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Vol. 2 No. 48 • December 22, 2010

In Memory

By Joe Milliken

newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND Ñ Last Friday and Saturday, the Rutland Youth Theatre Group performed two, Broadway renditions of Ò Peter Pan The Musical, at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The unique production of this kidsÕ classic based on the story of a boy who doesnÕ t want to grow up, featured a live orchestra, flying props and a young group of very enthusiastic young actors.

Director Saskia Hahen Groom hired a company from Tennessee called D2 Flying Effects, who rigged up a flying apparatus at the theatre as to allow kids to fly across the stage and swing from a pendulum during the performances of Ò IÕ m FlyingÓ , Ò I WonÕ t Grow UpÓ and Never, Never Land.Ó After all, what is a performance of Peter Pan without any flying?

The Rutland Youth Theatre Group is part of the Rutland Recreation & Parks Department and is a program that is open to all young people throughout the county - kindergarten through high school - who are interested in acting and the theatre.

In Poultney, the Poultney Theatre Company recently offered two performances of their annual Scrooge & Company, a dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens classic Ò A Christmas Carol,Ó performed at the Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY one day, and the Poultney High School Library for the other.

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by Gary Mietrott, his version combines the story words with theatrical movements and embellishments in order to create a more lively and tangible reading for the audience.

Donations are encouraged and all proceeds from the events go to the Dick Wright Fund in support of the Poultney High

Students from Otter Valley, Stafford Technical Center, Proctor HS, Fair Haven UHS, cops and community members all came together to dedicate the 2010 Southern Vermont Red Ribbon Tree to memorialize victims of drunk or drugged driving.

..Turn to page 3 to read more on the Red Ribbon Tree

Stafford SADD Chapter Donates Food CLARENDON Ñ The Stafford SADD Chapter recently donated a large number of items, to the new Clarendon Food Shelf. The Clarendon Food Shelf is managed by the Clarendon Town Health Officer, Roxanne Phelps, who is also the mother of Stafford Technical CenterÕ s SADD Chapter President, Cierra Phelps. The decision to help out the food shelf came about after a cardboard box marked “food shelf” was put outside the door of the Public Safety Services Program Classroom at the College of St. Joseph for recycling, and was found in the same spot the following morning with a number of donated items in it. The SADD members saw this as an indication that they should do their own food drive.

The SADD membersÕ food drive was ended in time for the Clarendon Food Shelf to use the food as part of holiday food baskets that they are making for disadvantaged members of the Clarendon community. Another part of the food donation will be used to stock the food shelf. Stafford SADD members who were involved in the project were: Amber Hannan, Alan Greenier, James Reed, Aaron Bosch, Cierra Phelps, Haley Cotrupi, and Korey Russell, all seniors from Mill River Union High School, Ginger Vaughn, Nicole Bogucki, and Kim Rupe, juniors from Poultney High School, Emily Johnson, a senior from West Rutland HS, Ashley Smith, a senior from Otter Valley Union High School, and Kyle Lenher, a senior from Proctor High School.

At right: Kim Rupe ( Poultney HS), Ashley Smith (Otter Valley ), Cierra Phelps (Mill River), Emily Johnson (West Rutland) and Alan Greenier (Mill River) with some of the food donated by the Stafford SADD Chapter to the Clarendon Food Shelf.

MSJ and CKS seek matching funds

By Joe Milliken

newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND Ñ The Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation has provided a grant that will match any funds donated for the music programs at Mount St. Joseph Academy and Christ the King School before December 31, 2010, up to a total of $20,250.

To date, MSJ and CKS have already raised or received commitments for $12,000 toward this effort. The goal is to raise the full $20,250 by the

...Turn to page 10 to read more on the Youth Teatre Group

end of the year so that the music programs will receive a cash infusion of $40,500. MSJ and CKS hope to expand and modernize the music equipment made available to students-- and to offer a strings program that would enrich the lives of their students and the community.

In recent years, the popularity of the music programs at both schools has increased tremendously, as students flock to the music departments to learn instruments ranging from the flute to ukulele to electric guitar. MSJÕ s summer Rock Band Camp ...Turn to page 2 to read more on this effort

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Castleton Campus Center awarded prestigious LEED Gold green building certification CASTLETON — The Castleton State College Campus Center has recently been awarded LEED Gold certification as established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.

There are only 11 other LEED Gold or Platinum Certified buildings in Vermont.

The $7.1 million Campus Center, which opened in the fall of 2009, was designed as a high performance green building. To construct the new building, the old Campus Center, which was built of cinderblocks in the 1970s, was totally renovated and incorporated into the attractive and enlarged design.

Castleton President Dave Wolk said, “This is an example of Castleton’s dedication to sustainability. We took a building that was inefficient and uncomfortable and turned it into a gem.”

The original goal of the project was to achieve LEED Silver certification, but JMZ Architects and Planners of Glens Falls , New York, exceeded those expectations.

Bob Joy, a managing principal of JMZ, said, “The design team found innovative ways to reuse or repurpose 97 percent of the

materials in the existing building, which reduced construction waste. They also incorporated an extremely efficient building envelope, high-efficiency interior lighting, advanced heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and control systems, innovative water use technologies, and sustainable materials throughout.”

“The green building movement offers unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO, and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council.

“The work of innovative building projects such as the Castleton Campus Center is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.”

To see the features of the Campus Center: http://www.castleton.edu/campus/cam puscenter/green_campus_center For a list of LEED certified buildings, search by Vermont at: http://www.usgbc.org/LEED/Project/Cer tifiedProjectList.aspx

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dition of academic excellence in the Rutland region for well over a century. MSJ was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1882 and CKS followed in 1886. For more information, visit www.rutlandcatholicschools.org.

From page 1 drew both elementary and high school-aged students from numerous area schools.

Those who are interested in contributing to this exciting initiative may contact MSJ at (802) 775-0151 or CKS at (802) 773-0500.

They can also donate online by going to http://www.msjvermont.org/alumni/gift / and indicating “Music Donation” under “Special Requests.”

Rutland Catholic Schools include Christ the King School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy, which are private, Catholic schools located in Rutland, Vermont. Rutland Catholic Schools have provided a tra-

Pictured on front: Music Director Mark Harding leads teenaged musicians as they fill the MSJ chapel with music.

Pictured at right: Students of all ages from MSJ’s Summer Rock Band Camp performed at the school’s Honor Our Past with music that entertained both young and not-so-young alumni and friends

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This event was planned and executed by members of the Stafford Technical Center SADD Chapter; student Ginger Vaughan, a junior from Poultney High School, was the overall Project Director. She was assisted by Assistant Project Directors Aaron Bosch, a Mill River UHS senior in the Stafford Public Safety Services Program, and Emily Newton, a junior from Fair Haven Union High School, who supervised her fellow Health Careers students. The tree, which was donated by Smokey House and cut and delivered by the Stafford Technical Center Forestry Program, under the direction of Mark Raishart and Mary Helm, will remain at the Diamond Run Mall during the holiday season so that others can remember those who have been lost to these crashes.

