Vermont News Guide

www.vermontnews-guide.com August 11, 2010 Vol 50 No 17

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IN THIS ISSUE:Antiques & Auctions........... 38Automotive......................... 60Classifieds........................... 55Creatures/Environment....... 37Entertainment..................... 42Fine Arts/Crafts................... 41From my Corner.................. 10GNAT-TV Schedule............. 12Mind & Body....................... 35Restaurants......................... 44Service Directory................. 52Sports................................. 40Job Connection................... 62Weekly Almanac................. 44Worship.............................. 51

OUR READERS LETTERS...sincerest gratitude...On behalf of Opera Theatre

of Weston (OTW) we want to express our sincerest gratitude to Northshire Performing Arts (NPA) for presenting legend-ary mezzo-soprano, Frederica Flicka von Stade, in recital on July 27 at the Southern Vermont Arts Center.

This world-class event, part of Flickas farewell tour, was an outstanding evening of artistry and elegance.

In this completely sold-out concert Flicka treated southern Vermont audiences to an extraor-dinary autobiographical recital of selected songs and operatic

arias interspersed with personal stories of her life.

Thank you to NPA for attract-ing and bringing such a celebrat-ed artist to our community. What a Coup!

Lise Messier, Weston, Vermont

...questions arose...Ben Haubens ad in local news-

papers made several points in favor of postponing the start of redesigning Malfunction Junction. Hes protecting the bot-tom line of his rental buildings and thats to be expected. There are millions at stake for his cor-poration. As I read his ad, point by point, some questions arose

that Id like to address here. If businesses close as a result

of construction there will be a loss of retail jobs. But will they close? Is it sensible to postpone (or maybe even abandon?) the much-needed roundabout just in case. Will businesses sustain lost sales. Sure. Even paving the street loses sales. But closing? I dunno about that.

Mr. Hauben says that tour-ists have made Manchester a top destination. Well, duh. Isnt that the problem? But wait. A few lines later he notes that traffic has decreased at The Junction. Which is it? Doesnt look decreased to folks trying to turn in to Hand Motors. Or reach The Northshire Bookstore. Both locally owned and staffed it is good to remember.

He suggests that Manchester could (gasp) begin to look like it did in the 1970s and early 80s. Im all for that. Wed have those local clothing stores and a place to find duds for the kids, clerks who remembered your name and your shoe size. Clerks who could maybe afford a down payment on a starter home in town. Hey, we even had a Ben Franklin Store, a five-and-dime. Remember that when youre driving to Rutland to buy some fabric or find a notions counter.

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READERS LETTERSNow, Im not a tax payer in

Manchester. Nor a voter. What do I know? Well, I know a bunch of people who tell one another, I dont shop up there any more. Too much traffic, trouble get-ting in and out. I avoid down-town. These folks need their oil changed, to buy groceries, cars, and books, eat lunch out.

Mr. Hauben rightly calls atten-tion to the high cost of the new roundabout, suggesting that theres no harm in postponing the project a few years. Should we be asking if construction costs are likely to go down in, say 10 years? Do the math. And if the economy revives (retail, remember), will the effect on Main Street be less, more, or the same in 10 years? Most likely it will be equally wrenching then as now.

Finally, Mr. Hauben is con-cerned that Manchesters histori-cal integrity might be compro-mised. Say again?

Tom Weakley,Arlington, Vermont

...Claire Trask...To the voters of Bennington,

Windham and Windsor Counties:

I am writing to urge you to consider the candidacy of Claire Trask for Democratic State Representative.

Claire is not a professional politician, but a committed public servant who served as a Selectman in Londonderry for 12 years and also on the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board. She is running in order to represent the whole district in Montpelier by asking the ques-tions that we all are asking about Vermonts hot-button issues.

Her concerns are our concerns: finding a sustainable property tax system that is equitable for all Vermonters; requiring the state to put enough money into the education system so that the bur-

den on local districts is reduced; focusing statewide attention on bringing smaller businesses to Vermont which is where there is great growth opportunity and finally, getting state government to work to bring green funding to local areas.

Claires public service activities have taught her how to function with both local and state gov-ernmentshe will make a very effective state representative.

Doris BassBondville, Vermont

...Hippocratic Oath...Practitioners of medicine often

swear themselves to the saying: Primum non nocere Above all else, do no harm. This is the noblest of oaths, and one which people in all walks of life should attempt to live by.

Dr. Daniel Freilich, a U.S. Navy Active Duty medical officer for thirteen years and currently a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, specialized in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Every day he lives by primum non nocere, which is exactly why he should be Vermonts next Senator: Congress is sick and Dr. Freilich can help fix it.

The dominant culture in Washington encourages mem-bers of Congress to be overly influenced by lobbyists, who use money as leverage to gain votes on crucial issues from health care to energy. It is the rare Senator who stays out of the money game. In fact, Senator Patrick Leahy once set an admirable example of abstinence from the special interest game. During the most recent of his six terms, how-ever, Senator Leahy has dramati-cally increased his willingness to accept special interest money. Ac-cording to data from the Center for Responsive Politics, Leahy ac-cepted over 46 times more PAC

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dollars from 2005-2010 more than $1.2 million than he did from 1999-2004. Admittedly he is surpassed by several Senators in this respect, but nonetheless one must ask what caused this massive and sudden in-crease.

One of the foremost promises Dr. Freilich makes as a candidate is to never accept PAC money or let such influences govern his decision-making process when considering how to vote on bills. This was one of the primary reasons I was compelled to join his campaign; Dan promis-es to vote solely with respect to the merits of his bills, and recuse himself from any conflicts of interest he may come across Above all else, do no harm. A very refreshing attitude, and desperately necessary in a place where leaders tend to act hypocritically rather than Hippocratically.

Lane Kisonak, Arlington, Vermont

...30 years...Hank and Toby Schwartz celebrated 30 years of marriage and busi-

ness on August 8! This loving couple has lived and worked together in the back woods for 35 years, creating high quality, one-of-a-kind glass art at affordable prices! Stop in at Hot Glass Works on Main Street in Jamaica, Vermont to congratulate them!

From those who love them!

...supports the roundabout...I am a resident and homeowner in Manchester. I have also managed

the Peruvian Connection for over 12 years. Im writing to voice my strong support of the Roundabout Project at Malfunction Junction.

If not now, when?There have been several attempts to intimidate residents and busi-

ness owners that building this project will be a huge economic hardship for them. It may temporarily impact us but we will all benefit in the long run as a community. Our town is experiencing economic difficulties but there are many reasons for that: the economy, the empty and poorly maintained properties, the lack of public restrooms, the artificially high rents and the lack of festivals and fairs that would attract people to the area. Losing many small local businesses has also lost many visitors.

There are many in our community who are willing to put up with some hardship knowing that a resolution to the Junction situation is within reach, making our town safer and more attractive.

Judy Parker, Manchester, Vermont

...hundreds attending...Neighborhood Connections would like to thank all that attended the

Chocolate Fest at the Landgrove Inn. It was a huge success with hun-dreds attending and tantalizing chocolate desserts for all! Thank you to the Landgrove Inn, all the chefs, inns, caterers and bakeries that made this such an extraordinary event!

Joy Gerber, Neighborhood Connections

Black Cat FoundA beautiful young black cat has been appearing on Cottage Street, in

the Manchester Center area almost every day and often at night. Could he be yours? If you know anything about this very friendly cat, please call 362-1911.

Thank you very much. This is a great cat! He/she likes to recline in a lawn chair and commune with nature. Or maybe hes checking out the mousing possibilities?

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Wednesday, August 11New England Clam and Corn Chowder, Ham and Cheese

Biscuit, Green Beans, Fruit Bar and Milk.

Thursday, August 12Chicken n Dumpling,

Cabbage, Mixed Veggies, Apple Brown Betty and Milk.

Friday, July 13Ham Salad with Bun, Potato

Salad, Cabbage Salad, Fresh Fruit Cup and Milk.

