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Nov. 18, 2009

Community News, Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Food for Southern VT and NH The Green Mountian Outlook will have the following early deadlines for the holiday season.

The Outlook for Thanksgiving week will be mailed and delivered early so everyone will have it before Thanksgiving.

• Outlook for 11-25-09 deadline is Wednesday, 11-18-09 at noon.

• Outlook for 12-02-09 deadline is Wednesday, 11-25-09 at noon.

• Outlook for 12-30-09 deadline is Wednesday, 12-23-09 at noon.

• Outlook for 01-06-10 deadline is Wednesday, 12-30-09 at noon.

Have a happy and safe holiday season.

Windsor Tops Cosmos In Title Game

Outlook Holiday Early Deadlines

Martial Arts As A Tool For Good– Pg. 10

Joe Perry Rocks The Ballroom – Pg.15

Stockwell Brothers In The Spotlight– Pg. 17

Page Listing Ludlow . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

A & E . . . . . . . . . .15-17

Text by Joe Milliken - Sports Editor, photos by Doug MacPhee

Brattleboro . . . . . . . . .8

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Londonderry . . . . . . . .9

Food . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Rockingham . . . . .10-11

Puzzle Page . . . . . . . .20

Springfield . . . . . .12-13

Classifieds . . . . . .21-23

On Saturday afternoon in Brattleboro, the Springfield Cosmos football team was looking for their second consecutive Division III state championship, but could not quite get past the number-one seeded Windsor Yellowjackets on a rain-soaked Natowich Field. For complete championship game coverage and additional photos, please turn to page 18.

Chester . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cover Story . . . . . . . .18

Above, team captains from the Windsor and Springfield football teams show their respective championship trophies after Saturday’s game.

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New Bakery-Deli-Market on Rt. 103 Story and Photos by Robert F. Smith – Editor The former Black River Produce store on Route 103 just south of Ludlow, vacant for the past several months, has reopened its doors this past week as Pleasant Valley Foods, a bakery, deli, farmer ’s market and gifts store.

The store bills itself as a “Vermont Family Business” on its new sign, and it lives up to its name.

Nancy Goodrich and her daughter, Hannah Epler, are partners in the new enterprise, with Hannah handling the retail side of the business and Nancy the baking.

“I’d been working out of my home baking for some time,” Nancy said.

“I was interested in using the kitchen at the old Black River Produce store, and we talked about maybe we could reopen the store there.

So, we decided to do it.”

The store will feature Nancy’s baked goods, and in the mornings will have breakfast sandwiches, coffee and pastries. There will be sandwiches available from the deli, on homemade bread, along with hot food specials and soups.

Also available will be Black River produce, nuts, fruits, local cheeses, wine,

microbrews and fresh seafood, brought in daily. A number of Vermont speciality items and gift items will also be available.

In photos, the attractive display of fish and seafood available at Pleasant Valley Foods, and at right, from left, Nancy Goodrich and her daughter Hannah Epler, the partners in the new Ludlowarea store.

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Opera Theatre of Weston Prepares for Little Prince

Rutland Town Elementary students demonstrate their vocal skills for Opera Theatre of Weston.

Youth singers from Rutland Town Elementary School recently auditioned for Opera Theatre of Weston's "Young Apprentice Singers Program", a training studio for the opera company's "Opera for Kids" productions.

Over 25 singers, ages 6 through 14, impressed OTW vocal directors Nan Nall and Lise Messier with their enthusiastic and well-prepared solo vocal auditions. Many of the singers also displayed short dance sequences, responding to movement direction by OTW choreographer, Ashley HenselBrowning.

The opera company is now preparing for its eleventh annual January production: "The Little Prince", featuring a

youth chorus of 18 local singers and a number of dancers from The Springfield Dance Factory.

Opera Theatre of Weston, a professional company member of OPERA America, is a 501(c)3 non-profit or supported in part by grants from the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; the Vermont Humanities Council, Stratton Foundation, the Vermont Country Store, Ben & Jerry's of Vermont Community Action, and the Horowitz Foundation.

For further information about OTW's "Opera for Kids" Programs and January performances of "The Little Prince", contact OTW at 824-3821 or by email at otw@sover.net.

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Miriam Ellen Kingsbury January 9, 1919 – November 6, 2009 Miriam Ellen Kingsbury, 90 of Cavendish VT, died Friday November 6.

She was born to the late Alfred and Ellen Kingsbury, on January 9, 1919 in Cavendish. Miriam graduated from Chester High School in 1937 and the Missionary Training Institute of Nyack, NY in 1944.

Miriam worked at the Beefhide Gospel Mission in the Appalachian region of Eastern Kentucky for over 20 years. She then returned to Cavendish and worked at the Gill Home in Ludlow. In 1983 Miriam moved to Carlisle, PA and worked at the Alliance Home for five years, before returning to Cavendish permanently.

Miriam greatly enjoyed her involvement with children through Child Evangelism Fellowship, as well as her participation with Ludlow Baptist Church.

Miriam is survived by her sister, Olive Kingsbury, and her brother Paul and his wife, Barbara Kingsbury, as well as her nieces and their families.

She was pre-deceased by her brother, Ansel Kingsbury.

A memorial service was held on November 14 at the Ludlow Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ludlow Baptist Church, designated "missions" at Ludlow Baptist Church Box 3 Ludlow, VT 05149 or Christian & Missionary Alliance at www.cmalliance.org/give.

Ludlows 5th Annual 5 K Turkey Trot to benefit Toys for Tots will be held on Thursday, November 26 at 9 a.m. The start is at Dorsey Park.

Please bring a wrapped children’s gift.

All donations will be dispersed locally.

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BRAM Director Attends “State of Craft” Planning Meeting On October 28, Georgia Brehm, director of the Black River Academy Museum (BRAM) and Anita Alic, BRAM trustee, attended a very exciting meeting where the Vermont Crafts Council revealed their plans for “State of Craft”, an ambitious program for 2010.

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The Crafts Council is responsible for creating the very popular Open Studio Days weekend, which encompasses all of Vermont. Their hope is that there will be “showcase” exhibits/events throughout the state in 2010 reflecting the theme of “State of Craft”.

Brehm and Alic are very excited about preparing a proposal so that the BRAM can be a part of this wonderful initiative.

Local father and daughter fiddle duo John Specker and Ida Mae Specker will present a free Concert of American Fiddle Tunes on Sunday, November 29 at the Andover Town Hall in Andover from 2 to 5 p.m.

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November18-24, 2009

Lady Presidents Fall One Win Shy Of Another Title Shot Story by Joe Milliken - Editor Photos by Shona Trimboli Editor's note: Due to space restrictions in last week's edition, we were unable to publish the following article.

The Black River girls soccer team had begun their march to defending

their Division IV state soccer title but ran into a number-two seed South Royalton team, who had a desire to get to the state finals for the first time in school history.

And that is exactly what they did, sticking a 2-1 loss on the Lady Prexies semi-final action.

The Lady Presidents have had an up and down season by their standards, but it finally looked like they were coming into their own at the right time.

The team had just come off a solid victory against the Proctor Phantoms at Dorsey Park several days before, and were ready to make another run at a title against the Lady Royals.

South Royalton came out strong in a physical match and took control of the midfield early on.

The Black River defense of Katie O’Neil, Sarah Hawkins, Tina Valente and Kaitelynd Palmer withstood the test however and held their ground, while goalie Zoe Trimboli made some great saves in the

first half to keep it close.

Hannah Josselyn, Angie Valente and Gabrielle Macklin kept knocking on the door but couldn’t slide a goal past South Royalton Goalie Allie Hull who only had to make three saves in the win.

As the second half wound down, the Lady Presidents was pressing hard and finally got one on the board when Angie Valente touched a long throw-in by her sister Tina.

That was all there was to be as the Royals ended a three-year run by the First Ladies as State Champions.

The BR keeper Trimboli ended the game with three saves and Black River ended their season at 13-2-2.

Black River seniors playing in their final match included Katie O’Neil, Kaitelynd Palmer, Amanda Chambers, Tina Valente, Hannah Josselyn, Kirsten Corbin, and Zoe Trimboli.

Above, Black River senior Katie O’Neill looks to make a play against a South Royalton defender and at left, Tina Valente, Katie MacPherson and Emily Chambers follow the flight of the ball.

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Dr. Thomson is Speaker at Convention in Italy Flowers for the Gill Home Dr. Linda Thomson of Ludlow recently returned from Rome, Italy where she was an invited speaker at the XVIII International Society of Hypnosis Congress.

Forty-five different countries were represented at the weeklong conference.

Dr. Thomson’s invited address was on Pediatric Hypnosis. She also gave a scientific paper presentation on Elimination Disorders and taught a workshop on Metaphorical Approaches to Habit Disorders in Children.

Two new books were released at the conference that contained chapters written by Dr. Thomson: a chapter about hypnotic metaphors in “L ipnosi con i Bambini e Gli Adolescenti” and a chapter on preparing patients hypnotically for surgery in “Medical Hypnosis Primer”.

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Help You Prepare for and Recover from Surgery”.

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THE GREEN MOUNTAIN OUTLOOK - 5

Report on Survey of Weston Residents & Second Home Owners According to a survey of Weston's second home owners and permanent residents, there is a real divide between what people want the town to be like in 20 years and what they predict Weston actually will be. The results of the survey were included in a report released today that was sponsored by the Windham Regional Commission and the Weston Land Conservation Trust.

Wayne Granquist, a Weston resident and one of the principal authors of the study, said, "The survey showed that both residents and second home owners see Weston as a safe, secure small village with a rural life style and a working landscape, and that they would like to keep it that way. Neither residents nor second home owners want to see more second homes in town, and neither group wants to see a town dominated by retirees. Both groups would like to have more affordable housing in Weston.

"But most primary residents predicted that in 20 years Weston would be the opposite of what they desired. They see a future community with a majority of second homes, a lot of retired people, little affordable housing, and a disappearing working landscape.

"Second home owners were a little more likely to believe that Weston would be much like the town of today, but they

agreed with residents that there was little likelihood of affordable housing being available in the Weston of 2029", Granquist said.

The study found that Weston's economy is greatly dependent on second homes and primary residents who have moved to town in the past 20 years. The researchers calculated, based on information gathered from the survey, that second home owners spend more than a million dollars a year on local services, including lawn and garden maintenance, snow plowing, home repairs and housekeeping, and that they are significant contributors to local nonprofits. Primary residents – especially those who have come to Weston since 1990 - add another million, for a total revenue to local businesses of about two million dollars a year.

The survey results also showed that Bromley, Stratton and Okemo resorts, plus the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, are important factors in choosing Weston for a second home. Also, more than two-thirds of the second home owners noted that their Weston real property tax rates were very high compared to their primary homes.

Jeffrey Lewis, Executive Director of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and another participant in the study, said, "The second home owner population

is wealthy, mobile and savvy. If Weston begins to disappoint their expectations for the future, if taxes on second homes continue to be perceived as extremely high and out of control, or if local ski areas get into trouble, second home owners, along with a lot of retirees who have moved to Weston, may well decide to move elsewhere. That would have important consequences in terms of employment, culture and real estate values – not only to the economy of Weston, but to the State of Vermont. I believe the findings of the Weston study are probably applicable to many other towns in the state.

"Vermont is blessed with many advantages, including clean air and water, working landscapes, strong communities and a public policy that is aimed to treat all of our citizens fairly. But we are at risk of becoming an unsustainable State, in the sense that a large number of its residents may be unable to afford to live here, while the second home owners (and wealthier primary residents) who comprise so much of the property tax base and economy of Vermont may be increasingly motivated to move elsewhere. These are issues that demand attention from our State's leaders."

The purpose of the study, which began in the fall of 2008 and concluded earlier this year, was to gather data

on the opinions and preferences of Weston's residents and second home owners, and to examine the impact of second homes on the culture, land use and economy of Weston. The questionnaire was distributed to all the voters and property owners of the town, and the results were compiled and tabulated by the Center for Rural Studies at the University of Vermont.

Financial support for the effort was provided by a grant from the Orton Family Foundation.

Members of the group that steered the study were: Wayne Granquist, Charles (Tim) Goodwin and Noel Fritzinger of Weston, James Matteau, Executive Director of the Windham Regional Commission, Jeffrey Lewis, Executive Director of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, Ian Bowers of Ludlow and Princeton, N.J., and Deborah Brighton of Salisbury, Vermont. Michael Moser of the Center for Rural Studies at the University of Vermont compiled the data, and the report was formatted by Deborah Peretz of Red Dot Communications of Bondville.

Printed copies of the report have been sent to the Weston Selectboard and are available at the Weston Town Clerk's Office and the Weston Wilder Memorial Library.

The text of the report is posted at www.rpc.windham.vt.us.

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The Rutland County Humane Society is launching a campaign to help raise funds and build a walkway to your new best friend. Brick by brick our walkway will be built.

Bricks are ideal gifts for the holidays, to commemorate a special event, honor a special person or pet, dedicate the memory of a loved one, celebrate a milestone and more! 4" x 8" bricks are $50 and 8" x 8" bricks are $200.

To order your brick or for more information please contact RCHS at 483-9171 or visit www.rchsvt.org.

Together we can build a pathway to a brighter future for the homeless animals in Rutland County.

Theo A 1 year old, neutered male, Dachsund mix weighing 24 lbs.

I am just the right size for taking everywhere with you and I am an odd-looking little fella so I am a great conversation starter. This is my second time around at RCHS. “I was originally a stray and was adopted but returned because I was not fitting well into their family.

They had two young children with disabilities and I was not able to adjust. I am an eager little dog who has learned to be wary of new things in my life so I need (this second time around) an owner who is patient and will take the time to de-sensitize me to new people.

“I walk nicely on a leash and know how to sit and I do enjoy a good treat, which will make training me easy! I like other dogs and should be able to live with cats but no kids, please.”

