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January 6, 2010

Community News, Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Food for Southern VT and NH

Okemo’s Torch-Lite Parade —Pg. 2

Whitney’s K9 Protection Project— Pg. 3

Lady Chiefs Hammer Hinsdale — Pg. 13

PAGE LISTING Ludlow . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Chester . . . . . . . . . .13

Springfield . . . . . . .6-7

A & E . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rockingham . . . . . .8-9

Sports . . . . . . . . . . .15

Londonderry . . . . . .10

Brattleboro . . . . . . .16

Sofas & More . . . . .11

Puzzle Page . . . . . . .17

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Classifieds . . . . .18-20

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Holiday Hoops Text and photo by Joe Milliken - Sports Editor Green Mountain Union High School recently welcomed in the new year by hosting a holiday basketball tournament at Nason Gym in Chester. For complete tournament coverage, additional photos and other local sports happenings, please turn to pages 13 and 15.

Above, Green Mountain junior Jason Albert takes it to the basket as a Websterville defender looks to block a shot.

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January 6-12, 2010

Okemo Mountain’s Sno-Shoe Tour And Torch-Lite Parade Story by Joe Milliken - Editor, photos by Donald Dill Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow recently held its annual Sno-Shoe Tour and Torch-Lite Parade.

The Sno-Shoe Tours took participants, young and old, through the woods surrounding the Jackson Gore Inn. Each tour was over an hour and included hikes across beautiful fields and past Okemo historic sites.

The beautiful Torch-Lite Parade, including a spectacular pyrotechnics show, began at the Okemo Clock Tower base area and following an amazing torchlight parade of skiers and riders arcing their way down the mountain with lighted torches.

The fireworks display and mountainside torchlight parade were an amazing spectacle for all to bring in the new year.

At right and below, the amazing sights of the recent Sno-Shoe Tour, Torch-Lite Parade and fireworks display at Okemo Mountain Resort.

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News, Notes & Announcements for the Ludlow Region TNT, the world’s first, biggest and best sports Opportunity Opens to Name Ludlow Armory training program, provides four to five months of

In a letter to Ludlow property owners, Frank Heald, Ludlow Town Manager, advised that a "naming opportunity" existed for "individual, family, or company" to rename the Ludlow Armory building or sections within it.

The Armory facility is being purchased by Ludlow and renovated to serve multiple functions within the town. Heald's letter notes that the structure will house "a gymnasium, office and classroom space, and envisions a kitchen and dining area. These functions will serve existing school/recreational needs and will provide the opportunity for expanded community activities that need larger enclosed spaces and/or dining capabilities."

The committee appointed by the Select Board to help define the usage of the Armory believes it represents an opportunity for someone or group to honor a person, family, or group by making a tax deductible donation that would help defray the $750,000 budgeted for the Armory's renovation.

Anyone interested in pursuing this matter may contact Heald at the Ludlow Town Hall.

Matt Dunne Appears on LPVC-TV Matt Dunne, announced Democratic candidate for Governor, will appear on the Jan. 6 edition of TW3 (That Was The Week That Was), aired from the studios of LPC-TV, Channel 8, in Ludlow. The live broadcast starts at 3 p.m.

Dunne, previously a Windsor County Senator and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will answer questions from TW3 cohosts Leo Graham and Ralph Pace.

Viewers may call in questions between 3 and 3:25 p.m. at 228-8807 or email them to ralphpace@tds.netbefore the broadcast.

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Whitney Woods on the back so the officer can help them get over things like fences. They’re lighter so the dog can wear them longer. We wanted the best for the dogs.”

Whitney said she is creating a foundation website and linking it to the Vermont K9 Association where people can donate directly online.

The site will be available at www.bulletproofwhitneysfriends.webs.com. People can also call 226-7512 for more information, or send donations to PO Box 111, Proctorsville, VT 05153.

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LLS’s Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter is currently recruiting TNT participants for events including the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon.

Learn more at an information meeting being held at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 12:15 p.m.

For additional TNT information, call 866-255-3583; or visit www.teamintraining.org/unyvt.

Fletcher Library Book Discussion The first book discussion of 2010 at Fletcher Memorial Library will be "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larssen.

The discussion, sponsored by The Friends of the Library, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. down stairs.

Parking is at the rear of the building, as is the entrance for this program. Books are usually available several weeks before the discussion at the library.

New Thought Vermont Meets in Weston New Thought Vermont will offer a contemplative service on Saturday, Jan. 9 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 discussion and music. The title of the message by Rev. Will Freeman is "Change, Transition, Opportunity."

For more information contact newthoughtvt@yahoo.com or 384-3845.

Reiki I Class in Ludlow There will be a Reiki I Class on Sunday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mountain View Physical Therapy at 60 Bixby Road in Ludlow. Open to all adults. Call 591-0507, 885-3376 or visit www.imagroupmembers.com/LaurenPotter for details.

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Story and Photo by Robert F. Smith – Editor There is little doubt that the K9 units of state police departments face some of the most dangerous situations in police work – from literally chasing down and capturing armed criminals to sniffing out contraband in the dangerous environment of a drug house.

Whitney Woods, a middle school student living in Proctorsville, has made it a personal goal to make sure these hardworking police dogs are protected as much as possible.

To that end, Whitney has been raising funds to provide all of the dogs in the Vermont State Police K9 Units with the latest in bullet proof vest technology.

The equipment is not provided by the police force, but must be purchased by the individual dog handler.

Whitney became interested in her project through a family friend, State Police Officer Kevin Hughs and his dog Bohdan, and hearing about a dog in Rutland that had been shot at. The three have done a number of obedience classes and demonstration fundraisers over the last several months, and so far have raised $2360. They’ve been able to buy vests for four dogs, and have four more to go to cover all the dogs in the state.

“We’ve been buying a newer, lighter model of vest,” Whitney said. “It’s $100 more than the first ones we looked at, but they come with a reflector and a handle

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Black River Good Neighbors Thanks Okemo In a spectacularly successful promotion, Okemo Mountain Resort collected thousands of pounds of food for the Black River Good Neighbor Services (BRGNS) food shelf and Christmas Basket Program.

On Dec. 13 Okemo Mountain let everyone who came with three items of non-perishable food, or a children’s toy ski at a deeply discounted rate. Over a thousand skiers took advantage of Okemo Mountain’s generous offer. Many Okemo employees and community members who don’t ski donated bags of food as well just to take part in the event.

“So many families will benefit from this tremendous show of support that it’s almost impossible to express our overwhelming gratitude to Okemo and the generous folks who took part in the day’s donation and activities” said Audrey Bridge, Director of BRGNS’s Food Shelf and Thrift Shop.

Jim Fuller, President of Black River Good Neighbor Services Board of Directors said “the Okemo employees who worked so hard collecting, sorting and loading the food also deserve our grateful acknowledgement for their important role in the success of this endeavor.” Fuller added “special thanks to Okemo Mountain Resort owners Diane and Tim Mueller without whose support none of this could have happened”.

No one in our area needs to go hungry. Please come to the Food Shelf or call Audrey Bridge at 228-3663.

The Food Shelf and Thrift Shop is located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The towns served by BRGNS are Ludlow, Cavendish, Mount Holly, Proctorsville and Plymouth.

Jackson Gore Inn Receives Golden Crown The Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo Mountain Resort recently received the RCI Gold Crown Resort designation for 2010. This award is presented in recognition of superior facilities and services.

In a letter to Jackson Gore Inn General Manager Charlie Dickerman, Gordon Gurnick, President, RCI, North America wrote, “You and your staff are to be commended for your extraordinary commitment to quality and service.”

The Jackson Gore Inn in Ludlow was selected based on a 12-month compilation of exchange guest assessments which include resort quality, service delivery, and overall vacation experience, as well as an evaluation of resort facilities, amenities and guest services.

RCI is a global provider of leisure travel services to businesses and consumers, and the worldwide leader in vacation exchange.