Monday, July 16Baked Fish, Lemon Sauce,

Rice Pilaf, Rosemary Beets, Melon and Milk.Tuesday, July 17

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Service NotesArmy National Guard Pvt.

Robert S. Hansen has graduat-ed 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 Paul Hansen of Gifford Road, Johnsonville, New York.

Air Force Airman Cameron N. Johnson gradu-ated 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 Jacqueline Johnson of Lafrance Block and Eric Johnson of Randall Street, both of Springfield, Vermont.

The airman is a 2009 graduate of Springfield High School.

Army Pvt. David J. Leonard has graduated from basic com-bat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradi-tion and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemi-cal warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading,

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CommunityRichard Carter from the

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Battenkill Valley Aerie 2551, stopped by the Vermont News Guide office to share with our readers some of the recent chari-table contributions that their club has made. In the past 90 days, the Eagles have contributed: $100 to the Home on the Range; $100 to the Green Mountain Chapter Boy Scouts of America; $200 to the Scott Thomas Memorial Fund; $250 to the Race for the Cure; and $1,000 to the Grand Aerie Diabetes Research Fund.

In addition, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles 2551 have made the following charitable contributions: $200 to the Race for the Cure, and $2,000 to the Childrens Miracle Network.

If you are interested in joining the Eagles, Please give Richard a call at 362-3830.

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field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field train-ing exercises.

Leonards wife, Jessica, is the daughter of Yvonne Pickard of N. Pownal Road, North Pownal, Vermont.

He is a 2007 graduate of Mount Anthony High School, Bennington, Vermont.

Army Reserve Maj. John D. Hitchcock is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, respectively.

The soldiers return to Fort Dix, New Jersey for debriefing, evaluations and out-processing procedures before returning to their regularly assigned Army Reserve or National Guard units.

The major served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Iraq Theater of Operations.

Hitchcock, a civil affairs offi-cer, is assigned to the 1472nd Civil Affairs Company, Chicago, Ill. He has served in the military for 35 years.

He is the son of Raebeth J. Hitchcock of Countryview Road, Arlington, Vermont.

Army National Guard Pvt. Stephen V. Mullaney has graduated 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 Kevin Mullaney of Blackburnsford Drive, Stephens City, Virginia, and grandson of Alan Hess of Rural Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont.

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Dinosaur Program at Mt. Holly LibraryWednesday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m., Dinoman will bring his famous

dinosaur program to the Mt. Holly Town Library! Bob Lisaius has been delighting audiences all over the country with Dinoman Dinosaurs for 24 years. With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, you will be transported on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? And best of all there will be life-size dinosaurs. This free program is a wildly funny and energetic look at dinosaurs as Dinoman appears as a crazed but scientifically accurate paleontologist who conveys lots of information about prehistoric science with the help of his pet raccoon, Reflex.

Kids and parents love this show, especially the big ending with giant dinosaur balloons. Dinoman will bring dinosaur tracks lead-ing right to the Mt. Holly Library at 26 Maple Hill Road, Belmont, Vermont. For additional information call 802-259-3707 or email [email protected].

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Hungrytown Returns toTuesday Concerts on the Green

Hungrytown is coming back to the Town Green on August 10. They will be the fifth performance in the Tuesday night Concerts on the Green series, generously sponsored by Berkshire Bank. Bring your picnic dinner and welcome back Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson for an evening of folk music.

This year they have shows in the Northeast in New England, New York, New Jersey, as well as in Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois, New Mexico, California, Arizona, Florida, and Wisconsin. This tal-ented duo out of Townshend, Vermont is guaranteed to bring Manchester another evening of fine music. For more informa-tion please visit the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.manchestervermont.net, or call us at 802-362-6313. Rain location will be at MEMS.

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National Bridge ChampionshipsJamaica resident Andy Avery returned last week from New Orleans

where he competed in the North American Bridge Championships. Playing with his regular partner from Washington, D.C., Andy placed fifth in the Open Pairs event his fifth top ten national finish in the past seven years.

The Open Pairs is a two-day event with the first day being a qualify-ing day for the finals on the following day. After the first day Andy and his partner were 17th out of the 240 pairs that had entered and they had a good second day to move up to fifth out of the 130 pairs that had made the cut into the finals.

Andys next major competition is the World championships in October.

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NDS After School ProgramThe Northshire Day Schools After School Program would like to

announce that they are accepting applications for anyone interested in having their child or children attend their program. Our program is geared for children entering kindergarten up to 12 years of age and takes place in the multi-purpose room at NDS. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. We also provide care on half days, snow days, and all school vacations. The NDS after school program offers healthy social and educational experiences under qualified supervision in a safe, stimulating atmosphere. This year we are fortunate again to have Leslie McDonald who has been with us for the past three years. Leslie thor-oughly enjoys working with our after school children and does a great job. She brings to the group many different arts and crafts proj-ects, cooking projects, some much needed gross motor time and over-all provides a great program. We are very excited about having Leslie for another school year. This years after school program will begin Monday, August 30. If you would like more information about this program please contact Carol or Jane at 362-1395.

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...the motive for their actions...I have so many stories in my head cramming for

attention that I have not been able to write any-thing. The thoughts and words are finally settling down into a place where I can sort through them.

This has been a wonderful summer for weather. I have enjoyed it very much. But the summer has been filled with disturbing news reports:

The oil spill in the gulf; the level of hype and negative branding on 24/7 cable news channels; scandalous behavior in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives; the dispute over immigra-tion (our ancestors were immigrants, Hispanics coming to America are aliens); outrageous calls to change the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Its all so disturbing.

Last April I was fortunate enough to accompany the Bennington Chamber of Commerce Board and MAUHS students to Montpelier to visit the state capitol. It was stirring to hear the gavel call the legislature to order and observe the rituals involved in government proceedings. I was humbled and excited by the experience at the same time. The power and mystique of the chamber are awesome. Decisions made in that hall affect our lives and livelihood.

Early Roman assemblies were a main influence on the layout of our state and national senate and legislative chambers floor plans. During the War of 1812, State Office Buildings in Washington, D.C., were burned by the British. The Capitol was rebuilt after the war, and the

desks were replaced by a furniture maker in New York State by 1819. Im sure many have by now been replaced, but the space they occupied is still there.

If I ran for a political office and won, I would hope that every time I sat in that chamber, at a desk that was once occupied by perhaps a great and historic legislator, that I would revere the sanc-tity of the legislative body and the overwhelming responsibility I would have to my constituents and my country.

Imagine how it must be to sit in the House or Senate Chamber of the United States at a desk once occupied by Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John Kennedy, John C. Calhoun, Andrew Johnson,

or William Jennings Bryan. When I consider all of this, Im deeply sad-dened that those we elect seem to fall into the Power of the Politic. They are very quickly influenced by lobbyists. Their head becomes filled with ego... Im the center of the universe! Politicians must search for the motives of their actions as they go about legislating this great country.

Many years ago I was fortunate to hear Senator Everett Dirkson of Illinois speak. He shared some of his experiences in Washington. He spoke of the influence of lobbyists but that every now and then one may really be doing something good for the public. He closed with a story about fixing a traffic ticket, letting us know that no one is above doing favors. The problem lies in the motive.

FROM MY CORNER by Susan J. Coons

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Feast of the AssumptionOur Lady of Ephesus House of Prayer invites you to come celebrate

the Feast of the Assumption on Sunday, August 15. Gathering time is 1:30 p.m.; songs and reflections by the well-known singer Grace Markay beginning at 2:15 p.m.; guest speaker Sr. Mary Ann Follmar at 3:30 p.m. Sister teaches theology at Providence College and is at pres-ent preparing for the formation of a community of women to be called The Companions of the Heart of Mary. Her talk will be on the Blessed Mother. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with a potluck supper following the Mass at 4:30 p.m.

For further information, please call 802-896-6000 or check the Web site at www.ourladyofephesushouseofprayer.org. Our Lady of Ephesus House of Prayer is located at Fawn Ledge Farm, Jamaica, Vermont.