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The event was hosted by the Stafford Technical Center SADD Chapter, which includes the students in the Public Safety Services and Health Careers. SADD members from the Fair Haven Union High School and Proctor High School Chapters and their advisors represented their schools, as did contingents from Upward Bound, the College of St. Joseph, and Stafford Technical Center ’s SkillsUSA Chapter. Lt. Chuck Cacciatore represented the Vermont State Police. The Rutland County Sheriff ’s Department sent Deputy Rick Wilbur. Lt. Kevin Geno and Sgt. Matt Prouty of the Rutland City Police Department and Sgt. Joe Arduca and Inspector Adam Pockette of the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles acted as their departments’ representatives.

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Safety Makes for Jolly Holidays (To the tune “Oh Christmas Tree”)

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he holidays won’t be jolly days

When injuries occur so many ways!

Yes it’s holiday season once again, and what better time to remind everyone of some simple things you can do to keep you and your children safe and sound.

First if you have a holiday tree, secure it well to keep it from tipping. If it is a live tree, make sure its fresh, green, and that the needles are hard to pull off. Keep it well watered and away from floor heaters, fireplaces, or other heat sources.

If it is artificial, make sure it is fire resistant. Keep no more than 3 strands of lights linked together on an extension cord and never use electric lights on a metal tree. Don’t forget to inspect those light strings each year for frayed cords, cracked lamp holders or loose connections.

If there are children in the home, tinsel, small decorations, ornaments, and bulbs should not be at the bottom of the tree where small children can reach for them and then put into their mouths. In addition, some of the light products bought at stores warn about lead content in the wires. While the amount of lead contained in these wires is small, it is still a good idea to not ask children to hang lights and keep the wires as well as the lights out or reach of children. Wear gloves to hang the lights and wash hands after you have finished your decorating. You can also look for lead-free holiday lights but these may be hard to find.

As for candles, avoid putting them on trees and please keep candles placed elsewhere out of reach of small children, or just don’t light them up at all if there are children in the house. Turn off all lights and blow out all candles when you sleep or leave the house to avoid a potential fire hazard and of course make sure your smoke detector is working.

Most holiday plants are safe, but remember that mistletoe and holly berries eaten in excess can be dangerous. If your child does snack on a holiday plant, you can always call the Northeast Regional Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

If you are hosting a party in your home, don't forget to clean up the night of the party so your child doesn't discover alcohol or small snack foods that can be choking hazards the morning after.

To wrap up: (To the tune of The Christmas Song - also known as “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”) And so if you’re following my safety tips You’ll keep your cool and will not flip your lids This is pediatrician Dr. Lewis First Hoping you’ll be First with Kids!

Happy holidays everyone!

Lewis First, M.D., is chief of Pediatrics at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. You can also catch "First with Kids" weekly on WOKO 98.9FM and WPTZ Channel 5, or visit the First with Kids video archives at http://www.FletcherAllen.org/firstwithkids

ISaveRx: A Cautionary Tale O

n Nov. 29 the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals closed, at least for the time being, the latest chapter in Vermont's long-running War Against the Drug Industry. More on that later.

Ever since the latter years of the Dean Administration, Vermont's liberal legislators have found one rationale after another to launch demagogic attacks on the drug manufacturers. The cause of this recurring urge is the desire of patients for cheaper pharmaceuticals.

In 2000 Gov. Dean announced he would attempt to add 175,000 people to Medicaid to let them take advantage of Medicaid's discount for medications. A federal appeals court ruled a year later that Dean's plan was a unauthorized enlargement of Federal Medicaid program.

The same year the Vermont Senate narrowly approved a provision imposing state price controls on pharmaceuticals, which would likely have made most of them unavailable in the state. The House declined to go along.

Two years later another bitter battle ensued over a bill that sought to impose sizable license fees on drug manufacturers and their salespersons. Those provisions too were dropped.

Early in 2005 Gov. Douglas and the legislature cooperated to put Vermonters into the Illinois ISaveRx program.

This was a state run program where Vermonters could call in their brand-name prescriptions (sorry, no generics) and have them filled by a foreign pharmacy. Most were filled in Canada, where the provinces impose price controls on drugs sold into their government health systems.

ISaveRx ran into three problems. The Federal Food and Drug Administration forcefully reiterated that it is illegal for a state to import price controlled drugs into the US (except for "personal use"). In early 2005 it initiated seizure of more than one fourth of ISaveRx's incoming drug shipments to make its point.

In July of that year the Canadian Health Minister put a stop to Canadian pharmacy participation in ISaveRx, noting that his country would no longer serve as "a cheap drug store for the United States". ISaveRx had to go ever further abroad to find product, raising persisting questions about drug manufacturing safety.

Then in September 2006 the Illinois Auditor General is-

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2010 sued a scathing report on the program. He found that in its 19 months of operation fewer than 5,000 persons had made use of the program - two thirds of them Illinoisans.

Worse, the participating pharmacies were operating illegally, and the state was making little effort to assure drug safety. The auditor identified over $1 million in waste in the first 19 months.

A month later private enterprise came to the rescue.

In October 2006 WalMart, followed by K-Mart, announced dramatic price-cutting for 314 common generic drug products in 14 states, including Vermont. With this announcement, and the ensuing response from online and retail competitors, ISaveRx became increasingly irrelevant.

The program limped on, apparently for two more years.

In January 2009 the Illinois legislature impeached and removed from office the program's biggest booster, Gov. Rod Blagojevich. A month later the program quietly disappeared. There was no memorial service in Montpelier.

Inquiries made in 2010 to the Vermont Agency of Human Services triggered an exhaustive and ultimately fruitless internet and telephone effort to find out how many Vermonters were making use of ISaveRx, or whether it still existed. By then it didn't, but Illinois had never bothered to tell Vermont, and Vermont had long ago lost interest in it.

Now for last month's court case. Act 80 of 2007 sought to ban the sale or use of commercial "data mining" to improve marketing of prescription drugs. The U.S. Second Circuit held that unconstitutional: "The legislative findings are explicit that Vermont aims to do exactly what has been so highly disfavored [by the courts] - namely, put the state's thumb on the scales of the marketplace of ideas in order to influence conduct."

Big Pharma, with its embrace of high entry barriers for new products and patent law manipulation, ought not be immune from political attack. But 12 years of liberal chestthumping against Big Pharma, involving at least two judicial embarrassments and a failed program, has produced, essentially, nothing but a lot of demagoguery, bureaucracy, legal costs, and incompetence - plus, admittedly, some coerced "supplementary discounts" and lots of useful name recognition for the leading chest thumper, Sen. Peter Shumlin.

John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org).

Christmas is what you want it to be

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t’s cliché to write serious stuff, stuff that’s designed to make holiday revelers spend less time thinking of themselves and more time thinking of those who’re experiencing anything but reverie this holiday season.

Just cause it’s cliche, doesn’t make it wrong. (See Dickens, Charles Shultz, Dr. Seuss) There’s Rob, who nine months ago had “a pain in my side,” that when checked turned out to be only a bit of the cancer that was present throughout a great deal of his body. Hmmm, one day you’re eating kale after a hearty hike, the next you’re hearing you’ve less than a year to live. Rob did well through treatment, continuing his workouts and happily communing with friends … for six or so months, then his health went south. He died a week ago.