Rascal A 1 year old, neutered male, domestic long hair black and white, weighing 8 lbs.

“I arrived with my friend Meeko on October 18 from a home that had too many pets and they could not care for us. What a face. I have lived with other cats, dogs and children so most any home would be perfect. I like to play with toys and do all the other things cats like to do.”

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Survey of VT Barns Underway

A number of agencies in the State of Vermont, including the Division for Historic Preservation, the University of Vermont and the Preservation Trust, are coordinating a statewide effort to survey all barns in Vermont that were built at least 50 years ago. The Weston Historical Society is organizing the survey in that town, under the direction of Society members Mimi Neff and Doris Ingram.

Two person teams will be contacting barn owners to learn the age and history of their barns and to gain permission to enter the property. The survey itself consists of photographs and measurements of the barns, as well as a detailed description of its architectural characteristics, present usage and an assessment of its condition.

The information collected will, of course, be of interest to local and State historical societies. But it is also of great value to those agencies which make available grants to assist with the restoration and preservation of historic barns. Funds for this purpose are very limited and it is important that they be directed toward the structures of greatest historic importance and in most immediate need of restoration. The data collected by the census will assist these agencies in establishing priorities.

The image of a weathered barn, standing in a meadow, against the backdrop of the Green Mountains is a Vermont icon, the subject of countless drawings, paintings and photographs. But many such barns, built many years ago for agrarian purposes, now stand unused and are being allowed to deteriorate. There are an estimated12,000 historic barns in Vermont (approximately 40 of them in Weston) and it is guessed that 100 of these are lost every year.

Involvement on the part of barn owners is considered essential, and many are not full time residents.

Anyone wishing to contact the Historical Society to discuss their barn and to schedule a visit by a survey team (or to volunteer as a member of a survey team) should call Bob Brandt at 824-5486.

There is additional information on the Vermont Barn Census on the Internet at www.savevermontbarns.org and www.uvm.edu/~barn/.

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Cavendish Community Holiday Fair The Cavendish Community 8th Annual Holiday Fair will be on Saturday, November 28 in the Cavendish Town Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The fair is sponsored by area churches and nonprofits. Lots of holiday items and goodies.

Homemade treats, book sale, church raffles, hats, holiday decorations and much more. There will also be a free children's table with fun craft items for them to do.

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Chamber Corner: The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce

By Marji Graf, Executive Director October was a month for congratulations and celebrations!

Columbus Day weekend was exceptional within our Valley. Events were all packed f ro m Cider Days in Belmont, to the Hoedown in Ludlow, to the Weston Craft Show and the C h i l i C o o k - o ff .

We h a d a g re a t C h a m b e r mixer and our guests o n L P C - t v w e re J o n f ro m M o u n t a i n R i d e r s a n d G a r y f ro m T h e Cool Moose Cafe. www.lpctv.org Congratulations to Okemo!

P a re n t s Magazine names Okemo Mountain Resort's Jackson Gore Inn #1 in the 10 best snow resorts for families.

We l c o m e t o B r i a n Halligan who replaced Rob Hodgkins as D i re c t o r o f S a l e s f o r Okemo Mountain Resort. Be sure to meet Brian at our November 11 mixer at the Jackson Gore Inn. Congratulations to Vermont Country Store

for being on the Today Show: Congratulations to BRAM who will be h o n o re d w i t h t h re e s e p a r a t e a w a rd s a t i t s November 6 meeting for its multi-generat i o n a l p ro g r a m s f ro m The League of Local Historical Societies of the Vermont Historical Society.

Congratulations to WAAWEE Family Farm Market on Jersey Girl's 10 year anniversary.

Congratulations to We s t o n f o r a p p e a r i n g in Chronicles, again.

Congratulations to Willow of Chapter XIV f o r a w o n d e r f u l f ro n t p a g e p i c t u re i n 1 0 / 2 9 Rutland Herald.

Congratulations to new member BestofVermont.com for being chosen in Nov/Dec 2009 edition o f Ya n k e e M a g a z i n e article's; "The Ultimate G u i d e To D i s t i n c t i v e Gifts.

November/Decembe r 2009 issue of National Geographic Tr a v e l e r r a n k s Ve r m o n t a s o n e o f the top five BestRated Places.

Thank you to Melissa Bushey of PJ Bushey Landscaping for decorating the Chamber office for the season.

Thank you to Chris and Sarah from Curtis' All American Restaurant for hosting our October 14th "Let's Make A Deal" mixer.

Thank you to Bob Aldrich from the Inn and Weston and John McAveeney from Sunshine Acres Garden Center for joining me for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund meeting at Newsbank.

The Vermont Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives have set down a 2010 Legislative Agenda draft to address this issue. (copies are at the Chamber office).

Thank you to Deb Murphy of Green Mountain Rail Road; Bonnie Watters of Bonnie's Bundles; and Peter Crowley of CZ Construction Management for attending the SBDC meeting with Jane Applegate.

The Chamber is starting a library and

you will be able to take out "The Enterpreneur's Desk Reference" as well as "201 Great Ideas for Yo u r S m a l l B u s i n e s s " both by Jane Applegate.

On November 4 we are having a meeting to talk about Customer Service in the Okemo Va l l e y. T h i s w i l l t u r n i n t o a p re s e n t a t i o n o n January 13 for our membership.

We a re p l a n n i n g a scavenger hunt throughout the Okemo Va l l e y o n D e c e m b e r 5 .

B e s u re t o s t o p i n t h e Chamber office to pick up instructions. There will be five winners t h ro u g h o u t t h e d a y.

Drawings will be at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m.

Our Chambers Legislative Day at the State House is scheduled for January 21. Please let me know if you would like to join me and meet with your legislators.

Be sure and check out our extensive list of events at w w w. y o u r p l a c e i n v e r mont.com Click on Calendar of Events.

Thanks for a Successful Ludlow Library Book Sale Editor, The Messenger: Fall is in the air, and it’s time to remember the last days of summer – especially the perfect Vermont blue-sky day we had on August 15 for the annual Book Sale at Ludlow’s Fletcher Memorial Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Under the tents, booklovers browsed through hundreds of books, skillfully sorted and boxed by Book Sale chairs JoAnn Milza and Jackie Hunt.

Thanks to the Book Sale committee, which also included Dianne Krupp, Patsy Kuntz, Pat Liao, Pat Marx, and Kay O’Hare, and to so many Friends, community members, and supporters who donated

wonderful books and volunteered hours of their time and effort.

Thanks to the Mount Holly Fire Department who set up the tents and tables on the library lawn with able assistance from Tom Brooks, Ed Krupp, Kevin Kuntz, and Paul Milza.

Thanks to the volunteers who moved all those books from the library up to the lawn without the aid of the elevator.

BRHS Honor Society, Paul Faenza and the BRACC, Joe and Sam Farrow, and other strong, sturdy Friends.

Thanks to Jim Fuller and Black River Good Neighbors and Francis Broza who helped move out books after the sale; and the Ludlow Transfer Station who housed

many of the leftovers until they found good homes.

Thanks to Kay O’Hare, who organized the raffle; Barb Whittaker, who put together the incredible raffle baskets; and to those who donated goods and services: Paula Pollender at the Village Clipper in Cavendish; Riverside Pet Care; and Sylvia Fairbanks at Cook’s Cupboard in Ludlow. The sale is the Friends' major fundraiser of the year to support the library's programs and activities. In the past year, the Friends contributed to the library’s silent auction, funded the library’s Listen Up Vermont program for downloadable audio books, donated children’s books

for holiday giving through BRGN, and helped fund the Youth Library’s Adopt-A-Book program.

The Friends also sponsor monthly community programs and book discussions spring through fall, and "book and movie" discussions during the winter months. All programs are free and open to the public.

We welcome new Friends and volunteers to help with all our great programs. If you are interested in joining or volunteering, information is available at the library.

Beth Burgeson, Chairperson, Friends of the Library, Ludlow

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Dr. Bremer Restores BRAM Dollhouse

Black River Academy Museum possessed a very beautiful dollhouse that, unfortunately, suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune"; it lost both its luster and structurally stability due to time. New BRAM board member, Dr. John Bremer, volunteered to restore the dollhouse to its original beauty. These photo above depicts the work done by Bremer in renovating the structure of the dollhouse as well as restoring its aesthetic appeal. The dollhouse will be on display at BRAM once again, thanks to Dr. Bremer's successful surgery.

Black River Academy Museum (BRAM) has elected two new directors, Dr. John Bremer and Stanton Wyman.

Born in England, Bremer studied at Cambridge University and served in the Royal Air Force.

He retired last year from his position as Professor of Humanities at Cambridge College, which he founded in 1971. Before that he had been involved in public education in both New York and Philadelphia where he founded the original Schoolwithout-Walls in 1969, a program that earned him a page in Time magazine and an invitation to the Today Show.

Bremer has published several books on philosophy, education, and C.S. Lewis, translated into five languages, and more than a hundred articles. He now writes mostly on Plato and Homer.

He has been active locally, spending the past summer rebuilding and restoring a large antique doll-house for BRAM. He is also a member of the team writing a history of Ludlow. In May the College of St Joseph in

Back by popular demand in March, guest conductor Sarah Hicks leads the orchestra as music director Jamie Laredo and wife Sharon Robinson share their artistry in Richard Danielpour’s moving tribute to the healing power of music in A Child’s Reliquary.

The January and March concerts are preceded by Musically Speaking, preconcert discussions with guest artists providing insights into the program, the composers, and themselves.

The discussions begin one hour before the stated concert time. Series subscribers also receive a New England Orchestra Consortium subscriber savings card enabling them to enjoy discounts on tickets purchased for concerts presented by 15 orchestras across New England.

Concerts by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra are made possible in part by the State of Vermont and by individuals, businesses and foundations throughout Vermont. Vermont Public Radio is the cosponsor for the 2008/2009 season. The Rutland Herald is the co-sponsor of the 2008/2009 “Sunday Matinee Series,” and WJJR-FM and WSYB-AM are the media cosponsors.

Additional support is provided by the Lintilhac Foundation.

Series tickets range from $24 for students to $77 for premier seating, available only through the VSO office. Single concert tickets range from $9 for students to $29, available in person and online from the Paramount Theatre Box Office at 775-0903, or www.ParamountTickets.org.

Community Luncheon in Proctorsville on November 19 The monthly Community Luncheon in Proctorsville will be held Thursday, November 19, at 11:30 am at St James United Methodist Church, Main Street, Proctorsville.

We welcome friends and neighbors, new and old, from far and wide, to join us for this delicious hot meal as we celebrate the Thanksgiving season.

This month's menu includes baked ham with yams and green peas, a fresh tossed salad, hot rolls, and pumpkin or apple pie. Coffee, hot tea or a fruit drink are also provided.

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Vermont Symphony Orchestra Announces Rutland Concerts The Vermont Symphony Orchestra brings its popular three-concert “Sunday Matinee Series” to southwestern Vermont again this season, with special performances at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland.

The Sunday concerts include “All I Want for Christmas…” on December 13 at 3 p.m., “My Concert with André” on January 31 at 4 p.m., and “Simple Gifts” on March 21 at 4 p.m.

The season begins with an exuberant VSO Holiday Pops concert on December 13, celebrating the season with the VSO Chorus. This popular annual event features holiday favorites—the Nutcracker, Silver Bells, Greensleeves, Sleigh Ride—plus a medley of Christmas movie music (from Miracle on 34th Street to the Polar Express). Musical stocking stuffers include the popular VSO singalong, a student composition based on six tiny stories, and some lighthearted observations about the season from VSO musicians.

In January, it’s a coup and an honor for the VSO to present luminary pianist André Watts in a performance of Beethoven’s last piano concerto, Piano Concerto No.5, “Emperor.”

Additional program highlights include the world premiere of Chamber Symphony No.1, “The Book of Hours” composed by the VSO’s own David Ludwig, recently appointed New Music Advisor, and Mendelssohn’s familiar ode to the Scottish isles, The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave). The concert is sponsored by Theodore and Patricia Mandeville.

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Bremer moved to Ludlow almost 15 years ago, after his wife Anne died. He now shares a home with his marmalade cat, Molly.

Wyman, married to Lisa Larabee Wyman, is the son of Bruce and Georgia Wyman of Ludlow. He is a lifelong resident and graduate of Black River High School. He started Wyman's Contracting in 2001.

Stanton's family has deep historical ties to Ludlow and the surrounding area. For example, his Great-Uncle Howard Kenworthy graduated in the 2nd-to-last class from Black River Academy, and was recently

Grand Marshall of Ludlow's 2009 Alumni Parade.

George Kenworthy, Howard's Father and Stanton's GreatGrandfather, owned Ludlow's first IGA store through the early 1900's, located where the Ellison building on Main Street is now.

Stanton's paternal grandfather Orville Wyman operated the steam-shovels that widened Proctorsville Gulf when the 'modern' road was constructed, and his maternal Grandfather George Ripley owned a plumbing business in the old Grade-School building next to BRAM. When in the Army, Ripley was the 24 hour Honor Guard posted at Calvin Coolidge's burial.

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Champion Fire Company #5 Awarded Dry-Hydrant Grant.

Editor, The Outlook: The Champion Fire Company on September 26 completed the installation of a dry hydrant located at 283 Main Street in South Londonderry.

The installation of this dry hydrant is part of a comprehensive program to improve fire protection in our community.

Our organization is in the process of improving fire protection in our primary coverage area we are responsible for in the event of a fire or other emergency. Improving the availability and accessibility to a water source for firefighting purposes makes a big difference 365 days a year on the amount of manpower needed to establish a water supply.

The Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force through the Northern Vermont and George D. Aiken Resource

Conservation and Development Councils provided assistance to our department in the developing a plan to improve our water supply on Main Street in So. Londonderry. I would like to thank Troy Dare, Engineering Technician for the Dry Hydrant Grant Program for all his help to make this project a reality.