More information about Okemo Mountain Resort and The Jackson Gore Inn is available at www.okemo.com or by calling 228-1600.

Women’s Club Hosts Dinner Fundraiser On Sunday, Jan. 17 the Ludlow-Okemo Valley Women’s Club will host a Lasagna Dinner to add to their fundraising efforts. The theme for the dinner is “Have dinner with someone special.” Bring your husband, your wife, your partner, or your mom, your dad or anyone special.

A display that will be setup in the foyer showing past and present community projects that are supported by the Women’s Club. There will also be a member available to answer questions.

Anyone who would like to learn more about the club is welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings held on the second Monday each month (September through May) or call Midge at 672-3086.

January 6-12, 2010

Weston Women’s Club Shares Holiday Cookies

Recently, members of the Weston Women’s Club met at the Weston Playhouse for the Annual Cookie Share. Members boxed and wrapped their favorite homemade holiday cookies to share with local shut-ins.

News from the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Submitted by Marji Graf, Executive Director The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

If you missed our Annual Meeting with Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, you can view it online at www.lpctv.org. Be sure to also watch our monthly program “Okemo Valley, Your Place in Vermont.”

This month I interviewed Pam Nelligan, the photographer of the 2010 Men of Okemo Valley calendar, and new Chamber members Jason Marcheaux of East Coast Collision & Restoration and Shelley Sas of Waterwheel House Quilt Shop.

We would like to introduce you to our new 2010 Board Members. Jessica Alberty of Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort, Michael Alon of DaVallia-Arts & Accents, Liz Crowley of CZ Construction Management, Brian Halligan of Okemo Mountain Resort and Mark Verespy of The Killarney.

They join our returning directors, Tesha Buss of Good Commons, Bill Dakin of Dakin & Benelli, Annie Fujii of The Village Green Gallery, Sheldon Ghetler of the Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern, Barbara Lemire of Chittenden Bank, Laurie Marechaux of Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts, Lynne Reed of Misty Valley Books, Maria Tomaselli of Bovine Bookkeeping, Laura Tuttle-Williams of Calm Moments Spa Services, and Jim Kubec of The Governor ’s Inn, who is now our past-president.

We would like to thank the following retiring board members for their years of service: Linda Aldrich of The Inn at Weston, Stephanie Karner of The Traveling Hoe Gardening, John McAveeney from Sunshine Acres Garden Center (Past President), Ken Saccardo of Spring River Enterprises, and Jack Smart of Giggs Antiques.

Our advertising has been targeting out of state visitors with the Vermont Vacation Guides (inside front and inside back covers), and in-state visitors with TravelHost Magazine, RSN-TV, and LPC-TV. Now, the Chamber is introducing a new program called Chamber Mail which targets new residents to help our business-to-consumer member companies

reach new customers.

The second program we are introducing is called “Travel with the Chamber.” We have teamed up with Collette Tours to bring you great trips. Our first trip is scheduled for Nov. 4-13 to Tuscany, $2699 includes bus to and from Boston, round trip airfare, taxes, transfers, meals and tours for 10 days. Includes 13 meals: eight breakfasts and five dinners.

Our May 12 mixer at Bella Luna will kick off our Tuscany trip. Collette Tours will be giving us the inside scoop on the trip. You do not have to be a chamber member to travel with us.

We had a great December in the Okemo Valley. All events were well attended; Christmas in Weston, Overture to Christmas in Chester, and the Ludlow through the Stone Village to Chester scavenger hunt.

We will do another scavenger hunt in February.

The Chamber brings you the following programs in 2010: 1/13 Customer Service at Newsbank Conference Center in Chester 5:30 p.m.

1/21 Legislative Day at the Statehouse 8:30 a.m.

3/10 Constant Contact Training 5:30 p.m.

5/10 Bella Luna with Collette Tours 5:30 p.m.

6/9 Efficiency Vermont 5:30 p.m.

9/22 Business Showcase at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts. Open to the public.

12/8 Annual Meeting at The Fullerton Inn in Chester.

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The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is recognized as an organization providing leadership, support and services vital to the health and future growth of the member businesses in the communities that we serve.

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News from the Rutland County Humane Society down, I like to fetch, and overall I know how to be a good member of the household.

Sadly, I am only here because my family, where I lived with kids and other animals, couldn’t afford to take care of me anymore. I got here on Dec. 16.

I do have a small, harmless growth on my eye that doesn’t cause me any trouble. If you are looking for dog who is “good to go,” please visit with me!

Juniper A3 year old, spayed female, domestic short hair gray tiger weighing 9.5lbs.

I arrived at RCHS on Dec. 5 because my owner could not take care of me any longer. I am now sharing a room with other cats and seem to be doing just fine.

My favorite toy is a little cat ball with a bell inside. After a long chase with the ball I am ready to curl up in a nice warm bed for a nap. I am a love!

The Rutland County Humane Society is located at 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford. The shelter phone number is 4836700. The shelter is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m. and is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Learn more about RCHS by visiting www.rchsvt.org.

Okemo Commemorates National Safety Awareness Week Jan. 16-22, Events & Prizes Okemo Mountain Resort will commemorate National Safety Awareness Week, Jan. 16-22 with a host of fun events and activities to help educate skiers and riders and promote on-mountain safety.

The National Ski Areas Association named Okemo Mountain Resort winner of the Best Helmet Safety Program in its 2009 Heads Up National Ski Area Safety Awards. Nine resorts were recognized in different safety program categories and Okemo was the only New England resort to receive honors.

Each season, the awards recognize those resorts that have done an outstanding job of educating employees and guests about skiing and snowboarding responsibly.

“Safety First” is a mantra for Okemo staff members throughout the winter season, but it is during the annual NSAA Safety Awareness Week, in January, that Okemo turns its commitment to safety into a fullblown event.

Starting Jan. 16 and running through National Safety Awareness Week, anyone who purchases a new ski or snowboard helmet at Okemo's Snowsports Shop will receive a coupon for 50 percent off a fullday lift ticket, or 50 percent off a full-day equipment rental or high-performance demo, or 50 percent off a group lesson or adult clinic.

New this year, $10 from every helmet purchase will benefit the Vermont Children’s Hospital Phat program: $5 from Okemo and $5 from the helmet manufacturer.

Vermont’s own PHAT team (Protect Your Head at All Times/Protect Your Head on All Terrain) will be returning to Okemo from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 17. The Vermont Snow Sports Research Team, a partnership of Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care and the University of Vermont College of Medicine will be on location to help educate skiers and riders about helmet use.

Over the past five years, this team has been focused on developing a program to prevent serious head

injuries by increasing voluntary ski helmet use among children and adults.

The team of physicians and health care providers is headed by Robert Williams, M.D., pediatric anesthesiologist and critical care specialist at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen.

In addition to education, the team’s project includes observations of skiers and riders to track data about helmet use. Their work has been presented at medical conferences, accepted for publication in medical journals and has been extensively covered by news media nationwide.

The program’s presence at a resort includes posters, distribution of brochures, an exhibit, stickers and prizes. The program is non-coercive and is designed to promote both helmet use and skiing and snowboarding as a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.skihelmetsafety.org for more information.

Okemo will host a “Helmet Head” contest on Jan. 17. Okemo staff members will be out on the mountain taking pictures of willing candidates showing their best helmet head – that cool, disheveled look of matted hair that happens when a skier or snowboarder removes his helmet after a great day on the slopes.

A panel of judges will select the top-ten best helmet heads and post those photos on Okemo’s blog (www.okemo.blogspot.com) for voting by blog visitors. The candidate who receives the most votes will win two complimentary lift tickets for a day of skiing or riding at Okemo.

Also on Jan. 17, as a way to promote safety and to familiarize skiers and riders with the Skier Responsibility Code, a Safety Scavenger Hunt will take place on the slopes of Okemo. Elements of the “Code” and “Smart Style” will be strategically placed along trails all over the mountain. Winners who collect The Code elements will receive prizes.