Last Chance to Hear Robert DeCormierin Weston

Sundays on the Hill concert series welcomes back renowed conduc-tor/arranger Robert DeCormier and Vermonts premiere professional a cappella vocal ensemble Counterpoint to the historic and acousti-cally perfect Church on the Hill in Weston on Sunday, August 15, at 4 p.m. Robert will be retiring as artistic director of Counterpoint within the year and this will be our last opportunity to hear him conduct Counterpoint in Weston. Robert DeCormier has provided outstand-ing choral programs for the Sundays on the Hill concert series ever since it was formed fourteen years ago. As Roberts wife Louise reflects The years spent with Westons Sundays on the Hill, in that church, have been a wonderful experience. Good friends, Sam and Barbara Lloyd, feel that Without in any way being a show-off, or self-aggrandizing crowd pleaser, Robert DeCormier inspires his musicians - and thus, inevitably, his audiences.

Robert DeCormier spent several years as conductor and arranger for Harry Belafonte and has been music director for the popular folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary for the past 27 years. In 1993, he was invit-ed to help establish and develop the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Chorus. As its director, he both pre-pares and conducts performances with the symphony. He founded Counterpoint in 2000 and the professional vocal ensemble, now in its tenth year, has performed concerts throughout Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. They made their first national tour through the midwest in 2008-09. Their CDs include When The Rabbi Danced, Shalom, Noel We Sing, Missa Criolla, Let Me Fly, Christmas in Vermont and Premieres.

As with each of the Sundays on the Hill series, admission to the concert is $5, with children admit-ted free. The doors open around 3:30 p.m. with open seating. Parking is available at the Church and on Lawrence Hill Road. For more concert information, see w w w. V T C h u r c h O nT h e H i l l .org, call 824-6686 or email [email protected].

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Lunch, Learn and Play at the CCC The children of Salem and the surrounding communities have had

a wonderful summer enjoying Lunch, Learn and Play being offered at the Courthouse Community Center. 110 children between the ages of 5 and 12 have participated in the American Red Cross Swim classes at Lake Lauderdale in the morning and returned to the CCC mid-day for a nutritious lunch and an afternoon of enjoyable enrichment opportu-nities. The six week program offers the participants constructive use of their time for 9 hours each day. Herb Perkins and Kim Gariepy have done a fantastic job organizing the program and providing wonderful guest artists, musicians, historians and educators. On Friday, July 30, the Salem Volunteer Fire Department visited the children providing an exciting photo opportunity. The CCC is grateful to the Shoppe Off Broadway and a few generous parents whose support has made this years Lunch, Learn and Play a reality.

On Saturday, August 7 at 8 p.m., children and their parents are wel-come to participate in the Sound of Music sing along organized by the Salem PTA and the CCC and shown on the lawn of the courthouse. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume and bring their lawn blan-kets and bug repellent for an enjoyable evening. If it rains, the movie will be shown in the courtroom.

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Hot Topic LectureGreen Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the hot

topic lecture China Rising in 2010 with Middlebury College professor John Berninghausen on Wednesday, August 18. This lecture will take place at the Long Trail School in Dorset, Vermont from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Professor Berninghausen will discuss some of the relevant histo-ry that surrounds Chinas re-emer-gence as a global power, touch-ing on the economic and social transformation that took place in China during the past three decades. It will also highlight some of the continuing challenges of Sino-American relations, as well as the dynamic strengths and per-sistent weaknesses of the Peoples Republic of China.

John Berninghausen, the founder of the Middlebury College Department of Chinese Language and Literature, has been a member of the Middlebury fac-ulty since 1976 and for the past seven years has held the Truscott Chair in Chinese. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis in 1965 with a double major in Spanish and Chinese. He spent some time in Taiwan where in 1965 he attended the National Taiwan University for intensive Chinese language train-ing. In 1966 he entered Stanford Universitys graduate degree pro-gram in Chinese language and lit-erature where he earned his M.A. and Ph.D. specializing in Chinese fiction of the 1920s and 1930s.

Admission is $15. Pre-regis-tration is encouraged. For more information and to register, visit www.greenmtnacademy.org or you may call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199 or Gloria Palmer at 802-366-1820.

Nan Sebring is Lucky WinnerCongratulations to Nan Sebring of Manchester Vermont. Nan is the

lucky winner of The Kitchen Store at J.Kk Adams, and Telescope Casual Furniture Summer Celebration Giveaway. Nans name was drawn on Monday, August 2 from hundreds of entries. She received a Telescope Casual Furniture umbrella table with four chairs, and a J.K Adams Barbecue Cart.

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Discover Natures Summer Palette with a Hike

Through SVACs Expanded Trails Hikers and nature lovers can experience a virtual outdoor gallery of

Vermonts summer colors on a walk through the expanded trail system at the Southern Vermont Arts Centers Outdoor Sculpture Garden and Botany Trail. New 5-foot wide trails now connect all of the sculptures in the lower meadow with two points on the access road, making it easier to view the magnificent, oversized works of art close up. Additionally, a stroll to the top of the meadow is rewarded with spectacular views; and if the scenery doesnt make you stop and take it all in, maybe the new picnic tables along the way will.

The Southern Vermont Arts Centers Boswell Botany Trail, a rambling, three-quarter mile nature trail dotted with rustic seats and benches, began its long career in 1917 as the nature walk of the original Webster estate. It was officially designated as the Boswell Botany Trail, in honor of its creator, Mrs. Harold Petie Boswell, in 1964. The trail was re-cre-ated and greatly expanded in 2001 thanks to funds from the Nichols Foundation. Replete with its wonderfully bucolic wildflower walk, the Boswell Botany Trail boasts stately white birches, native orchids, grasses and moss, most of the 67 varieties of fern found in Vermont all in a unique glacial microclimate.

An ongoing conservation and educational project of the Arts Center, the trail has recently been refurbished by Christy Nevius, and is easily explored at a leisurely pace by most walkers in a half hour or less.

The Southern Vermont Arts Center (www.svac.org), is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to make the visual and performing arts an integral part of the life of the community and region. SVAC is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; there is free admission on Sunday (closed Monday). Southern Vermont Arts Center, West Road, Manchester, Vermont; 362-1405; www.svac.org.

White baneberry in bloom on the SVACs Boswell Botany Trail.

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A few weeks ago a young lady by the name of Zoe Grigsby brought her mother with her to my office and asked me if I was interested in allowing her to research and write a story for the Vermont News Guide. I asked Zoe what she was interested in writing about and she mentioned the new location for Manchester Farmers Market.

She has keep me posted on her results for the past two weeks. You will be delighted at the results of her hard work. Zoe Grigsby defi-nitely has a future at the Vermont News Guide! SJC

The Farmers Market in Their New Location

By Zoe Grigsby, age 8I have always liked going to the Manchester Farmers Market when

it has been at the Manchester Rec. Park. You can run around, there is a lot of space and you can walk to it from the pool and skate park. There even used to be a pony ride! There was no traffic and it was easy to park in the big parking lot.

This year it was moved to town at the junction of Rt. 7A and Center Hill Avenue in Manchester Center. It seems like a crowded location and it is hard to park and for little kids to cross the road.

I was concerned about the new location so I called the Town Manager John OKeefe. He said that he and the farmers worked together to make the decision to move the location. They thought more people would drive by and stop at the Manchester Farmers Market. They also thought more people who were walking in town would stop by.

I went to the farmers market on two different Thursdays to ask vend-ers how business was doing in the new location.

First I asked Matthew Scott whos father has a booth and sells a prod-uct called The Skinny Chef. Matthew said his business is doing better in the new location. It seems to bring more people said Matthew.

Next I asked Darcie Gannon from Consider Bardwell Farm, who sells cheese. Darcie said profits have doubled in the new location. Darcie said, I think working at the Manchester Rec. Park was good but here has just been a lot better for me.

