on DHS and Bley House, see http://dorset-vthistory.org

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have created an ambiance this year that harkens “Welcome home for the holidays,” from the winterberries and greenery that greet guests at the porte cochere to the stunning fresh flower arrangement in the center hall and floral flourish in the family’s dining room set for dinner. The air will be filled with the scent of balsam and Orford cedar. The traditional reds of the pointset-tias and amaryllis add color to the seasonal palette as greenery fastened with satin ribbon remi-niscent of the Victorian era lines the staircase and historic interior columns. When the glow from the candles in the home’s scores of windows and the traditional 12-foot Christmas tree proudly standing in the center hall are added the result is an experience to delight the senses of visitors of all ages.

During regular hours, 9:30 to 4:30 daily, visitors can tour the home with interpreters and staff on hand to answer questions about its history and famous resi-dents. The tradition of “Hildene Holiday Evenings” continues this year on Monday, December 28 and Tuesday, December 29 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission on these special evenings is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 14. Members, volunteers and children under 5 are free. For more information visit www.hildene.org, call 802-367-7960 or email [email protected].

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15 Minutes of FameDoes your organization or

non-profit have an upcoming event that you would like to pro-mote? Stop in at the Vermont News Guide and let us take your picture and put your story in the paper. We’re located at 99 Bonnet Street, Manchester Center, Vermont. Call 802-362-3535.

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Give the Gift of Art, from SVAC

Whether you’re looking to spend $50 for an Arts Center Gift Certificate, $90 on a Family Gift Membership or $6000 for Aurelia with Parrot and Crow, an original oil painting by Gloria Vanderbilt, you’ve still got time to visit the Southern Vermont Arts Center and pick up “just

the right thing” for every art lover on your list.

Unframed archival quality prints by renowned Arts Center members Luigi Lucioni and Ogden Pleissner are just $55 apiece. SVAC Gift Certificates, on sale now in denominations of $50 or more, have no expi-ration dates and may be used as cash at the Arts Center for any and all offerings, from gal-lery admissions for non-mem-bers to Broadway excursions to

Modern Pastoral Works in WatercolorOn Thursday, December 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., renowned

local watercolorist Tony Conner will open a show of his work at The Gallery at Equinox Village.

Primarily self-taught, Conner’s technique follows the traditions of the early masters while incorporating bolder elements from the modern approach. He is particularly inspired by the quality of light, finding the brilliant transparency of the watercolor medium to be unequaled in capturing the depiction and feeling of light.

The opening event is free and all are invited to attend, savor delicious hors d’oeuvres and to meet the artist while enjoying beautiful work and a festive atmosphere. The show will be on display through January 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Equinox Village is located at 49 Maple Street, behind Shaw’s Supermarket and in between Equinox Terrace and the Maple Street School. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please call 802-362-4061.

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purchases in the Museum Shop. A Gift Certificate purchase of $100 or more is rewarded with a copy of Art and Soul, Mary Hard Bort’s defini-tive history of the Southern Vermont Arts Center.

SVAC Holiday Gift Certificates are available by phone now by call-ing Wendy Gawlick at 362-1405 extension 18 or in person at the Arts Center. The Southern Vermont Arts Center is an educational non-profit institution supported by membership and tax-deductible donations. For more information call 362-1405 or drop by the campus, which is just off West Road in Manchester, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Visit any time at svac.org.

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Gloria Vanderbilt’s “Aurelia with Parrot and Crow,” oil on gesso, 27” x 21” framed.

SVAC Welcomes New Board Members, Officers

In accordance with the results of the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s recently held Annual Members’ Meeting, Executive Director, Christopher Madkour, and outgoing board president, Joe O’Donnell, are very pleased to welcome Richard E. Freeman, David H. Nichols and Penny Viscusi to SVAC’s Board of Directors. Present board member Stanley Stroup has been appointed President of the Board.

“We welcome our new members and officers with equal parts pride, gratitude and humility,” says Christopher Madkour, “Just as we thank outgoing president, Joe O’Donnell, for his tireless service these past two years.”