For more information visit www.nsaa.org, www.okemo.com or call 228-1600.

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The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that pets need special care during the cold winter months. Dogs and cats should be inside when the temperature drops.

If your dog is outside, it must be protected by a dry, draft-free doghouse. Windchills can be especially difficult for animals and can threaten their life. Make sure that pets who are outside have water that isn't frozen and is in plastic bowls, as metal ones can get very cold and their tongues can stick and freeze to it.

Wipe your animals paws after they've been outside to remove the salt and other chemicals they may come in contact with which can irritate them. Be especially careful with antifreeze as it's a deadly poison but has a sweet taste which attracts animals.

Watch for frostbite on their ears and other areas. For more information and tips, please contact the shelter at 483-6700.

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January 6-12, 2010

Freezing Temps & Frozen Waters – Ice Fishing Season Has Begun

Above and at right, some of the ice fishing shanties and fishermen on the setback of the Connecticut River in Springfield.

Story and Photos by Robert F. Smith – Editor The setbacks on the Connecticut River, where the currents are slow, the ice stable and thick, and the fishing is fine, are among the favorite ice fishing spots in the region. Once temperatures remain sufficiently cold to freeze several inches

of ice, fishing shanties, some of them decades old, begin to make their annual appearance on the river.

With a space heater and a few hot – or cold – beverages, an amiable companion or two and a few free hours, the shanties make what can be a rather demanding sport

tolerable and even fun.

Vermont law requires that the shanties be removed from the ice by the last Sunday in March, which this year is the 28th. Common sense dictates that anglers always make sure the ice is safe before walking on it.

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News, Notes & Announcements for the Springfield Region Springfield Town Library Events Cavendish Snow Fleas Meeting First Thursday Book Discussion, next meeting on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.. January's title is "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson. Copies are available at the main desk. February's title will be "Year of Wonders" by Geraldine Brooks.

Scrabble fans come to play the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 11 a.m.-3 p.m..

The program Wildllife Tracking - Stories in the Snow, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 7- 8 p.m. at the library. Adults and families are invited to become nature's detectives. This hands on program will include slides and activity stations.

Co-sponsored by The Nature Museum, Springfield Town Library and Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society and partially funded by the Wellborn Ecology Fund. For more information please contact The Nature Musuem at 843-2111 or email staff@naturemuseum.org.

The Cavendish Green Mountain Snow Fleas Snowmobile Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the home of Claire and John Bellino, 80 Christmas Tree Lane, Ludlow.

The club has established a web site that will provide information on TMA’s, club activities, trail conditions, weather and other pertinent information as well as a photo gallery at cavendishsnowfleas.com .

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News from the Springfield Family Center For at least the third year in a row, Peter Kendall has conducted a fundraising campaign for the Springfield Family Center. All year long he saves change, asks for donations and fills a jar with cash for the Center. At Christmas time when he awards the proceeds his father, Paul matches his savings.

This year the donation amounted to over $600. As Paul cheerfully says, “Peter ’s doing too good a job and it’s costing me more money.” Peter has already begun fundraising for next year. How pleased we are to know that there exists among today’s youth, those that really live the Christmas spirit all year long.

IVEK Gift Employees at IVEK took up a collection to give to their manager, Mark Tanny, for the Holidays. Mark in turn donated the money to the Springfield Family Center to help feed the hungry. The amount of $320 was donated that will make all the difference to change the holiday season for many others. Our grateful admiration goes to both parties.

Gift from Elm Hill Teaching Staff Instead of spending money on a holiday party, the Staff at Elm Hill School donated the money that would have been spent to help the Family Center make others’ holiday a nicer one. Some $250 was donated and many good wishes. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and community spirit.

We Have Coats Thanks to the Elks Club that recently held a coat drive and gathered 300 coats of all shapes and sizes for the center to distribute.

If you need outerwear, come to the center and look over our stock.

The Greater Springfield Meals on Wheels menu for the week of Jan. 6.

Jan. 6 - Roast beef au jus, mashed potatos, Italian vegetables, wheat bread and chocolate brownie.

Jan. 7 - Tenderpress pork cutlet, dried red potatos, peas and onions, wheat bread and cranberry crisp.

Jan. 8 - Cheese ravioli with meat sauce, broccoli, Italian bread and apple cake.

Jan. 11 - Shepherd’s pie, mashed potatos, peas and mushrooms and peaches.

Jan. 12 - Macaroni and cheese, green beans with pepper strips, biscuit and toppers.

Contact the Greater Springfield Meals on Wheels at 885-5879.

Quit Chew Programs Two Free Quit Chew Projects are available to help users quit chew.

One focuses on youth 1425 at www.mylastdip.com This is a web based cessation program designed for young users. It is available at any time and offers stepby-step approaches to quit for good.

For adult users call 1-800844-CHEW (2439). This program is designed to use a combination of phone counseling and web program to help quit. Both programs are supported by grants from the National Cancer Institute. Participants will receive small compensation for completing the surveys.

More than 6 million Americans use smokeless tobacco products regularly, contributing to as many as 9,000 cancer deaths yearly.

For more information call STOP 885-8706.

January 27, 1961 – December 24, 2009 Kelly J. Hillock 48, died on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born Jan. 27, 1961 in Springfield, VT, the daughter of Wilmer and Margaret (Wade) Rebideau. She attended schools in Ludlow and Chester.

Kelly was married to Douglas S. Hillock on Jan. 2, 1993 in Springfield.

She was employed in assembly at PCM in Springfield.

She is survived by her husband Doug of Springfield, one son, Timothy P. Decelle, and one daughter, Paige R. Hillock both of Springfield, two granddaughters Haley and Echo Decelle, three sisters – Gayle Arbuckle and husband Bob of Grafton, Lynda Van Hal and husband Edwin of Vancouver, WA, and Tina Stocker and husband Chris of Chester, one brother, Wilmer “Rocky” Rebideau of Cadyville, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents and by a brother, Louis Rebideau.

Kelly enjoyed playing guitar and loved her grandchildren and her pets.

Friends and family are all welcome to attend a graveside service for Kelly in the spring.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

At right, Peter Kendall with some of the money he has raised for the Springfield Family Center.

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Upcoming Programs & Exhibits at The Nature Museum at Grafton From Jan. 9 to Feb. 20, two artists will be displayed at The Nature Museum at 186 Townshend Road in Grafton.

The aim of the Art and Nature Exhibits is to connect people more fully to the natural world and to stimulate their interest in interpreting and protecting it. A portion of sales from the art sold will help fund the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits.

The art is displayed in the Program Room on the first floor.

“The Beauty of Nature in Glass” is the title of the exhibit of paperweights and other works by Chris Sherwin of Sherwin Art Glass in Bellows Falls.

Sherwin apprenticed with Simon Pierce, Inc., in Vermont before moving to California to learn iridescent and torchworking techniques from "masters of the trade" at Orient & Flume Art Glass. He returned to New England in 2005 and opened his studio at 33 Bridge Street. His design ideas come from the beauty he finds in Nature, as well as from family, friends, and studio visitors. When designing a piece, his goal is to allow the decoration or floral pattern to dictate the form of the piece so as to provide harmony between the two. Find Chris at his studio by chance or appointment. Contact him at www.sherwinartglass.com for information on glass-blowing demonstrations.

In her exhibit entitled “Visions of Nature,” Diane Gibbons shows works done primarily in acrylic and watercolor. Gibbons often incorporates her own digital images of animals into her pieces to express her love of wildlife, nature, and interest in naturebased spiritual experience.

Gibbons is an author, wildlife tracker, artist, and illustrator. She holds a Master of Science in conservation biology and a Master of Divinity and has studied

art, tracking, and nature-based spiritual practices for many years. Her books include Mammal Tracks and Sign of the Northeast and Stories in Tracks and Sign.

During all January and February weekends, The Nature Museum will host a Nature Drawing Open House that will feature different creatures from the Museum’s collections.