Then I spoke with Katherine Duckworth who makes handmade jew-elry. Kathy says her business profits are doing twice as good in the new location. The day I spoke with her she said that today was a slow day but in general her business is doing a lot better.

Lastly, I spoke with Julie Sperling. She sells Naga Bakehouse Wood-Fired Artisan Breads. Julie also thinks business is doing better. She said, The market is not hidden away and more people can see it and walk to it.

Julie is a member of the board of directors for the farmers market. People have complained about the unsightly fence. Julie said that the fence is temporary and a beautiful one will be put in its place.

I decided to talk to some of the customers to see what their opinions were about the new location. First I asked Arden Wojtach. She said that she likes it in the new location because it is closer to her house.

I also asked Hannah Nicholson, who likes it better in the new loca-tion. I like it better in the new location because it is a fun atmosphere in the heart of the town, said Hannah.

At first I wasnt happy with the new location because of its size and parking, but now I see that the farmers are doing better there and thats all that matters. So I feel that moving the farmers market was the right decision.

Adoniram Chapter #22 O.E.S.

Adoniram Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday, August 17, at the Masonic Temple on Spruce Street. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served at 6:30 before the meeting. Hope to see you all there. Also as a reminder, our District Meeting with District 4 will be held on Saturday, August 14 in Brandon. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the meeting is to start at 10 a.m. with lunch being served at noon.

The Order of the Eastern Star is a benevolent and charitable organization. For information, call Christine Katz at 362-0041.

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Farmers Market, Flea Marketand Art and Craft Market in Mt. TaborThe Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor

Market will be opening across from E.C. Crosby & Sons, on Route 7 in Mt. Tabor. It will take place on Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., until October 17.

Please come for an enjoyable time, and to support local farmers, artisans, bread bakers, garden suppliers, flea market vendors, and crafts-men. We need vendors,come on down!

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Dorset Senior ConnectionThe Dorset Seniors will meet at the Wilson House in East Dorset

on Thursday, August 26 at noon for lunch. Guest speaker will be Linda French. She will be speaking on genealogy. You can learn the first steps to take in order to find out about your family.

A 50/50 raffle will follow the luncheon. Reservations are required. Please call Helen Tyler at 867-0261. A suggested luncheon donation is $3.50. Please call for your reservation by August 22.

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Shaftsbury SeniorsThe Seniors of Shaftsbury will meet at noon on Friday, August 20 in

the Lake Shaftsbury State Park for a potluck picnic. All area seniors are invited to attend. Bring a dish to share and your

place setting. Call George Sohn at 447-1976 for informatioin.

Junk Cars NeededThe Manchester Fire Department seeks a small number of cars that

may no longer be running but which are in reasonably sound struc-tural condition for use in drills for practicing rescues and extrication. Donations may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Please contact firefighter Jamie Greene at 802-681-6410 for inspec-tion and pickup if suitable for use. The Manchester Fire Department thanks you!

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From Brooder to Plate: Pastured Poultry Opportunities

On Thursday, August 26 from 11 a.m.3 p.m., Rural Vermonts Free Enterprise Farming workshop series will commence with From Brooder to Plate: Pastured Poultry Opportunities at the scenic Chandler Pond Farm in South Wheelock, Vermont. The workshop is $10 for Rural Vermont members and $20 for all else. Space is limited! Register in advance by calling 802-223-7222 or emailing [email protected].

From Brooder to Plate is the first in a series of workshops that Rural Vermont is sponsoring to engage farmers and consumers in the advocacy work that Rural Vermont has done and continues to do in pursuit of reasonable oversight and regulations for farms of all sizes. The workshops will highlight recent changes to poultry and raw milk

Belly Dancers at Equinox Terrace Swirling and whirling to the rhythms of catchy music and finger

cymbals, members of Bennington Beledi entertained Terrace residents recently. In the break between dance sets, they took questions and explained their distinctive American Tribal Style, an eclectic improvisa-tional style derived from many traditions, and even divulged the subtle signals by which they pass the leadership from dancer to dancer during their performance.

regulations and feature farms that are reaping the benefits of these new economic opportunities.By presenting workshops such as this, we can make sure that the work we do in the State House is making a positive difference on the farm, says Rural Vermont Director Brian Moyer.

From Brooder to Plate will illustrate the options available to those current and aspiring farmers considering the production and sale of poultry. In 2007, Rural Vermont advocated for the Agricultural Viability Act, nicknamed the Chicken Bill. This law allows small-scale farmers producing uninspected poultry to sell to restaurants and farmers mar-kets, in addition to selling from the farm.

Participants can expect a farm tour and discussion of production methods with farmers Rob and Tamara Martin. After lunch, Rural Vermont will provide an overview of state poultry regulations as well as some marketing tips. In the final portion of the workshop, participants will have a chance to get practical experience in on-farm poultry pro-cessing, so come with work boots on!

This workshop will be useful for anyone considering poultry as a profitable farm addition. Bring a brown bag lunch, work clothes, and lots of questions! Informational materials will be provided by Rural Vermont, including a quick-reference guide to processing and selling poultry in Vermont.

Following From Brooder to Plate, the Free Enterprise Farming workshop series will continue with three From Cow to Customer workshops.

Rural Vermont is a statewide nonprofit group founded by farmers in 1985. For the last 25 years, Rural Vermont has been advancing its mis-sion of economic justice for Vermont farmers through advocacy and education. For more info, call 802-223-7222 or visit www.ruralvermont.org.

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Peru Community Dinner Please join us on Wednesday, August 11 at noon at the Peru Town

Center for our next community dinner. This months meal will begin with a refreshing cup of gazpacho soup, followed by summertime favor-ites of pulled pork on a bun, baked beans, and cole slaw. Dessert will be a chocolate brownie and vanilla ice cream. To make a reservation for this event, call Sarah Fox at 824-6660.

Long Trail Teacher and Student Immerse Themselves in Language

Kelley Swarthout, Spanish teacher at Long Trail School is currently directing the Spanish program at the Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Swarthout, who has a PhD in Latin American Literature, spent the past ten years teaching Spanish language, culture, and literature at Middlebury College, Colgate University, and currently teaches at Long Trail.

LTS Junior Isabelle Barnard is attending the rigorous language immersion program that combines decades of languages expertise from Middlebury College and Monterey Institute of International Studies. Placed in the highest level of the program (Level 6), Isabelle has been taking a combined language/literature AP prep course and doing a

variety of interesting electives, from folkloric dance to literature.Students in this program are required to make a commitment to

exclusively speak, write, and read their studied language for the entire summer session. Long Trail applauds their year-round commitment to World Languages!

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Water Fest at Bennington Free Library Make a Last Splash at Bennington Free Library and join reading

program participants for a Water Fest on Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Children and families are invited to cool off with wet and wild games, watery crafts and swimmingly good treats. Reading certificates will be awarded to every participant in Make a Splash and Make Waves. Water Fest will be held in the Library Courtyard, weather permitting. If it rains, the party will be moved inside the Library.

Bennington Free Library is pleased to report that hundreds of chil-dren, teens, parents, and caregivers have participated in this years sum-mer programs. Some highlights include Story Science with Ms. H2O, Fairy House Building, Mystery Writers Workshop, and Wet and Wild Thursdays, to name a few. Childrens Librarians Chris Poggi and Linda Donigan encourage children to continue to visit the library this month and enjoy activities in the Childrens Room.

For more information about childrens programs at Bennington Free Library, please call 442-9051 or stop by the Childrens Room.

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Second Annual Harvest Moon DinnerThe Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition invites

the community to a celebration of the bountiful harvest in support of programs for youth and families in the Hoosick area. The second annual Harvest Moon Dinner will be held on Saturday, September 25 at the Hoosick Area Youth Center, 115 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, New York.

Last years event, which capped off a fantastic Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza, featured a delightful menu of dishes created from items which can be grown and produced in this area. Pumpkin ravioli, apple-stuffed chicken, herb-encrusted roast loin of pork, as well as hors doeuvres featuring tomatoes, mushrooms, beef, garlic, peppers and more, were all part of the fabulous creations served in a friendly, com-munity style by a team of volunteer waiters.