“Anyone who serves on a nonprofit board - and Richard, David and Penny each have and in some cases, still do - knows the time and dedi-cation these posts demand. It’s a significant commitment and a testa-ment to our ever supportive community,’” Madkour said.

Roby Harrington III, a past trustee and longtime member and patron of the Arts Center has been named Honorary Trustee for Life. “I’m particularly pleased that the board recognized Roby [Harrington] as Honorary Trustee for Life,” says Madkour. “He joins a small, rarified circle, and deservedly so. Roby’s been a rock-solid fixture here at the Arts Center for more years than each of us would care to admit, and the impact of his dedication and generosity is evident throughout the organization.”

For more information call 362-1405. Visit any time at svac.org.

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‘The Patchwork Girl Of Oz’Performances of The Dorset Players’ production of “The Patchwork

Girl of Oz”, a wonderful musical adaptation of the classic children’s story by L. Frank Baum, will continue this weekend. Sponsored by The Vermont Country Store, Baierlein Landscaping and Haskins Gas, addi-tional performances will be held on December 11 at 7:30 p.m. and on December 12 and 13 at 2:00 p.m.

L. Frank Baum, of course, wrote “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Nowadays, many might not be aware that in response to a huge demand from young readers, Baum published an additional twelve Oz novels and even more Oz stories.

Tickets for general admission seating will be $12 for adults and $8 for those from 6 to 18 years of age. Children under 6 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For tickets, call the Dorset Playhouse at 802-867-5777.

Winter Concert at Maple Street School Maple Street School will once again open their doors to the sound

of holiday music. On December 17 at 6 p.m., Hunter Hall will be filled with student singers and musicians who will share songs of the season. Admission is free and refreshments will be served following the show. Maple Street School welcomes the entire community to attend this annual event.

For more information about this event or the school, please call Jeff Barclay at 362-7137 or visit on the web at www.maplestreetschool.com.

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Granville Players Hold AuditionsThe Granville players announce open auditions for their win-

ter production, Ken Ludwig’s award-winning farce, “Shakespeare in Hollywood.” Auditions are scheduled for December 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce building. You do not need to attend both nights.

Set in 1934 on the set of Max Reinhardt’s movie, “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” there are roles for eight men and four women plus extras. We also have a need for plenty of backstage help, including but not limited to lights, sound, and set construction. High school students are also welcome to audition.

Anyone interested in any aspect of this production should expect to attend at least one night of the auditions. There is also a need for period costumes (1930s) as well as Shakespearean. For further information, contact director John Marci at 518-681-2089.

Flood Brook School Winter ConcertIt’s that time of year again! We are pleased to let you know that the

Flood Brook 2009 Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, December 10, with two shows scheduled in the gym. Please take note that the snow date is the following day, Friday, December 11. The first show will be held during school at 1:30 p.m. with the evening show at 6:30 p.m.

Students in grades K-6 and the 7/8 Rock Band class will be perform-ing by either singing, playing instruments or both. The whole school and community is invited to both shows!

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AA • AL-ANON • NA • GAThursday: AA meeting, Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester. 7:30 a.m. AA meeting, Sherburne United Church, Killington, noon AA Big Book meeting, Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, noon AA meeting, St. Paul’s CC, Manchester, noon AA, Scars, Bars, Big Book meet-ing, Rutland Correctional Ctr, Rutland, 4 p.m. AA Women’s Up the Steps meet-ing, St. Paul’s Church, Route 30, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 141 State St., Rutland,1-800-522-4700. Al-Anon meeting, Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Savings & Loan Bldg., downstairs, 7 p.m. 254-5568. AA Step meeting, United Methodist Ch, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A, 7:30 a.m.