The Vermont Legislature approved appropriations to assist communities in installing dry hydrants to improve fire protection in the rural areas of Vermont. The Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force with the assistance of the Northern Vermont and George D. Aiken Resource Conservation and Development Councils administer the grant program.

Champion Fire Company

received a $ 2500 grant to assist us with the installation of our Main Street dry hydrant.

Dry hydrants are a preferred method of providing water for firefighting in areas that do not have a pressurized hydrant system. The dry hydrant consists of a 6 or 8 inch pipe with a fitting our pump can attach to and access water quickly with limited manpower. Our dry hydrant on Main Street utilizes the West River as its water supply.

With the installation of our Main Street dry hydrant we now have nine working dry hydrants in our primary coverage area in South Londonderry. Seven of the dry hydrants were installed by homeowners at their expense. Champion Fire Company has installed two dry hydrants with

Vermont Yankee Operator Responds to Letter Editor, the Outlook: In response to Susan Burklund’s letter to the editor from November 7.

I am an operator at Vermont Yankee. The information in this letter is easily verifiable with a few clicks on the computer or even better, a trip to your local library.

Vermont Yankee’s output equals 2 percent of New England grid.

Vermont Yankee sells 100% of its 600MW to the New England grid.

Approximately 80 percent of this power is sold to Central Vermont Public Service and Green Mountain Power under longer term (20 year) contracts.

VY sells the remainder of its power to the New England grid open market. If this power is

sold above certain price VY shares the profit with the state of Vermont.

This is actually how Vermont’s Clean Energy fund came in existence.

Vermont Yankee has a profit sharing agreement with state of Vermont for all power sold on the free market above a certain price. In 2008 this totaled $3,368,764.

Vermont Yankee also pays $2.5 million a year to the state of Vermont as a part of the Dry Cask Storage project agreement. In 2008 the total paid into the Clean Energy Fund was 5,868,764. In 2007 our contribution to the fund totaled 4,695,687. This money is set aside as incentives for other green energy projects

viable in Vermont and is fully in control of Vermont Legislature.

The only other funds that are going into Vermont Clean Energy Fund are federal appropriations from the Federal Recovery Act. Once that money is gone, Vermont Yankee’s funds will be the only money going into Vermont’s Clean Energy fund.

So you can say that aside from supplying about 45 percent of Vermont’s clean, emission free electricity Vermont Yankee is funding Vermont’s clean energy future.

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the help of the Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force dry hydrant grant program.

With the help of our members and the Weston Island Logging Company,(Jeff Yrsha and David Brown) our project was completed on schedule and has been tested and works well. We were able to flow 700 gallons per minute from this dry hydrant when tested.

To Jeff and David, thanks for a job well done on our dry hydrant installation. To all my members of Champion Fire Company thank you for your continued dedication to the protection of lives and property in the Town of Londonderry and surrounding area through Mutual Aid. George H. Lang Londonderry

The Green Mountain Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering teddy bears as a fund raiser to benefit the work of its local chapters. These teddy bears are being offered by local banks and their branches during the months of November and December.

The “Teddy Bear and Friends” program provide much joy to Red Cross supporters, who love the bear ’s luxurious plush fabric and the knowledge they are helping support the local Red Cross chapter and it’s work.

The bears are being provided by Mary Meyer Stuffed Toys of Townshend. The person searching for just-the-right teddy bear will be very happy, whether they are teddy bear collectors or someone seeking a child-safe stuffed toy.

The Red Cross teddy bears make a great holiday gift, and are available at many local banks and credit unions in southern Vermont.

All proceeds from this project will be used by local Red Cross chapters to supporter Red Cross activities and accomplish their much needed help in times of emergencies.

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Putney Ski Club invites all interested youth skiers to join in the Bill Koch League (BKL) for the coming winter season.

The Putney BKL brings together kids from ages 5-14 to develop a love of the outdoors in winter through cross country skiing.

Early season plans include a Ski/Skate sale held at The Grammar School at Putney on December 4 at 3:15 p.m., a pizza dinner and practice at Grafton Ponds on December 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and a presentation at the Rockingham Library on November 18 at 6 p.m.

Interested families may get information about the BKL and sign up at any of these events.

Putney Ski Club has long been at the center of Nordic skiing in the US, with many Olympians starting out in our

backyard. Last winter, Putney greatly expanded involvement in the team with over 40 skiers from at least seven different schools joining in the fun games, tours, and races that characterize the BKL. For 30 years, the Putney Ski Club Bill Koch Nordic Ski program has introduced hundreds of area youth to cross country skiing and racing.

New for BKL practices this year will be a group to teach skiing to parents. Ski practices are held in Putney and Grafton, so the club is accessible to children throughout Windham County.

Check out the Putney Ski Club BKL website at www.thegrammarschool.org.

For more information, contact Rick Gordon at 869-6103 or sudgor@yahoo.com.

Megatons to Megawatts Program Provides Energy for America Editor, the Outlook: In the summer of 1953, the Soviets had detonated their first thermonuclear weapon. The news of this spread fear throughout the nation and the world.

On December 8, 1953, President Eisenhower delivered his “Atoms for Peace” speech to the United Nations. During this speech he proposed the Atomic Energy Agency to regulate nuclear materials and to promote peaceful uses of atomic energy in the form of commercial power production, agriculture, and medicine.

In February of 1993, President Clinton furthered the spirit of Eisenhower ’s “Atoms for Peace” initiative by signing an agreement with the Russian

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Federation to take 500 tons of Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) from 20,000 nuclear weapons to be converted to Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) for fuel usable by commercial nuclear power plants in the United States.

This became the “Megatons to Megawatts” program. As of September of this year, 375 metric tons of bomb-grade HEU has been recycled into 10,868 metric tons of LEU, equivalent to 15,000 nuclear warheads eliminated. 500 tons of HEU is enough energy to power the city of Seattle for 767 years or the entire United States for two years.

It is important to note that once the weapons grade uranium (HEU) is

transformed to Low Enriched Uranium, that it will NOT explode or have the uncontrolled chain reaction as a nuclear weapon has.

LEU does not have the proper chemical composition or the correct arrangement of atoms for this to occur.

Vermont Yankee burns Low Enriched Uranium from the “Megatons to Megawatts” program.

Each time you turn on a light or make a pot of coffee, some of the energy that you are using was once a nuclear weapon.

The “Megatons to Megawatts” program is undoubtedly the best “Swords to Plowshares” story of human history.

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Great American Smokeout at GCH Every November, the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout helps raise awareness about tobacco’s deadly consequences and encourages smokers to quit.

Grace Cottage Hospital will celebrate this year ’s Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 19.

The community is invited to the Hospital Dining/Community Room from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day to learn about tobacco cessation programs and products. Free samples of nicotine replacement products and other giveaways will be available, and anyone quitting tobacco will be

supplied with a cold turkey sandwich.

Many Americans now understand the dangers associated with tobacco use. An estimated 46 million adults are former smokers, and per-capita cigarette consumption is lower than at any point since the start of World War II. Nonetheless, roughly 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 teenagers in the U.S. still smoke. Lung cancer remains the Number 1 cancer killer among men and women -- but we can change that, with your help!

For more information about the Great American Smokeout at Grace Cottage Hospital on November 19, call 365-3649.

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Forbes Named Outstanding Teacher Flood Brook Union School teacher Jeanie Forbes was named one of Vermont’s Outstanding Teachers of the Year last Wednesday at a ceremony at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

For 29 years, The University of Vermont’s College of Education & Social Services and Vermont Supervisory Unions & School Districts have joined to honor Outstanding Teachers.

All Outstanding Teachers exemplify one or more of the Five Standards for Vermont Educators – learning, professional knowledge, advocacy, colleagueship, and accountability.

Typically, 90-100 teachers are nominated for this award each year with over 45 school districts in Vermont participating.

From the 29th Vermont Outstanding Teachers Recognition Day program: “Mrs. Forbes is a teacher who has established a culture for learning I have not seen anywhere before. She simply refuses to allow any of her students to miss any portion of the learning she journeys through together with them. She is constantly monitoring each and every child at each step in the learning

process, challenging those who needs to be challenged, guiding those who need to be guided, asking for deeper thinking, and keeping everyone right on task. Each and every ounce of her energy is dedicated to student learning each and every minute of each and every day.”

a 16-1-0 record and the state title, while the Bulldogs, after their first season in Division I, finish with an impressive 16-2 mark.

Despite CVA controlling most of the play throughout the match, the Bulldogs hung in there and made the Red Hawks work for any advantage.

They got the first goal at the thirteenth minute, when Tino Tomasi caught up to a through ball from Dylan Crow and found himself one-on-one with BBA keeper Matt

Rosenthall, beating him just inside the far post for a 1-0 lead at the break.

Three minutes into the second half it was Crow again, who set up the second goal with a lofting corner kick that was headed in the net by Mike Clayton.

The insurance tally would turn out to be the last goal of the match.

However, despite the tight score, CVU had a 208 shots on goal advantage, while also producing eight corner kicks while BBA

produced none.

Despite the Bulldog loss, the senior goal keeper Rosenthall had an outstanding game, with 11 saves on the day, several of which were one-on-one situations or from point-blank range.

John Milbank made six saves for CVU to preserve the championshipclinching shut out.

Overall, it was an outstanding season for the Bulldogs in their first season in Division I, after moving up from Division II.

SVAC Scottish Winter Ball at The Equinox The Southern Vermont Arts Center ’s gala biennial fundraiser, the Scottish Winter Ball heralds the 2009 holiday season in grand style, in the Equinox Resort’s Colonnade Ballroom, on Saturday, December 5 from 6:30 p.m.

Certainly the most elegant and dazzling soiree of the Christmas season, the Scottish Winter Ball commences with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Equinox’s Rockwell Room followed by the Piping of the Haggis, with the Taconic Pipers, followed by dinner and dancing into the wee hours.

Stunning ball gowns, elegant black tie or, better yet, formal Scottish attire (that would be kilts, gentlemen) will be much in evidence.

This year ’s event features a sealed-bid auction for three stunning get-aways: a week for six in Vero Beach, FL featuring dinners at The Moorings Club; five nights for two at Cap Juluca, Anguilla, including private air transport to-and-from St. Maarten and New York City, boasting two nights for four at the

Emergency Aid Fund Benefit Concert On Saturday, November 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Flood Brook School in Londonderry, there will be a musical concert with all proceeds going to benefit the Neighborhood Connections Emergency Aid Fund.

Their mission is to provide preventive healthcare, education and social services with particular emphasis on the most vulnerable.

Neighborhood Connections is staffed by Dr. Delores Barbeau, Gloria Dawson MSW, ACSW, Carol Olstad, RN, PHN, MSW and Carole Robbshaw, office manager.

Neighborhood Connections is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with the people from, but not limited to, Londonderry, South Londonderry, Weston, Andover, Landgrove, Peru, Windham, Chester and Jamaica.

They are located in the Londonderry Shopping Plaza and can be contacted at 824-4343.

Please come and enjoy great music provided by Chuck Davison, John Pozzi, Tom Morris, Colin Blazej, Bob Ray, Dave and Shawna Perrin, Laura Molinelli, Gene Morrison, Dawn Russell, Joanna Tanger, Rob Roy MacGregor, Dave Howald, Jake Geppert, Dave Arnold and friends as they entertain for a wonderful cause “where music helps our community”.

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In photo, Jeanie Forbes, center, accepts her Outstanding Teacher Award.

Bulldogs Soccer Falls One Win Shy Of State Title Story by Joe Milliken, Sports Editor Editor's note: Due to space restrictions in last week's edition, we were unable to publish the following article.

In a tightly contested, Division I boys' soccer championship game at Burlington High School, the number-two seeded Burr & Burton Academy Bulldogs fought hard, but fell to number-one seeded Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU), 2-0.

With the win, CVU finishes their season with

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famous Algonquin Hotel, lunches at MOMA and “21” plus a private, backstage tour at the Met. If you did not receive a bid form in the mail, you may download a form at www.svac.org and send it in or place a bid at the ball prior to the 9:30 p.m. drawing.

Raffle prizes for the 2009 event are, among others, a Gold Membership to the Spa at Equinox, a spectacular gold and pearl necklace, and a dinner at the Arts Center for fourteen guests. Winners of the auction and the raffle need not be present to win.

Tickets to the ball are $160 p/p for SVAC Members, $185 p/p non-Members, with higher levels of sponsorship available; raffle tickets are $25 each, three for $50 or seven tickets for $100.

All tickets are available by phone at 362-1405; raffle tickets may also be purchased at the ball prior to the 9:30 p.m. drawing. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m., at the Arts Center, which is just off West Road in Manchester.

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Story and Photo by Robert F. Smith – Editor Khalif Shabazz – Master Panther to his students – is a firm believer in the power of martial arts to bring purpose and discipline to a life. It has for his own, and he is using his North Walpole, NH Panther ’s Dojo on Church Street where he teaches his K-Ryu style martial art to help others, especially young people.

“The martial arts builds your selfconfidence and gives you discipline,” he said.

The 49 year old began training at age 6. His father was a martial arts instructor in Connecticutt, and he taught Shabazz shotokane karate.

“I love teaching, it’s in my blood,” he said. “I like to see kids doing something, not just hanging out on the street. I’m trying to put a positive force out there.

We talk in classes about not being violent on the street with this.”

Following his work with his father, he would later study a number of martial arts, most notably with Master Moses Powell. In his dojo, Shabazz teaches six or seven different disciplines, including his own ever-evolving K-Ryu style, which focuses on selfdefense, and a weapons class with the bo staff.

A professional boxer, – Panther was his ring name – Shabazz was successful enough to have some fights televised on ESPN. He still regularly spars at several of the boxing clubs in the area.

He combines his boxing, kick boxing, grappling and other martial arts skills in the mixed martial arts class he teaches. He says he prefers to have his students study one specific martial art first, though, to give them a background before they move on to MMA – a sport who’s popularity is exploding worldwide.

