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Seeing Eyes

Fabio is a feline with an attitude! He is a super storyteller and excellent mouser.

RAVNAH’s hospice chorus, known as Trillium, was invited recently to perform in Boston.

Renowned nonprofit guide dog school is recruiting volunteers in the Rutland area.

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Vermont State Police issue embroiled city cop criminal citation

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A World of Wings

RUTLAND—After a lengthy criminal investigation into matters relating to Rutland City Police Sgt. David Schauwecker, the Vermont State Police have issued a criminal citation charging the officer with one count of False Report to Enforcement Authorities, and one count of Neglect of duty by Public Officer.

Schauwecker will be arraigned in Rutland District Court on March 24 at 1 p.m. to answer to the above charges.

This case is being prosecuted by the Vermont Attorney General’s office. All further press inquiries should be directed to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office.

Orwell teen suspected in Ranch trailer fire Damage estimated by Pond Hill Ranch at approximately $25,000 - $30,000 SHOREHAM — Between the dates of March 14 and March 28, Vermont State Police troopers have been conducting an investigation into a suspicious fire that occurred in a Pond Hill Ranch trailer at the Shoreham Service Center in Shoreham.

On the morning of March 14, troopers Andrew Leise and Justin Busby responded to the Shoreham Service Center to assist Shoreham Fire Department with a commercial hay trailer fire. While assisting the hay on the trailer burned, the commercial trailer carrying the hay was damaged significantly, and an adjacent refrigerated commercial utility trailer also sustained fire damage.

Damage estimates were approximately $25,000-$30,000 as reported by Bradford Trucking of Shoreham as well as Pond Hill Ranch of Castleton. Follow up investigation was conducted over the past two weeks by Senior Trooper Andrew Leise and a suspect was developed.

Follow up investigation into the case indicated a 16year-old juvenile from Orwell had been at a juvenile gathering at a residence in Shoreham on the morning of March 14.

Investigation revealed that on Sunday morning, March14, the teen, along with a male friend, walked to the Shoreham Service Center in an attempt to locate discarded cigarette butts within the parking lot area to smoke. Further investigation into the incident revealed that after picking up the discarded cigarette butts at the Shoreham Service Center and at the National Bank of Orwell across the street, the teen approached the hay trailer parked at the south end of the Shoreham Service Center parking lot, presented a lighter to the hay on the trailer and lit it.

On March 27, the teen was subsequently charged with one count of Felony Arson. The juvenile was issued a citation and will be required to appear in Addison District Court on April 19.

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Birds of a feather

By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com CASTLETON — Businessman Les Faris, owner of the Castleton Redemption Center and the Blind Spot at Castleton Four Corners, acquired an interest in raising birds at a young age. As a teen growing up in Sacramento, Calif., he raised a shed full of beautiful show pigeons. The birds frequently winged their way around the Golden State’s hot Central Valley and always returned to Faris’ home to roost.

Like most teens with childhood

He was clocked at flying 49 mph between Hudson and Benson, a distance of 101.260 miles.

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— Les Faris referring to Buddy, pictured above hobbies, Faris drifted away from such diversions in high school. Yet, little did he know that he would one day rediscover the wonderful world of pigeons—this time to become one of

Vermont’s foremost racing bird experts. And, if you’ll pardon the pun, he’s been cooing about pigeons ever since.

“There’s a very beautiful and ancient heritage to pigeons,” Faris said.

“You first read about the birds in the Bible. Noah’s white doves, in search of dry land, were trained pigeons when they left the ark. Egyptian officials used racing pigeons to carry messages up the Nile River to the Pharaohs to keep them posted on local politics, trade and gossip. The Roman used them, too. And by World

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‘Buy a Brick’ helps homeless pets T

he Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) 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 to commemorate a special event, honor a special person or pet, dedicate the memory of a loved one, celebrate a milestone, holidays 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.

Cheerio 3 year old.

Spayed Female.

Cocker Spaniel.

I am a pretty little girl who has nice leash manners and enjoys quiet attention from people.

For a small dog, I do have a big reaction when strangers come to the door— barking and growling—so I am looking for a quiet adult-only home where I won’t get stressed out. Adult only is also good for me because I get nervous when I am hugged and tugged.

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Schatzee

Fabio

7 month old.

Spayed Female.

Dachshund mix.

I am a sweet girl who likes people and will be able to live with other dogs if they are well-socialized and open to a canine companion to live with. I am a little timid around other dogs but should be able to bounce back. Originally, I was brought here as a puppy from the Spay the Mom program.

2 year old. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair Gray Tiger.

Now, I am a cat with an attitude with no doubt. If you are looking for a good mouser and someone around to tell a story to I am the one for you. I really don’t care much for being picked up or snuggled; I guess you could say I am a macho type of guy.

Daffodil 1 year old. Spayed Female.

Domestic Long Hair Black and White.

I want to be Queen Bee so I may do well as an only kitty because of my bossiness. I am very affectionate with human contact and cannot seem to get enough loving from people that visit. I like to play with all sorts of cat toys so I would suggest having lots around.

The humane society is located at 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford,VT Hours of Operation: Wed. - Sun. 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Closed Monday and Tuesday.

For more information call 802-483-6700 or visit www.rchsvt.org This feature courtesy of Beth Saradarian Director of Outreach and Special Events Rutland County Humane Society 483-.9171 ext. 217

Policeman named a “lifesaver” RUTLAND—The Vermont Governor ’s Highway Safety Program holds the awards luncheon every year to give thanks to those who dedicate their lives to highway safety.

Lt. Kevin Geno of Rutland City Police Department has been named the 2010 Lifesaver of the Year by the Governor ’s Highway Safety Program at its annual “Vermont Highway Heroes” luncheon on March 23.

Geno’s thirty plus years of outstanding dedication in motivating others, building, nurturing and supporting programs and partnerships within the law enforcement community earned him the award.

In addition to the Lifesaver of the Year award, three other awards were given: The Sgt. Michael Johnson

Award is presented each year to a Vermont Police officer who demonstrates dedication to highway safety efforts.