AA Room to Grow, Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 7:30 p.m. NA Just for Today, 7:30 p.m., Al Ducci’s Cafe, Manchester AA meeting, Congregational Church Rupert, 8 p.m. AA, meeting, Jamaica Community Ch, 8 p.m.Friday: AA-Breakfast with Your Higher Power, Step Meeting, Northshire Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m. Al-Anon meeting, St. Paul’s Church, Manchester, 1 p.m. AA meeting, St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting (step/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Luke’s Fair Haven, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Pawlet Community Ch, 7:30 p.m. AA New Beginnings (Beginners 6:30), Steel Square Bldg., Rutland, 8 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.Saturday: AA meeting, Breakfast with your Higher Power, Beginners, Northshire Baptist Church, Manchester, 7:30 a.m. AA Straight from the Heart Group, Mecham St., Wallingford, 9:30 a.m. Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington AA meeting (topic/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House, 2 and 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, Beginners’ Group, Christ the King School, Rutland, 7 p.m. NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA meeting (speaker/disc) East Dorset, Wilson House 7:30 p.m. AA open discussion group, Sherburne United Church, Killington, 8:15 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Room 6Sunday: AA meeting, “As Bill Sees It,” Wilson House, East Dorset, 8 a.m. Al Anon meeting 8 a.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discus-sion. Al-Anon meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 10 a.m. AA meeting, Weston Priory,

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Weston, 1:30 p.m. AA Big Book, Green Mountain Group, East Poultney Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. AA 11-Step Meeting, Sunday, 7 p.m., Telion Holon Retreat, River Rd., Manchester AA 11-Step Meeting meditation, Wilson House, East Dorset, 7 p.m. AA Shoulder to Shoulder, HoJo Inn, Rutland, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Federated Church, Castleton, 8 p.m.Monday: Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Sweet Serenity Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Beginners, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Beginners meeting, Dorset United Church, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington AA Start Living Group, St., Peter’s School, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, First Congregational Ch, Newfane, 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting, Baptist Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. AA discussion meeting, United Church, Dorset, 8 p.m. H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday: AA meeting, Trinity Episcopal, Rutland, noon. AA Women’s Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, 6:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m. Rutland County AA Men’s meet-ing, Grace Congregational Ch, Rutland, 7 p.m. Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7 p.m. AA Meeting, Serenity House, Wallingford, 7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library AA Meeting, Wilson House, East Dorset, Big Book Tapes, mens meeting, 6:30 p.m. AA meeting, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton, 8 p.m. Al Anon meeting, 8 p.m. Wilson House, East Dorset, Open discus-sion AA meeting, St. James Episcopal

Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m. SMART Recovery: Brattleboro Retreat Cafeteria, 7 p.m. 254-5568.Wednesday: Al-Anon, Burdett Commons, Arlington, noon. AA Big Book Group, Good Shepherd Lutheran Ch, Rutland, 5:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Church, Rte. 7A (across from Manchester Engine) 7:30 a.m. ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. AA Breakfast With Your Higher Power Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Route 7A Al-Anon Courage to Change, South Londonderry Baptist Ch, 7 p.m. has moved to Main St. in Weston, VT to the meeting room across the parking lot of the Old Parish Church AA Step meeting, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Brandon, 7 p.m. AA meeting, Holy Trinity, Danby, 7:30 p.m. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Women’s Meeting of AA: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT DA - Debtor’s Anonymous, Wed. 8-9 p.m., Turning Point Club of Bennington, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT, 442-9700

GED • EDUCATIONThursday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m.Tuesday: GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 9 a.m., 5:30 & 6 p.m. ESL Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 4:30 p.m. GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m.Wednesday: Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington (first Wednesday), 10 a.m. GED Class, Tutorial Center, Manchester, 3 p.m. A Mustard Seed Group St. Peter’s School, Rutland, 8 p.m.

MIND & BODY WELLNESSThursday: Bennington Free Clinic, 6-9 p.m. Located at First Baptist Church, 601 Main St., Bennington, VT. Call 447-3700 for appointment. Medicare Assistance, Zion Parrish, Manchester, 10 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Meeting, American Legion Hall,

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Blood Pressure Clinic, Robert Milbauer Realty, Newfane, third Friday, 10 a.m.Saturday: CoDA, 12-step fellowship to maintain healthy relationships, 9:30 a.m. Wilson House, E. Dorset, 362-5524Monday: Support group for family mem-bers of those suffering from mental illness, first Monday at 7 p.m., South Londonderry Library, Clare at 824-3909 Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30; Manchester, Masonic Temple, Mon, Wed, 11 a.m; Manchester Town Hall, Tues 10 a.m. & Thur, 12:30 p.m.Tuesday: LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Marriage Support Group, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, every other Tuesday, 5769 Main St., Route 7A, Manchester. Call Warren 362-1988 Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St.,