From insects to bobcats, from Great Horned Owl to an extinct bird - each will sit still for aspiring artists to draw. Whether it’s the whole family or an individual seeking quiet time, the museum will supply paper, pencils, and clipboards and is eager to try to satisfy requests for specific animals or specimens.

Artists may take their work home or display it at the museum’s Annual Community Nature Art Show opening on Feb. 27. Each Open House is free to members; for non-members the regular admission charge applies.

On Jan. 16, Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Botanical Drawing: Nature Up Close will be offered to individuals age 8 and up. The course – free to museum members and $15 for non-members – will be taught by museum Director of Education Betsy Bennett Stacey, who has a degree in Studio Art and has taught courses in nature journaling, beginning watercolor, and beginning drawing.

The course is designed for amateurs who want to practice and hone their nature-drawing skills and for beginners who want to learn the basics of a skill that could become a lifetime hobby or profession. The class will include drawing from fresh specimens, photographs, and items from the museum’s collections. It will focus on botanical sketching, scientific drawing, and techniques to heighten observation skills, coupled with individual instruction.

For more information visit www.naturemuseum.org or call 8432111.

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January 16th 9:30 am - 12 noon Springfield Hospital March 9th 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rockingham Medical Group March 10th 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Springfield Hospital April 10th 9:30 am - 12 noon Rockingham Medical Group If you are living with chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, or chronic pain, this program is for you! Caregivers are also encouraged to attend. This six-week program is full of fun activities and useful tools that will help you learn to live a healthier life: • techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation • exercise for strength, flexibility, and endurance • appropriate use of medications • talking with family, friends, and health professionals so they understand your needs • useful tips to improve nutrition • how to evaluate new health treatments Please contact Nancy Schaefer, 802-869-3053 or email inmotion@vermontel.net for information or to sign up.

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Becky Spaulding comes to Bellows Falls Middle School as the new student assistance professional.

Youth Services’ newest employee is Becky Spaulding, recently hired as the Student Assistance Professional at Bellows Falls Middle School.

Spaulding is providing counseling and support to students and their families on issues such as substance abuse prevention and intervention. She will also be working with middle school faculty and administration to plan and carry out related activities, groups, and events on campus.

Spaulding comes to Youth Services with a wealth of experiences with young people, most recently as a social worker and supervisor for the juvenile services unit at the Vermont Dept for Children and Families in Springfield. Prior to that, Spaulding worked for the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections where she was a case manager for many youth with substance abuse issues as well as emotional and behavioral disorders.

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Spaulding has a Masters of Education degree with a major in Counseling and Human Relations and will be working towards credentials as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.

Spaulding replaces Craig Shockley who moved to Africa with his family. For more information contact Youth Services at Parks Place at 463-9927.

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Shout It Out Musical Film Comes to BFUHS Jan. 16

Kingdom County Productions is proud to announce the fall Vermont tour of Shout it Out the feature film based on the acclaimed Voices Project. The film will tour to 50 towns in Vermont including Bellows Falls Union High School on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. in the auditorium. The showing of the film is free, and sponsored by the BFUHS Diversity and School and Community Relations committees.

Shout it Out is a musical based on the lives of Vermont teens. All the songs in the film are written by Vermont teenagers and nearly 100 teens from across the state are in the cast, including local teenagers, Jordan Mitchell-Love from Saxtons River, who plays Colby, John Reid of Brattleboro who plays Ethan, Kario Pereira Bailey from Brattleboro who plays Tom, and Anna Martel of Chester who plays one of the ensemble folks and has a solo.

The film was shot during the summer of 2007 in Jericho, primarily on location at Mount Mansfield Union High School. The stories and characters in the film were developed during an intensive, year-long statewide research phase in which more than 1,000 teens participated.

Shout it Out tells the story of a group of teenagers making their way through high school. The film follows them through some of the more tumultuous moments of teenagehood: academic pressure; friction with peers, teachers, and parents; trying to fit in, trying to find one’s self, fear of the future; nostalgia

Above, the cast of the film Shout It Out, which includes a number of local teenage actors. The film will be shown free on Jan. 16 at Bellows Falls Union High School. respecting and honoring their struggles and aspirafor the past; friendship; and first love.

Shout it Out is a raw, real, revealing, compassionate, tions and hearing their voices loud and clear.

Major underwriters of the film include: VSAC, powerful, funny and ultimately affirmative look at the transformative powers of young people. The Brattleboro Retreat, Burton Snowboards, Ben and songs are dynamic and range from love songs to rap Jerry’s, VTNEA, Vermont Children’s Trust Fund and a special grant from the Vermont State Legislature. and hip-hop.

The film is 90 minutes long, with mature themes.

Shout it Out is about listening to the voices of youth,

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Walpole Unitarian Church Begins Soup & Savor Lunch Program on Thursdays

State House Conversations, a FACT public access The Walpole Unitarian Church will begin its “Soup and show featuring Vermont state government guests and Savor” lunch and program at noon on Thursdays at the issues and co-hosts Suzanne Groenewold and Rep. Hastings Memorial Parish House on Union Street from Michael Obuchowski, will originate live from the Jan. 14 though Feb. 25.

State House by video phone on Fridays at 12:15 p.m.

Soup and conversation will be served at noon, followed starting Jan. 8 on channel 10 of the Bellows Falls area by a program or topical film at 12:45 p.m. Donations will cable system. be gratefully accepted.

The Jan. 8 show will feature Windham County State To kick off the series, on Jan.14, Dr. Debra Livingston, Senator Jeanette White. Shows will be rebroadcast Fall Mountain School Superintendent, will present throughout the week; please check listings.

“Poverty and Response,” a packed power-point on the Channel 10 is available in Athens, Grafton, differing life responses from poor, middle class, and Rockingham, Westminster and soon in Brookline. wealthy backgrounds.

Also listen to State House Conversations on WOOLOn Jan. 21, Patti Frankel will offer “A Little Introduction FM 100.1 Bellows Falls during the weekends: to Dreamwork.”

The Saturdays and Sundays at possibility of creating an 8 a.m. and Mondays at 7 on-going Dream Group will a.m. be offered.

Scheduled guests thru On Jan. 28, Rev. Telos the Town Meeting Day recess include: 1/8 Jeanette White, Lan State Senator, 1/15 Tom dscaping Salmon, State Auditor, 1/22 Carolyn Partridge, property management Rep., 1/29 Peter Shumlin. snow plowing President pro tem, 2/5 Now taking appointments John Dooley, Justice, VT for winter maintenance.

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On Feb. 4 Bonnie Mennell of the Granite Earth Institute will discuss study circles and forming a group based on “Menu for the Future, creating our food future.” Groups are self-led by participants.

Rev. Telos Whitfield will lead again on Feb. 11 with a second Media Center screening “Peace Is Every Step: Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh.”

On Feb. 18, Karen Walter, WUC member and Westminster Representative to the Council on Aging of Southeastern Vermont, will present a Media Center screening of “Living in Town, planning our future - which we all need to do.”

Rounding out the offerings on Feb. 25 Rev. Whitfield, will offer a screening of “Rumi Returning: Triumph of the Divine Passion.” A discussion will follow the film.

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News & Notes for the Londonderry Region

January 6-12, 2010

Girl Scouts Help Clean the Long Trail

Men Who Cook Goes Green The annual Stratton Foundation fundraising event Men Who Cook goes green this year.

The event traditionally falls on the Saturday of Martin Luther King weekend and each year guests are treated with a multitude of dishes to sample.

With all the tapas size samples there has always been a large amount of waste involved with paper plates and plastic silverware.

This year the committee has decided to take a green approach and use real flatware and silverware and forgo the disposable. They will also be using cloth napkins rather than paper.

For more information go to www.strattonfoundation.org.