This year ’s recipient was Sergeant Allen Fortin, of the Shelburne Police Department. Sergeant Fortin’s recognition is for his outstanding dedication and commitment to traffic safety, child passenger safety, occupant protection, and DUI enforcement within the Shelburne and the Chittenden County area.

The Fletcher Brush award, which is named for a Middlebury highway safety activist is for education and outreach efforts promoting highway safety. Tom Williams, of AAA of Northern New England, received the 2010 award for continuous dedication to the promotion of highway safety issues for the citizens of Vermont.

The Engineering Award was presented to Amy Gamble, Agency of Transportation, for her untiring advocacy to bring engineering and behavioral disciplines together to solve Vermont’s highway safety challenges.

“Guys and Dolls” to be staged in Rutland RUTLAND—The Marble Valley Players will hold open auditions for their summer musical production of “Guys and Dolls” by Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows. Production dates are July 16-18 at the Paramount Theater in Rutland.

This 1950 classic is widely regarded as the paradigm for a well-made musical comedy.

It is regularly revived, most recently on Broadway in 1992. The book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, is based on “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure”, two short stories by Damon Runyon.

The musical centers on two couples with tumultuous relationships. High-stakes gambler, Sky Masterson, who tries to seduce stern missionary Sarah Brown so he can win a bet. And nightclub dancer, Miss Adelaide, who attempts to get her fiance of 14 years,

craps game organizer Nathan Detroit, to finally tie the knot. With a knockout score including such upbeat hits as the title number, “Luck Be a Lady” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and ”A Bushel and a Peck”, this show is classic American musical theater at its best.

A hugh cast of singers, dancers and actors of all ages is needed. Vocal/reading auditions will be held at the Dana Rec. Center Room 13, 6:30-9 p.m., on April 1, April 7, and April 8. Dance auditions will be on April 10, 3:30-7:30 p.m. in the Dana Gym. Prepare a song (preferably not from the show) which best demonstrates your range and bring the sheet music as well.

For more information, call Bobbie Torstenson at 2476778.

CCV launches new science program

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MIDDLEBURY—The Community College of Vermont is launching a new associate of science degree in environmental science and a certificate in sustainable buildings beginning this fall.

The environmental science program offers three tracks in which students may concentrate their studies: environmental literacy and education, sustainable building technology, and natural resources. Students will gain an understanding of environmental problems and obtain the knowledge and skills to begin developing solutions. Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment in areas related to the environment or for transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning.

The College is holding free information sessions for anyone interested in this growing field. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the CCVMontpelier site; Thursday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at CCV-Burlington; and on Wednesday, April 14, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

at CCV-Rutland.

Information will also be available on CCV’s Assessment of Prior Learning course in which students can earn college credit for knowledge gained in the workplace, the military or other experience. These credits can help students get a jump-start towards a CCV associate degree. Those who cannot attend a session may call the CCV Middlebury office at 388-3032 for further information.

In the process of developing the environmental science degree program, Coordinator of Allied Health Programs Darlene Murphy surveyed employers throughout the environmental industry in Vermont and convened a panel of environmental experts who provided insightful feedback into the curriculum. In the planning process, Murphy also worked with faculty from four-year institutions in Vermont to assure transferability of courses into baccalaureate programs.

For more information on the Community College of Vermont, visit www.ccv.edu, or call the CCV Middlebury office at 388-3032.

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Pictured above is Les Faris and Buddy.

Photo by Lou Varricchio

Pigeons From page 1 War II, famous U.S. Army pigeons such as 18-year-old ‘G.I. Joe’—whose hallowed remains are enshrined at Fort Monmouth, N.J.— were saving military and civilian lives while helping the Allies defeat fascism.”

Faris has studied the birds and finds their ancient icons as bearers of spirituality, peace an sacrifice to be accurate.

“The birds really do like their human companions,” he said. “They are trained to always come home after an exercise flight or long-distance race. They are the race horses of the sky.”

Hawks and low utility power lines are one of the few enemies of racing pigeons.

“They don’t fly very high in altitude,” Faris said. “Sometimes a wayward bird can fly right into a power line decapitating itself.”

One of Faris’ prized banded birds is Buddy, a six-year-old thoroughbred bird with an impeccable lineage.

“For example, I have good papers for Buddy,” he said. “I have records of his parents and grandparents.”

In August 2004, at age six months—and after being trained from birth with ever increasing distance flights from home— Buddy was entered into his first race. The race, from Hudson, N.Y., to Faris’ home on Benson, Vt., was over 100 miles long. It was an official timed race sanctioned by the sport’s official American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc., also knows as the AU. “Buddy won second place in this Young Bird Series race,” Faris said. “He was clocked at flying 49 mph between Hudson and Benson, a distance of 101.260 miles. He’s a good bird.”

Faris maintains meticulous written records of all his racing birds as the AU requires. He also maintains a high order of cleanliness around the birds, providing the birds with comfort, food and a home to roost.

Raising racing pigeons is no easy task. It requires dedication and daily devotion.

“Ten days after mating, pigeons lay one egg. Thirty six hours later, a second egg is delivered,” he said. Racing pigeon nests are made in small, straw- and felt-lined artificial clay bowls developed by breeders expressly for the purpose (see photo). Incubation occurs over 17-18 days.

“Babies are blind, pink and covered in down feathers,” Faris said. “They are force fed by the mother via her bill.

Both hens and cocks produce a kind of milk they use to feed the chicks. In six weeks, the birds are fully featured and look like adults.”

Prior to all this, the birds have been banded. Each band contains the birds registration number and name. It will wear the band for the length of its life.

Faris plans to enter six birds in several upcoming official AU races including the popular 9/11 memorial race which wings its way from Ohio to New York.

“This is a 346-mile-long race,” he said. The winner receives a $2,500 prize. In last year ’s 9/11 race, one of my birds came in at number 30. I expect we’ll do well this year.”