There’s the ma and pa and extended family that received a call one early July morning notifying them their twentyone year old boy died in a car accident. The wood the son and his buddy had earlier that morning blocked hadn’t even spilled from the bed of the truck. It’s still laying in the bed, five months later.

Another “I had a pain in my side,” that less than a year later turned into a “two months to live,” verdict, has Joe living a quarter mile from the wife he’s separated from and divorcing. She brings him food, says he’s depressed.

So for Joe’s Christmas there’s the dying, and the hard feelings from the bitter divorce that pre-dates his diagnosis.

And a Fa la la la la to you too.

The doc called Polly in for a second mammogram to make sure a bit of calcification shouldn’t be a major concern. Turned out it was. The calcification turned out to be a stage zero cancer, which is the stage you want if you have to have cancer. Polly had two choices; have a lumpectomy and radiation, or, a more for sure cure, have a breast removed. She went for the for sure cure. The operation went perfectly well, and better yet, the biopsy of the surrounding lymph nodes showed not a trace of any cancer.

None. All systems for more life lived long are go. Polly will be home for this and many holidays to come, but still, not a treat of an experience to go through, and a good deal of adapting lies ahead.

I’ll not suggest during this holiday season (or any time) we should go around being sad, or trying to feel empathy for those who’re going through very trying times; I’ll not suggest we should spend any amount of time sending positive thoughts to folks who’re suffering; I’ll not suggest we volunteer somewhere, if only during the holidays; I’ll suggest we clear our fantastic lives of all crazy thoughts and ill feelings and self-imposed bull crap “stress” we stew about much too often, and realize we’ve got it made.

Yeah, that includes you guys who say you dread Christmas and like Thanksgiving better because Christmas has become too commercial. Big damn deal man. You know, you don’t have to pay attention to the commercialism. I

should say if you’re too often getting nailed directly between the eyes by the commercialism, you might be spending too much time paying attention to the wrong thing, … so, turn off the television, go to the kitchen and make yourself a ginger ale float, then put on your jammies, set in your comfy chair and read a Christmas poem. Or do something.

Christmas is what you want it to be my buddy.

Shape and wise up, cause next year you might wish you could be bothered by all the commercialism our modern Christmas season might bring.

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Vermont named greenest state in America, again MONTPELIER – Gov. James Douglas recently announced that a new report by the website 24/7 Wall St ranks Vermont as the greenest state in America. The report considered energy consumption, pollution problems and state energy policies in evaluating the environmental standing of states.

“This most recent report reaffirms the Green Mountain State’s reputation as the greenest state in America,” said Governor Douglas. “Our strong record of environmental stewardship includes the nation’s smallest carbon footprint and the greenest energy portfolio. I’ve fought for tougher automobile emissions standards and against threats to our state’s air quality, and was the first Governor to sign onto the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). All Vermonters can be proud of our state’s deep commitment to a healthy environment.”

This is not the first time Vermont has been singled out as the America’s environmental leader. In 2007, Forbes Magazine named Vermont the “America’s Greenest State.” In 2009, Vermont was again named the “Greenest State” according to an Earthsense Eco-Insights Survey. And that same year Governor Douglas was named one of the top-ten “Green Governors” in the nation by Greenopia, an online directory of eco-friendly retailers, services, and organizations.

According the 24/7 Wall St: “The state releases the fewest carcinogenic toxins and has the smallest carbon footprint in the country.

GUESTVIEWPOINT Decision time approaching for Vt Yankee

By Guy Page

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ust two days after electing their new governor, Vermonters also learned that the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant is for sale. For many years this plant has provided one-third of Vermont's electricity at a low, fixed cost with virtually no carbon emissions. Vermonters may fairly wonder what the future impact will be on the cost of electricity, the economy, and the environment.

And yet, nothing of real significance to Vermont Yankee has changed. While Governor-elect Peter Shumlin, a Yankee opponent, won narrowly, Lt. Governor-elect Phil Scott – a Vermont Yankee supporter – won by a larger margin.

The relicensing vote remains in the hands of the Legislature. And regardless of who owns the plant today or in the future, its continued operation is very important for Vermonters.

In January, the legislature should take a fresh, dispassionate look at Vermont Yankee. To get politics out of this important decision, the legislature should empower the Vermont Public Service Board and Department of Public Service, which have expertise on these matters, to determine Yankee’s future.

Despite November ’s headlines, three central facts are unchanged and must be considered.

With or without Vermont Yankee, almost all of Vermont’s electricity will still come from traditional, base load power plants fueled by hydro, coal, natural gas and nuclear power. Today, 270 megawatts of Vermont Yankee’s electricity is used by Vermonters on a typical day. Renewable power and efficiency might possibly produce a third of that amount in the next five to ten years. Even if that ambitious marker is reached, the other 180 megawatts would still come from base load sources.

The question is whether Vermont utilizes our largest instate base load power provider, Vermont Yankee, or the New England power grid, through which Vermonters will then burn mostly fossil fuels to power their refrigerators, televisions, and lights. New England smokestacks will emit tons of air pollution and particulates on behalf of Vermonters who thought, mistakenly, they were “going green.” This could include as much as two million additional tons of carbon dioxide annually. Additionally, if Vermont Yankee closes nearly 1,300 jobs and millions in annual taxes would be lost.

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To the Eagle: Tis the season to notice my rooftop. Last week’s snow gave me a great chance to diagnosis where heat escapes and how effective my weatherization efforts have been. My roof holds the snow evenly now, though I can see a two places where some very minor melting still occurs. I remind myself that it's about progress not perfection. I'm saving 300 gallons of oil.

Cheers to those who also had roofs that held the snow evenly. And hope to those who are on their way. The good news is that some of the solutions may be easier, faster to fix and cheaper than you think. I learned this in recent weatherization and button up workshops which you can catch on Middlebury Community Television either when they are rebroadcast or from their online archive.

These gave me a few things I’d think twice about doing in the future. The biggest point I got was to avoid punching any more holes into my attic and roof than I already had with the 14 recessed can lights, bath and plumbing vents, chimney chase, attic hatch, and skylight I already had. The second point I got was to air seal around these penetrations — going for the biggest hole first (again, just look at your roof on a snowy day)—BEFORE adding insulation. Seventy per-

www.gmoutlook.com Without Vermont Yankee’s power, Vermonters will pay more for electricity. Vermont consumers have been lulled into complacency by years of stable, low rates. This is thanks in good part to Vermont Yankee, which has saved Vermonters well over $300 million since 2002 and ensured that the state’s electricity rates remain well below the New England average. While many factors will ultimately determine how much Vermont pays for electricity if it loses Vermont Yankee, Dr. Howard Axelrod, an independent energy expert, has estimated that Vermont electric rates will rise 19 to 39 percent if the plant closes. Such a price hike would be a major impediment to job creation in energy intensive industries such as manufacturing, grocery, ski resorts, and hospitality, and could force some businesses to leave the state.

As power purchase agreement negotiations are continuing, policy makers should have an open mind to a future announcement and allow the independent experts at the Public Service Board and Department of Public Service to scrutinize it. Considering that wind, biomass, solar, and other renewable sources can cost several times the amount of Vermont Yankee’s power, additional patience on behalf of Vermonters is certainly in order.