The menu for 2010 has again been created by Classe Catering and will bring more surprising flavors developed with local foods to the table. A cash beer and wine bar will be available for this adults-only event, featuring Browns Brewery beer on tap. Fabulous fall desserts are also planned.

Auction and DancingThe evening will include an extensive silent auction along with sev-

eral live auction items donated by local businesses. Music for dancing will be provided by Mixed Company an area band brought back by popular demand!

Tickets for this event can be reserved by calling 518-686-9050. Reservations must be made by September 10. Additional details will also be made available around town and through the mail. Visit www.hoosickyouth.org for details on the entire Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza celebration.

Sponsors and DonationsSponsors for the Harvest Moon Dinner and for Hoosick

Pumpkinpalooza are still needed. Contact Beth Dillard at 518-686-9050 or via email to [email protected]. Auction item dona-tions are also welcome. All donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds of the event benefit the Hoosick Area Youth Center.

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A Song for My Father Opening at Oldcastle Theatre

The Oldcastle Theatre Companys 39th season continues with David Budbills A Song for My Father opening Friday, August 20 at 8 p.m. at the Bennington Center for the Arts.

Playwright David Budbills Judevine was first produced by Oldcastle in 1988. The company presented the play in revised versions again in 1989, 1996, 2004, and in a special one-time 20th anniver-sary reading in 2008. Judevine, a play about Vermont as a third world nation, is based on a series of books of poetry that Budbill wrote over the course of two decades. His new play, this is the second production A Song for My Father has received, has also been years in develop-ment. Oldcastle did a reading of the play last year and the companys Producing Artistic Director Eric Peterson has been reading various drafts of the play and looking forward to this production for several years.

Quite simply, David Budbill is one of the countrys best and most imporant living writers. Peterson said. His work is an extraordinary examination of the United States in the last three decades of the 20th century and has a vital resonance with readers and with audience mem-bers alike. We are honored to be part of the development of this play and extremely excited to get it before audiences.

Work on the play has been continuous and extensive since last summers reading. There is a new scene and several revisions, both large and small, since the plays production at the Lost Nation Theatre this past spring. Budbill has been with Oldcastle during rehearsals and scenes have been altered, revised, improvised and revised again during the rehearsal process.

David Budbill is one of the rare voices in modern American poetry- a writer who can see and speak outside himself, who has what the writer Wendell Berry calls a loving interest in other people. He writes with a direct simplicity and a deep passion. Of his unforgettable charac-ters, the poet Thomas McGrath once wrote, I know people of the kind David Budbill writes about and I am continually surprised at his ability to dramatize lives that seem outwardly so undramatic. Without him these people would not be heard from.

David Budbill was born in Cleveland to a street car driver and a min-isters daughter. He studied philosophy and art history in college and received a graduate degree in theology at Union Seminary in New York. he has worked as a carpenter, short-order cook, manager of a coffee house, laborer on a Christmas tree farm, attendant in a mental hospital, forester, pastor and college teacher. Judevine has been produced all over the United States from Vermont to Maine to California to Alaska.

The cast includes Gary Allen Poe,Tim Dugan, Janis Young, Nehassaiu deGannes. The set design is by Richard Howe, costumes by Deborah Peterson, and lighting by Keith Chapman.

The play runs through September 5. There are performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Tickets are $34, $26 or $15, students are always $10. For further information or reservations call 802-447-0564 or visit their Web site at www.oldcastletheatre.org.

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For more information and to register, please visit www.greenmtnacademy.org or call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199.

China Rising in 2010 with Professor John Berninghausen

This talk will discuss some of the relevant history that surrounds -emergence as a global power, touching on the economic and social transformation that took place in China during the past three decades. It will also highlight some of the continuing challenges of Sino-American relations, as well as the dynamic strengths and Berninghausen will also discuss some of the more dangerous as-sumptions and misperceptions about China.

Wednesday, August 18 7:00 to 8:30 pm Long Trail School Fee: $15

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

Candid portraits of soldiers and families from Fort Stewart, Georgia, as they prepare, set out, and manage during a year of deployment. The soldiers departed in October 2009 to Iraq and Afghanistan while the families remain at the Army base. This is an on-going docu-mentary project until the soldiers return in November 2010.

Tuesday, August 31 7:00 to 8:30 pm Long Trail School $10 for general public; No charge for soldiers and their families

The Roots of Musical Inspiration with Ariel Rudiakov

Composers in classical music wrote music for many reasonstomake a living; as political or personal statements; because they were asked to by friends, family or people they admired and respected. Manchester Music Festival Artistic Director Ariel Rudiakov will give a talk about the driving motivations behind the creation of certain classi-cal pieces by composers from Mozart to the present. After the talk, Mr. Rudiakov (a violist) will be joined by his wife, violinist Joana Genova, in a live performance of one of the pieces discussed. Wednesday, September 8 10:00 to 11:30 am Hildene, Beckwith Room Fee: $15


Vermont Team Realtor Raises Funds for Race for the Cure and Thanks

our CommunityVermont Team Realtor participated at the Race for the Cure held

July 17 at Hildene Meadows and raised nearly $12,000 for this worthy cause!

On behalf of the Vermont realtor community we want to thank our colleagues and their families who joined Team Realtor for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on July 17. It was an amazing day. This annual event is a powerful reminder that breast cancer impacts, in some way, nearly everyone at some point and that we all have a role to play in beat-ing this horrible disease. We are proud of our Team Realtor colleagues for exceeding their fundraising goal for this year and raising nearly $12,000, with approximately 60 Vermont realtors participating.

This is one of the many community-oriented events that realtors participate in and its a great tradition. This year was our ninth year raising funds for the Race for the Cure and we are looking forward to an even bigger Team Realtor next year in celebration of our tenth year at the event.

Appreciatively, Julie Citron, Team Realtor Race Chair and Peggy Montague,

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Manchester Historical Society Annual Members Picnic at Hildene

On Wednesday, August 18 the Manchester Historical Society will hold its annual members picnic in the Hildene Pavilion. The picnic will begin at 5 p.m., and continue until 8 p.m; people are welcome to arrive when they can and should bring a food item to share: salads, desserts, fruit or vegetable trays, etc. The Historical Society will provide the beverages and paper products for the picnic. If you are not currently a member but would like to come, the MHS will welcome your member-ship at the event.

The picnic was announced earlier with a 6 p.m. start, but that night Hildene is also hosting its annual Robert Thum Memorial Concert with the Woods Tea Companys hearty blend of American, Maritime and Celtic music at the Event Tent, rain or shine starting at 6 p.m. In order to accommodate those who would like to spend the evening at the concert, the MHS picnic time was adjusted. There is a small fee to attend this wonderful concert.

For more information about and to sign up for the MHS picnic, please call Sally or Bob at 362-2523.

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Architectural Expertise Migrates to Josiah Allen Real Estate

Since 1985, Sunny Breen has offered both her clients and customers the best real estate services available. Her honest appraisal of the chang-ing market is balanced by her years of history as a Manchester resident. Sunny has represented and completely sold out the upscale housing developments Westfields, Battenkill Village, and Two Cow Lane. She is a person of resource and value, dedicated and willing to give of herself. She brings reliability and integrity along with the enthusiasm to serve her clients in the best possible fashion with more than twenty years of experience in real estate in Manchester.

Sunny has also partnered with and learned from her husband, Master Builder Mark Breen, from whom she learned about the fine points of construction, building assessment and design.

In 1994 Mary Jo Gourd and her husband, Ramsay left the Boston corporate world to purchase a small inn in Southern Vermont. After two years as innkeepers, they switched gears and Mary Jo got her real estate license, immediately embarking on helping both buyers and sellers to achieve their dreams.