One bird event that has Faris engaged is a $1 million purse South African race. He’s not sure if he will participate, but he is considering it.

“I’d have to ship one of my babies to a South African bird trainer,” he said. “Then the trainer, in turn, raises the baby to learn to fly in the future race. Naturally, the breeder—that would be me—shares the purse with the overseas trainer.”

When he’s not busy breeding racing pigeons, Faris operates the busy Castleton Redemption Center and the Blind Spot, a custom energy efficient window treatment showroom at the center. He has also built a solar-powered house where he lives off-the-grid in Benson.

With Faris holding feathered pal Buddy gently in his hands, you can immediately sense a loving bond between bird and man. And if this writer were a betting man, he’d put his money down on any racing pigeon raised by the birdman named Les Faris.

Check It Out: To learn more about the hobby of racing pigeons in Vermont and New York, contact Les Faris at 802-468-2233 or visit the AU national website at www.pigeon.org/.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that approximately 5,500 workers from companies in 12 states—California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont—are eligible to apply for taxpayer-funded Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Among those certified are workers at Monahan, SFI, LLC, in Middlebury who produced synthetic filaments.

All covered employees at the facility who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after Dec. 15, 2008, or who are threatened with separation from Feb. 26, 2010, are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits through Feb. 26, 2012.

“Helping workers who are impacted by trade, and ensuring they are better positioned to secure permanent jobs that will bring them family-supporting wages, is an important part of keeping the nation’s economic recovery on track,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “Trade Adjustment Assistance will help these workers access the employment and training services they need to prepare for good jobs in promising industries.”

Workers covered by these latest TAA certifications will be contacted by their respective states with instructions on how to apply for individual benefits and services. Those who apply may receive case management and re-employment services, training in new occupational skills and trade readjustment allowances that provide income support for workers enrolled in training. Some workers may also receive job search and relocation allowances, and the Health Coverage Tax Credit.

“Trade Adjustment Assistance is a key part of the Obama Administration’s coordinated response to helping workers and families in communities affected by auto industry restructuring and other mass industrial layoffs,” said Dr. Ed. Montgomery, executive director of the White House Council on Automotive Communities and Workers. “TAA certification can provide these families with much needed income support, access to health care, job training and other assistance as they transition to new jobs in other sectors of the economy.”

While TAA is open to eligible workers of all ages, workers 50 years of age and older may elect to receive Re-employment Trade Adjustment Assistance instead.

If a worker obtains new employment at wages less than $55,000 and less than those earned in adversely affected employment, the RTAA program will pay 50 percent of the difference between the old wage and the new wage, up to $12,000 over a two-year period. RTAA participants may also be eligible for retraining and the HCTC.

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My last word on deer jackin’—promise

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he Canadian pulled to the side of the road past the Pryce intersection, where seconds before he had ignored and slowly rolled through a stop sign.

Sheriff Marshall Buker, slowed and pulled to a quiet stop behind the Canadian, got out of his station wagon, ripped away duct tape that held the flashlight (he flicked on and off when he chased after somebody), secure on the roof above his head, flicked it on, pointed it toward the Canadian’s car, and meandered to the driver ’s door.

He clicked his pointer finger ’s nail on the driver ’s window and motioned the driver to roll it down. When the window was fully down, Marshall gave a slight wave and chirped, “Hoi!” The Canadian stared at Marshall. Marshall commenced with protocol.

“Can I see your license, registration, 'surance card please?”

The Canadian gathered and handed Marshall the documents. Marshall shoved the flashlight into his armpit, tilted it’s beam toward the documents, and checked them. He handed them back to the driver and began.

“Y, y, you got any idea why I pulled you over?”

“Ah, no sir,” the Canadian said.

“You didn’t stop at the stop sign back aire.”

“Ah, no sir, but I slowed d … “ “You didn’t stop at the stop sign back aire.”

“Ah no sir, but it’s very late, nothing was coming, so I slowed dow…”

“You didn’t stop at the stop sign back aire.”

“Sir, I’m not from here, and I came to the intersection, checked carefully both ways, was positively sure nothing at all was coming, so I slo…”

“You didn’t stop at the stop sign back aire.”

The Canadian became agitated. “Sir, you and I are the only ones up in this town tonight. If you’d listen … I came to intersection, checked carefully both ways, hand on a bible, mothers name to God, I saw that nothing at all was coming, so I slowed down and proceeded through.” The Canadian’s temper rose to the brim and he punctuated his final point by hitting the heel of his right hand on the steering wheel. “What’s the difference?”

Marshall flipped his flashlight around and started rapping the flatlander over top the head, “Well, do you want me to stop? Or do you want me to slow down?”

Rusty DeWees tours Vermont and Northern New York with his act “The Logger.” His column appears weekly. He can be reached at rustyd@pshift.com. Listen for The Logger, Rusty DeWees, Thursdays at 7:40 on the Big Station, 98.9 WOKO or visit his website at www.thelogger.com

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2010

Light of ancient days

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here’s a line from a 1968 Grateful Dead rock song that I think serves as the entrée to the emerging astronomical theory of dark stars: “Dark star crashes pouring its light into ashes... mirror shatters in formless reflections of matter.”

“Dark Star” songwriters Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, et al. weren’t thinking about dark-matter stellar objects in those days; these titanic stars, powered by dark-matter annihilations at their core, were postulated only recently. However, the song lyrics conjure up mysteries such as the bizarre nature of dark stars and the “formless reflections” of dark matter.

Now comes a new idea, a connection between dark stars and galactic-core black holes—but first, astronomers classify hypothetical dark stars as a subset of Population III or very early metal-free stars. To contrast, our Sun is an extant Population I metal-rich star. Population II stars, also extant, are poor in metallic elements.

Now to start at the beginning of things.

The early universe, astronomers theorize, began more than 13 billion years ago. Within 100 million years of the socalled Big Bang event, the first stars ignited into existence.