It appears the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will determine Vermont Yankee should operate until 2032. In June of this year, the NRC, in its annual assessment, stated that the plant has been operated safely and provided Vermont Yankee with its highest safety rating -green.

Since Vermont Yankee applied for license renewal in 2006, the NRC, as part of its separate, exhaustive license renewal process, has spent tens of thousands of hours doing in-depth technical and environmental assessments. In August 2007, the NRC’s environmental report recommended license renewal as did a February 2008 Safety Evaluation Report. Thus, there do not appear to be material issues, from a scientific and engineering standpoint, that will impede license renewal.

Vermont Yankee is important for many jobs in the state and is a central reason Vermont has electricity rates well below the New England average and the lowest carbon emissions in the country. Policy makers should keep these factors in mind in the weeks and months ahead.

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Guy Page is the Communications Director of the Vermont Energy Partnership, a not-for-profit coalition of about 90 Vermont businesses, labor organizations, not-for-profit organizations and individuals committed to providing education about a sound energy policy for Vermont. Entergy, owner of Vermont Yankee, is a VTEP member. cent of heat loss can be prevented from air sealing alone.

And when I did that, it changed the air pressure in the rest of my home so that I actually got less draft from my windows , doors, and walls. That’s why attics come first in weatherizing--not windows and walls.

Efficiency Vermont provides ample support at their website and in print materials that I mine frequently for updates.

I also use our bookshops, library, or own online searches.

One of my favorite tools is the “How Efficient Is Your Home?” worksheet I did on free home energy visits with participants in the VT Community Energy Mobilization (VCEM) program. Anyone can do this. Copies are available at Middlebury Town Office in racks near the clerks’ office along with other materials to help you improve and finance weatherization—whether you’re a homeowner or a renter.

Simply call your fuel supplier to ask the number of gallons of oil you burned in a typical year, multiply that by 138,200 BTUs/gallon, and divide that by the square footage of your heated space to get your BTUs/sq. ft. (For propane, use 91,600 BTUs/gallon.) Basements don’t count unless they are a heated part of your living space. Include rooms that are not being heated but are in the livable area. If your home or building uses less than 40,000 BTUs per square foot per year, you have a relatively energy efficient space, although there still may be efficiency improvements worth making.

Efficiency and conservation measures added up to give me savings I applied to renewable energy systems like my new solar hot water which I got with a big discount from the Acorn Energy Co-op. Details on joining the co-op are available at their website. Membership is only $35 a year and actually pays me back in discounts that strengthen my local economy while expanding local energy solutions. I hope you'll keep efficiency and renewables on your resolution list.

Laura Asermily Middlebury

New Outreach Specialist Named at Lead Safe Homes ing editor for Environmental Building News, a green building publication produced in Brattleboro. She hopes that her knowledge of green building will complement Lead Safe Homes’ mission to reduce lead poisoning in and create healthy home environments for young children.

Lead Safe Homes has been successfully addressing the problem of lead poisoning in southern Vermont since 2005.

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“I’ve long been interested in creating and encouraging safe, sustainable housing,” said Wendt. “Making people aware of lead hazards and helping them understand how to work around lead safely is a big part of that effort.” In addition, Wendt will focus on educating parents of the risks of childhood lead poisoning. “Young children are particularly at risk for lead poisoning, the effects of which can be irreversible. By informing parents of the risks and arming them with the knowledge they need to protect their families, we hope to decrease childhood lead poisoning in southeastern Vermont.”

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Poultney High School News

By Catherine M. Oliverio on behalf of Principal Tom Fitzgerald

Coffee House PHS planned a school-wide Coffee House on Tues., Dec. 21. Traditionally, students and faculty showcase their musical, poetic, and other performance talents, i.e., dance routines.

National Honor Society The NHS has adopted a family and is making an extra special Christmas for a single mom family with two children, one 18 months, and the other 5 years old. To date, the NHS has had a dance raising $300 to buy Christmas gifts. If you want to get involved, please donate directly to the NHS through the main office, Poultney High School, 154 E. Main Street, Poultney, Vt. 05764. The NHS students that should be commended for their efforts are Ali Jones, Zack Sawyer, Chris Shepardson, Laura Lyle, Nicole Bogucki, Lindsey Fox, Leah DelPezzo, Kelsi Brown, and Abby Teetor.

Stafford Technical Center Preschoolers and students from their Human Services students entertained the residents of Mountainview Genesis Eldercare recently. The students presented a program entitled, “ The Colors of the Holidays.” After the performance they visited with the residents.

Pictured are Stafford Technical Center Human Services Students with children from their preschool.

LIVED Mentoring Program The LIVED mentoring program is going well with mentors and mentees meeting regularly. Movie night seems to be a popular activity, and advisors, Dawn Sarli and Nick Sawyer, continue planning in school and out of school events.

Local Food Committee Dawn Sarli, challenge teacher, has reported that after a couple years of laying the groundwork, “we’re in a good position to begin integrating more local foods and food education into the schools. With garden spaces at both schools, a partnership with GMC, and the great work that’s being done around food and environmental education in many classrooms K – 12, we’re poised to make an impact on how we function in the food system.”

For further information about upcoming meetings, contact Sarli at 802-287-5861.

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Booster Club awards plaque to City Limits Night Club owner VERGENNES — The Commodore Booster Club recently presented City Limits Night Club owner Brett Ward with a plaque in recognition for 10 years of support of the Vergennes Union High School boosters.

In 2010 City Limits contributed $13,000 to the Commodore Booster Club, and since 2001 they have contributed a grand total of $188,000.

In 2010 the booster club purchased middle school uniforms, a cheerleading mat, a softball scoreboard, an outdoor batting cage, rowing vests, new lighting for the high school gym, new concessions equipment, coaches’ jackets, and an-

nual scholarships and awards.

“With athletic budgets being reduced the booster club is playing a bigger role helping to fund some of the essentials like uniforms and equipment, as well as athletic field and facility improvements. We couldn’t do it without Brett’s support. We’re been fortunate to have his backing all these years,” booster club president Greg Curler said.

Brett added "I would like to thank all of the customers of City Limits who have helped us achieve these goals; we couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks on behalf of City Limits and its staff."

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The yearbook committee meetings continue on Tues. and Thurs. from 3-5 p.m. in the PC lab until the Christmas break. All senior pages must be immediately turned into the main office for the yearbook advisor. Pages MUST be finished by winter break.

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Remember to check your mailboxes throughout the year for important senior information.

PSAT Results/Scholarship Information PSAT results are in; please see Mrs. Gallipo. This is a partial list of scholarships. Please check with guidance for a complete and updated list. American Legion scholarship applications available: Charles N. Barber Scholarship, $1,500; Ray Greenwood Scholarship, $1,000; and 10 additional $500 scholarships—all due April 1, 2011.

The High School Oratorical is a constitutional speech contest, which entails quite a bit of preparation; students must contact the American Legion directly for more details, as well as view the brochure in the guidance office. Others include: Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship, $3,000-$10,000—due April 30, 2011; American MENSA Scholarship (varying)—due Jan. 15, 2011; VSAC Scholarship Book (multiple scholarships with one application)—due March 4, 2011; Greater Rutland Asian Studies Project, $1,000—due March 31, 2011.