Shabazz moved from Connecticut to Brattleboro in 1990, and then to Bellows Falls seven years ago.

He had a dojo in Saxtons River at one time, then one in Bellows Falls for a while. After that he taught private classes out of his home before opening the dojo in North Walpole a few months ago.

All of Shabazz’s classes have a strong physical fitness element, and he teaches one class that is just focused on fitness. He lives what he teaches, and for years he’s been a regular running fixture on the streets of Bellows Falls. His son Isaiah, 16, is one of his students, and helps out at the dojo assisting with younger students.

Shabazz says he has several adult and children students, but has plenty of room for more.

His dojo is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., and anyone interested in classes can stop in and see him then, or call him at 463-1564.

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There are openings for skilled hockey players to play pick-up hockey on Friday nights at Vermont Academy in the Choukas Rink.

This is no check, full equipment, friendly hockey with players ranging in age from 18-65. The season runs from mid-November to the end of February and ice time is generally 8 to 9:30 p.m., but can vary depending upon the schedule of Vermont Academy teams.

The cost is $120 for the season which starts on Friday, November 20. The drop-in rate is $15.

For more information, call Ryan Ostebo at 869-2729 or Jim Grout 722-4312.

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Christmas Bazaar in Walpole St. John's Episcopal Church in Walpole, NH will be hosting the Annual Holiday Bazaar "Christmas on the Green" on Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be handmade crafts, baked goodies, coffee, donuts and many more Christmas treats.

Compass School Gala Fiesta Compass School in Westminster invites the community to their Annual Gala Fiesta de Ecuador on Saturday, November 21 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the school on Route 5.

Listen to the ban Yarina from Ecuador, eat an authentic Ecuadorian dinner, and bid on items in the Silent Auction from local artists, farmers, businesses and students.

On-line bidding and more information at www.compass-school.org/globalconnections. We are still accepting auction items.

The cost is adults $15, children $10, and families $45. For more information call 463-2525.

American Girl Club Event at VSB Village Square Booksellers, 32 the Squarein Bellows Falls will host an American Girl Club event on Saturday November 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The event is recommended for girls 5 and up, younger with adult supervision. There is no charge, but reservations are required by calling 463-9404, or by stopping by the store to register.

Text by Joe Milliken - Editor, Photo courtesy of Tammy Vittum Boy Scout Troop 299 recently held their Court of Honor at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Walpole, with 47 merit badges awarded to 18 scouts including swimming, leatherwork, weather and orienteering, among others.

Ron Makinen and Josh Makinen completed training to become BSA Lifeguards, while six ranks were also awarded. Ben Bashaw and Macane Dunbar were awarded the Tenderfoot rank, David Faulkner was awarded Second Class rank, Alex Peck was awarded Star and Graham Kaletsky and Kaelan Hansson were awarded Life Rank.

Graham Kaletsky was also awarded the World Conservation award, while Don Martin received the Parent of the Year Award for his outstanding service and dedication to the scouts of Troop 299.

Fall Music Festival at BFUHS The District VI Connecticut Valley District Fall Music Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21 at Bellows Falls Union High School.

Approximately 200 high school and middle school music students will come together to work with guest clinicians for two days, culminating in a public concert to be presented on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Tickets to the concert are available at the door, $5 for adults; $3 for students and senior citizens.

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W.O.O.L. Radio’s 2nd Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser at Friday Art Walk W.O.O.L., local community radio station, Black Sheep Radio in Bellows Falls, will hold its second annual silent auction fundraiser on Friday, November 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., at the common room of 33 Bridge Street as part of the Third Friday Art Walk.

Just in time to kick off the holiday season, a wide range of goods and services are lined up,

from concerts and gourmet items, to gift certificates and meals, and there is still time to donate.

We have a Cajun meal for four with awardwinning gumbo from Deb Wright, a dinner for four prepared by RAMP’s Robert McBride, or a gourmet breakfast for four from Dorothy Read.

There are tickets to Stone Church Arts concerts, Andre Watts

and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, or a splendid assortment of CDs from Pete Whitacker.

There are paintings, lawn services and landscaping consultations, jewelry, blown glass, and even a jar of honey.

The event is planned as part of the monthly Third Friday Art Walk festivities in the Village.

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display at the Common Room at 33 Bridge Street where our studios are located. The preview of the items begins at 4 p.m.

If you have anything you would like to donate, contact Bob Ross at 3767166, or email info@wool.fm Items are posted on the radio station’s website, www.wool.fm, as they are donated, and will be updated on a regular basis.

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Rev. Christine Boardman 25th Anniversay On Sunday, November 22 the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Springfield, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of ordination for their Intentional Interim Pastor, the Rev. Christine Boardman. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a reception to mark this occasion.

Worship will include special music by the Chancel Choir under the direction of Candace Montesi and guest soloist Janice Edwards of Manchester, NH. Vermont Conference Minister, friend and colleague, Rev. Dr. Lynn Bujnak will deliver the message.

Greetings from former places of ministry and an exchange of gifts will take place as well.

Rev. Boardman, better known as Christine or Pastor, began serving the Springfield church on December 1, 2007. She was ordained at the Sherburne United Church of Christ in Killington on November. 28, 1984 and is grateful for the opportunity to celebrate this milestone back in the Vermont Conference where she first began ministry after completing seminary at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital Bake Sale Mt. Ascutney Hospital Auxiliary's Thanksgiving Bake Sale will be held on Wednesday, November 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Windsor.

Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament The Springfield Family Center in Springfield will host a Deep Stack Texas Hold’em poker tournament on Saturday, November 21. Buyin is $80 with no rebuy, 75 percent minimum payout to players.

Registration and open poker is 5 to 6 p.m.

Players start with 20,000 chips. Register before noon on Saturday, November 21 and get 4000 bonus chip.

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Story and Photo by Robert F. Smith – Editor Gallery at the VAULT has been adding new items weekly in preperation for the holiday season. Throughout the summer and fall, retail director Nina Jamison attends regional craft shows in search of new artists and their work.

“We love it when the delivery man walks in with a big box. It’s like Christmas morning, and it’s exciting to be the first ones to see all the beautiful new crafts Nina discovered,” said gallery co-manager Diane Inglese.

VAULT recently put together a holiday gift basket to raffle in support of VAULT’s children’s art camps. The basket is valued at $200 and includes a VAULT tote bag, a hand-crafted magic wand, a boxed set of Len Emery cards, glass tree ornaments, a Whisper Hill soap assortment, a gift $25 gift certificate to VAULT, and various other items from the gallery.

Tickets are available at the gallery at $2 each or three for $5.

The drawing will be held on Saturday, December 19 at 3 p.m.

The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday and some Friday evenings through the holiday season.

For more information, stop by the gallery at 68 Main St. in Springfield, call 885-7111 or visit www.galleryvault.org.

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Springfield Hospital Launches Annual Giving Campaign With Rick Bibens as Host

Thanksgiving Community Dinner Saint Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Springfield will be hosting a Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Thursday, November 26 at noon.

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Springfield Hospital launched its Annual Giving Campaign at 10 a.m. on November 10 with a small gathering of supporters under the portico at the hospital.

Rick Bibens, Springfield native, CEO of Bibens Ace Hardware Stores, and chair of the Springfield Medical Care Systems Board of Directors, is hosting this year ’s annual giving effort and spoke about its importance.

Bibens has long been a strong supporter of the hospital and said this year ’s effort is absolutely essential to the health and wellness of the region.

“Vermonters are losing their health insurance in record numbers and the hospital’s free care has climbed to more than $2.4 million in the last year alone. Our community must come together to

Thanksgiving Worship Join in Thanksgiving worship on Sunday, November 22 at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 77 Main Street in Springfield.

The Rev. Christine Boardman will be preaching and delivering a special "Child In Us All" message. Offering to be held for the Springfield Family Center, food or financial donations accepted.

Childcare will be available. Join together following the service for homemade refreshments.

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support our friends and neighbors in Vermont during these difficult times,” offered Bibens.

Glenn Cordner, hospital CEO, spoke reminding local residents that “Springfield Hospital is ranked at the very top of Vermont hospitals in key measures of quality. If we are to provide that high level of excellent care to everyone across the region who needs it, we need the help of our loyal donors this year more than ever.”

Cordner added, "Rick’s team of local volunteers will be calling folks in the coming weeks to ask for their support. These gifts will help ensure that the high-tech medical practice with old-fashioned care residents have come to expect will continue long into the future no matter where the national healthcare debate winds up.”

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VA Students Introduced to Trap Shooting

On October 18, students from Vermont Academy in Saxton's River came to the outdoor range of The Precision Valley Fish and Game Association and learned the sport of trap shooting. This was the first time for most of the students and they received instruction from Alan Nass and George Tucker, Jr., members of the club. Not only was the United States represented, but also students from Spain, Mexico and India participated in the trap shooting. The Precision Valley Fish and Game Associated is an N.R.A. affiliated sporting organization that is based in Perkinsville. Please visit the club's website at

Springfield Firefighters Join Other Groups in Supporting Troops As many members of the Springfield community may have noticed, fire fighters from Local 2750 are not wearing our traditional navy blue button down Class B uniform shirts on Friday's.

The reason for this is that we have joined the other 11 Locals from around Vermont in sending a message that we "Support Our Troops". In turn Vermont has joined Locals from around the country sending the same message.

There are variations to the shirts depending on where in America you see them. Some are short sleeve some are long sleeve. Some are red and some are blue. Two things that all of the Locals do have in common however is that we wear them on Friday's, whether we are on duty or off duty and the message: We Support You And Your Families!

By us wearing these shirts does not mean that we support or oppose the war on terror. It simply means

that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers and we support you.

Just like stations from around America we have members that are on active military status and those who are military veterans. We have vowed to continue "Red T-Shirt Friday" until every last American soldier is home safe and sound.

If you would like to forward this article to a soldier or his/her family please feel free. We want them to know we support them and that we think of them often.

If you would like to see more articles or stories from other Locals around the country you can search the web by typing "Red T-Shirt Friday" or "Red Shirt Friday".

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Priscilla Hoskiewicz December 31, 1913 – November 8, 2009 Priscilla (Porter) Hoskiewicz 95, died Sunday morning at Star Farm in Burlington, VT. She was born December 31, 1913 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of Warren and Ethel (Jenkins) Porter.

She attended schools in Bellows Falls and graduated from Bellows Falls High School class of 1931. She later graduated from Salem Hospital School of Nursing class of 1936.

Priscilla worked as a nurse in Boston MA and at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, VT for many years.

During the war she taught classes for nurses aides.

She was married to Vincent ‘Vic” Hoskiewicz on September 25, 1939 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield. He predeceased her on October 10, 1969.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and the Springfield Hospital Auxillary.

She is survived by one daughter Paula Alger of Port St. Lucie, Florida, two granddaughters, two grandsons several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one daughter, Donna Lambert, one brother, Kenneth Porter and one sister, Margaret LaCross.

Contributions may be made in her memory to the Vermont Heart Association P.O. Box 485 Williston, Vermont 05495. or to the Springfield Family Center 365 Summer St Springfield, VT 05156.

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

Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale in Reading The Reading Elementary P.T.O. will hold its annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale on Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to noon.

For special orders, please call Rayna Bishop 4847230 or Amy Harkins at 484-8970.

All proceeds will benefit field trips and the ski program for The Reading Elementary School.

Christmas Craft Sale at SHRC There will be a Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Springfield Health & Rehab Center, at 105 Chester Road.

Looking for people to set-up craft or white elephant tables ($5 per table).Call 885-5741, ask for Elaine.

Senior Center Christmas Bazaar The Springfield Senior Center will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be crafts of all kinds, a food sale, treasures, a delicious luncheon and a cookie walk. The center is located at 139 Main Street in Springfield.

Ruth E. Henry, 94 May 30, 1915 – October 31, 2009 Ruth E. Henry, 94, died Saturday morning October 31, 2009 at the Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, VT. She was born May 30, 1915 in Keene, NH, the daughter of George W. and Sadie ( Bardlett ) Rix. She received her education in the Keene area and resided in Keene for several years.

Mrs. Henry was a school teacher in Chester and Springfield for many years.

She was a longtime resident of Springfield, a longtime member of the First Congregational Church UCC in Springfield, and a member of the Vermont State Teachers Association.

She enjoyed birdwatching.

She is survived by one daughter, Diane Henry of Springfield.

She was predeceased by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Burial will be in the Pleasantview Cemetery in Chester, VT at the convenience of the family.

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

Hey Kids! Move Your Body Move Your Body with Ashley at the Springfield Town Library on Wednesday, November 18 at 3:30 p.m. This program is for kids ages 5 and up. For more information, call 885-3108.

Meals On Wheels Of Greater Springfield Menu for Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield for the week of November 18-24.

Wednesday, the 18th - Beef stew, cole slaw with carrots, buttermilk buscuit and applesauce Thursday - Roast turkey with gravy and stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and baby carrots, wheat dinner roll and fruit.

Friday - Roast pork with gravy, sweet potatoes and broccoli and florets, wheat dinner roll and pumpkin pie with cream.

Monday - Cheese ravioli with meat sauce, parmesan cheese, brussel sprouts, wheat bread and cherry chiffon.

Tuesday - Chipped beef and mashed potatoes, broccoli salad and hot apple crisp.0

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Former Message Office Now The Framery The Old Message for the Week Newsroom Walls – May They RIP Story and Photo by Robert F. Smith – Editor The former home of The Message for the Week at 197 Elm Street in Chester has been remodeled and is now home to The Framery.

New owners John and Jo-Anne DeBenedetti moved The Framery from its Bellows Falls location to Chester right after they bought it from Donna Lund on September 3., The new location opened on October 1.

The old Message offices were completely remodeled and now house two large framing and matting areas, a front counter space, an art gallery and office space.