While humans alive today never saw the light of these early stars, it is believed that they were not like the stars we know today. Today’s stars, just like ol’ Sol, are powered by thermonuclear fusion reactions in their cores. Light chemical elements are fused into heavy elements, etc. This reactive balance keeps a vast number of stars from imploding.

But eventually, certain stars (not our Sun) will lose their fusion balance and—kaboom!—a stellar-core collapse follows (novae and supernovae).

But 100 million years after the Big Bang, the first generation of stars didn’t use familiar fusion energy. Instead, these dark stars were fueled by dark-matter reactions—the annihilation of dark and anti-dark matter particles. (Dark-matter is composed hypothetical WIMPs, weakly interacting massive particles.)

In the light of ancient days, stellar cores radiated with dense dark-matter interactions. Some astronomers now believe dark stars evolved on a titanic scale—many with diameters up to, and perhaps exceeding, 30 a.u. (1 a.u. or astronomical unit equals 93 million miles, the distance between Earth and Sun). With a diameter of 30 a.u., an average dark star would have filled the space between the Sun and the

planet Neptune! (It is likely these early stars had families of planets. So, we can only imagine what these hypothetical planets looked like.)

A typical dark leviathan would have been cooler than later fusion-driven stars such as our Sun, but what they lacked in temperature, they made up for in sheer size and mass.

A large, dark stellar object would have had a mass of 10,000 Suns with a luminosity of 1 billion Suns. It is staggering to the human mind to imagine such suns existing on such a vast scale.

Now to the dark star and black hole connection.

We now think that large dark stars eventually collapsed into giant black holes. These giant holes became the seeds around which today’s galaxies, even our Milky Way, formed. Smaller dark stars also ran out of dark matter to burn; ignited fusion fuel resulted from the final dark-matter reactions, and these suns eventually collapsed, too. Small dark stars probably left behind black holes, too.

Infrared space telescopes are perfect instruments to search for dark stars of the distant past, but the task is herculean. Light from these early stars would be shifted to the far-infrared, so NASA’s successor to the Hubble Space Telescope—the planned 2014 James Webb Space Telescope— might hunt for signatures of dark stars; however, space agency officials aren’t sure if even their advanced JWST will be up for the daunting task.

What’s in the Sky: In the WNW this weekend, look for Mercury and Venus in the sky together. On April 1, one hour after sunset, both planets will be a mere 3.2 degrees apart.

Louis Varricchio, M.Sc., is a former senior science writer at the NASA Ames Research Center. He is a current member of the NASA-JPL Solar System Ambassador program in Vermont.

Varricchio is the recipient of the U.S. Civil Air Patrol’s Maj. Gen. Chuck Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award.

You can contact him at: aerospacehorizons@gmail.com.

Glasnost, nyet... neyacnost, da!

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ach year at this time the trade magazine School Planning and Management publishes a survey of recent public-education construction, regional and national, complete with median and average square footages per pupil at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Historically, public education has used state sid for educational construction as the lever for compliance with State regulation of school construction, which has long used square-footage-per pupil-in-the-classroom as one of many building design criteria.

For decades that magic number has been 30 in most states, even as other requirements like minimum classroom size in Vermont, the ratio of plumbing fixtures to enrollment, the intensity of lighting and ventilation, and so on, have come and gone, varied from state-to-state (different student bladder capacities, no doubt) or been adjusted up and down as energy has cycled up and down in cost. In almost all States, total square footage per pupil (SF/P) at the elementary, middle, and high school levels has been remarkably constant over those same decades.

Vermont has been one recent exception, and there may be others; Michigan, for example, where large school districts like Detroit have been plunging in enrollment even faster, and are not only putting fewer students in individual classrooms (like Vermont) but have been closing schools (unlike Vermont) as enrollment declines.

Now the SP&M numbers are out again, and again New England, including Vermont, is posting much higher numbers than the rest of the country. A little educational history is enlightening.

In the Roaring Twenties, for example, when the nowwell-known inner rings of suburbs around American cities —places such as Brookline in Massachusetts and Oak Park in Illinois—were being built and expanded, many public high schools of that era were designed with a substantial percentage of what today would be considered under-sized classrooms, half the typical 900 sq. ft., so that administrators could improve student achievement via half-size classes: not 30 or so, but more like 15.

If your school has small classrooms, you can’t have so many of those offensive large classes. Test-score-wise, the preceptorial-sized classrooms didn’t achieve better student learning, but no matter; since then all class sizes have shrunk, over the decades, until today when the then-special small-class size is now the national average.

State requirements for square foot/pupil and minimum classroom size haven’t changed—Vermont for decades has had a minimum classroom size of 750 sq. ft., even as actual average class size has shrunk to below a dozen from the previous norm of 25—and, as you might reasonably expect, states which have shrunk classes while not shrinking class-

rooms (or lobby/corridor areas) are now posting higher total SF/P numbers. Most aren’t, which explains why this year ’s SP&M new school size numbers by region are little changed from long-standing past norms: elementary, 125 SF/P; middle, 142; high, 156.

When I was first putting pencil to paper in school design in the late 1950s, the averages were 120, 140, and 160.

But not now in Vermont, which shares the fairly unique New England predilection for more expansive (and expensive) buildings, with new construction for each of the three grade-groups showing averages of 155, 164, and 195 respectively. To the question, “How I can check the figures for my local schools?”, the short answer is: You can’t anymore.

The longer answer is that official state ed department and local district or SU data for individual schools showing actual square footage and official building capacity rating are no longer considered publicly-available information. They were, once: anyone could call the Superintendent’s office, or the SED, to get such numbers, which were maintained there in a (somewhat) famous three-ring binder- a data page for each schoolhouse building in the state, and well-known locally as well.

All that past transparency ended in the mid-90’s, when at a hearing on school costs in Montpelier when I referred to it, the then-SED legal counsel said, “Don’t call us for such data. The Legislature has deprived us of funds to maintain the notebook any longer.”