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South Londonderry Girl Scout Troop #30454 helped the Green Mountain Club clean trails this fall on the Long Trail from Mad Tom Notch South to the North Peak of Bromley. As part of their community service, they cleaned water bars, cut back foliage and removed fallen brush.

Bromley Mountain Resort Hosts Annual Innkeeper’s Race Days 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.

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Races are held from 911:30 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 running of an obstacle course, sans skis or boards, and sledding down a hill, head first, on cafeteria trays.

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Several of our new customers, expressed that they were not aware of our store until reading our ads in the Outlook. This included some permanent residents as well as second-home owners. This surprised us because Sofas ‘n More is one of the largest distributors of home furnishings, mattresses and accessories in the area. It has been in business since 1946. Operating under the name Hy-Way furniture till 1993 and since 1995 as Sofas ‘n More. Our owner, Norm Lash, continues his family’s commitment to offer the highest quality products at a fair price. We have an outstanding record with the Better Business Bureau; have been recognized for 11 Years as “THE BEST PLACE TO BUY FURNITURE IN THE RUTLAND AREA”.

Customers are always impressed with the scope and variety of our inventory. We have a 25,000 square foot showroom with over 75 living room/ den displays from famous brands as La-Z-Boy, Ashley, Klaussner, Flexsteel, Best Chair, and Legacy. Each of these displays are designed to make the shopping experience easy. The customer can select just a piece or the room and be confident that it will impress their friends and family alike. We, also, have one of the largest selections of bedrooms & dining room displays. And we carry a full line of Serta mattress, including Memory Foam and Latex, all at the lowest prices in the area.

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Lady Chiefs Hammer Hinsdale Green Mountain Holiday Tournament

Above from left, Green Mountain’s Carley Stauffer puts up a shot in the paint, Lady Chief Georgia Ladd gets fouled on a put-back under the basket and Betsey Stretton shoots a base line jump shot.

Story and photos by Joe Milliken - Sports Editor In the consolation game of the recent Green Mountain Holiday Tournament, the host Green Mountain Lady Chiefs took it to Hinsdale (NH) in cruising to a 76-20 win at Nason Gym in Chester.

This one was never in doubt from the outset as Green Mountain scored early and often, jumping out to a quick 15-point first quarter lead and never looking back.

Carley Stauffer and Emma Lisle got it going

offensively, while the Lady Chiefs pressing defense stifled the Hinsdale offense producing several turnovers and easy baskets on the other end.

Green Mountain took a whopping 42-10 lead into half time, with Stauffer leading the way with 15 points, Lisle with 10 and Betsey Stauffer pitching in with six.

The second half would see much of the same, as Green Mountain scored the first 10 points of the third quarter to take a 52-10 lead, including two jumpers from Carley Stauffer, two lay ups from McKala

Benson and a put-back inside from Lisle.

Early in the fourth quarter the lead would stretch to 62-12, as the Lady Chiefs continued to dominate the play. Hinsdale would make one eight-point run halfway through the quarter, but that would be it as Green Mountain would cruise to the easy 56-point win.

Carley Stauffer led the way for the Lady Chiefs with 29 points, while Lisle had 12 points and Benson pitched in with 11. Roxy Smith led Hinsdale with nine points.

Chester Rotary Brings Santa & Mrs. Claus to Kurn Hattin Each year just around Christmas time, the Chester Rotary Club provides a special treat for the Children at the Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster.

The Chester Rotary Club members, with the help of Santa, provide gifts for the students in grades 1 through 8. Each gift is individually labeled and is based on the wishes of the named child.

Santa and Mrs. Claus, with the Grinch carefully in tow along with a few of the Rotary “Elves”, make their way to the cottages of the Kurn Hattin children.

There, Santa and Mrs. Claus distribute the gifts to the children. However, they also keep a sharp eye on the Grinch to be sure he does not slip back to his devious ways by trying to steal some of the presents.

The generosity of the

people of the Southern Vermont area in supporting this effort make a happy Christmas for these deserving children.

Fran Cheslock, the Chester Rotary Club Secretary said, “We would like to thank the community members, Kurn Hattin staff and the Rotary members who helped make this happy event happen”.

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Misty Valley Books in Chester will again offer two levels of French classes beginning the week of January 4.

The Learn French courses will run for six weeks, Level II on Mondays, beginning Jan. 4, and Level I on Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 5. Both courses are open to students high school age and older and will meet in the bookstore from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Instructor for the courses is Bill Reed, co-proprietor with his wife, Lynne, of Misty Valley Books, on the Chester Green next to the Fullerton Inn. A graduate of Yale University, he has taught in Africa, France and, for more than 35 years, in public and private schools and colleges in Vermont.

Both courses will rely on films, games and songs in an approach that is lighthearted and conversational. Over 200 students in small groups (class size

The fee for the course is $95 for the six sessions and includes materials. Please register by calling Misty Valley Books at 875-3400 or e-mailing billreed@vermontel.net.

Benefit Memorial Jamboree Gassetts Grange is sponsoring a Benefit Memorial Jamboree on Sunday, Jan. 10 from 1-4 p.m. at the Gassetts Grange Hall for the family of Ted Lee, who passed away.

The hall is located at the junctions of Routes 103 and 10, north of Chester.

There will be raffles and 50/50 drawings.

Refreshments are on sale in the kitchen. All proceeds go to the family.

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end of life on Earth, or perhaps just universal enlightenment.

I refer to predictions like these about the Mayan calendar as Random Musings quantum leap “logic,” something very common on Popular Culture among secular and by religious prophets. They Robert F. Smith start out with what seems logical reasoning, and – Editor then, at some point in the process, they take a quantum leap to a totally unrelated point.

In this case it goes like this: the Mayans were really into calendars, astrology and predictions. All true.

They have one calendar that ends on Well, the 2009 calendar came to an end Dec. 21, 2012. Also true. Therefore – and last Friday, but the world didn’t. Why is here is the quantum leap in logic – even that remarkable? Because evidently the though they didn’t say so, the Mayans ancient Mayan calender is coming to an must have been indicating that end in Dec. 2012, and there is a movie, something Earth-shaking will happen a few thousand websites and a few when that calendar ends. hundred books out there that are trying Predictions like this are nothing new. to make a case that the end of the Mayan Jewish and Christian believers, spurred calendar on the winter equinox means on by the fact that several books of the the end of the world in 2012.

Bible claim to be prophetic, have been Or, at least, the end of the world as we making prophetic claims for centuries. know it. The topic has been the most In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find popular on NASA’s questions from the a time in the last few thousand years public website for the past two years. when someone wasn’t proclaiming that So, it seems that a calendar ending has the signs predicting that the “day of the a considerable consequence, at least in Lord,” or the return of Christ, or the minds of some folks. Of course, all Armageddon, had all been fulfilled and calendars end – as did the year 2009 last the end of the world as we know it was week on the Gregorian calendar, the one coming any day now. now universally accepted, and it ended In the 20th Century, religious and without any sort of “end of the world as New Age groups by the score named we know it” event. Just like every other dates in nearly every decade, right up to year. the very last day of the century, as the There are also Hebrew, Chinese, time of the Second Coming or the Battle Indian and Islamic calendars, among of Armageddon or the Rapture or the others. In fact, the Mayans had a couple Age of Peace and Enlightenment. of dozen different calendars. The one in There has been one thing all of these question is called the “long calendar,” predictions have in common – they have measuring a period of over 5,000 years. all been wrong.

What happened when all the other So, I’m going out on a real limb here Mayan calendars ran out? and making a prophecy of my own.

Nothing. But a lucrative cottage What’s going to happen on Dec. 21, industry has developed around people 2012? I’ll tell you. saying “something” is going to happen Nothing out of the ordinary, and on Dec. 21, 2012 that will be the “end of certainly not the end of the world as we the world as we know it,” perhaps the know it.

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A Sound Review Joe’s take on New Music Review by Joe Milliken - Editor Filmed in 2004, Trevor Horn celebrated 25 years as one of pop music's greatest producers, with a special Wembley Arena concert in aid of The Prince's Trust.