The DeBenedetti’s say they are seeing a lot of their old customers and many new ones. The move and remodel have been a lot of work, they said, but well worth the effort. They are now well prepared for the work clients bring them in the busy holiday season. They specialize in archival framing.

They are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

(Editor’s Note: In visiting The Framery, I discussed with the DeBenedettis how the remodel removed one of the beloved features of the original Message office space – the everevolving walls in the newsroom where I had worked for several years alongside former editors Wes Johnson and Paul Larochelle, and more recently my co-editor Joe Milliken.

The DeBenedetti’s remembered the old Message walls well.

They said the Johnson family, the original publishers of The Message for the Week and owners of the building, had taken at least some of the wall items before the remodel.

The walls were lined with decades of pictures, clippings, posters, Message covers, magazine and other newspaper covers and often R-rated miscellaneous ephemera. Because The Message was pasted up by hand for years, there was always a convenient wax machine available to run anything that caught our fancy through and slap it up on the walls somewhere.

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from The Lone Ranger to Muhammad Ali, Howard Dean on the cover of Time and Newsweek, Ellen DeGeneres coming out or Roger Clemens joining the Ass-tros – all were memorialized on our walls.

Anyone who ever visited us at the old Message for the Week office knows what I’m talking about. It wasn’t unusual for someone to wander into the newsroom to talk to one of us editors and find themselves engrossed for several minutes in checking out some of the hundreds of items pasted on the walls.

It also wasn’t unusual to hear them laugh out loud at some of the stuff.

Filled with items historic, irreverent, nostalgic, artistic or just plain raunchy, those walls were a lot of fun.

On July 9 when we were told late in the afternoon that Eagle Publications was going to file bankruptcy the next morning and we were to close the doors of The Message that night and leave our keys, co-editor Joe Milliken and I were perhaps most saddened about all the history on the walls that we would be leaving behind.

Knowing it was the end of an era, we took pictures of the walls, to at least preserve some of the memories for ourselves.

Now Weekly World News chronicles of the famed Bat Boy, Miles Davis posters and Keith Richards’ Rolling Stone covers have been replaced by bright new wall spaces filled with art and framing samples. Good luck to our friends the DeBenedettis!)

In photo, John and Jo-Anne DeBenedetti in the new Framery, located in the former Message for the Week offices on Elm Street in Chester.

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GM Booster Club And Student Government Team Up With Project Feed The Thousands Story by Joe Milliken - Editor The Green Mountain Union High School Booster Club is teaming up with the GM student government to help promote Project Feed the Thousands.

During November and December students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to help support their local food shelves.

The Booster Club is providing the classes with a monetary incentive for the top three classes who collect the most items.

This year the Booster Club wants to encourage more student participation through awarding individual incentives as well.

Anyone who brings in a non-perishable food item on any given day of the week will have their name entered into a drawing.

Each Friday, one name will be drawn from those who participated for the week, with that person

given the opportunity to pick one of six envelopes which contains a monetary prize.

Each student who bring in items each day of the week, gets their name entered each time for that weeks’ drawing.

The hope is to motivate and encourage all students to participate and become involved.

It will indeed be interesting to see just how much food the students at Green Mountain Union High School will collect.

While, the GM Booster Club could just as easily have gone out and purchased food and made a donation on thier own, it is important they show the students how crucial it is to support their local community, and to provide them with the potential to gain reward from such a generous act.

Green Mountain Booster Club member Heather Keith contributed information to this article.

Gassetts Grange Bazaar in Chester Gassetts Grange is having a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 21 at the Chester Masonic Temple on the Green from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a free luncheon with Santa for children from 11:30 to 12:30. Lots of crafts, food, and items on sale.

Contact Bonnie at 875-3500 for details.

Chicken Alfredo Dinner at GMUHS There will be a dinner on Saturday, November 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester Come enjoy a night out with a great dinner before the Green Mountain Festival Series music and comedy night.

The menu includes Putney Pasta Chicken Alfredo, salad, bread, vegetable, dessert, and a beverage.

The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.

The dinner is to benefit high school students who are planning on taking an educational adventure trip to the Grand Canyon next April.

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On Tuesday November 24, at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary's Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Springfield, Vermont, Mary Lou Willits, Executive Director of the Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY, will present the program, "Heavy Lifting: A Human & Technological History of Moving Slate from Quarry to Market, 1850-Present."

She will describe the extensive exhibit of large quarry machinery that is displayed at their museum in Granville, NY. Attend individual lectures for a single program fee of $8.

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Joe Perry Project Raids Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Review and photos by Joe Milliken - Editor For fans of Joe Perry, a chance to see the legendary Aerosmith guitarist in such an intimate setting at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom was surely a treat, however, even the most die-hard Perry fans couldn't have expected Joe's new incarnation of The Project to be such a

tight, cohesive unit in a short period of time.

The Joe Perry Project band has been together less than six months.

Featuring a new German vocalist Hagen (uncovered by Perry's wife Billie on YouTube), original Project bassistextraordinaire David Hull, drummer Ben Tileston (of the band TAB, which features two

of Joe's sons) and utility man Paul Santo on piano, Hammond organ and percussion, Perry and company successfully pushed the pedal to the metal with a nearly twohour set that featured 18 songs spanning his entire career.

After a half hour opening set from longtime Boston, garage punk rockers Neighborhoods (ironically, this reviewer also saw them open up for Aerosmith way back in 1987), Perry hit the stage and pulled out all the stops from the get-go, opening the show with original Project staple "Let The Music Do The Talking", then Aerosmith favorites "Walkin' The Dog" and "Get The Lead Out.”Proving early and beyond a shadow of a doubt, that young Hagen could successfully pulloff a Steven Tyler vocal!

From there, The Project proceeded to generously touch upon every phase of Perry's catalog including, from his latest release Have Guitar Will Travel, "We've Got A Long Way To Go", "Slingshot", "Scare The Cat", "Do You Wonder" (lyrics by Billie Perry) and "Somebody's Gonna Get (Their Head Kicked In Tonight)", an old Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac cover.

From the original Project band in the early

80's, there was the fanfavorites "Discount Dogs" and "I've Got The Rock And Rolls Again", and from Joe's 2005 selftitled solo effort, a smokin' cover of Woody Guthrie's "Vigilante Man".

And yes, there were more Aerosmith classics, with a strange-yet-fresh reggae version of "Dream On", "Combination", "Bright, Light Fright", "Toys In The Atttic" and "Stop Messin' Around" from the Aero-blues release Honkin' On Bobo.

Of course, there was also the interesting dynamic of witnessing whether Hagen could indeed, be able to adequately vocalize these Tyler staples and judging by the response from the crowd, he pulled it off with flying colors.

In fact, with the recent rumors surrounding a possible Tyler departure from Aerosmith, and after hearing the young man hit that famous "Tyler scream" note at the climax of "Dream On"?

This long-time fan believes Hagen could step in and certainly not completely fill Mr. Tyler's shoes of course, but absolutely nail any Aero-lyric in the legendary New England band's repertoire.

As for Mr. Perry, the

iconic guitarist still looks, acts, performs and most importantly, plays like he never has before.

Sober and clean at 59, Perry has lived through all the rock-and-roll wars you could imagine, and has come out the other side a better and more reflective musician for it.

His solos are gritty and electrifying, while still insisting to be creative and not rest on past laurels, which was never

more evident then with the enchore-closing number of the night.

Not "Same Old Song And Dance" or "Train Kept A Rollin'", that would be the easy way out, but a heavy-riffing version of "Rockin' In The Free World." Move over Neil Young.

In photos, legendary guitarist Joe Perry performing live at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH.

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Downtown Brattleboro’s Green Valley Arts & Crafts Fair On Friday, November 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the third annual Downtown Brattleboro Green Valley Arts & Crafts Fair will be held at the River Garden on Main Street.

The fair will include many local artisans present including pottery, jewlery, honey-felted mittens, chutney, paintings, recycled art, drums, wood carvings, candles, children’s clothing, candles, hand-crafter soaps, stained glass and much more.

To learn more, call the Green Valley School in Westminster West at 387-2298 or the Garland School in West Brattleboro at 254-6470.

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Mind Dancing Under the Disco Ball: Random Musings on Popular Culture by

Robert F. Smith – Editor (As the self-proclaimed coolest newspaper office in New England, The Outlook has its own working disco ball, an icon to truly inspire random, deep thought, for sure. Thus, the title.)

Newspaper War Casualties!

Eagle Times Accepts Controversial State-Backed Loan!

Sorry, couldn’t resist the headline exclamation points, but are you getting a little confused with all the weekly papers coming out? So are we. But the field is already starting to thin out.

The local new newspaper wars, following the bankruptcy of Eagle Publications in July, have started taking their toll, as expected.

A couple of week’s ago The Weekly Clarion, which always seemed the most precariously situated of the lot of new startups, became a part of The Compass.

The Compass is a Hippo Press publication and one of the more attractive of the new offerings, as might be expected from Hippo. That was especially true in the early editons, which featured Jesse Baker ’s excellent photographs. Baker is no longer with The Compass, so we’ll see how that affects the paper ’s look.

A lot of the papers started up on a shoe-string budget, and I know more than one writer, editor or photographer who was working, as one told me, essentially for beer money. While beer money is important, that can wear thin after a while, and you can’t keep a paper going for long if your staff isn’t making enough money to pay their bills. As writers, we’re usually a very committed, passionate group, but we still have to eat.

Last week The Villager, another new start-up, Claremont, NH-based weekly, also closed its doors, and it will probably not be the last one to do so.

On top of that, this is the week that Eagle Printing and Publishing, the entity created by the Sample News Group of Pennsylvania when they bought the Eagle Times out of bankruptcy, says they will resume publication under the old Message for the Week banner, though with an entirely new editoral staff.

All the former staff of The Message is here at the Green Mountain Outlook!

Now, in the midst of all this newspaper confusion, George “Scoop” Sample, the Sample News Group CEO, is taking a lot of heat for accepting a low interest, state-backed loan from Connecticut River Bank to help his papers. So, if the formerly failing Eagle Times fails again – and daily papers are in notoriously dangerous waters in this economy – New Hampshire taxpayers will be responsible for 75 percent of the $250,000 loan. This sort of helps me understand how millionaire businessmen hold on to their millions.

Jeff Rapsis, associate publisher of The Compass, ripped into the Eagle Times and the state of New Hampshire about this deal last week in his Compass editorial, and an article on the deal in last Thursday’s Nashua Telegraph garnered 10 pages of mostly negative reader reactions.

The story was also extensively covered over the weekend on New Hampshire Public Radio. Papers and talk shows around the country have also picked up on this deal. The state guaranteeing loans to the supposedly-watch-dog media draws a lot of attention.

Jeff ’s editorial brings up a couple of valid points, one having to do with a level playing field. He noted that several papers – and The Compass and The Outlook are two of them – started up this summer with local staffs, and are doing business the traditional way, “by working hard and competing in the marketplace. By greasing a loan to the Eagle Times, the state is playing favorites, thus destabilizing the market...”

The last few months have seen some cutthroat and at times questionable pricing practices in the local newspaper advertising world as a handful of papers vie for the limited advertising dollars in this area.

More papers will fail, and more jobs will be lost, especially if the practices continue.

How a large, out of the region newspaper chain, now with a quarter million dollar state guaranteed loan to float on, will fit into that mix remains to be seen.

But I’m sure we’ll all be watching with keen interest!

It’s Vermont Monsters at VSB! Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls welcomes Vermont author Joseph Citro and iIllustrator Stephen Bissette on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss their new book, Vermont Monster Guide.

Afraid of the dark? You will be after you read this illustrated guide to the fantastic swimming, crawling, flying, and slithering denizens of Vermont’s dark side. Though not widely acknowledged, the Green Mountain state is home to more winged wonders, wet weirdoes, and crypto creatures than any other state in the country. You probably know about Champ, the elusive monster of Lake Champlain. But what about Northfield’s Pigman? And Richford’s The Awful?

Citro, respected monster hunter, brings to light over 60 Vermonsters, many captured in exquisite, ghoulish detail by the pen, brush, and ink of Bissette. The authors’ previous collaboration, The Vermont Ghost Guide, is a popular favorite and the perfect companion to this volume.

Citrohas written numerous novels, collections of arcane folklore, and ghost guides chronicling the dark side of Vermont and New England.

Bissette has been a professional cartoonist, illustrator and artist for over 30 years and is a teacher at the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction. He is best known for his award-winning collaboration with writer Alan Moore on DC Comics’ Saga of the Swamp Thing.

Call 463-9404 for book and event reservations or online at www.villagesquarebooks.com.

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Upcoming Classes at Fletcher Farm Submitted by Laurie Marechaux If you watch DIY television or HGTV and love the content of their programs we have the same caliber instructors as their program hosts and guests right here at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts.

Upcoming programs include the following: November 21 and 22 - Fall Landscape Watercolors Robert O'Brien Students will focus on wet-on-wet techniques, color mixing, composition, and dry-brush techniques. The primary focus concerning subject matter will be fall landscapes. Instruction will include: painting various aspects of landscapes such as trees, rocks, water, and barns. Light and shadow will be emphasized. This is an excellent class for those who want to explore the world of watercolor landscape painting.

November 21 and 22 - Exploring the Foundations of Art-Drawing and Sketching with Chester Kasnowski Learn how the “Golden Ratio,” the “Three Unit Rule,” and “1, 2, 3-point Perspective Construction” translates into dynamic, visual interest in art compositions regardless of the medium. Students will make analytical drawings to understand the visual language in more complete terms. Students can work in watercolor, acrylic or oil pastels.

Weekend class times are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call for tuition pricing. Visit www.fletcherfarm.org for more information. One-on-one instruction is always emphasized in all of our classes. Fletcher Farm School is one of the countries leading Arts and Crafts Schools.