In the not-so-distant past, when Act 60 was new and Act 68, Son-of-60, was as yet unconceived, the school data site actually showed, not only test scores, class size, and spending by school, but even a ranking in terms in spending effectiveness. Once it was realized that the public could see that the best student achievement didn’t always present in the wealthier districts (the basic complaint underlying Act 60) , the ranking was swiftly removed from the site.

Well, it ain’t the past anymore,; now, with neyacnost having replaced glasnost in educational policy, you ain’t gonna get the basic data like school size and capacity any more either, and as the new SED policy of no-data-to-the web-site continues, all that’s left there will soon be quite stale and useless.

As the nation’s only four-term president once said, “Nothing in politics happens by accident.” Case in point: public education in Vermont.

Former Vermonter Martin Harris lives in Tennessee.

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2010

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Theater receives $5,000 gift

By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre recently received $5,000 from the Chittenden Bank for sponsorship of Education is Paramount Enrichment Series.

Built in 1913 by George T. Chaffee, and popularly called the Playhouse Theatre of Rutland, it is one of the finest theaters in America.

When sound films came to town, the theater embraced the “talking movie” phenomenon and was renamed the Paramount Theatre, in 1931, after a chain of cinemas operated by the Hollywood studio of the same name.

With the decline of the film industry in the 1970s, the Paramount closed its doors and sat empty and neglected for two decades.

The restoration of the downtown theater was completed in 2000; once again, the Paramount Theatre assumed its role as an arts, cultural, and educational hub. It stands as a significant and valuable community resource.

PEGTV to air Poultney School Board meetings RUTLAND — PEGTV, Rutland County’s public access television station, has begun airing Poultney School Board meetings on Channel 20. Scheduled weekly air times will be Mondays at 2 p.m., Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m.

Interested viewers can also watch meetings anytime via their computer by visiting www.pegtv.com and then locating the video on demand player.

PEGTV is comprised of Channels 15, 20 and 21 and is available to all cable subscribers throughout Rutland County.

Streaming programming, video on demand services and hyper-local weather forecasts are also available online at www.pegtv.com.

Nancy Baird Elected to Castleton board CASTLETON—The Castleton Community Center recently elected Nancy Baird to its Board of Directors. She is a native Vermonter and long time resident of the western Rutland County area.

She has been employed by the Rutland Regional Medical Center since 1978 in the dietary unit and central supply. Baird has served as a volunteer for the senior Nancy Baird meals program at the Castleton Community Center and currently coordinates the Friday Coffee Hour volunteer list.

She is a member of the Community Center Fund Raising Committee and the 2008 and 2009 Basket Party Committee.

She will be serving as kitchen manager for the SCAMP summer camp for children at the center.

Death Notice Jeffrey Bain Hatch LEICESTER—Jeffrey Bain Hatch, beloved husband of Hilary Hatch, died March 13.

Diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma less than a year ago, he fought with the help of Dana Farber Cancer Center and the Foley Cancer Center. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17.

He had served aboard the USS Hazelwood and the USS Essex. He retired in 1979 after 21 years service. Among his numerous military decorations is the Navy Combat Action Ribbon and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.

Members of RAVNAH’s hospice chorus, Trillium, before leaving for Boston to sing at a national conference of hospice and palliative care professionals.

RAVNAH singers attend Boston event RUTLAND—RAVNAH’s hospice chorus, known as Trillium, was invited to sing in Boston, Mass., at the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine’s “Service of Remembrance and Celebration” recently.

The honor was bestowed to Trillium after an academy member heard the group sing in Vermont.

Trillium provided all of the music for this event which included guest speakers Christina Pulchalski, M.D., founder and executive director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, and Rachel Naomi Remen, best-

selling author of “Kitchen Table Wisdom”.

Trillium is a group of volunteer singers, affiliated with Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, who offer their harmonious voices to individuals with a life-limiting illness, as well as to their families.

Trillium sings in private homes, nursing facilities, and in hospital rooms.

For more information on Trillium, please contact Randi Cohn at Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice at 770-1537.

Rotarians gather for dinner, awards

By Catherine M. Oliverio newmarketpress@denpubs.com POULTNEY—Poultney Rotary Club members attended and awards dinner held last Saturday at Green Mountain College. Proceeds of the dinner were contributed to Poultney Elementary School. Brig. Gen. Matthew McCoy, the event’s guest speaker, is the Vermont National Guard assistant adjutant general.

The dinner included a magician and presentation of the Paul Harris Fellowship. The fellowship is named for Paul Harris, who founded Rotary in 1905.

The fellowship was established in his honor in 1957 to express appreciation for a contribution of $1000 to the humanitarian and educational programs of the Rotary Foundation. Foundation programs provide educational opportunities, food, potable water, health care, immunizations, and shelter for millions of persons The activities are funded, implemented, and managed by Rotarians and Rotary clubs around the globe.

Rotarians also designate a Paul Harris Fellow to recognize someone whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of The Rotary Foundation to build world understanding and peace, part of Jeanne Root's speech.

Pictured above, PRC Vice President Chrispin White, Dr. Frederick R. Michel, club secretary Jeanne Root, presenting the Paul Harris Fellow Award last week.

Pictured below, Poultney Rotary Club members and guests.

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UVM Lady Cats still purring

By Fred Pockette

newmarketpress@denpubs.com Last week we told about how both the UVM basketball teams had won conference championships, and each had a ticket to the big dance. Well a week later the men, despite a valiant effort, lost their opener 79-56 to a Syracuse team that has a legitimate shot at a national championship. The women however upset the seventh seeded Wisconsin Badgers 64-55 in the opening round, and had a second round date with regional host Notre Dame this past Tuesday.

The men played Syracuse tough, never going away. The Orange held a commanding 34-10 lead with 6:29 left in the opening half, and looked like they would blow UVM out of the gym. But the Cats turned it around and outscored Syracuse 15-3 to cut the lead to 37-25 at the break. But Syracuse took note and made sure they took control. UVM wouldn’t get any close then 13 the rest of the way, and Syracuse slowly pulled away in the second half.