Over a dozen bands and acts came together to celebrate the legacy of this legendary producer.

The show opens with Horn's one early stint as a performer with The Buggles, with "Video Killed The Radio Star" and "Living In A Plastic Age".

Of course, the former of which would go down in immortality as the very first broadcast-launching video of MTV in 1981.

What would follow is a 25 year colorful collection of rock, pop, jazz and R & B that makes one begin to realize the scope of musical talent that Horn has produced and whose careers he helped cultivate over his diverse career.

One by one they came onstage, Grace Jones performing "Slave To The Rhythm", ABC''s "Shoot That Poison Arrow" and "Look Of Love" and Art Of Noise with "Close To The Edit", certainly covered the 80's pop hits category.

However, one aspect of Horn's career many rock fans don't realize is that after The Buggles, he was not only a member of Yes in 1980, but also produced arguably the band's most popular album in 1984's 90124.

An interesting version of Yes performs here, without vocalist Jon Anderson but with both Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin on guitar to perform the stunning instrumental "Cinema" and their biggest radio hit "Owner Of A Lonely Heart".

Next up it's 80's popdance phenom The Pet Shop Boys performing

their hits "Left To My Own Devices" and "It's Alright", before Euro-icon Lisa Stansfield performed her latest, "Takes A Woman To Know".

Horn has also produced several albums for crooner Seal, who performed "Killer', "Kiss From A Rose" and "Crazy", before the ever-eccentric Frankie Goes To Hollywood closed the night with "Welcome To The Pleasuredome", "Two Tribes" and "Relax".

Along with this diverse group of artists who gathered to celebrate their producer, Horn’s backup band is equally as stellar, including Geoff Downs (the other Buggle and of Asia), Lol Crème, Anne Dudley, Alan White of Yes fame, as well as a full orchestra, several elegant back up singers and a stellar stage and light show.

An amazing spectacle indeed.

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André Watts, one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved classical pianists, will perform at the Bellows Falls Opera House as part of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s 75th Anniversary presentations.

The Friday, Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. concert is presented by Vermont Festivals LLC, and the artists will spend three days in the village rehearsing for this and two subsequent performances.

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for area residents to see and hear a world renowned pianist in such an intimate setting as the Bellows Falls opera house,” Vermont Festivals Producer Raymond Massucco said.

“The VSO will not only be performing at the opera house on that Friday, but they will rehearse for three days in the theater prior to the concert.”

Tickets range from $30 to $125, with a limited number of patron level seats available. These include a private reception, preferred reserved seating, and program recognition.

For more information, call 463-9595.

Tickets for regular seating options are available at Village Square Booksellers and Fat Franks in Bellows Falls, Misty Valley Books in Chester, The Vault and Radio Shack in Springfield, www.brattleborotix.com and Brattleboro Books.

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Get In The Game A View On Sports By Editor Joe Milliken

Snowboard Tragedy In some unfortunate and very scary local snowboarding news, Norwich-native Kevin Pearce, considered a medal contender in snowboarding for the upcoming Vancouver Olympics, suffered a serious head injury during halfpipe training in Park City, UT. While attempting a double cork, twisting double backflip, Pearce hit his head on the edge of the halfpipe and was knocked unconscious.

He was flown to the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City to undergo surgery to relieve pressure on his brain.

Just two months ago, Pearce had done an interview in which he talked about the difficulty of the double cork and how perfecting the difficult move would effect and influence the sport moving forward.

Pearce grew up in Norwich and learned his snowboarding skills at the local Okemo Mountain and Stratton Mountain schools and was expected to not only make the U.S. Olympic team, but challenge gold medalist Shaun White.

At press time, there was no further news on Pearce’s condition, but let us hope and pray that the young man will be okay.

Local Hoops Action The woes continue for the Bellows Falls Union High School basketball programs, as the Lady Terriers suffered another tough loss, this time at the hands of Windsor, 8513, at Windsor.

Carlin Hood led the way for Windsor with 22 points, while Molly Bruno, Tegan Cooley and Abbey Wright all pitched in with nine points each.

Sara Dumont led the Terriers with six points.

--------------------------The Springfield High School girls' hoop team recently took a tough loss at Mill River, dropping a 52-29 loss in North Clarendon.

Chelsea Bagley led the way for Mill River, scoring 10 of her teams' first 12 points of the game while on her way to 21 on the night.

Her teammate Rebecca Day also had a strong

game with 19 points.

Mill River's Alyssa Turgeon also played a big role in the win defensively, effectively holding Springfield's top scorer, Kayle Perham, to 11 points on the night.

Jenna Paul added six points for the Lady Cosmos while Taylor Thomas and Morgan Johnson each pitched in with five.

---------------------------West Rutland boys' hoop team recently got a nice home win over Cabot, 49-21, at Westside.

The win put West Rutland at 3-4 on the season.

Spencer Mumford led the way for the Golden Horde with 17 points, while Emmitt Ackerman and Adan Garcia pitched in with 16 and 10 points respectively.

Tim Ksepka led the way for the Cabot Huskies with six points.

Local Hockey Action After recently winning their own Barry Van Gerbig Holiday Tournament, the Rutland Raiders boys' hockey team was quickly brought back to reality after suffering a 5-1 loss at the hands of North Country, at Spartan Arena.

Rutland actually scored first on a Greg Roy goal at the five-minute mark of the first period, but it would be all Falcons after that.

North Country got goals from Emile Hartman in the first period, Greg Bronson and Joey Rushford in the second period and Josh Bernier and Dylan Columbia in a very balanced attack.

Despite the loss, Rutland goalie Casey Greene played well, making 20 saves with quite frankly, not much

defense in front of him.

The loss put Rutland at 53-1 on the year.

-------------------------Pats Playoff Picture The New England Patriots head into the playoffs as a division winner, but without much momentum after blowing another fourth quarter lead at Houston to end the regular season.

Making matters worse, the Pats also arguably lost their most productive offensive player when wide receiver Wes Welker went down with a knee injury, ending his season.

On a good note, New England does get a home game in the first round against Baltimore, a winnable game indeed.

However the Pats would then have to travel to San Diego and take on the Chargers, arguably the hottest team in the NFL and currently on an 11-game winning streak.

Chiefs Fall To Websterville In Holiday Tournament Story and photos by Joe Milliken - Sports Editor In the consolation game of the recent Green Mountain Union High School Holiday Tournament in Chester, the Chieftains hung tough, but fell to Websterville, 44-41, at Nason Gym. Despite having to deal with 6-foot-7 center in the paint, Green Mountain did a pretty good job in the first half of mixing it up inside and getting a few offensive rebounds and put-back baskets.

Ian Currie had a hot hand early with a couple 3-pointers and put-back inside, while Ian Furrer also muscled up inside for a couple baskets, which was all good enough for a 14-11 Chief lead after one quarter.

However, the

presence of Websterville's height was also felt as the big center had three blocks, six points and hand full of rebounds in the first quarter alone.

In the second quarter the Chiefs continued to play pretty well, as junior Jason Albert hit a couple outside shots including a 3-pointer, guard Justin Veysey drove the lane a couple times for buckets and Furrer continued to hustle under the basket, as the Chiefs took a 3023 lead into halftime.

However, the second half would be a different story as Websterville's size took control of the rebounding and the Chieftains went cold offensively, allowing the come back and ultimately, a tough loss for Green Mountain.

Clockwise from right, Green Mountain’s Ian Currie shoots a base line jump shot, the Chief’s Jacob Walker puts up a shot in the paint, Justin Veysey drives to the hoop, GM’s Ian Furrer puts up a floater in the lane and the Chiefs’ Justin Veysey splits the defense.

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Grammar School Studies Afghanistan The Grammar School in Putney finished up its school wide focus on Central Asia during December.