Mary Jo has a fascination with historic architecture. Along with her husband, architect Ramsay Gourd, they have bought and sold many antique homes and build-ings in the area. I have a knack for looking at an older home and seeing what it can become. This has served my clients well over the years.

Mary Jo currently lives in an 1820s center chimney colo-nial in Manchester Village with her husband and their two sons, ages 9 and 12. She is board chair of the Friends Foundation for Manchester Elementary/Middle School; a non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to expanding the educational opportunities for the students. In addition, Mary Jo is an Interior Designer in the firm Ramsay Gourd Architects.

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Come hear Nordic Harmoni in a benefit concert to help sup-port the efforts of Our Place, a walk-in Community Center in Bellows Falls. The concert, under the direction of Ken Olsson, will be on Sunday, August 22 at 3 p.m. at the White Church in Grafton, Vermont. A free will offering will be taken. For questions or direc-tions please call Fritz Maassen at 843-1142.

Benet Concert for Our PlaceOur Place Drop-In Center

(4 Island Street, Bellows Falls, Vermont) has been serving fami-lies and individuals of all ages in the communities surrounding Bellows Falls, Vermont for nearly 20 years. Their mission is simple: Connecting people to food and each other. Founded in 1991, Our Place Drop-In Center is a non-profit, United Way-affiliated daytime shelter offering an emer-

gency food shelf, hot food, nutri-tion education, shower facilities, referrals and related needs free of charge to people in need. Non-perishable food donations are always welcome. The Center is especially low on personal care items (such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.) and they can also use high protein canned goods (such as tuna, chicken and beans, etc.). For more informa-tion about Our Place see their online community blog at our-placevt.wordpress.com.

In 2001, a group of Londonderry singers (originally from Connecticut) made a great decision, to start a Scandinavian American chorus. All of them were members of choruses in Connecticut that belong to the American Union of Swedish Singers. They put out a call for singers, hired a director and the Nordic Harmoni Chorus was born. Now, nine years later, the chorus belongs to the American Union of Swedish Singers and has over twenty-five sing-ers. Rehearsals are held at the Second Congregational Church in Londonderry under the ener-getic direction of Ken Olsson. Under his guidance, the cho-rus, which sings about half of their repertoire in English and the other half in Swedish, has been challenged to tackle new songs with renewed energy. All new singers are welcome and

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Concert Finale Features the Dave

Keller Band The Manchester and the

Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to wel-come The Dave Keller Band live on August 17. The band has received great recognition and acknowledgement from the world of blues music. The final performance of our Concerts on the Green series begins at 6 p.m.

Dave Keller is from Montpelier, Vermont. His band mem-bers include Jan Schultz, Brett Hoffman and Ira Friedman. They have shared their music in the New England area for a number of years. This year they will be touring Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.

Bring a picnic, family and friends to listen to the unique sound of the Dave Keller band as they share an evening of classic blues and soul. Dont miss the last band of our Tuesday night Concerts on Green series, gen-erously sponsored all season by Berkshire Bank.

For additional information please visit the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.manchestervermont.net, or call us at 802-362-6313.

Rain location will be at MEMS.

help with Swedish pronunciation and meanings are part of every rehearsal. For more information contact Carl-Erik Westberg at 824-6578 or [email protected]. Come join us for both the unusual and the familiar.

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Saying Good Bye and Thank YouThe South Londonderry First Baptist Church Family says good bye

and thank you.Early Tuesday morning (August 3) the First Baptist Church of South

Londonderry building caught fire and was completely destroyed. The hearts of our community are saddened by the loss of a building where the lives of generations of people in South Londonderry have been shaped.

It was a place where many of us were dedicated as children, baptized as teenagers, and married as adults. It was also a place where we said many final goodbyes to loved ones.

While it is difficult to say goodbye to such a special place in our hearts, we believe that the church is the people and not the building. We look with hope to the future full of impacted lives through the ministry of the First Baptist Church of South Londonderry.

The church would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the many, many volunteer firefighters who fought the fire, and to the many people who provided them with water and refreshments. We are thankful that no one was injured in the fire and that no other buildings were involved. We are also thankful for the many people who are offering their support, prayers, and presence during this difficult time.

We are planning to rebuild. Please visit our Web site at www.first-baptistlondonderry.org to share in our journey. For those of you who would like to contribute to the rebuilding effort, the church mailing address is P.O. Box 278, South Londonderry, VT 05155-0278.

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Hot Days Go Great with Cold Ice Cream! That Ice Cream Place at the junction of Routes 11 and 30 opened on

May 23 and it wasnt long before Jennie Carver, 104 years young, was enjoying a visit to the stand. She chose homemade maple ice cream, made with Twin Brook Maple Farms syrup. Jennie said shed be back soon! Stop by and taste some yourself!

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A Midsummer Nights DreamIn conjunction with the Castleton State College Theatre Arts

Department, the newly founded Castleton Summer Theatre presents Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream, August 13-15 in the colleges Casella Theater.

A Midsummer Nights Dream, one of Shakespeares most popular and frequently performed plays, explores love in all of its infinite variety. Characters include two pairs of young Athenian lovers, a group of ama-teur actors, and the mystical inhabitants of the fairy world.

Adventure and comedy unfold as these worlds become intertwined, much to the delight of the mischievous Puck.

The production style is contemporary, and the cast and crew include current Castleton students, Castleton alumni, and members of the community.

Castleton Summer Theatre co-founders, Steven and Anna Gross, conceived this project with the vision of providing a forum for collabo-ration between the college Theatre Arts Department and the greater Castleton Community. They hope to continue and expand this project each summer.

Performances for Midsummer Nights Dream take place Friday, August 13, and Saturday, August 14, at 8 p.m. A matinee on Sunday, August 15 begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and can be purchased at the door.

Jennie Carver is greeted by Ken Saunders, owner of Twin Brook Maple Farm.

Barbecue in WindhamThe Windham Fire Company will offer a barbecue on Saturday,

August 14 beginning at 5 p.m. The menu will include chicken hotdogs, burgers, corn, salads, and ice cream. There will be a Pie Auction at 7 p.m. with Bob Arbuckle as auctioneer. Cost of the dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. This event will be held at the North Windham firehouse. Look for signs off Route 11. This is to benefit the Windham Fire Company.

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Volunteer for PAVEProject Against Violent

Encounters (PAVE) is accepting requests for applications for the September 2010 volunteer train-ing. Pre-registration is required.

Advocates will learn about domestic and sexual violence issues, family court and law enforcement procedures with respect to protection orders, and available community resources. Real-life calls will be explored through the practice of role-plays. By the end of training, new advocates will become certified to work directly with clients on PAVEs 24-hour domestic and sexual violence hotline.

Many isolated members in our community see the telephone as a lifeline to the help they need. When these individuals reach out, often for the first time, there must be someone to answer their cries for help. Volunteer advo-cates will be able to offer infor-mation, support and options to individuals seeking to break the cycle of abuse.

Volunteers can take calls con-fidentially and safely from their home phone, cell or on a PAVE pager. Please join our team of dedicated advocates. Call Nancy at PAVE at 802-442-2370 for an application or to learn about other volunteer opportunities. Show Bennington County we are serious about ending domestic and sexual violence. Its up to us to do something. Dont assume others will. We can make a dif-ference.

Nathalie Caler HonoredAt the July meeting of Friendship Pomona #31 Grange held at the

Battenkill Grange Hall in West Arlington, Nathalie Caler was presented the annual award for Public Service for her many years of work and dedication to the Girl Scouts, Penny Wise thrift shop, Arlington Area Christmas Program, Cemetery Commissioner, Assistant Town Clerk, and most recently for her hundreds of hours at the Helping Hand Shop that gives clothing and bedding away.

About 55 friends, relatives, and Grangers attended the delicious pot-luck dinner prior to the presentation.