Syracuse had five players reach double digits, led by junior forward Wesley Johnson, who hade a game high 18 points. Sophomore guard Scoop Jardine came off the bench to score 14 more. Rickey Jackson contributed another dozen while Andy Rautins and Brandon Triche added 11 and10 more respectively to the 23 point win. The Orangemen went

on to defeat Gonzaga 87-65 last Sunday and were scheduled to play Butler in the Western Regional semifinals this past Thursday night.

Senior forward Marqus Blakely paced the Cats with 17 points. UVM got an additional 13 points from junior forward Evan Fjeld. The Catanounts end a successful 2009 / 2010 campaign with a 25-10 Record and an America East Conference Championship.

In a much tighter contest the UVM Catamounts women’s team built up a 33-25 halftime lead over Wisconsin. The Badgers would battle the entire second half, and would cut the lead to two points, 46-44 lead with 6:38 left. UVM responded with a huge 6-0 run to go back up by eight 52-44 with 4:11. From there they wouldn’t allow the Badgers to get any closer than four points as the Cats hung on to claim the 6455 win.

Guard Alyssa Kerel led Wisconsin with 13 points. Forward Lin Zastrow added another 11 for the Badgers who end their season at 21-11. UVM was paced by senior guard Courtney Pilypaitis, who had a fantastic offensive night, pumping in 25 points. Fellow senior guard May Kotsopoulos contributed another 14 to the huge win. The Catamounts were scheduled to play the second seeded Fighting Irish of Norte Dame, who defeated Cleveland State 86-58 in the opening round.

Vermont Yankee says it has identified and stopped Tritium leak Entergy Corporation announced it has identified and stopped the source of tritium leakage at its Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant and has begun initial work to support the remediation of soil and groundwater at the plant site.

The successful effort to identify the source of the leakage, fix the problem and prevent a recurrence capped an intense and rigorous effort by Entergy with the oversight of state and federal regulators that began in January when elevated levels of the radionuclide tritium were detected in monitoring wells built for that purpose.

Vermont Yankee engineers involved in the tritium investigation said the leakage came from two separate pipes inside a concrete tunnel. A floor drain that normally would have taken the water from the Entergy tunnel for normal processing was found to be clogged with debris and mud.

This allowed the tritiated water to seep through an unsealed joint in the tunnel wall to the soil and eventually the groundwater.

There has been no detectable tritium level found in any drinking water well samples at the Vermont Yankee site or in the Connecticut River. Both the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Vermont Dept. of Health have said that the tritium in the groundwater at Vermont Yankee has not been a threat to public health and safety. Tritium is a radioactive form of hydrogen that occurs naturally and is also a byproduct of nuclear plant operations.

CASTLETON— David DeGhetto (Clifton, N.J./St. Joseph Regional) has been named the North David DeGhettoAtlantic Conference (NAC) Men's Lacrosse Player of the Week.

DeGhetto backstopped the Spartans to a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over New England College in their only contest this week.

David DeGhetto The sophomore Photo by CSC goalie stopped 21 shots had one ground ball and one caused turnover in the win. DeGhetto stopped the final five shots he faced, including a pair from point-blank range during the overtime as Castleton rallied from a 5-1 deficit with eight minutes remaining in regulation.

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DeGhetto Named NAC Player of the Week

To the editor: Boy Scout Troop 120, Christ the King Church, will be sponsoring Troop 120 Car Wash and Bottle Drive, Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Credit Union of Vermont located at 6 S. Main St., in Rutland. Our suggested donation is only $5.

Please help us send our scouts go to summer camp.

Thank you.

Stephan Bartenstein CKS Scoutmaster Troop 120 Rutland

Taylor Hough To the editor: I apologize for not getting this to you sooner but our family just wanted to say thank you for the beautiful article you did on Taylor in the Rutland Tribune. You certainly did an outstanding job and when we say the article we were just astonished at how much you put into producing such an article.

Thank you again from Taylor's family for the outstanding article you did. You certainly did a wonderful job, one that we never expected to see; you certainly did your homework on producing it.

Edna Martell Rutland

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To the editor: Jack and Ruth Eckerd founded Eckerd Youth Alternatives with a belief in the inherent goodness and potential of all children. Camp E-Wen-Akee, in Benson, and Eckerd Child and Family Support Services, in Rutland, work diligently to achieve EYA’s mission of providing children and families with a chance to succeed by providing a continuum of residential and community-based treatment services.

On May 2, Eckerd is partnering with Vermont Sport and Fitness Club to host a Charity Spin (indoor cycling). You can participate in two ways.

The first is to pull together a team of one to four people to spin. You reap the physical, social, and emotional benefits of spending time in the gym with friends, which in turn, supports our programming so we can pass those benefits on to children and youth. If spinning isn’t for you, you can show your support by making a donation to help sponsor this event.

If you would like to learn more about Eckerd Youth Alternatives, we invite you to an information night on March 25 from 5-7 p.m.

Call Gail Lucarino at 747-0490 for more information.

Let’s spin our wheels to propel children and youth forward.

Diane Robie Director Eckerd Child and Family Support Services Rutland

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Just as we work to align the body in a pose, we must also bring an intention to writing. Just as practicing yoga requires strengthening the body, writing asks for a committed emotional and intellectual discipline—a stretch. While we need to learn how to direct our attention to interior and exterior space in a yoga pose, we need to bring a corresponding openness to the work of writing. That’s where Yoga ‘n’ Write: Connecting Body, Mind, Spirit. comes in; this exploratory collaboration of Iyengar Yoga and journal writing will be held Thursdays, April 1-June 3; 6-7:30 p.m., at the Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland. There’s a $10 drop-in feeand no previous experience in yoga or writing necessary.

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GUESTVIEWPOINT Changing the health care game

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ur yearlong health care debate has exposed some truths that have provided one more reason to conclude that the federal government's finances are out of control. There is too much debt; taxes and spending are too high; and there is no projected end to budget deficits.