If you are a Ludlow, Cavendish or Proctorsville resident (age 7 and up) you are entitled to 50 percent off one class per calendar year. Register online or for a copy of our fall flyer call 228-8770

Putney Craft Tour The 31st annual Putney Craft Tour will continue as a Thanksgiving tradition on November 27 through 29. This year there will be 23 artisans within a 12 mile radius of the village, hills and farmlands of this quiet Southern Vermont town.

The Putney Craft Tour is the oldest continuous craft tour in New England. Many of the studios are off the beaten path, on dirt roads, or nestled in the forests.

Maps are available to help the visitors find their way to the studios, while they drive through the very landscapes that so inspire these artists and craftspeople.

Each year the tour attracts between 1500 and 2000 visitors. The artists often offer refreshments, and some of them will be giving demonstrations. The tour is a unique opportunity to see some of the finest crafts and artwork in New England, and to meet the interesting people who create them.

There will be a wide range of crafts offered for sale at all different price ranges. It is a great opportunity to buy Holiday gifts and one of a kind Art pieces alike.

The Putney Craft Tour will run Friday through Saturday after Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The artwork represented is diverse.

Participating artists are Ian and Jenny Eddy (wrought iron), Jeanne Bennett (silver jewelry), Carlene Raper

(quilts), Judy Hawkins (landscape paintings), John Ewald and Peggy O’Toole (tileworks), Jennifer Irion (handbound books), Gail Grycel (woodworking), David Major (cheesemaking), Noriko Isogai (woodcarving), Josh Letourneau (hand-blown glass), Wendy Wilson (woodturning), David Mischke (pottery), Nathaniel Hall (custom made drums), Ken Pick (pottery and stoneware), Dena Gartenstein (handweaving), Maggie Lake (framed botanicals), Jill Noss (pastels and painting on wood), Green Mountain Spinnery (natural fiber yarns), Edel Byrne (stained glass), Susan Samitz (polymer clay jewelry and art), Robert Burch and Nancy Gagnon ( hand-blown glass), Caitlin Burch ( handblown glass), and Julia Brandis (stained glass).

For details, visit www.putneycrafts.com.

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Stockwell Brothers Story by Robert F. Smith – Editor Photos Courtesy of The Stockwell Brothers Having seen The Stockwell Brothers play many times, we certainly had them in mind for a Local Musician’s Spotlight feature. They’ve been a staple of the live local music scene for decades.

This coming Saturday, November 21, they will be opening for bluegrass masters Ned Luberecki and Stephen Mougin at the New England Youth Theatre at 100 Flat Street in Brattleboro at 8 p.m. We felt it was a great time to put the brothers in the Spotlight.

Tickets for the concert are $15 or $13 for students and seniors. For reservations and more information call 254-9276.

Now, here are some questons for the brothers, and their answers are in italics.

How did you guys start playing together? Was music part of how you were raised? Can you give me a history of the group?

Our parents were bluegrass fans, and our dad played guitar, mandolin and harmonica. Early on, we'd hear him and a handful of local guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle players at parties and other gatherings in our hometown of Putney.

With those experiences and 78 and 33 1/3 rpm records to go on, Bruce started playing banjo at age 11, and younger brother, Barry, soon joined in on guitar. In 1969, we went from living room picking sessions with dad to playing out with our first band, The Green Mountain Boys, a bluegrass quartet which included our cousins, Doug and Tim Harlow.

While in college in Connecticut, Bruce and Barry formed Old Dog, a band with mandolinist, Phil Rosenthal, which recorded two Flying Fish albums with Seldom Scene dobroist, Mike Auldridge, in the late '70s. During the '80s, the brothers collaborated with an array of musicians fluent in other musical styles, as The Stockwell Brothers Band gradually changed from a newgrass, to a folk rock, to a world beat band featuring Bruce on electric guitar and multi-insrumentalist, Derrik Jordan.

By the early '90s, youngest brother, Alan, who had been travelling with the band as the soundman, joined Bruce and Barry, as the three brothers returned to their newgrass/folk roots as trio, recording a CD, Stobro, in 1992. Since then, The Stockwell Brothers have performed

throughout the US, and in Canada and Europe.

How did playing in Europe happen?

Barry, who books the band, started by calling a few Germany, Switzerland and England venues listed in the back of several music trade magazines. Through their association with Seldom Scene, Bruce and Barry were somewhat known in European bluegrass circles, and as each phone call led to a handful more, the trip mushroomed into a six-week, 11-country tour. It was an invaluable experience, which led to our Stobro CD being re-released on Holland's Strictly Country label.

What are the highlights of your career that you look back on with the most satisfaction?

As teenagers, we had the good fortune to be booked by Putney Folk as an opening act for some great artists, including Bruce's hero, banjo legend Earl Scruggs. Over the years, we've shared bills with artists from Bill Monroe to Mary-Chapin Carpenter to Asleep At The Wheel, at some venerable concert halls.

The European tour, as well as an extended West Coast tour and tours with singer/songwriter, Jonathan Edwards, also stand out. Bruce has won a bunch of banjo contests over the years, most notably, the 2005 Merlefest competition in Wilkesboro, NC. Then there are the albums - our labor of love snapshots of where we've been musically.

What were your early influences?

We all listened to Flatt and Scruggs, the Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers, while Barry focused equally on a few singer/songwriters of the time - Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce and Merle Haggard.

What instruments do you play?

In concert, Bruce plays five-string banjo, Barry plays guitar and Alan switches between bass and mandolin. We all play a variety of stringed instruments around the

Green Mountain Festival Series Hosts Reunion Night of Music & Comedy The celebration continues for the 25th year of the Green Mountain Festival Series. This season all of the performances feature alumni from the area and on Saturday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. the series is thrilled to host a Reunion Night of Music and Comedy at Green Mountain Union High School.

Live music will fill the stage from a host of different performers including Chester native Dylan Duncan.

Dylan is an up-and-coming singer, guitarist and songwriter whose album "What To Keep & Let Go" is due out later this year.

Ida Mae Specker, Chester's fiddler extrodianaire will also be on hand to perform.

Brendon Thomas a creative songwriter and musician of Forever in Motion will perform and his 3rd album is due in early 2010.

The band Rusty Belle will also be on hand, with local natives Matt and Kate Lorenz. Rusty Belle is know for a range of music including loud rock sounds, lullaby's and ballads, waltzes and honkeytonk, pop and the blues.

Sam Lloyd, Jr. returns from Hollywood to the Green Mountain Festival Series and is currently touring with his band, The Butties and acting in the hit TV show, Scrubs.

In between performances, the audience will have the chance to see visual art from local alumni. On display in the Green Mountain Union High School's "Gallery on the Bridge" will be art by Hannah Parker,

Shana Merrow Currie, Heather Hawkins, and Miranda (Wheeler) McNamara in additon to several others. Ross Jones, Chef at Springfield's 56 Main Street and Michael Kennedy, Sous Chef at the Inn at Essex in Essex Junction will prepare food for the audience to enjoy during intermissions. Both chefs are graduates from GMUHS. Enjoy a great Putney Pasta chicken alfredo dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. in the GMUHS cafeteria.

The dinner will include chicken alfredo (tri-color rotini, broccoli in a creamy alfredo sauce), salad, bread, vegetables, dessert, and a beverage. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years old and will benefit high school students who are participating in an extended learning adventure trip to the Grand Canyon in April.

A special thanks to our underwriters for this show - Nancy and George Malin, Singleton's Store and Lynn and Barry Weinberg.

Tickets are $10 for adults and seniors, $7 for students when purchased in advance. Tickets are an additional $2 when purchased at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at Misty Valley Books, Chester; Village Square Books, Bellows Falls; 56 Main Street, Springfield; Blue Sky Trading Company, Ludlow; Northshire Bookstore, Manchester, and Green Mountain Pharmacy, Londonderry. Call 8754473 or www.greenmountainfestivalseries.com for tickets or additional information.

Children’s Apps Due December 9th for Apple Blossom Cotillion Elementary school children in grades Kindergarten through 4th are invited to participate in the 54th annual Apple Blossom Cotillion.

These younger performers, always a real crowd pleaser, are introduced in couples, just like the high school participants and escorts, and they perform several singing and dancing numbers.

The theme of this year ’s Cotillion, which is on Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1, is “Summer Daze” featuring songs of summer. The directors of the Cotillion are Carrie Jewell and Pam Church.

Applicants who submit a completed application by the due date of December 9 are eligible to participate unless the number of applicants exceeds the capacity

of the production. In that case, a random public drawing will be held to determine the participants.

“We encourage children to apply in couples – a girl and her male escort – just like the high school participants,” says Larry Kraft, Director of Springfield Hospital Foundation, and emcee of the Cotillion. “If a public drawing is held to determine participants,” Kraft explains, “preference will be given to children who apply as couples.”

Parents who would like their children to participate may obtain an application form at the hospital’s website, www.springfieldhospital.org, or from Springfield Hospital Foundation, 885-7644, lkraft@springfieldhospital.org.

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Do you write and compose your own songs?

Bruce is the songwriter in the band - our second CD, Leave My Dreams Alone, is largely his material. At this point, he's writing instrumental banjo pieces, while Barry brings in most of the new material from a variety of mostly non-bluegrass sources.

Have you been involved in other groups or performing on your own?

Bruce and his wife Kelly, an acoustic bassist, occasionally perform with North by Northeast, a Connecticut based group of New England bluegrass vets. We've done studio work with lots of artists, from Jonathan Edwards to Bela Fleck.

What local musicians do you enjoy?

Kelly and Bruce enjoy jamming with area bluegrass players almost every week. As Twilight Music, Barry gets to book some incredibly talented local musicians at Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery, Greenhoe Theatre, New England Youth Theatre and the annual Twilight on the Tavern Lawn concert series in Putney. To name a few - fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger, bagpiper Dan Houghton, singer/songwriters Derrik Jordan , Lisa McCormick and Clayton Sabine, and bands like Nightingale, Housetop, Simba and Planet Zydeco.

Who are your influences now? What new music are you listening to?

As a banjo teacher, Bruce has had a chance to work with some of his biggest influences - Bill Keith, Tony Trischka and Alan Munde to name just three - and they continue to inspire him. And there's a whole new generation of amazing players in bluegrass - Rutland's own Dan Tyminski is a great example. Inspired by songs and voices, Barry listens mostly to contemporary folk - new material from old favorites like Jonathan Edwards and Cheryl Wheeler to the younger generation of singer/songwriters like Anais Mitchell and Kris Delmhorst.

What advice would you give to up and coming musicians in the area?

As a music teacher, Bruce's best advice is simply get out and play with other people - through music stores, jams, festivals, concerts. Find others with similar interests and abilities and join in. There's no better or faster way to find out how it all works.

In photo, from left, Alan, Bruce and Barry Stockwell.

Robert Cohen Concludes VT Voices 2009 Novelist and Middlebury College professor Robert Cohen will be the final guest of Misty Valley Books’ Vermont Voices 2009 series. He will present his most recent novel, Amateur Barbarians, at the First Universalist Church in Chester ’s Stone Village on Sunday, November 22 at 2 p.m.

A reception and book signing will follow. For more information call 875-3400 or visit www.mvbooks.com.

Peter Pan at Bellows Falls Opera House Start the holiday season with a trip to see this enchanting and magical children’s classic! River Theater will perform Peter Pan on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 21 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. at the Bellows Falls Opera House.

Featuring a cast of 40 local youths and several adults, this magical story was adapted from J.M. Barrie’s plays and books by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Michael Wright and Heidi Fagan direct this production with beautiful costumes by professional costume designer Veda Crewe Joseph.

Tickets are being sold in advance at Village Video, Rte. 12, Charlestown, Village Square Booksellers, Bellows Falls, and the Landing, Route 11, Springfield, next to the Connecticut River Bridge.

The admission price in advance is $10 and $8 for seniors, students and children. Tickets will also be available on performance days as $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors, students and children.

For more information visit www.freewebs.com/rivertheater, email rivertheater@yahoo.com or call (603)236-9135.

Author of Popular Young Adult Novels A new book by Bellows Falls author Julian F. Thompson makes fun of something that's caused many sleepless nights and anxiety attacks – the process of applying to and getting into college.

The book's title is Getting In: How one ingenious applicant induced a letter of acceptance from America's most selective university.

Thompson is the author of 18 novels for young adults, many of which appeared on Best Books lists.

See more on him at julianthompson.net.

Getting In is available at the Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls.

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

The Springfield Cosmos football team came so close to back-toback state championship titles. So close.

Despite a tough, 19-8 loss in the Division III

title game, the Cosmos deserve a whole lot of credit for coming back from early season injuries and climbing all the way back to the championship game.

Trying to live up to an undefeated season and first state title in over 60 years last season, while also losing several key players to graduation including your star quarterback, a great running back and a dominant lineman, is certainly not an easy hill to climb.

Congratulations to coach Mike Hatt and his

staff, as well as all the players who came so close to repeating as champions.

--------------------------While we're speaking of local football, congrats must also go out to Bellows Falls Terrier head coach Bob Lockerby and his staff and players, for creating such a huge turn around with the tradition that is, “Terrier football.”

After taking over for long-time coach "Bis" Bisbee, Lockerby had some awful big shoes to try and fill. It has taken a few years, but the

traditional ole’ Power-I running game and that “Purple Gang” defense appears to be back.

But as I am sure coach Lockeby will agree, one successful season does not constitute a return to form, therefore it will take another great season before you can truly say "they're back."

---------------------------Over in Langdon, NH and after winning the school's first ever girls' soccer state championship last year, coach Bruce Ferland's Lady Wildcats recently made it back-to-back Class M

titles.

After a semi-final, 2-1 win over Prospect Mountain, the Lady 'Cats took on Campbell in the championship game, with the lone goal of the match coming four minutes into the second overtime from FM senior Jordan Ferland, who just so happens to be the coach's daughter. The assist came from Morgan Greene.

Of course, Lady 'Cat senior keeper Christine Surber also played a huge role in the win, making several

outstanding saves to preserve the shut out.