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Battenkill Conservancy Awarded GrantThe Battenkill Conservancy has been awarded a grant for one of its

board members to attend the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) National Rally in Hartford, Connecticut, this October. The LTA-sponsored scholarship is generously funded by the J. M. Kaplan Fund, which enables many small conservation groups like BC to take part in the Rally. Scholarship recipients must meet criteria for financial need and be able to show that the educational experience will benefit the organization as well as the individual attending the conference.

BC was awarded $550 to cover costs for registration and travel for one board member for the three-day event, which is also known as the National Land Conservation Conference. The Rally is the largest annu-al conference of its kind in the country and is attended by hundreds of land trust staff and board members, volunteers, professionals, agencies, and others. It provides attendees with the opportunity to advance their organizational and conservation skills through a wide range of educa-tional workshops, training sessions, and round-table discussions.

BC wishes to thank the Land Trust Alliance and the J. M. Kaplan fund for this important opportunity to enhance the knowledge of one of its newest board members.

Londonderry Historical Society

Hosts Art Exhilbition

Do you enjoy art exhibits? Then come and see the paintings of some very accomplished local artists at the second annual Londonderry Historical Society Art Exhibition. Landscapes, florals and more will hang in the Custer Sharp House on Middletown Road now through September 4. The historical society is open every Saturday from 10 a.m.

to 1 p.m. during this exhibit. The Londonderry Area Artists who have opened a gallery in the old

Grange Hall around the corner on Route 11 are participating in this special exhibit with many of their recent works in oil, watercolor, pastel and print.

Painters show their work weekly at the old Grange throughout the summer near the Londonderry Farmers Market on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The artists have worked hard to give the interior of this historical building a face lift.The exterior was recently painted giving it a fresh new look. Visit the Grange and watch the artists paint every Saturday. Come and paint plein air (weather permitting) with the artists every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon.

Harry Dayton of Weston displays one of his watercolors.

Republican FundraiserPittstown Republican Party Committee is having its Annual

Fundraiser at Guiseppes Restaurant 3680 Route 7, Pittstown, New York on September 9, at 6 p.m. Buffet and cash bar. For information please call Ed King at 518-663-8205 or Elizabeth Nielsen at 518-663-5102.

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Mack Employees Dig IdeaFifteen 4x8 raised garden beds were put up for adoption this spring

by Mack Moldings Human Resources Department, and all are now brimming with flowers and fresh veggies. Brainchild of President Jeff Somple, the Mack Community Garden has infused new life into a rec-reation area once used by employees.

The bountiful gardens were given a head start by HR Director Kevin Dailey, who prepared a rich custom blend of top soil and compost. Mettowee Mill Nursery (Dorset) provided planting tips and discounted plants and seeds; RK Miles, Inc. (Manchester) offered construction supplies for the cedar beds at a special rate; and Mack rounded out the effort with a three-bin composter, gar-dening tools, fencing and easy

water access. In addition to the gardens, Mack has reinvigorated the volleyball court and added a driving range for golfers, picnic tables, and barbecue grills.

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Some of Macks community garden-ers include: Joe Prandini, Tracie Jones,

Kelly Little, Jan Nolan, Janne Pedemonti, Laura Hoag, Doug Lewin,

Florence Belnap and Debbie Hoyt.

Second Annual Bike, Bike and Trike Event

Heartworks of Vermont is having their second annual Bike, Bike and Trike event on Saturday, August 21.

Motorcyclists first start out on a two hour ride at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Maple Street School.

The road bike ride of 15 miles begins at 11 a.m and registration begins at 10 a.m.

A kids adventure ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. with registration begin-ning at 11a.m.

A three mile walk will be held for those not interested in riding.There is a barbecue to follow the activities at Maple Street School.Please come support the event - Heartworks continues to do acts of

kindness each month. We sent packages to the troops, gave money to specific causes, local people. We made Christmas baskets, Haiti pack-ages, delivered meals, supplied clothes, household items and re-roofed a house this year.

If you would like to donate money, we are a 5013C and checks can be made out to Heartworks of Vermont and sent to P.O. Box 2072 Manchester Center, VT 05255.

For more information about Heartworks, please contact Lisa Kelly at [email protected]. You can also check out the Heartworks of Vermont facebook page and www.vtheartworks.blogspot.com.

Tinmouth Contra DanceCome to a contra dance at the Tinmouth Community Center on

Friday, August 27 from 8 to 11 p.m. Rebecca Lay will teach and call the dances with live music by Shirley White on fiddle and Brendan Taaffe on guitar. All dances are taught. Come on time if you are a beginner. Exuberant dancers of all ages welcome. Cost is $8 adults, $6 for teens, $3 for 12 and under. For information, call 235-2718 or [email protected]

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Attention Daycare Providers Register now to borrow themed boxes of books from the Mark

Skinner Library!Through the generosity of Success by Six, the Book Express program

gives local daycare providers the choice of one themed book box (con-taining about 16 books as well as manipulatives) per month.

The box will be delivered and picked up by library volunteers. We have 23 boxes from which to choose!

Call the library at 362-2607 and ask for Jan or Janet for further infor-mation and to register for this amazing program which brings a little bit of the library to you!

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Woods Tea Company at Hildene On Wednesday, August 18, the acclaimed American folk music group

Woods Tea Company returns to the event tent at Hildene for the annual Robert D. Thum Memorial Concert. Hildene hosts this popular event every summer in honor of the late Robert Thum, an early trustee and long-time supporter of The Lincoln Family Home.

The Vermont based acoustic group known for their rousing rendi-tions of bluegrass, folk, Celtic and maritime tunes, as well as their energy and dry sense of humor between songs, has been playing crowd pleas-ing music for more than two decades.

During a performance the crowd may see them employ as many as a dozen different instruments. From banjos, bezoukis and bodhrans to guitars and tin whistles, each musician contributes his or her special musical expertise on a variety of instruments. The group has performed at Lincoln Center and on NPR.

The concert takes place rain or shine. Grounds open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Parking and admission is at the Welcome Center: $5 for adults, $2 for youth 6-14. Children 5 and under, members and volunteers are free. For more information on the Woods Tea Company concert, contact Stephanie at 802-367-7960 or email [email protected].

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The Blue Flames Steel Drum Band

Good fun, good music, for a good cause The Blue Flames for-mula for making people smile. You will smile and even dance on Friday, August 13, when you bring your picnic to the Weston village green for the second benefit concert by The Blue Flames from 4-6 p.m.

Once again, the four panists bring their haunting arrangements of Caribbean, Cuban, African, and even classical melodies to the village green as a benefit for maintenance of the green and the community, sponsored by the 9 Green Ladies.

The Blue flames regularly perform at the New England Steel Pan Festival, and at a variety of events in Vermont. Over the years, they have performed in gigs from Sun Valley to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, close to the heart of where steel drum music began over 50 years ago. It is interesting to note that the four Blue Flamers, all from Southwestern Connecticut, not the Caribbean, enjoy stretching the limits of whats possible on steel drums, producing sounds that are unlike those from any other musical group in the world.

One of the wonderful things about The Blue Flames is everything they make from performances, and from sale of their CDs goes directly to charity. The 9 Green Ladies and the Weston community are fortunate and grateful to be included in their delightful charity.

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Learn About Downloading AudiobooksNew to downloadable audiobooks? Take the digital media guided

tour of how to use Listen Up! Vermont, a downloadable audiobook service available through Mark Skinner Library: Manchesters Public Library. Library staff will offer free one-hour sessions on Wednesday, August 18 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Learn how to browse, check out and download hundreds of avail-able titles. The session will cover how to download to a computer, burn to CD and transfer to a portable device, including MP3 players, iPods, and Smartphones.

The hour Web-based guided tour will be followed by a question and answer period and the opportunity to practice downloads.

Attendees are required to have a library card, basic computer skills, and prior knowledge of how to use their portable device. All are encour-aged to bring their laptop and portable device with them. Register by calling 362-2607 or emailing [email protected].

Mark Skinner Library is located at 48 West Road, in Manchester Village.