In addition, politicians of both parties, over many decades, have made entitlement promises - such as Social Security and Medicare - that cannot be honored. They have borrowed so much from foreign creditors that heretofore sovereign decisions may be influenced by such creditors. Their entitlement promises will burden us with everincreasing payroll taxes. They have added new tax rules and levies that make the tax code unintelligible. And they have created federal programs that the 10th Amendment to the Constitution ("The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people") intended to prohibit.

If America wishes to change this trajectory, it needs new and bold thinking. Here is one candidate: Repeal the 16th Amendment to the Constitution (ratified Feb. 3, 1913) which gives Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, and replace it with an amendment that requires each state to remit to the federal government a certain percent of its tax revenue. This would change the game. Here's why: Let's assume that each state would have to transfer onethird (it could be a different ratio) of its tax-and-fee revenue to the federal government. The federal government would have to constrain its spending, for it would not control its source of revenue. New programs would be severely limited because there would be no authority to finance them. This dynamic would force the creation of new programs by the states because they would still have the authority to tax. The federal government could still issue debt, but given the discipline of markets, this would be self-limiting because the government would not be able to tax in order to pay principal and interest when due. New entitlements would be limited for the same reason. Federal spending ultimately would be limited to the necessities of government. Other spending and programs would now be the states' purview. But here, too, the dynamic would

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change.

Under the assumption that one-third of state revenue goes to Washington, each state would have to raise taxes equal to 150 percent of any program's cost. This premium would compete in the open market, which could provide the same service for one-third less. States would find it difficult to persuade their residents to pay such a premium. This would be true even if our country had only one state. But with 50 states, each would be constrained not only by the price premium but by the competition from the other 49 states. More goods and services would be provided by the market because the costs would be less. State governments would be priced out because of the one-third transfer, and the federal government would be constrained because it would have no taxing authority, even though it would have tax revenue. Goods and services would be provided by markets through the free decisions of producers and consumers, and at a fraction of government costs.

There would be a temporary martial tax in the case of war, as well as a temporary tax to finance the transition costs of existingentitlements.

I am not aware of any country that has such a system.

Perhaps the closest was the United States before 1913, when it had little constitutional authority to levy taxes.

But even then, the state tax transfer and its benefits did not exist.

Today's response to our fiscal concerns is primarily political. It is manifested by the Tea Party movement, unusually spirited town meetings, the Massachusetts election of Republican Scott Brown to the Senate and, to some extent, the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections. There is grass-roots angst, perhaps outrage, but few new ideas that would counter the federal government's unquenchable appetite for ever-greater power, its constriction of individual liberties and its demand for control of the economy.

One may argue that this idea has little chance of becoming law. But every law starts as a creative thought. The Tea Party movement, a political form of spontaneous combustion, should consider this idea if for no other reason than the almost certain fact that entrenched politicians would not. It may be that the health care debate was useful, after all.

William G. Shipman is chairman of New England Regional CarriageOaks Partners and co-chairman of the Project on Social Security Choice.

GUESTVIEWPOINT It’s time to repeal Title 32

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s the Vermont State Constitution being eroded away?

Of the people, by the people—or is it now of the dollar by the dollar? Is open farmland in the state being appraised and taxed at more than can be generated by farming practices? The answer is yes.

If you have read the Vermont Constitution, which I assume many voters have, having taken the Freeman’s Oath, swearing to uphold the constitution.

I refer you to Chapter II, Section 61 of the current Vermont Constitution, which states, “As every freeman, to preserve his/her independence (if without sufficient estate) ought to have some profession, calling trade or farm , whereby he may honestly subsist.”

How about Chapter 1, Article 9 of the 1791 Vermont Constitution: “That every member of society hath a right to be protected in the enjoyment of life, liberty and property, and therefore is bound to contribute his proportion towards the expense of that protection... but no part of any person’s property can be justly taken from him or applied to public uses, without his own consent.”

Here’s Chapter 1, Article 9 of the 1777 constitution: “No public tat, custom or contribution shall be imposed upon, or paid by, the people of this state except by law for that purpose; and before any law be made for raising it, the purpose for which any tax is to be raised ought to appear clear to the Legislature to be more service to the community, than the money would be if not collected; which being will observed, taxes can never be burdens.”

The current problem with Vermont’s constitution is Title 32 which is allowing land to be appraised not for what it is currently used for, or has always been used for, but its potential development value.

There used to be a legislative body in Vermont called the Council of Censors; it was designed as a check upon government. It was a mechanism through which the people could periodically review the actions of their elected and appointed officials. The Council of Censors recommended to the legislature the repealing of laws that are contrary to the principles of the constitution.

The bound-book records of the Council of Censors of the State of Vermont, published in 1991 by authority of James H. Douglas, secretary of state in Montpelier, is very informative of our rights and duties as free people of Vermont. I highly recommend you get a copy and read it. If any Eagle readers like our open farmland, you must take a stand now! Call your elected representative and demand that your voice and wishes be represented in Montpelier.

It is time to repeal Title 32. Vermont land needs to be appraised and taxed for what it is currently used for—and it may also be time to reinstate the Council of Censors.

The way of government is of the dollar. It cost $250. Just to make an appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court you incur lawyer fees and expert witness fees.

Perhaps some good lawyer out there might take an interest in the unjust nature of Title 32? It’s your state and home, too.

United we can make a difference in creating a fair and just society in Vermont. Please get involved. Your voice can make a difference.

Writer Michael Hurlburt of Monkton is the member of a sixth generation Vermont farming family.

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POULTNEY—Several Welsh-American events are planned in the Poultney area next month— Sunday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. “Gathering of the Clans Buffet Sandwiches Luncheon Meeting”, a 22nd anniversary year spring gathering of Poultney Area St. David’s Society clan members and friends.

The location will be at Tiny Theater, 153 Main St., Poultney, in the Ferguson block.

The sandwiches luncheon will be catered by Café Dale.

Prepaid registration to Poultney Area St. David’s Society is required for the luncheon no later than April 13. Cost: $6 current 2010 members; $8 new members and guests, payable to: Poultney Area St. David’s Society. Send prepaid registration fee payable to Poultney Area St. David’s Society to the Society, c/o 60 Norton Ave., Poultney 05764-1029.