8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30 a.m.; Manchester Town Hall, 12:30 p.m., 447-5693. Blood Pressure Clinic, Second Congregational Church, Londonderry, 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Support group for family mem-bers of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909. Overeaters Anonymous, RRMC, Rutland, 7 p.m.Wednesday: Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri., Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 1 p.m. Women’s Cancer Support Group, Vermont Country Store, Manchester, First Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Caregiver Group, Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend, 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m. Chronic Fatigue Support Group, Red Barn, Rtes 11/30, across from Wessner’s, Manchester, 7 p.m. C.H.A.D.D. Informational Meeting, RRMC, Rutland, first Wednesday, 7 p.m.Thursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennintgon, fourth Thursday, 1 p.m.

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

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Danby Selectman meeting, Town Clerk’s Office, 1st Thursday, 5 p.m. Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. Castleton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Grafton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Weston Conservation Committee meeting, Town Office, third Monday, 7 p.m. Chester Planning Committee meeting, Town Hall, first and third Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Manchester Village Planning Committee meeting, County Court House, first Monday, 7 p.m. Londonderry Selectmen’s meet-ing, Town Office, 7:00 p.m. Pawlet Planning Committee meeting, Town Hall, fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jamaica Selectmen’s meeting, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rutland Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, West Rutland, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Chester Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Rupert Planning Committee meeting, Town Clerk’s Office, first Monday, 7 p.m. Stratton Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Holly Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, first

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

ing, Town Hall, second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday: Pawlet Board of Listers meet-ing, Town Hall, third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Dept of Employment & Training Information, Veteran’s Memorial Dr., Bennington, 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m. Winhall Regular Monthly Board meeting, 1st, 3rd Wednesday, 6 p.m. Mountain School Parent Council & Mountain School of Winhall Parent Council Meeting at the Mountain School, (2nd Wed.) 7:00 p.m. 297-2122 Stratton Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, 7 p.m. Sandgate Planning Committee meeting, 7 p.m. Fair Haven Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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thrid Wednesday,7 p.m. Winhall Selectmen’s meet-ing, Town Hall, first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m. Sunderland Zoning Board meet-ing, Sunderland Elementary school, third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Peru Selectmen’s meeting, Town Center, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Peru Zoning Board of Adjusters, Peru Town Center, fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m

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

BINGOThursday: Bingo, MWA Hall, Wells, 7 p.m. Bingo, Pownal American Legion, Post 90, Route 7, Pownal; doors open at 5; bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.; open to public.Friday: Bingo, Masonic Lodge, Route 30, Jamaica, 7 p.m. Bingo, Knights of Columbus Hall, Granville, NY, 7 p.m.Saturday: Bingo, Granville Hook & Ladder, Granville, NY 7 p.m.Sunday: Bingo, MWA Hall, Wells, noonMonday:Bingo, Middletown Springs Fire House, 7 p.m.Tuesday: South Bennington Bingo, Bennington Club, doors open 5:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. $1,000 permanent jackpot progressive; kitchen service; 802-447-1619 for info

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

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Torah Shabbat, Israel Congregation, Manchester, 9:30 a.m.Monday: Prayer meeting, Baha’i Faith at 7 p.m. For info., call 802-447-3866Tuesday: Bible Study, Congregational Church, Chester, 6 a.m.Wednesday: Holy Eucharist , St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing, Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester, 12:15 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church Services, Danby Four Corners, 6 p.m. Spiritual Renewal for Busy Lives, Embury United Methodist Church, 41 East Main St., Cambridge, NY, 518-677-3602, 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Bible Study, Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby 4-Corners, 7 p.m. Bible Independent Baptist Church, Prayer and Bible Study, Rod & Gun Club, Manchester, 7 p.m. Healing Service, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Chester, second Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise, Northshire Baptist Fellowship, Muddy Lane, Manchester, 7 p.m., 362-1988