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Casting for Recovery a Finalist for $250,000 Pepsi Contest

Casting for Recovery (CFR), a national non-profit support and educational program for women who have or have had breast can-cer, announces that it has been selected as a finalist in the Pepsi Refresh Contest (www.refresheverything.com) in August. If Casting for Recovery receives the most total votes in its category now through August 31, the organization will receive $250,000 to support its mission to help breast cancer survivors learn skills that can help them live more fulfilling lives.

Pepsi is giving away millions each month to fund refreshing ideas that change the world. The project getting the most votes will win! Votes for Casting for Recovery can be made in 3 ways daily: on the Pepsi Web site www.refresheverything.com/castingforrecovery, via phone texting 73774 text 101715, and on Facebook apps.facebook.com/pepsire-fresh/idea/set?auth_token=a10a8373c2e75004c22b295d36e3308f.

Were proud that CFR is one of only 1,000 worthy ideas are cho-sen each month out of the many thousands that are submitted, said Lori Simon, Executive Director. This is a big opportunity for us, and we appreciate all the votes that our thousands of friends and their friends can bring to bear to help us win!

Voting on accepted submissions will take place throughout the month of August. Ideas chosen by voters to receive grants will be announced at the end of the month.

For further information, go to www.castingforrecovery.org.

Dancing was a SuccessVAEs Dance with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra at Hildene was

a big success as a throng of 200 enjoyed dancing on a hot Latin rhythm night. $1,200 was raised by Michael Rodriguez Dance Company with eight weeks of lessons leading up to the event, plus a lesson at Hildene that benefits the programs at the VAE.

Dance lessons are ongoing with coach, Michael Rodriguez. For infor-mation, call 362-1819.

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MIND & BODYTransportation in the Shires

A recent grant from the Vermont Agency of Transportation has helped Bennington Project Independence and the Green Mountain Express public transportation partner to make it easier for people in the shire towns to participate in the adult day services program at BPI in Bennington. BPI has unique needs for safe transportation of its participants.

BPI has been able to offer door-through-door transportation to its local participants for some time and that service includes helping participants get safely from their homes to BPI and back. Such issues as stairs, wheelchairs, outside clothing, and medication for the day are managed by BPI as they get participants out of their homes, into the van, into the program, and back at the end of the day.

However, people in the shire towns such as Manchester, Dorset, Rupert and surrounding towns have not had this service available to them until now. There is a Green Mountain van dedicated to BPI par-ticipants and an aide to ride along. The aide goes into homes as needed and helps however necessary to get the participants on the van. Already eight people from the northshire are taking advantage of this wonderful service on a regular basis.

For further information, please contact Bennington Project Independence at [email protected] or call 442-8136.

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MIND & BODY

Race for the Cure ResultsExact numbers are still

being tallied and dollars are still coming in, but as of this writing, the 2010 VT-NH Komen Race for the Cure, held July 17 at Hildene Meadows in Manchester, Vermont, attracted 2,409 runners and walkers, hundreds of volunteers, and has

brought in, to date, $284,808. That figure includes money from, among other things, cash spon-

sorships, race registrations, pledges to date, the silent auction, raffle proceeds and merchandise sales and that figure will rise, as pledges are being accepted through September 1. When in-kind sponsorships (radio and TV airtime, newspaper and magazine space, etc.) are fac-tored in, the total rises to $455,808.

We are very, very pleased and grateful, said Race Chair, Becky Burke. Given the still sluggish economy and the day and date switch from Sunday to Saturday and a week earlier than usual, we didnt know what to expect. We did very well, really. The registration numbers were comparable to last year and its looking like well actually be up slightly in total monies raised.

Through events like the Komen VT-NH Race for the Cure, and not including this years funds, the VT-NH Affiliate has netted more than $6.7 million in 18 years. Of that, more than $1.7 million supported Komens research program and more than $5 million underwrote breast cancer education, screening and treatment in Vermont and New Hampshire.

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Knitting Dolls to Benet Children Affected by AIDS

Throughout August and September, Yarns for Your Soul will be knitting small African dolls for CHABHA, which stands for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS. Continuing our charity knitting campaign, Knit For Your Soul and Theirs will collect Duduzas (comfort dolls) made for children in Africa who have been orphaned or infected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Some children are so poor that they use glass bottles as dolls.

As many of these children have lost their parents, these cuddly dolls bring comfort in a difficult time. Yarns for Your Soul will be providing a free pattern with the recommended materials available at the shop. Knitters will receive a 10% off coupon for a future purchase upon completion of this months project. For more information please visit the shop located at 605 Depot Street in Manchester Center, or call 802-362-3151. Store hours are Monday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m; and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Survivor Kathy Lijoi gets her pink rose at the nish line. Lee Krohn Photo

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CREATURES & ENVIRONMENTKillington Section GMC

Snake Mountain, Addison County, Saturday, August 14, 9 a.m.: Gorgeous views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack High Peaks. Moderate climb, 4 miles. For further information, please call leader Tom Copps at 774-5144.

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Green Design ChallengeThe Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) would

like to invite Vermont architects and woodworkers to participate in their Green design challenge. The challenge is to design the Green Mountain Comfort Station, a wooden structure that will house a com-posting toilet to be used at the many outdoor recreation areas and state parks in Vermont.

Vermont State Parks are updating visitor services and amenities and are departing from the pit privy or the store and pump systems in favor of truly composting units. They are a leap up from the facili-ties of old and enhance the experi-ence for the park visitor, except in one way. Aesthetics. Other facilities such as our National Park, National Recreation Areas, campgrounds, and other public or private out-door recreation areas could benefit to have these units as well.

Entry forms, design require-ments and information are avail-able by visiting www.vermont-wooddesigns.org or by calling 802-747-7900. Entries are due by September 7, 2010.

Manchester Garden Club MeetingIndulge your senses in the science and folklore of Herbs Past

and Present. Join Manchester Garden Club members at the First Congregational Church on Historic Rt. 7A across from the Equinox Resort & Spa on Wednesday, August 18 at 1 p.m. as member presenter Mrs. Liz Van Dyk shares her expertise on herbal plants. Learn more about the phenomena of herbs as you smell, touch, and taste plants that affect your daily life. Be inspired by the writings of herbalists such as Pliny and Shakespeare about herbs that have inhabited gardens for centuries. Contact Co-President Susan Cole Everson at 802-362-4140 for further information.

Rupert Fishing DerbyThe Rupert Volunteer Fire Company will be holding its annual Kids

fishing Derby on August 13 and 14 at Kirsteins Pond on Sandgate Road in West Rupert. Fishing will be allowed from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 13, for children 8 and under. Fishing will be allowed for children 14 and under on Saturday, August 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. For further information, please call Mike Lourie at 394-2928.

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ANTIQUES & AUCTIONSMaple Hill Cemetery Fund

Maple Hill Cemetery in Dorset has established a special fund which will only be used to reposition and repair ancient grave memorial stones. All of these headstones are in an area designated Old Grounds which is adjacent to and facing the Route 30 highway. This area has been in existence for generations and contains the remains of persons who have no remaining family available to pay for perpetual care and maintenance.

Since the cemetery was initiated in 1772 and is steeped in history and beauty, it is an historical gem to the Town of Dorset and we wish to make it attractive to both residents and visitors. We now find that our cemetery has a prominent position on the new Stone Valley Scenic byway which has recently been designated as a national highway.

To date, we have received three contributions but many more funds will be required to accomplish this task and we are seeking donations to help achieve this program. Maybe you would like to give a gift to keep the cemetery looking as beautiful as it does. Maybe you would like to give a gift in memory of someone special. All donations are tax deduct-ible. Please call 362-4460 for further information.

How They LivedGreat biographies are as much social histories as they are stories

about individual lives. The fall 2010 reading series sponsored by the Friends of the Bennington Free Library looks at celebrated works that illuminate historical eras and professional pursuits long gone by.

We begin with biographies of Italian Renaissance artists, written in the sixteenth century by Giorgio Vasari, who was an artist himself. Vasari tried to separate fact fr

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