After studying the region in their classrooms and reading Greg Mortensen’s book Three Cups of Tea, students in kindergarten through eighth grade worked in mixed aged groups on projects inspired by the cultures of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

They all participated in activities that included constructing a three dimensional map of the area, cooking and sampling red lentil Afghanistan soup and pistachio cookies, painting tiles with Central Asian motifs, drinking tea and playing Afghanistan music, learning how to embroider, and playing the Afghan game Kabadi, a form of tag with teams.

Next year The Grammar School in Putney celebrates its 50th anniversary of educating children in preschool through 8th grade.

News, Notes & Announcements for the Brattleboro Area The class is open to all instruments including Yoga Classes at Grace Cottage Hospital violin, flute, recorder, penny whistle, accordion,

Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend has openings for two of its yoga classes, starting in January.

The classes will be held on Wednesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10, 3:30-5 p.m., and on Fridays, Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, 3-4:30 p.m. Grace Cottage Hospital’s brand-new Community Wellness Center offers a warm, bright, inspiring setting for yoga and other wellness classes.

Yoga instructor Crystal Mansfield is also Grace Cottage Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services and Wellness Director. A certified yoga instructor, she teaches a gentle form of yoga that focuses on poses and breath work.

The cost for the classes is $25 for six weeks. Preregistration is required. Call 365-3649.

Tai Chi Classes at Grace Cottage Hospital Grace Cottage Hospital is offering a tai chi class in its brand-new Community Wellness Center. The class begins Jan. 7, and people need to sign up by Tuesday, Jan. 5.

Post Oil Solutions’ Community Conversations Beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 13 Post Oil Solutions will host its Community Conversations, an event that will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from January through May at the Elliot Street Cafe, on the corner of Elm and Elliot Streets in Brattleboro, beginning at 7 p.m.

The facilitated conversations will be framed around the question, How do we work together to make our communities healthier and more sustainable?

We want to hear people's ideas about food, energy, transportation, health care, housing, the local economy and so forth, as well as how these ideas can be turned into action plans. It is our hope that, together, we can launch new initiatives that will help to make our communities stronger. Light refreshments will be provided.

BMC’s Celtic Session Classes Begin

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The Brattleboro Music Center ’s Celtic Session classes, for youth, beginning and advanced students, begin at the Music School on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Celtic Session students learn traditional jigs and reels, and other dance music of Scotland, Ireland and New England led by Becky Tracy and Keith Murphy.

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mandolin, clarinet and piano. Students will not need experience in playing by ear but should have a reasonable technical proficiency on their instrument The winter session runs on Wednesdays from Jan. 13 through March 31, including 10 sessions for $150.

Session times are: youth (11 and up) 4:15 - 5:15 p.m., introductory 7-8 p.m., advanced 5:30-6:30 p.m.

For questions and registration call 257-4523 or visit www.bmcvt.org.

Windham Orchestra Concerto Competition The Windham Orchestra has announced its 24th Annual Concerto Competition. Auditions will be held on Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Brattleboro Music Center in Brattleboro.

The concerto competition is open to serious music students, in grades 9 through 12, who live in Windsor, Windham and Bennington counties in Vermont; Cheshire, Sullivan and Grafton counties in New Hampshire; and Berkshire, Franklin and Hampshire counties in Massachusetts.

Contestants may play any concerto (or other accompanied solo piece) within the limits of the following orchestration: strings, two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, threetrumpets, three trombones, tuba, and timpani.

Please consult the Competition Coordinator, listed below, for other arrangements.

All auditions must be accompanied and entrants must provide their own accompanist. Students may play one or more movements, but audition time will be limited to 10 minutes. An audition time will be set, once the application is received.

The Concerto Competition winner will receive $200 and the opportunity to perform with the Windham Orchestra at its concerts on Thursday, March 25 and Sunday, March 28 under the direction of Hugh Keelan.

Brattleboro violinmaker Douglas Cox has funded the Windham Orchestra’s Annual Concerto Competition since its inception 24 years ago (www.coxviolins.com).

Application forms must be received no later than Feb. 9. For details contact Connie Green, at 254-9562 or constancevg@myfairpoint.net.

To obtain an application form contact the Brattleboro Music Center at 257-4523 or download a copy at www.bmcvt.org.

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REACH OVER 30 million homes with one buy. Advertise in NANI for only $2,795 per week! For information, visit www.naninetwork.com

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Radial Arm Saw Commercial 10” Asking $150, 518-546-8278

HEALTH INVACARE WHEELCHAIR Model #WC9000XT. Brand new, never used.

Excellent condition. $475. Negotiable.\’ca 802-438-2525 ONLINE PHARMACY - BUY Soma, Ultram, Fioricet, Prozac, Buspar, $71.99 for 90 Qty. and $107 for 180 Qty. PRICE INCLUDES PRESCRIPTION! We will match any competitor’s price! 1-866-632-6978, or www.trirx.info VIAGRA 40 pill $99.00 Best prices on Boniva, Lipitor & MORE!!

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EDUCATION ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical,*Business,*Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.

Computer available.Financial Aid if qualified.

Call 800-510-0784 www.CenturaOnline.com AVIATION MAINTENANCE/AVIONICS. Graduate in 15 Months. FAA Approved; financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call National Aviation Academy Today!

1-800-292-3228 or NAA.edu

BAGGED SAWDUST. You pick up. Call 5621075.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME, 68 Weeks. ACCREDITED. Low payments.

FREE Brochure. Toll Free 1-800-264-8330, www.diplomafromhome.com

WESTERN SADDLE 15” seat 5” gullet brown tooled leather white buckstitching new stirrups $325. (518) 494-4978

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES *BUY FORECLOSURES Use Our Money!

Split Big Profits! You Find, We Fund! Co-Own or Cash Out! Access 10,000 Investors! Per Info Kit: 1-800-854-1952 Ext. 62 ALL CASH VENDING! Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own Local Vending Route. 25 Machines and Candy for $9,995. 1-800-9208301 (Not valid in CT.) All Cash Vending! Do you earn $800/day?

Local Vending route. 25 machines + candy. $9,995. 1-800-807-6485. (Void/SD,CT,MD) WEEKLY PAYCHECK from home possible processing mortgage assistance postcards.

No advertising required. All materials provided. No Gimmicks. References available. 800599-0650.

CHILD CARE COMPASSIONATE CHILDCARE. Infant/toddler. Before & after school program. Bus route to home. Limited enrollment. Licensed nurse. Secure, positive, nurturing environment. 802-885-1688.

COMPASSIONATE CHILDCARE. Infant/toddler. Before & after school program. Bus route to home. Limited enrollment. Licensed nurse. Secure, positive, nurturing environment. 802-885-1688.

HELP WANTED AWESOME TRAVEL JOB! Publication Sales hiring 18 sharp, enthusiastic individuals to travel the USA. Travel, training, lodging, transportation provided. 1-800-781-1344

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Assembling CD Cases from home! No Experience Necessary. Call our Live Operators for more information! 1-800-4057619 Ext 2181 www.easywork-greatpay.com ** AWESOME CAREER** Government Postal Jobs! $17.80 to $59.00 hour Entry Level. No Experience Required / NOW HIRING! Green Card O.K. Call 1-800-913-4384 ext. 53 **BODYGUARDS WANTED* FREE Training for members. No Experience OK. Excellent $$$. Full & Part Time. Expenses Paid When you Travel 1-615-228-1701 www.psubodyguards.com

ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience! Top US Company! Glue Gun, Painting, Jewelry & More! 1-860-482-3955 BODYGUARDS WANTED: FREE Training & Job Placement Assistance for members. No experience OK. 1-615-228-1701, www.psubodyguards.com EARN UP to $30 per hour. Experience not Required. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Call 800-742-6941 EARN UP to $500 weekly assembling ourangel pins in the comfort of your home.

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GOVERNMENT JOBS - $12-$48/hr Paid Training, full benefits. Call for information on current hiring positions in Homeland Security, Wildlife, Clerical and professional. 1-800320-9353 x 2100 OCEAN CORP. Houston, Texas. Train for New Career.