Parent Portals and Grade Access PHS now has parent portals open with parents accessing grades. The passwords and directions went home with progress reports.

Class and Clubs Advisors All class and clubs advisors, please let us know what events you are involved in so that we can get the publicity in on time. The deadlines are Fridays, with the news published the following week.

Anyone interested in receiving PHS news electronically, please e-mail Catherine M. Oliverio at catherine.oliverio@rswsu.org or visit PHS’ Website www.phsvt.org

The recent Community Christmas Celebration at Ludlow's Town Hall auditorium drew a much larger audience then expected by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium), the group that sponsored the show. According to FOLA estimates, the audience was well-over 200 people. The audience enjoyed stellar performances by four different student musical groups, a humorous yet touching skit by two Broadway veterans, the lovely music of the Ludlow Community Handbell Choir, a touching solo rendition of 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' by Cara White, a closing sing-along of Christmas songs led by the 6th grade class from Ludlow Elementary School, the wit and charm of George Thomson who acted as program emcee, and, pictured above, the reading of Dylan Thomas' classic poem, 'A Child's Christmas in Wales', by Bruce Farr with Tony Mastaler providing background music on the guitar. Constance Wilcox and Allison Good provided considerable help with both student musical direction and the handbell choir.

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Okemo restaurants now offer Gluten-free menu options

By Joe Milliken newmarketpress@denpubs.com Okemo Mountain Resort recently announced that their restaurants will now offer gluten-free options at all their culinary outlets, including the menus at Sienna, Epic, Coleman Brook Tavern, Base 68 Cafe and the Roadhouse at Jackson Gore. "It is a positive response to the growing awareness of gluten intolerance," Okemo's Director of Public relations Bonnie McPhearson said in a recent interview..

An estimated 3 million Americans have Celiac Disease, an auto-immune disorder that is caused by a reaction to the

protein gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye. The only treatment for Celiac Disease is a gluten-free diet. "What we are trying to do is make the experience for every guest a great one," said Mandy Smith in a recent interview. Smith is the assistant to Okemo Culinary Director. "We want every guest to feel at ease about what they are ordering from our culinary outlets."

Each of the Resort’s chefs researched and developed gluten-free menu options and with an enthusiastic response, saw the development of new menus containing gluten-free selections at each of the resort’s restaurants. For example at Siena, Okemo Mountain Resort’s Italian restaurant, gluten-free pasta, pizza dough, and flatbreads are of-

The true story of Operation Snowbird

By Catherine M. Oliverio Operation Snowbird is a true story that started with a local letter to Santa from an elementary school student by the name of Jamie. She had asked Santa to save all the dogs in the south, many of which are saved from euthanasia. Jamie’s wish has partially come true, but you can help also. Please contact the below-mentioned people and help save a dog— make it an extra special Christmas for the dogs that need you! Believe it or not some dogs’ lives have been spared with only 15 minutes remaining.

Santa actually wrote the following letter to Jamie: “I heard your request to save dogs from the south, and I have to say this is the second time you have given me a hard request to fill...remember when you asked me to stop countries from illegally whaling? Well, I don't know if you remember what I said then but the same applies here...change begins with you and one whale at a time and in this case one dog at a time. I have watched you make flyers about dogs and hang them around, I have heard you tell people about the sad treatment of dogs in the south, seen your commercial and how you have encouraged your classmates and teacher to make a difference. With this in mind, I have decided that for Christmas you will be a foster for my rescue...bet you didn't know that I run a rescue myself. I have many people who help me and while I know they are elves they do not have pointed ears. I know you would like to know who some of them are; and since you passed elf clearance, I am able to share this information but don't tell anyone else...I don't want their cover to be blown. You see the people who run the Pet transport work for me, Shelly from

Double Dog Rescue, Dianna Moore from Paws of Marion, Cindy Thrasher and Brigette Ritchie from Golden Huggs and many more.

I know that you will do a great job at being a foster. Donner himself picked the pup for you and, of course, it is a boy because I know Pumpkin prefers males. Donner decided to name him after himself because he knows that he is your favorite reindeer. Comet is hurt by this as he knows you find his sense of humor funny in the movies. Feel free to change his name when you get him home to help him appeal to a person looking to adopt. Remember this is a puppy. You will need to work on everything from leash training, teething, to housebreaking. Make sure you re-read your dog training book. The better the job you do at this training will help Donner the pup get adopted more quickly and you will be able to foster again. Remember change begins with you!

Keep up the great work and don't forget to study your spelling words!

Love, Santa P.S. Try to be nicer to your brother and he will be nicer to you!”

As it turned out, Jamie and her family actually adopted Donner. Please note the family has chosen to remain anonymous.

For further information, contact Cindy Thrasher and Brigette Ritchie in Columbia, Kentucky, at 270-459-2969 at Golden Huggs Rescue or www.goldenhuggs.org, Shelly Bookwalter at Last Chance Highway www.animal.discovery.com/tv/last-chance-highway, or Dianna Moore at dmoore2003@bellshouth.net

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In the base lodge cafeterias, gluten-free items such as salads are offered daily, while gluten-free specials and soups will also be offered on a regular basis. Guests are advised to call in advance of their visit for more information on the gluten-free cafeteria specials of the day at Base 68 and the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore.

For more information about the new gluten-free menus offered at any Okemo Mountain Resort restaurant, call 802228-1600 or visit www.okemo.com.

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Who needs snow when you have hay? At well over 12 feet high and weighing over a thousand pounds, a glorious snowperson greets passers-by at the entrance of Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster, Vermont. Ollie Kimball, maintenance crewman, built the snow person with three plastic wrapped hay bales for the body, a 5 gallon bucket and a tire for the hat, 5 gallon bucket lids for the buttons, a tablecloth for the scarf, painted wooden pieces for the face and large tree twigs for the arms. One can’t help but smile when passing by.

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Religious Services RUTLAND All Saints Anglican Church An orthodox Anglo-Catholic Christian Community. Mass & Liturgy offered every Sunday at 4:00p.m. Childcare available. Handicap Accessible. Christian Education.

42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland (Services at Messiah Lutheran Church) 802-282-8098.

Email: AllCelticStaintsRutland@comcast.net Alliance Community Fellowship Howe Center, Sunday Worship 10:30a.m.

Phone: 773-3613 Calvary Bible Church 2 Meadow Lane, Rutland, VT • 802-775-0358.

(2 blocks south of the Rutland Country Club) Sunday Worship Service 9:30a.m. Nursery care available. www.cbcvt.org Christ the King 66 South Mail St. - Saturday Mass 5:15p.m., Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:30 & 11a.m.

Church of the Nazarene 144 Woodstock Ave., Pastor Gary Blowers 483-6153.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:30a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30a.m., Evening Worship at 6:00p.m. & Wednesday Prayer at 7:00p.m., Children’s Church available during Worship Service.

Church of Christ 67 Dorr Dr., Sunday Worship 10:30a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints North Strewsbury Rd., 773-8346. Sacrament 10a.m.

Church of the Redeemer Cheeney Hill Center, Cedar Ave., Sunday Service 10a.m.

First Baptist Church 81 Center St., 773-8010 - The Rev. Mark E. Heiner, Pastor. Sunday worship 10:30a.m., Sunday school 9:00a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Hillside Rd. - Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m., Sunday Worship 10:30a.m.