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Friday:Israel Congregation of Manchester, Shabbat Services, 6:30 p.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7ASaturday:

Israel Congregation of Manchester: Shabbat Services, 9:30 a.m., Israel Congregation of Manchester, Rte 7A St. Paul’s Church, Mass, 5:30 p.m.,Sunday: Zion Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (childcare at 10 a.m.) Eucharist w/healing Wed. 12:15 p.m. St. Paul’s, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. First Congregational Church, Sunday Worship, 10:30; Christian Education classes, 9:30 am. for ages 12 to adult; program for chil-dren 4-11 during 10:30 Worship Service. Nursery is provided for infant to 3. 362-2709; www.first-congregationalmanchester.org Equinox Terrace, Services for Seniors, 10 a.m. St. Paul, Danby Holy Trinity Church, 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Ch., ABC, Manchester Center, Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Ministry, 9:30 a.m. 802-362-1555. Rev. Dr. Robert Carpenter Northshire Baptist Fellowship, 5769 Main St., 10 a.m. adult & children’s Bible classes, 11 a.m. Worship service and Children’s Church; 6 p.m. Bible study, 362-1988. Weekday Mass: St. Paul’s Church: Mon, Fri, 8 a.m.

ARLINGTONSaturday: St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 4 p.m.Sunday: St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. Rev. Scott Neal

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375-9952, stjamesarlington.org; [email protected] Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www.earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6 p.m. cov-ered dish supper.

BENNINGTONSaturday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Mass, 8 & 10 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. (SS 9) First Church of Christ Scientist, Services, 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 108 School Street, Services, 10 a.m., (religious education, child care, 10 a.m.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9:30 a.m. Sacrament Service; 10:40 a.m. SS; 11:40 a.m. Relief Society & Priesthood. 447-0139; 442-8126

DANBYSunday: Danby Congregational Church, Morning Services, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Services, 11a.m. & 7 p.m. Mt. View Baptist Church, Danby Four Corners, Young People’s Group, 6 p.m.

DORSETSunday: Congregational Church, East Dorset, Services, 9:30 a.m. (SS 9:30 a.m.) The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.)

GRAFTONSunday: Grafton White Ch., Services, 9:00 a.m.

JAMAICASunday: Jamaica Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. (SS 10 a.m.)

LONDONDERRYSaturday: St. Joseph’s Chapel, Mass, 4 p.m.Sunday: Second Congregational Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. (child care) South Londonderry First Baptist Church, Children, adult Sunday School, 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., childcare provided. Communion celebrated 1st Sun. of each month; coffee hour following. 824-6046

MIDDLETOWN SPRINGSSunday: Community Church, Services, 10 a.m. 9:05 a.m. all ages Sunday School

St. Anne Church, Mass, 8:00 a.m. MOUNT HOLLYSunday: Our Lady of Mercy, Mass, 8:30 a.m.

PERUSunday: Peru Congregational Church, Main St., Sunday Service, 9:30 a.m. Child care provided. Pastor Margaret, 379-1438.

RUPERTSunday: United Methodist, Services, 9 a.m. Congregational Church, Services, 10:30 a.m. Disciples of Christ, West Rupert, Services, 11 a.m. (SS 9:45 a.m.)

SANDGATESunday: Sandgate United Methodist Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

STRATTONSunday: Chapel of the Snows, Roman Catholic Mass, 12:30 p.m.

SHAFTSBURYSunday: Redeemer Lutheran Church (ECLA)m Route 67A, 1.5 miles off Route 7A, Shaftsbury. sunday com-munion service, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Fredrick McGee. 442-8423. First United Methodist Church, Divine Worship, 10:45 a.m.

TINMOUTHSunday: Tinmouth Community Church United Methodist: Sunday Services, 9 a.m. Coffee hour follows. Rev. Shirley Oskamp, 446-2633.

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Left: Erwin Winot stopped by to invite you to a Christmas Flea Market in West Pawlet...details on page 22

Above: Phyllis Skidmore displays one of the many holiday baskets to be raffled off at Martha Canfield Library...story on page 21

Below: You won’t want to miss this year’s performance of “The Nutcracker”...details on page 11

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