Underwater Welder, Commercial Diver, NDT/Weld Inspector. Job placement and financial aid for those who qualify, 1-800-321-0298.

Travel, Travel, Travel! $500 sign-on bonus.

Seeking sharp guys and gals, Rock-n-Roll Atmosphere, Blue Jean Environment! Call Kevin 888-510-5044 today!

HELP WANTED/LOCAL James Plumbing & Heating Oil Co. has an opening for a full-time and part-time office position. This position will be responsible for customer support, strong communications skills, excellent knowledge of accounting, and clerical/administrative skills. Prior experience preferred. Interested persons please apply at 91 Paper Mill Rd., Bellows Falls, VT or mail resume to PO Box 755, Bellows Falls, VT 05101.

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18 Valley St. Springfield L.L.C. Vermont

PT 3-11 Nurse FT 7-3 Nurse

“Invest the right way, buy land not stock” Springfield

445 Missing Link Rd. - Has drilled well and driveway in place, 2.8 acres........................................$115,000 Weathersfield 4991 Rt. 131 - 10.8 acres, driveway in place. Perk tested, view, snowmobile trail. Broker/Owner. $99,000 Springfield 20-A Hillside - .34 acres, has town water & sewer, elec. needs updating & a small pad ..............$29,800

LPN $21.00; Per Diem $24/$25 RN $26.00; Per Diem $29/$30

Contact Tricia or Mary 802-228-4571

Subsidised Housing for the Elderly at Evergreen Heights A wonderful location in Springfield VT. Newly renovated 2 bedroom 11/2 bath, washer & dryer hook up. Model unit ready for showing. For more information please call Emile Legere Management 603-352-9105 61451

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Gill Odd Fellows Home EOE 60903

$122,900**

Check out the classifieds.

Call 802-460-1107 61450

WESTMINSTER

Springfield, VT • *$130,900 -$8,000 1st Time Home Buyers Credit

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NEW 3 bedroom, 2 bath, energy efficient manufactured home on 3/4 acre lot. To qualified first time home buyers.

Call 800-363-4607 for details.

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LARGE INVENTORY IN-STOCK!

2005 BUICK LACROSSE CX V6, Auto, Only 29,136 Miles $ 9,995

2005 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON ZXW 4 Cyl., Auto, One Owner $ 8,995

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Real Estate

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APARTMENT FOR RENT CHESTER, VT. 2-bdrm in-town. $675 plus utilities. 800-363-4607.

CHESTER, VT. Efficiency. $675/mo. Includes all. 800-363-4607 CHESTER, VT. Exquisite 1-bdrm, large LR, DR & plenty of closet space. HT/HW/trash removal included. $785/mo. Call Neil 802885-6292.

CHESTER, VT. Just painted 1-bdrm, 1st floor. Large LR & eat-in kitchen. Plenty of storage. Heat included. $685/mo. Call Neil 802-885-6292.

NEW SPRINGFIELD, VT. 2 bdrm apt. $695/mo. Includes HW/snow/parking. Onsite laundry. Ref/sec. 802-295-4442.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. 1 bdrm apt. Appliances, all utilities included. No pets. Minimum security. 802-886-2703.

4 BEDROOM 3 Bath Farmhouse in Bridgeport, Excellent References Only, $1200 802-758-3276

***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. 1 bdrm, appliances, parking, heat, rubbish, no pets. Security and references required. $640/mo. 802-8853638.

ANDOVER, VT. 1-Bdrm winterized cottage.

Gas heat. $475/mo. plus sec deposit/utilities.

Pets negotiable. Call 802-875-6900 days or 802-875-2239. (Owner/broker).

Springfield, VT. Large 1-bdrm, private entrance, many windows, no smoking/pets. $775/mo. Utilities included. 802-885-8655 leave message

SMALL 2/3 Bedroom House For Rent, $650, 4 Myers Street 802-758-3276

20 ACRES LAND FORECLOSURES! Near Growing ElPaso, Texas. No Credit checks/ Owner financing. $0 Down. Take over $159/mo payment. Was $16,900. Now $12,856 1-800-755-8953, www.texaslandforeclosures.net

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Totally remodeled, 2bdrm on 2nd floor. Large LR, eat-in kitchen w/DW & pantry. Beautiful hardwood floors & carpet. HT/HW/trash removal included. $825/mo. Call Neil 802-885-629

HOME FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS. Golf Course, National Parks. 1 hour from Tucson.

Guaranteed financing. $0Down, $0Interest starting $129/mo. Foreclosures online @www.sunsitelandrush.com, call pre-recorded message, 1-800-631-8164. Mention code5065.

HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1800-OLD-BARN, www.woodfordbros.com; MAHIC#155877; CTHIS#571557; RICRB#22078.

VACATION/ RECREATIONAL RENTALS

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE - Weirs Beach, NH. Make Summer Plans Now! Channel Waterfront Cottages. 1,2, & 3 BR, AC, Kitchens, Beach, Docks. Walk everywhere.

Pets Welcome. Si-Fi! 1-603-366-4673

SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services Will Sell/Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million Dollars Offered in 2009. www.SellATimeshare.com 1-877-494-8246

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HOME FOR SALE

2 & 3 BEDROOM apts. & houses avail. in Bellows Falls, Saxtons River & Westminster.

Call 802-869-2400. http: www.rootspropertymanagement.com/ .

LONDONBERRY, VT. Energy Star. 3000 SF. 4-bdrm, new house. Owner will finance. 802875-4009.

LUDLOW, VT. Beautiful and convenient, completely equipped. Private deck overlooking river, golf course, breathtaking view of Okemo trails. $750/mo. incl. utilities/Dish TV. 1st, last, plus one month sec. due w/lease.

802-228-3747.

TIMESHARES

LONDONBERRY, VT. New 3-bdrm, 2-1/2 BA. Owner will finance with 15% down. 802875-3535.

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Automotive

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TRUCKS UNDER $10,000

7 Foot Fisher Snow Plow with frame and hydraulics, good shape, $150, please call 518-623-9582

1999 DODGE Ram 2500. 4x4 8’ bed. 140K. Great shape. $3,300. 802-287-4430.

SNOW TIRES (4) Hercules P185/70R14, fit 2006 and earlier Honda Civic, others, 90% new $165.00. 518-962-8642

AUTO ACCESSORIES

TIRES FOUR on rims P-175, 70R 13 new never used $150 518-852-0709 X-Trac

4 NOKIAN Hakkapeliitta Studded Tires, 185/70 R14. \’caFit 2000 Honda Civic wheels. \’ca90% tread. \’ca$50 each. Pick up in Westport. \’ca518-962-475

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AAAA ** DONATION Donate your Car Boat or Real Estate. IRS Tax Deductible. Free Pick-up/Tow. Any Model/Condition. Help Under Privileged Children. Outreach Center.

1-800-928-7566

DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week.

Non-runners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 1-800-578-0408

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI,1970-1980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-250, S2-350, S3-400. CASH PAID. 1-800-7721142. 1-310-721-0726.

AAAA DONATION. Donate your car, boat or real estate. IRS tax deductible. Free pick up/ Tow any model/ Condition. Help underprivileged children Outreach Center. 1-800-8836399

DONATE YOUR CAR- Help families in need!

Fair Market Value Tax Deduction Possible Through Love Inc. Free towing. Non-runners OK. Call for details. 800-549-2791

AUTO DONATIONS

DONATE YOUR CAR. FREE TOWING. “Cars for Kids”. Any condition. Tax deductible Outreach Center.1-800-597-9411

MOTORCYCLE/ ATV

DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research foundation! Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax Deductible/Fast Free Pick Up. 800-771-9551 www.cardonationsforbreastcancer.org

TRUCK OR VAN FOR SALE CHEV. 2007 pick-up w/cap Silverado 6 cyl., 4X4, Red, Mint Condition, 33,000 miles 518668-4822

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