Grace Congregational United Church of Christ - 8 Court St., 775-4301.

Sunday Chapel Service 8:30a.m., Worship 10a.m.

Green Mountain Baptist Church 50 Barrett Hill Rd. , 747-7712.

Sunday Worship 11a.m., Evening service 6p.m.

Green Mountain Missionary Baptist Church - 98 Killington Ave., 775-1482 • Sunday Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary - Lincoln Ave. Saturday Mass 4:30p.m., Sunday Mass 8 & 10:15a.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Gleason Rd. - Public Meeting 10a.m.

Messiah Lutheran Church 42 Woodstock Ave., 775-0231. Sunday Worship 10a.m.

New Hope in Christ Fellowship 15 Spellman Terrace, 773-2725. Sunday Worship 10:15a.m.

Pentacostals of Rutland County Corner of Rt. 4 and Depot Lane, 747-0727.

Evangelistic Service 6p.m.

Roadside Chapel Assembly of God Town Line Rd., 775-5805. Sunday Worship 10:25a.m.

Rutland Jewish Center 96 Grove St., 773-3455. Fri. Shabbat Service 7:30p.m., Sat. Shabbat Service 9:30a.m.

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Seventh-Day Adventist 158 Stratton Rd., 775-3178. Saturday Worship 11a.m.

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 8 Cottage St. - Sunday Service 10a.m.

St. Peter Church Convent Ave. - Saturday Mass 5:15p.m., Sunday Masses 7:30 and 11:30a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church 85 West St., 775-4368. Sunday Eucharist 8, 9 & 10a.m., Wed. 12:05p.m., Thurs. 9a.m., Morning Prayer Mon.-Sat. at 8:45a.m.

True Vine Church of God 78 Meadow St., 775-8880 or 438-4443. Sunday Worship 10:30a.m. • Training for Reigning, Wednesdays at 7p.m. Nursery available during Sun. & Wed. services.

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CASTLETON Castleton Federated Church Rt. 4A - 468-5725. Sunday Worship 10:30a.m.

Church of Christ Bible study & services Sunday 10:00a.m. All are cordially welcome. Contact Mike Adaman 273-3379.

Faith Community Church Mechanic St., 468-2521. Sunday Worship 10:45a.m.

Fellowship Bible Church Rt. 30 North, 468-5122. Sunday Worship 10:45a.m. & 6p.m.

Hydeville Baptist Church - Hydeville, Rt. 4A Sunday Worship 9:30a.m. • 265-4047.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Saturday Mass 4p.m., Sunday 8:30a.m.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - Main St. Sunday Worship 10:45a.m. third Sunday of the month.

CHITTENDEN Church of the Wildwood United Methodist Holden Rd., 483-2909.

Sunday Service 10:30a.m.

Mt. Carmel Community Church - South Chittenden Town Hall, 483-2298. Sun. Worship 5:30p.m.

St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 4p.m.

Wesleyan Church North Chittenden, 4836696. Sunday Worship 10a.m.

CLARENDON The Brick Church 298 Middle Rd. 773-3873. Sunday Worship 10a.m.

Nursery Care Available. www.brickchruchvt.com Reformed Bible Church Clarendon Springs, 483-6975. Sunday Worship 9:30a.m.

FAIR HAVEN First Baptist Church South Park Place, Sunday Worship 11a.m.

First Congregational Church Rt. 22A Sunday Worship 10a.m.

Our Lady of Seven Dolors 10 Washington St. Saturday Mass 5:15p.m., Sunday 8 & 9a.m.

St. Luke’s - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Sunday Worship 10:45a.m.

United Methodist Church West St., Sun. Service 8:30a.m.

FORESTDALE Forestdale Wesleyan Church Rt. 73 Sunday Worship 11a.m.

St. Thomas & Grace Episcopal Church Rt. 7, Brandon village: 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (traditional language). 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (contemporary language), with music. “Sunday Morning Program” for children preschool and older (during school year). Telephone: 247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-in-Partnership Grace Church Rt. 73, Forestdale - part of St. Thomas & Grace Episcopal Church: May-July services held at St. Thomas, Brandon village (corner of Rt. 7 and Prospect): a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (traditional language.) 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (contemporary language), with music. “Sunday Morning Program” for children preshcool and older (during shcool year.) Telephone: 247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-in-Partnership.

Living Water Assembly of God 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542.

Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website:

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Wednesday Service 7p.m. Youth Meeting (For Teens) Saturday 7p.m.

HUBBARDTON Hubbardton Congregational Church Sunday Worship 10a.m. • 273-3303.

East Hubbardton Baptist Church The Battle Abbey, 483-6266 Worship Hour 10:30a.m.

IRA Ira Baptist Church Rt. 133, 235-2239.

Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m.

LEICESTER Community Church of the Nazarene 39 Windy Knoll Lane • 9:30a.m. Worship Service, 11:00 a.m. Bible School, 6:00p.m. Evening Service.

Wed. Evening 7:00p.m. Dare to care and Prayer.

3rd Sat. of the month (Sept.-May) 8a.m. Men’s breakfast St. Agnes’ Parish - Leicester Whiting Rd, 247-6351, Sunday Mass 8a.m.

MENDON Mendon Community Church Rt. 4 East, Rev. Ronald Sherwin, 459-2070. Worship 9:30a.m., Sunday School 11:00a.m.

NORTH SPRINGFIELD North Springfield Baptist Church 69 Main St., N. Springfield, VT • (802) 886-8107 Worsip Services Sunday 10a.m.; Faith Cafe (discussion group) Sundays 11:15a.m.-12p.m.; Sunday School for children K-4; Bible Study Fridays 9:30a.m. Call us about our youth ministry program PAWLET Pawlet Community Church 325-3716. Sunday Worship 9:30a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Church West Pawlet. Sunday Mass 9:30a.m.

The United Church of West Pawlet 645-0767. Sunday Worship 10a.m.

PITTSFORD Pittsford Congregational Church Rt. 7, 483-6408. Worship 10:15a.m.

St. Alphonsus Church Sunday Mass 9a.m.

POULTNEY Christian Science Society 56 York St., 287-2052. Service 10a.m.

St. David’s Anglican Church Meet at Young at Heart Senior Center on Furnace St., 6451962. 1st Sun. of every month, Holy Eucharist 9:30a.m.

Poultney United Methodist Church Main St., 287-5710. Worship 10:00a.m.

St. Raphael Church Main St. Saturday Mass 4p.m., Sunday Mass 10a.m.

Sovereign Redeemer Assembly sovredeemer@gmail.com • Sunday Worship 10a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church Church St., 287-2252. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:45a.m.

United Baptist Church On the Green, East Poultney. 287-5811, 287-5577. Sunday Worship 10a.m.

Welsh Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10a.m.

PROCTOR St. Dominic Catholic Church 45 South St. Sunday Mass 9:15a.m.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Gibbs St. Sunday Worship 9a.m.

Union Church of Proctor Church St., Sun. Worship 10a.m.

SHREWSBURY Shrewsbury Community Church Sun. Service 10:30a.m.