Over these last two championship seasons, the Lady Wildcats had an impressive, 33-4-2 record including a 17-2 mark this season.

After a dozen years of coaching FM boys' JV soccer (also including two seasons at Stevens), coach Ferland has simply done a remarkable job in helping to bring back-to-back titles to The Den. Congratulations to coach Ferland, his staff and all the players. Go Wildcats!

COSMOS FALL SHORT IN BID FOR SECOND STRAIGHT STATE TITLE Story by Joe Milliken - Editor Photo by Doug MacPhee On a slick, rain-soaked Natowich Field in Brattleboro on Saturday, the Springfield Cosmos football team were

looking to win their second straight Division III state title, but fell just short in a 19-8 loss to the Windsor Yellowjackets.

The top-seeded Jacks played tough defense throughout, then capital-

ized on uncharacteristic Cosmos mistakes, which is usually a winning formula in big games such as this. The championship is Windsor's first football state title since 1999.

The Cosmos also played extremely tough defense, only giving up 95 yards of total offense, however Windsor took advantage of their opportunities when presented and it was enough to get the job done.

Indeed, the Windsor defense made the big plays in this one.

After a scoreless first half dominated by both defenses, Yellowjacket defensive lineman Tyler Kibbing made the first big play, intercepting a Brandon Boyle pass with just under eight minutes left in the third quarter, then racing 40-yards down the side line for the first touchdown of the game. However, the 2point conversion failed, but Windsor had struck first for the 6-0 lead.

With just under eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Windsor

defense made another big play by stopping the Cosmos offense on a fourth down gamble from their own 21-yard line, setting up the Yellowjacket offense in the red zone.

Yellowjackets quarterback Gavin Callahan then took things into his own hands, running the ball on four straight plays until he found the end zone.

After another 2-point conversion failed, the Jacks held a 12-0 lead.

The Springfield offense took over the ball but just couldn't seem to get any offense going and when another fourth down try failed, Windsor once again had the ball inside the Cosmos 40-yard line.

And once again it would be Callahan, this time running the ball six

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different times before finally punching it in from the 3-yard line and a 19-0.

To the Cosmos credit howeve,r and with less than two minutes left in the game, Boyle completed two passes to Billy Wheeler, the second one producing a nice 48yard touchdown to finally get the Cosmos on the scoreboard.

After a 2-point conversion to Colin LaPlante, the final on the scoreboard read Windsor 19, Springfield 8.

The Yellowjackets defense was the key to this game, despite giving up more yards (177) than the Cosmos defense (95).

After reaching the championship game two consecutive seasons and coming up empty, the third trip to the title game for Windsor turned out to be the charm.

Above, Springfield High School running back Matt Mitchell reurns a kick off during Saturday’s Division III state championship game against the Windsor Yellowjackets. The Cosmos fell just short of winning their second consecutive football state title.

The win for the Yellowjackets was their first football state championship since 1999.

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VT Humanities Council Hosts Annual Fall Conference Story by Joe Milliken - Editor The Vermont Humanities Council recently hosted its' 36th annual fall conference titled Food For Thought at The Essex in Essex Junction and sponsored

by C & S Wholesale Grocers and King Arthur Flour.

The two day event held last Friday and Saturday, brought together noted authors, scholars, cooks, and other experts to examine the ways that food and eating not only shape us

as individuals, but also as a culture and society.

This falls' conference takes a unique angle, examining food from the perspective of the humanities, including artistic, literary, ethical, social, religious and cultural aspects of food and how it effects our future.

The Food For Thought schedule was packed with a variety of events, lectures and demonstrations, while also touching upon Vermont's rich agricultural history, which

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over time has developed the Green Mountain State into one of America’s leading specialty food sectors.

Friday afternoon began with several workshops revolving around the personal experience of food, including a wine and cheese pairing, an exploration of taste and a Japanese tea ceremony.

Later in the afternoon the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) hosted tasting workshop and an Italian dessert demonstration.

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Above, Andrew Martell of Charlestown, NH was a successful Youth Weekend hunter, taking this very ice 5 point 130 pound buck shot in Claremont.

With hunting season here, we thought we’d share one of our favorite venison recipes, Grilled Marinated Venison Steaks, with our readers, courtesy of Free Venison Recipes.

The marinade is what makes this recipe. Fresh herbs are added to the dressing to give a more intense flavor to the steaks as they marinade.

2 pounds of venison steaks, cut about 1/2 inch thick 1 bottle Italian salad dressing 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Tenderize the steaks with a mallet, so they're about half their original thickness. Combine the salad dressing with the other ingredients, and pour over the steaks in a glass, stainless steel or plastic container. Stir the Italian dressing marinade into the steaks, making sure it contacts every surface.

For the best flavor, marinate the venison steaks for 24 hours in the refrigerator before grilling.

Preheat the grill to medium high, and cook the steaks over direct, medium high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium rare to medium steaks...longer for well done. Remember that these steaks are thin, so it won't take much time to grill them.

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Other activities on the day included a discussion with editor Darra Goldstein about the book Gastromania : The Journal of Food and Culture, a talk with syndicated food columnist Maria Calta and a discussion about terroir as it is expressed in Vermont Maple Syrup.

Saturday was another packed day with events and demonstrations.

In the morning was a lecture with international health expert, presidential advisor and

former director of the World Health Council, Dr. Nils Daulaire.

Another interesting guest was University of Vermont Assistant Professor of Nutritian and Food Sciences Amy Trubek, who discussed the relation between Vermont's working landscape and sense of taste, and the linkages between food, culture and land.

Other interesting sessions included on the afternoon explored a variety of topics including food as it is

represented in painting, writing and film, food as it impacts our communities and food as it reinforces the society we live in.

The conference concluded with Goldrein, Trubek and jeffrey Roberts discussing why good food matters, both to us as individuals and as a society.

To learn more about the conference visit the Vermont Humanities Council at www.vermonthumanities.org

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TRADITIONS 50 Cal inline Black Powder Rifle, #11 Primer, like new $125.00. CTR Rutland, VT. 802-775-0280

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BODY BY Jake, Bun and Thigh Rocker exercise equipment. Originally $200 selling for $45. 518-891-9277

MUSIC CLARINET, FLUTE, VIOLIN TRUMPET, Trombone, Amplifier, Fender Guitar, $69. each. Cello, Upright Bass, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $185. each. Tuba, Baritone Horn, Hammond Organ, Others 4 sale. 1-516-377-7907.

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

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES *BUY FORECLOSURES* Use our Money!

Split Bit Profits! You Find, We Fund! Free Kit: 800-854-1952 x 81

ATTENTION READERS: Earn money from home processing mortgage assistance postcards. No advertising. Direct deposit available. References available. No gimmicks.

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800-650-2090.

MAKE $$$ AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK!!!

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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.

HELP WANTED $$$ START NOW $$$ Earn Extra Income.

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Financial aid if qualified \’96 Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-854-6156 AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 686-1704 ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience! Top US Company! Glue Gun, Painting, Jewelry & More! 1-860-482-3955

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.)

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All Cash Vending! Do you earn $800/day?

Local Vending routes, 25 machines + candy. $9,995. 1-800-807-6485 (Void/SD,CT,MD)

AWESOME CAREER, $20/hr/$57K/yr, Postal jobs, Pd Training, Vac. Benefits. Call M-F, 8-5 CST, 888-361-6551, Ext. 1034

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November 18-24, 2009

BELLOWS FALLS, VT. South St. Housing newly remodeled apartments located in the heart of town. 3 bedroom ($875/mo.), 4 bedroom $975/mo.) apartments now available.

Includes heat, hot water, rubbish and snow removal and laundry facility available. No offstreet parking available. Close to elementary school, post office, cafe, local grocery store and bus service to surrounding towns.

Please contact 802-885-7885 for application.

Income limits do apply.

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. William St. Housing newly remodeled apartments located in the heart of town. 1 bedroom ($639/mo.), 2 bedroom ($750/mo.), 3 bedroom ($875/mo.) apartments now available. Includes heat, hot water, rubbish and snow removal & laundry facility available. Off street parking available.

Close to elementary school, post office, cafe, local grocery store and bus service to surrounding towns. Please contact 802-8757885 for an application. Income limits do apply.

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

WORK AT HOME. Government Jobs, data entry, clerical benefits. $12-$48 hr. FT/PT. Call 1-888-293-7370.

CHESTER, VT. Large 2 bdrm w/additional loft. Excellent condition. Hardwood floors.

Sauna, large deck, fully equipped kitchen. No pets/smoking. 1st, last & security. $850/mo.

Heat/cooking/hot water by propane. 617549-1300.

HELP WANTED/LOCAL

CHESTER, VT. New 1 bdrm apt. $725.

Includes HT/HW/parking/plowing. 802-8692400. www.rootspropertymanagement.

CRISIS FUEL WORKER/FAMILY SERVICES WORKER - SPRINGFIELD Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is currently seeking a Temporary Crisis Fuel Worker/Family Services for the Springfield office. This individual will primarily assist clients with emergency heating situations and work in collaboration with the Family Services team. In addition they will provide direct client services under emergency and non-emergency circumstances, information and referral, case management, and advocacy to low income clients; establish and maintain positive liaison with community resources and other agencies. The qualified candidate must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, strong computer literacy, and the ability to work a flexible schedule when needed. Experience in the human service field is preferred. Send resume and cover letter to Family Services Director, SEVCA, 91 Buck Drive, Westminster, VT 05158. EOE

COZY 1 bdrm apt. in Cavendish, VT. $160/week includes HT/HW/Electric/WD hook-up. Please call Kim at 802-738-7688.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK? Are you a healthy American over 18, with a car, a driver’s license & a phone? If so, your ideal job may just be with us! Green Mountain Traffic Control, Inc. is hiring flaggers today call us at 802-463-4380 to apply. We are a Vermont Domestic Corporation & an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NEW SPRINGFIELD, VT. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. starting $540/mo. Includes HW/snow/parking. On-site laundry. Ref/sec. 802-295-4442.

CHESTER/SPRINGFIELD, VT. Cleaning person wanted part-time. Honest & efficient a must. $10/hour. Call Neil at 508-746-4141.

TRAVEL CONSULTANT/Agents needed Immediately in Addison County, FT/PT. Commissions/Bonuses. Will Train. Call Debby 802-893-1666

APARTMENT FOR RENT BELLOWS FALLS VT $550 Cute 1 Bedroom 1st floor, enclosed porch, heat/HW, parking, pets welcome. 203 966-9613

HISTORIC BUILDINGS downtown Springfield, VT. (2) 3 bdrm apts.,Fully restored, new appliances. (3) business spaces available.(1) 550 sq. ft. (2) 350 sq. ft. Sec. dep/ref./credit check req. Call John 802-875-5119.

LONDONDERRY, VT. 3-bdrm apt. new carpet & paint, semi-furnished. Large deck overlooking river. WD/snow/trash included. $950/mo. 802-875-4714 anytime.

LUDLOW, VT. First month free. 1 bdrm, 1 bath, newly renovated. $650. 802-353-0348.

PROCTORSVILLE, VT. Studio and 1 bdrm apt. includes H/HW, trash & snow removal, laundry facility on site. Call for application.

Stewart Property Management. Equal Housing Opportunity. 802-885-7885. Income limits do apply.

SAXTONS RIVER, VT. Attractive 1 bdrm.

Bright, sunny, private entrance/parking.

HT/HW/elec/trash/plowing included. Close to stores, post office, restaurants. Required references, 1 month sec. dep./lease. No smoking. $750/mo. 802-869-1271 SPRINGFIELD, VT. 1 bdrm apt. Appliances, all utilities included. No pets. Minimum security. 802-886-2703.

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

SPRINGFIELD, VT. 2bdrm apts. available.

Includes HT/HW, trash & snow removal, W/D hookups. Call for application. Stewart Property Management. Equal Housing Opportunity 802-885-7885. Income limits do apply.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. 4 bdrm, $1,050.

Includes H/HW, trash & snow removal, W/D hookups. Call for application, Stewart Property Management. Equal Housing Opportunity. 802-885-7885. Income limits do apply.

20 ACRES LAND FORECLOSURES!-Near Booming ElPaso, Texas. Now $12,856, was $16,900. $0 Down. Take over $159/mo payment. No credit checks/owner financing. 18 0 0 - 7 5 5 - 8 9 5 3 , www.texaslandforeclosures.net

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Huge, 1 bdrm, large LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, HT/HW trash included. $700/mo. Call Neil 802-885-6292.

RANGELY, MAINE Area (Avon). 13 acres.

Quiet country location near snowmobile trails. Excellent hunting. Great views.

Surveyed, soil tested. $29,900. Financing.

508-397-5772. See pics at www.valleybrookacres.com

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Immaculate 2 bdrm in quiet residential neighborhood. $875/mo. includes HT/HW/trash & snow rem. Avail Nov. 1st. Now taking applications. 802-8855550.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Private, 1-2 bdrm in quiet, wooded neighborhood. Great yards/pool. $850/mo. includes heat/electric/snow & trash removal, cable and parking. Must See! 802-885-8223.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Totally remodeled, 1,100 sq. ft. 2 bdrm on 1st floor. Large LR, DR, eatin kitchen w/DW & over-stove microwave.

Beautiful hardwood floors & carpet.

HT/HW/trash removal included. Garage & storage available. $1,050/mo. Call Neil 802885-6292.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Totally remodeled, 2bdrm on 2nd floor. Large LR, eat-in kitchen w/DW & pantry too. Beautiful hardwood floors & carpet. HT/HW/trash removal included. $825/mo. Call Neil 802-885-6292.

HOME FOR RENT CHESTER, VT. 2 bdrm, spacious home. all amenities included. 1st, last, sec. & ref. req.

No pets. $1,275/mo. 802-236-0318.