SUDBURY Sudbury Congregational Church On the Green, Rt. 30, 623-7295 Open May 30-Oct. 10, for Worship (No winter services) & Sun. School 10:30a.m.

WALLINGFORD East Wallingford Baptist Church Rt. 140, 259-2831. Worship 11a.m.

First Baptist Church School St., 446-2020. Worship 11a.m.

First Congregational Church 446-2817.

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St. Patrick’s Church Sat. Mass 5p.m., Sun. 10:30a.m.

Society of Friends (Quaker) Rotary Bldg., Rt. 7 Sunday meeting for worship 10a.m.

South Wallingford Union Congregational Church Sunday Worship 9a.m.

WEST RUTLAND First Church of Christ, Scientist 71 Marble St., Sunday School & Service 10a.m., Wednesday Evening Service 7:30p.m.

St. Bridget Church Pleasant & Church Streets Saturday Mass 5p.m., Sunday 9a.m.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Barnes & Main Streets, Saturday Mass 4:30p.m., Sunday 9a.m.

United Church of West Rutland Chapel St., Worship 10a.m.

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“As a family-owned company it was important for us to partner with someone with a strong reputation and a commitment to the community,” said Frank Trombetta of Midway Oil. “Irving Oil is exactly that type of company. We are excited to help grow the Irving brand in the state of Vermont.”

The North Springfield Smart Shop offers complete convenience store service, competitive prices, Green Mountain Coffee and ample parking. The location will participate in Irving's gas savings program with Shaw's Supermarkets.

In October, Midway Oil announced the opening of two new Irving locations in Poultney and Fair Haven Vermont.

The Poultney Snack Shop is located on 267 Main Street adjacent to Green Mountain College and offers complete convenience store service with a variety of products at competitive prices including, Irving clean gasoline, Green Mountain Coffee, beer, wine, and tobacco products. The Fair Haven Smart Shop is located at 38 Main Street and offers similar competitive prices and features a Dunkin’ Donuts satellite in the store.

Midway Oil is owned by the Trombetta and Merone families and based in Rutland. The company supplies fuel for 53 gas stations and owns 20 locations in Vermont and upstate New York.

Irving Oil, based just north of Maine in Atlantic Canada is a leading energy refiner and marketer currently growing across the Northeast.

“We are pleased to partner with family owned businesses such as Midway Oil as we grow the Irving brand across Vermont and New England,” said Harry Hadiaris, general manager of Irving Oil Marketing. “Irving is known for excellent customer service and a great fueling experience; exactly what Midway Oil will provide.”

The new Irving Oil station on 16 Route 106 in North Springfield is open to the public. A Grand opening celebration to welcome new and returning customers is expected in the coming weeks.

Youth Theatre From page 1 School drama program. Mr. Wright was a part of the first production seven years ago, and passed away in 2007.

Another local Rutland show is directed by Jacob Patorti called “A reflection: An Ensemble Peace of Life, Love and Death,” which was written by Patorti and a group of local actors. The show was performed at Merchants Hall last Saturday night.

The performance included singing, poetry and movement, with the audience chairs set up in a rectangular shape around the performers. The actors discussed family issues revolving around the holidays while the audience was also encouraged to participate with the actors by joining in on the conversation . Patorti also plans to use the Merchants Hall for other functions in the future such as other theatrical events, poetry readings, seminars and other social functions such as weddings and business gatherings.

The Opera Theatre of Weston co-artistic directors, Nan Nall and Lise Messier, will also present their twelfth annual “Opera in Winter “ production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. Performances are Saturday, Jan. 8 at Rutland’s Paramount Theatre at 3 p.m, and then at the Weston Playhouse Saturday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m.

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MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury President Ronald D. Liebowitz announced Nov. 8 that the College has renamed its faculty lecture series in memory of Carol Rifelj, a beloved French professor who passed away in October.

The Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series will be supported by Carol Rifelj with her a newly established fund for daughter Claire faculty development, which is also named in Rifelj's honor.

"Carol's dedication to the intellectual community of the College will be well represented through this highly visible series of lectures, and her support of faculty research will be continued through this fund," Liebowitz said.

Liebowitz added that if the endowment produces greater revenue than is needed to support the lecture series each year, funds will be directed toward faculty research support.

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Thursday, December 23 MIDDLEBURY — Two Brothers Tavern and Two Brothers Lounge & Stage presents:DJ Dizzle (DJ), 10pm, Free. Info at 388-0002.

FAIR HAVEN — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is offering a Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinic at the Appletree Apartments at 9:30 a.m.

There is a suggested donation of $2 for blood pressure screenings and $5 for foot care. For more information please call 775-0568.

LUDLOW — Yoga Classes at the Ludlow Town Hall on Thursday nights from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Drop in fee $10.

Discount punch card available. For info call 228-2826.

Friday, December 24 BRISTOL —The First Baptist Church of Bristol will be having their annual family Christmas Eve candle lighting program at 7 p.m. Celebrate Christmas with this special time together as a family with us.

NEW HAVEN — New Haven Congregational Church invites all to their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:00 p.m. All Are Welcome.

VERGENNES — St. Peter's Church Christmas Eve Children's Liturgy at 4:00 p.m. with folk group. Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome.

Saturday, December 25 Christmas DayMerry Christmas from the Green Mountain Outlook Staff!

VERGENNES — St. Peter's Church Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome.

Tuesday, December 28 MIDDLEBURY — Two Brothers Tavern and Two Brothers Lounge & Stage presents:Monster Hits Karaoke, 9pm, $3 18+ / Free 21+. Info at 388-0002.

Thursday, December 30 LUDLOW — Yoga Classes at the Ludlow Town Hall on Thursday nights from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Drop in fee $10.

Discount punch card available. For info call 228-2826.

RUTLAND —The Southwest Freedom Riders will hold their monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Elks Club on Pleasant Street. New members and guests welcome.

For more information, call 888-299-SWFR. MIDDLEBURY — Two Brothers Tavern and Two Brothers Lounge & Stage presents:Jam Man Entertainment (DJ), 10pm, Free. Info at 388-0002.

MIDDLEBURY — The Bosnian Lilies, a boys and girls folkdance group, Vermont will perform at Ilsley Public Library at 10:30 a.m. The Bosnian Lilies will perform in costume traditional dances of their homeland, part of the former Yugoslavia.

Bosnian folk dance is arguably the richest and yet least known of all the regional dance traditions of the former Yugoslavia. Following the performance at noon, there will be a book discussion of Katherine Paterson's "Day of the Pelican," the 2010 Vermont Reads selection. This book is about the experience of refugees of the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Copies of the book are available at the library. Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council, Ilsley Public Library, the Vermont Folklife Center, and the Addison County Migrant Workers Coalition. More information at 388-4095.

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Friday, December 31 MIDDLEBURY — Ring in the New Year with Fireworks”: End the old year with a dazzling display of pyrotechnics above the skies of Middlebury, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury Union High School soccer/baseball fields on Creek Road off Route 7.

MIDDLEBURY —”Sinatra in Vermont”: Be a part of the Rat Pack with the swinging music of Old Blue Eyes, played by the Vermont Big Band, at the Town Hall Theater in downtown Middlebury. Music from the Great American Songbook. For prices and details, call 382-9222. Box office open Monday-Saturday, noon–5 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY — Two Brothers Tavern and Two Brothers Lounge & Stage presents: New Year’s Eve Party with The Jesters! (Classic Rock), 10pm, $3. Info at 388-0002.

VERGENNES — American Legion Post #14 will again host members and the general public for the annual New Year's Eve Gala at the Post on Armory Lane. Shrimp cocktail and a prime rib dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Best Times Entertainment will provide DJ music for dancing from 8:30 pm until 12:30 am. As the calendar turns to 2011 at midnight, there will be a champagne toast. Tickets ($17.50 per person) go on sale at the Post starting Dec. 1 and must be purchased by December 28. For further information, call Post 14 after 11:30 am daily at 877-3216.

There was a benefit party for the Rutland County Humane Society at Mr. Twitters Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 5 – 7:30. All attendees got a 10 percent discount on purchases and RCHS got 10 percent of the evening’s sales. The humane society was there with a table set up with shirts, coolers, bumper stickers and many other products as well as candles that were made by a volunteer with the proceeds all going to RCHS. Lots of things were given away with a 50/50 drawing, a scavenger hunt game, and every 15 minutes there were door prizes.

The store was filled with lots of people, laughter, and fun as Mr. Twitter’s offered samples of their goodies and Sue Fisher – who was dressed in a pair of pajamas – was helping dress the humane society volunteers in clothes and accessories sold at the store.

Pictured above: (L-R) Chris & Barry Edwards, Maddie the Great Pyrenees – a former RCHS resident, and Rhoda Butler. Barry was one of the evening’s door prize winner shown here picking up the 3 candles he won. Rhoda is sporting some of the Loosey Goosey clothing sold at the store.

Pictured below: (L-R) Susie-Q Fisher, Mr. Twitter employee & Beth Saradarian, Director of Outreach & Special Event for the RCHS. Both are wearing clothing and accessories sold at Mr. Twitters.

2011 Thursday, January 6 MIDDLEBURY — Twist O Wool Guild from 7 - 9. Meeting and Potluck at the American Legion on Wilson Way. All are welcome. Questions call 453-5960.

Friday, January 7 MIDDLEBURY — Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart talks about Puccini and the upcoming Met Opera broadcast, La Fanciulla del West. Talk followed by a reception at Town Hall Theater at 7:30 pm.

Proceeds benefit the Foundation for Alcoholism Research. Tickets, $125/$35 talk only, are available through the THT Box Office by calling 382-9222, online or in person Monday - Saturday, noon - 5:00 pm, or at the door if available.

Saturday, January 8 RUTLAND — WalkRutland Guided Walk: 10 a.m. - Baker Brook Trail in North Chittenden. Meet and park at the church on Holden Rd. (North Chittenden Wesleyan Church - 27 Holden Rd.), near the Pittsford Fish Hatchery. This is a good winter hike because it is mostly flat and wide and off the beaten path of cars. It runs near a beautiful brook for most of the route, and beavers, birds, and other wildlife are plentiful at various times. Because it's an outand-back walk, people can adapt the distance to their needs and time constraints.

One possible turn-around point could be Apple Brook Farm, which is about 2.9 miles from Holden Rd. Sturdy hiking boots (or snowshoes if we have lots of fresh snow) are recommended.

MIDDLEBURY — Deborah Voigt and Marcello Giordani star in Puccini's Wild West opera, broadcast live from the Met at Town Hall Theater, Saturday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. Encore showing Sunday, January 9 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets, $22, with a $10 student price for the Encore, are available through the Town Hall Theater Box Office by calling 802-382-9222, online or in person Monday - Saturday, noon - 5:00 p.m.

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Get In The Game A View on Sports by Joe Milliken

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The Black River High School boys' basketball team started their season last Friday night with a 6851 loss at Bellows Falls Union High School. However, that was not the most important aspect of this night for the Presidents, as this team was simply happy to be back on the court again.

You see, Black River High School did not put a boys' team on the hardwood last season because of overall low numbers, so the simple fact that they are back on the court again and competing is a great accomplishment. However, make no mistake that the Presidents came to play and for a half, had the Terriers on the run.

Ironically, the Terriers had been going through an identity crisis themselves of sorts, having gone the entire season last year without a win and going back to the season before, had lost 23 straight games and were also desperate

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Milliken From page 12 for a win. "We don't have a lot of depth with only eight players on the roster, but these kids are working hard and are glad to be back on the court," Black River coach Brian Joy said after the game.

The Presidents indeed came to play and jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on the shooting of junior Kyle Milligan, and had a 20-10 lead after the first quarter, However, in the second stanza the Terriers began chipping away at the lead with better shot selection as senior Chris Goldschmidt and junior Drew Guild started feeling it offensively as the Terriers cut the lead to one with just under two minutes left in the half.

But the Presidents kept working hard and after senior Jacob Covell scored on a driving lay up through the lane for a 3-point lead, BF freshman Kendrick Mills scored on a follow up to end the half Black River holding a slim, one-point lead.

Milligan and senior Tyler Schaub led the Presidents at the half with 10 and nine points respectively, while Goldschmidt and Guild led BF with 12 and seven points each.

For a team that had not played a varsity game since the 2009 season, only have eight players on the roster and a new head coach, Black River was hanging tough on the road.

"For it being our first game of the season and not having a lot of depth, I think we did a really good job in the first half," Black River head coach Brian Joy would say after the game.

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began to click. After an early fast-break lay up from junior Jeremy Kilburn, an offensive rebound and put-back from junior Michael Hall and a slashing move inside from Guild, BF was suddenly up 41-33 and starting to control the game.

To Black River's credit though, they kept working hard and cut the lead back to three points halfway through the quarter, but the Terriers were really starting to control the boards, getting second and third-chance opportunities on offense and only allowing the Presidents one shot on the other end. After Kilburn hit a jumper coming off a timeout to end the quarter, BF had a 54-38 lead heading into the final quarter.

The final stanza would see the Terriers begin to wear down the Presidents by crashing the boards and moving the ball well on offense. In the end it was a 56-40 win for the Terriers in front of the home-crowd, which had to feel especially good. Ironically, this game was a triumph of sorts for both teams, as Bellows Falls was able to end their long losing streak and the Presidents despite the loss, had to be happy to be back on the court again.

"Rebounding and boxing out was really the issue in the second half of tonight's game," coach Joy concluded after the game. "But we no doubt, came to play tonight. We are not a big team and if we don't box out and rebound, it will be tough. Most of our guys can run the break all night, but we just gave up too many second and third-chance opportunities tonight."

Jacob Covell led the way for Black River with 19 points, while Tyler Schaub and Kyle Milligan pitched in with 11 apiece. Chris Goldschmidt led the way for the Bellows Falls with a game-high 22 points, while Drew Guild scored 15 and Michael Hall and Kendrick Mills each pitched in with eight.

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English Dovetail. Original cost $4500. Sell for $895. Can deliver. Call Tom 781-560-4409.

LEATHER LIVING ROOM SET in original plastic, never used. Original price $3000, sacrifice $975. Call Bill 617-906-5416.

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FOR SALE - Plow Frame From Dodge 1500, 2001. Minute Mount II. $245. Call 518-4944625.

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