REAL PROPERTY FOR SALE TENNESSEE LAND 100% FINANCING NO CLOSING COSTS, NO CREDIT CHECKS on all residential homesites, 1 acre to 5 acres fully developed, close to town. Call 1-888811-2158

RENTALS 1 ROOM OFFICE on the green in Chester. All utilities included. Quiet, professional building. $350/mo. 802-875-6379.

6X12 DRY STORAGE. $30/mo. 802-8868477.

BELLOWS FALLS, VT. $550/mo. cute 1bdrm, 1st floor, enclosed porch. Heat/HW, parking, pets welcome. Garage/workshop avail. 203-966-9613 CHESTER, VT. Large brand new 1-bdrm apt. on the Green. 1st floor, private entrance, heat, water included. $725/mo. 802-8756379

CHESTER, VT. Small, 3 Bdrm cape, very private location. Chester school district. $875/mo. plus utilities and sec. dep..

References. Avail 11/1. Call owner/broker 802-875-2239

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.

ECHO LAKE, Ludlow, VT. Black River 3+Bdrms, 2BA house w/2 gas fireplaces, deck, jet tub, garage. Available furnished/unfurnished. $1,100/mo. +utilities.

802-885-2088.

S. LONDONDERRY, VT. Unfurnished. Newly remodeled. 2-bdrm, 1 BA. W/storage unit & garage. Everything new! One year lease. No smoking or pets. $775/mo. 802-875-4861

FURNISHED EFFICIENCY for rent $800.00/Mo. ,Hinesburg/Monkton, utilities included, screend porch, country setting, available 10/24/09, leave message (802) 482-3392

SPRINGFIELD, VT. New, completely remodeled 3-bdrm, $950 includes HT/HW/snow & trash removal & off-street parking. Call 802885-4471.

HOME IMPROVEMENT BRAND NEW titanium chimney liner 35 x 7 for wood burning 499.00 (518) 546-9859 BRASS FIREPLACE doors with wood grate & screens excellent condition $300.00 (518) 298-8009 NEW- GUARDIAN 16 circuit Transfer Switch & Emergency Load Center- Home Standby 16kW $150 (518) 543-6132

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE MOBIL HOME 1970’s model. 2 bedrooms.

Ready for you to move. $2,500. Call 518546-8258

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

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, VT. 2-bdrm, 2-BA apt.

Newly renovated/insulated.

Fireplace/DW. No smoking/pets. $900 plus utilities. Includes plowing/HW/gas. 802-8245689.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Includes all utilities, no smoking/no pets. Security required. Good Ref. 1 Bdrm: $695/mo. or $170/wk. 800-2838072 SOUTH BURLINGTON, available Dec. 5th.

Linens, utilities cable tv /parking. Great location near banks,grocery, hospital. Light kitchen privileges. Quiet. No smoking. $500/mo. $250 security deposit. 802-8602863.

SPRINGFIELD, VT. Park Street. 1-bdrm, 1st floor. Includes HT/HW/snow/trash removal.

No pets. $625/mo. Call Jake or Gary 802885-5488 SPRINGFIELD, VT. Park Street. 1-bdrm, 2nd floor. Includes HT/HW/Electric/snow/trash removal. No pets. $695/mo. Call Jake or Gary 802-885-5488.

TIMESHARES SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!

Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or broker fees. Free consultation. www.selltimeshare.com, 1-888-310-0115

The Classified Superstore (802) 460-1107

Activity Assistant

Nurse Opening

PT Days and PT Eves Contact Tricia 802-228-4571 Gill Odd Fellows Home, 8 Gill Terrace Ludlow, Vermont 05149

Hill House McGirr Day Care Center Nursing Home 463.3436 463.4387 Atkinson Street • Bellows Falls • Vermont • 05101

LNA Positions Available 11 - 7 • Full and part time 3 - 11 full & part time

60767

McGirr’s is a 30 bed skilled nursing facility.

We offer competitive pay and benefits and child care from 7 - 4:30.

Call Margaret at 463-4387 or apply directly.

w/LNA experience in Long Term Care 32-40 hours week, every other weekend Contact Lynda 802-228-4571 Gill Odd Fellows Home, 8 Gill Terrace Ludlow, Vermont 05149

60766

61403

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is currently seeking a part time, seasonal (10–15 hrs. a week) Data Entry Assistant for the Westminster office. This individual will be responsible for data entry and maintenance of the Fuel Program spreadsheets, as well as the collection and compilation of the day-to-day paperwork of the Crisis Fuel and Family Services staff.

The qualified candidate must possess strong knowledge of Excel, word-processing, database management, possess organizational and communication skills, and maintain confidentiality of personal client information. Must have the ability to work in a busy office with a high volume of paperwork. A high school diploma or equivalent is a minimum requirement. Send resume and cover letter to Family Services Director, SEVCA, 91 Buck Drive, Westminster, VT 05158. EOE 60450

Immediate Opening Cavendish Town Elementary School P.O. Box 236 Proctorsville, VT 05153

FRONT DESK AGENT PART TIME 11 PM - 7 AM

Bus Driver - Part Time 15 - 20 hours per week Need School Bus endorsement on license.

Willing to train and reimburse for CDL license.

Applications accepted until position filled.

Interested persons should write a letter of inquiry to: George O. Thomson, Principal or call (802)226-7758 for application Equal Opportunity Employer 61165

Good working environment Resort benefits available Reliable applicants only APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE POINTE HOTEL

or Email Resume To :

gm@castlehillresort.com Route 103 Cavendish, Vermont

61155

Data Entry Assistant

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November 18-24, 2009

TIMESHARES SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!!

Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today.No Commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation www.sellatimeshare.com 1877-494-8246

1997 FORD Contour, no rust, nice interior, runs well. High mileage. Asking $700. 802226-7417.

SNOWMOBILE FOR SALE

2004 JEEP Grand Cherokee, 4WD, 6 cyl.

Very good condition. Reg. serviced. Silver. $7,500. 802-869-1090.

1970 RUPP Snow Sport 340 Sprint, good shape, seats ripped, $350.00. 518-942-5278

2008 NISSAN Versa, 4-door, blue, less than 8K. Call 802-775-5106.

1989 SKI-Doo Safari 346 runs great, elec. start, new battery, good condition, no papers, $475.00 OBO. 518-858-7930

REC VEHICLES SALES/RENTALS

AUTO DONATIONS

POP-UP Camper(1985)needs TLC 300.00 OBO 518-585-7084

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

CARS $1,000-$2,999 1989 Volvo 240 auto for parts or fix. $275/OBO. 518642-0561.

CARS $15,000-$19,999 1979 CHEVY CORVETTE. Black, red interior, T-tops, automatic. Runs great, fast. Needs some TLC. New exhaust sounds mean. $15,000 OBO. 518-524-6793.

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 YOUR CAR - HELP CHILDREN WITH CAMP AND EDUCATION. Quickest Towing. Non-Runners/Title Problems OK. Free Vacation/Cruise Voucher. Special Kids Fund 1-866-448-3865

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 DONATE YOUR CAR- Help families in need!

DONATE YOUR CAR...To The Cancer Fund of America. Help Those Suffering With Cancer Today. Free Towing and Tax deductible. 1-800-835-9372 www.cfoa.org

The Classified Superstore (802) 460-1107 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LS SEDAN

TRUCK OR VAN FOR SALE 1994 GMC Topkick. 4-5 yard dump-body, exterior/cab in great condition. 6-speed Caterpillar diesel, very well maintained.

25,950 GVW, 253K. $13,500. 802-257-7839 ext. 13 (daytime), 802-257-1248 (evenings).

2005 DOGE Grand Caravan, 107K, good condition. Power windows/locks. Second set of rims w/snow tires. $5,900. 802-875-1700.

2005 CHEVY COLORADO 4X4

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

CARS $5,000-$6,999 2001 AUDI A4 Wagon, Quattro, Automatic, 1.8L-Turbo, Leather, F&R Airbags, Excellent Condition, Elizabethtown, NY, 100k miles, Asking $6,900 OBO. (518) 813-5532

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PRICE REDUCTION - 79 WCFR DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, VT $115,000 36.54 private acres with two mobile homes. One is 14 x 70 with add-on room across the front which has a propane stove and the other is a 12 x 68. The property is located at the end of a dead-end road.

The septic permit is for a 3 bedroom home. Land is wooded with about two acres of pasture. Ride your snowmobiles on your own land and enjoy the comforts of living in the country. This property is well worth looking at. Come take a look.

$

Sale 17,995

ONLY

6 Cyl., Auto., Air, Tilt, 164 Cruise, Power Windows & MILES Locks, Power Seat

$

Sale 9,995

2004 CHEVY COLORADO EXT. CAB 4X4

EXTRA CLEAN

Auto., AC, Power Windows

2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT

61411

AUTO ACCESSORIES 1952 V8 engine. $485. Call 802-425-3529.

4 265 70 17, Good Year all Season Tire, like brand new $400. 518-546-7434

$

4 STUDDED snow tires, size 225/70/16.

Used one season. $250. Call evenings 802463-3290.

AAAA Donation. Donate your car, boat or real estate. IRS tax deductible. Free pick up/ Tow any model/ Condition. Help underprivileged children Outreach Center. 1-800-883-6399 MAGNAGRIP RADIAL HT winter tires, P18570R14. Used 2 seasons. Four tires, $80.

518-251-4068.

SET OF four aluminum wheels, five lug, 14”, Chrysler product. $150. 623-3460 SNOW TIRES. 4 Winterforce 225/60/R18.

Used one season. Off 2006 Dodge Charger. $200/OBO. 802-297-3631.

TIRES AND rims for Yamaha Grizzly 660.

Good condition. $225. 518-492-2028.

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.

YOKOHAMA ICEGUARD tires 195/60 R15 88Q Used only 1 season $400. (518) 5436132

AUTO WANTED

$

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

CARS FOR SALE 1986 JETTA, blue, $3,900. 1984 Vanagon, 2tone brown. $3,500. 1973 Beetle, light blue. $3,900. 802-722-3180.

1997 CHEVY Blazer, fair condition, 150K, $950. Also 2003 Ford F-150, standard, 2WD, 103K. Good condiiton. $1950. Must sell. 802226-7863.

Sale 10,995

V10, AC, Automatic

Sale 5,995

Third Row Seat, 1 OWNER Fully Loaded

2003 FORD RANGER 2WD

1 OWNER

$

Sale 2,995

2002 KIA SPECTRA 4X4

$

Sale 3,995

6 Cyl., 5 Speed, AC

1995 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4

$

5 Speed, 78,000 Miles

GRACE’S M.H.M.

Sale 4,195

Automatic, Leather, Fully Loaded

802-674-5892 Steven E. Grace, Sr. www.gracesmhm.com

For All Your Home and Manufactured Home Needs

Fully Insured • Full Service Dept.

61244

Vinyl Siding, Skirting & Windows

BENSON’S CHEVROLET, INC. Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149

802-228-4000 www.bensonschevy.com

800 PUTNEY RD. BRATTLEBORO, VT.

257-5100 Toll Free: 888-539-2987

JOHN C. STEWART & SON, INC. CUTTINGSVILLE, VT 05738 (802) 492-3332 (800) 842-1448 Fax (802) 492-3311

SERVICE WRITER Customer service experience required.

Automotive background helpful but not necessary.

Gary Patch Parts And Service Director jcstechs@vermontel.net 38289

Contact Scott Carroll for a confidential interview, or email your resume to scottcarroll2500@gmail.com

Fords Since 1915

WESTMINSTER

• $30-45k Earning potential • Paid Holidays/Vacation • Health Insurance • 401k Retirement Plan

AUTO

Specials of the Week!

61418

AUTO MALL

61147

FORD

NOW HIRING

FAX: 257-9327

$

• Carports • Carpentry • Additions

• Porches • Awnings

18 FOOT OUTLAW Duck Boat, with a Honda 75 $14,000 802-773-8678

1 OWNER

61358

• Remodeling • Decks

BOATS

Auto., AC, 63,000 Miles

2003 FORD F350 4X4 CHASSIS

61359

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

Sale 10,900

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT LS 4X4 Green,4 Spd, Auto, 6cyl, Roof Rack $ 13,995

2003 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HATCHBACK Green, 2 Dr., Auto, 4 Cyl, Fwd $ 5,995

I-91 • Exit 5 • Route 5 • Westminster, VT www.westminsterauto.com

802-722-4722

61368

61409

OPEN M-F 8AM - 6PM • Sat. 9AM - 3PM

61355

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Shop Locally This Holiday Season At These Fine Merchants!

Holiday Open House

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Antique Chic • Salvage • Vintage

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“Gift Baskets By Design” Indulgent Treats and Practical Whimsies, Designed for All of Your Gift Giving Needs.

Fine American Craft

Holiday Open House

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Create Your Own!

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Delivery Available Upon Request Shipping Available

Free gift wrapping for our large selection of Beautiful Handmade Crafts, Delicious Gourmet Chocolates and Vermont Maple Products

When You Can Make Your Own? Open at 8 a.m. on Black Friday 15% Off All In Stock Items All Day

Special Raffle!

Junker Studio’s Moose and Bear Sculptures

Every Thursday is Locals Day 10% OFF Until Christmas!

Refreshments

Open every day 10am-5pm, Closed Tues.

$25 Gift Certificate Raffle

Rt. 103, Chester, VT 802-875-7400 www.gallery103.com

Open Wed. 12-7, Thurs. 10-9, Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. by Appt.

gallery103@vermontel.net

Located in the Fabulous White Barn 191 Depot St., Chester, VT 05143 802-245-3098

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Reg. $899

$699

Reg. $999

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Reg. $799

$549

$599

RECLINING SOFA Reg. $799

$599

Reg. $849

$599

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S O FA

Reg. $699

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$499

Business Route 4 • PO Box 221 • Center Rutland, VT (802)773-2703 • Toll Free 1-888-222-SOFA Mon.-Fri. 10-6 • Sat. 9-6 • Sunday 12-5

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