Information: Poultney Area St. David’s Society, 287-5744 or pasds88@yahoo.com or board members: Helen Jones at 287-9729, or Nancy Williams at 518-642-0709.

Sunday, April 18–2 p.m.–“Wesh Choir of Choirs movie viewing on the large screen at Tiny Theater, 153 Main Street, Poultney (in the Ferguson block), sponsored by Poultney Area St. David’s Society.

The “Welsh Choir of Choirs” is a matchless ensemble of the best voices in male choirs featuring Cantorion Colin Jones – The North Wales Male Chorus. Hauntingly beautiful, the sound of Welsh male voice choir is recognized throughout the world as the premier brand of chorus. No where is this sound better realized than in the music of Cantorion Colin Jones.

An internationally accomplished conductor, Colin Jones assembled 50 of the best voices in male choir for this unforgettable concert in Manchester Cathedral.

Featuring 14 beautiful musical classics performed in both the English and Welsh languages, the production includes six selections in the Welsh language, which happen to be some of our local area Welsh language favorites, as well as the beautiful scenery of Manchester Cathedral.

Open to the public, all ages are welcome. Free will offering. Information: Poultney Area St. David’s Society, pasds88@yahoo.com or 287-5744. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vtpasds/.

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Wanted: Guiding-Eyes puppy raisers

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c/o newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND TOWN—Annual resolutions come in all shapes and sizes; some are more successful than others. Whether yours was already broken or is yet to be made, Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Puppy Raising Program gives Rutland County area residents the opportunity to make a new resolution – become a volunteer puppy raiser and accept the love you will give and get from bringing a future guide dog into your home.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is looking for people who want to become part of something bigger than themselves. The renowned nonprofit guide dog school is actively recruiting puppy raisers in the greater Rutland area—volunteers that take 8 week old puppies into their homes, love, nurture, and educate them for a 12- to 16month period before sending them off to their calling as a guide dog for a blind or visually impaired man or woman. For a person without sight, a Guiding Eyes dog provides a life changing independence.

Guide dogs aren’t born with the skills to keep a blind person safe; they are carefully trained and prepared for the job. Guiding Eyes puppy raisers provide hours of patient teaching and numerous socialization journeys. For Rutland resident Marilyn Sheldon, her hard work paid off when Stanley Heiniger graduated alongside his new guide dog Samantha, the tenth puppy she and her husband lovingly raised for Guiding Eyes.

Stanley Heiniger lost his sight due to keratokonus, a corneal disease. Samantha is Stanley’s second guide dog from Guiding Eyes, and she is his constant travel companion. For Marilyn, knowing that Samantha provides Stanley with the freedom to continue his active lifestyle and ability to do what he loves most is the reward for their hard work.

Marilyn Sheldon, like 60 percent of Guiding Eyes raisers, is a repeat raiser. She has always been a dog lover and has been involved in the program since 1997. Currently she shares her home with her twelfth puppy – German shepherd Daphne. Lee Nordin, the program’s director, says, “it’s caring, dedicated people like Marilyn that are the ‘heart and soul’ of Guiding Eyes for the Blind.”

The Guiding Eyes Puppy Raising Program is comprised of more than 400 volunteers from Maine to North Carolina. Puppy raisers come from all walks of life. They include couples, families with children, young adults, and senior citizens. Some already have pets of their own. Raisers live in urban, suburban, and rural areas – and in apartments, town-homes, and single family homes.

Puppy raising classes are held on alternating Sundays at the 4 Paws Academy, 2442 N Grove St., Rutland Town. Call 1-866-GEBLABS or visit www.guidingeyes.org/volunteer/puppy-raising/ for additional information on the Puppy Raising Program.

Pictured at right: Stanley Heiniger and Samantha.

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Thursday, April 1 MIDDLEBURY — Vermont's funniest comics! On the bill are Oliver Barkley, Nathan Hartswick, John Lyons, Tracie Spencer, and Avi Waring.With Tony Bates, Emcee Extraordinaire. At Town Hall Theater, 8 p.m. THT Box Office by calling 382-9222.

MIDDLEBURY —Twist O' Wool Guild Meeting, 7-9 p.m. at the American Legion on Wilson Way. Kirsten Wiley, a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, will show those interested the proper ergonomics and methods of massage appropriate for spinners and knitters. 453-5960.

MIDDLEBURY — The Buzz on Native Bumblebees: The Nature Conservancy presents Leif Richardson of Vermont Fish and Wildlife.6:30 p.m. at Middlebury College’s Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest in the Orchard Room in Middlebury. Free. 265-8645 ext. 27 or cconroy@tnc.org.

RUTLAND — Rutland County Humane Society at the annual "Spring for the Animals" Auction at the Rutland Country Club, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include hors d'oeuvres, a beverage, silent auction and live music.

483-9171 or www.rchsvt.org.

STARKSBORO — Rural Vermont’s Activist Farmers: Photos and Stories, at the Starksboro Public Library through April; opening night reception, 6:30–8 p.m. Visit www.ruralvermont.org or call 223-7222.

Friday, April 2 HINESBURG — Music Night with the Dan Silverman Group at 7 p.m. at Brown Dog Books and Gifts, Firehouse Plaza. Free. 482-5189 or browndogbooksandgifts.com.

MIDDLEBURY — The area's best dancers; proceeds to support the purchase of a Marley floor for dance performances. With Patty Smith, Dance Company of Middlebury, Andrea Olsen, more. 382-9222.

Saturday, April 3 MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury's annual event, showcasing local teenagers and their accomplishments in singing, dance, instrumental music and acting

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at 8:00 p.m.Tickets, $10/$5, are available through the THT Box Office by calling 382-9222, online at www.townhalltheater.org, or in person on Merchants Row, Middlebury (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm).

ORWELL — GFWC Orwell Fortnightly Club annual “Easter Pie Sale” fundraiser will start at 9 a.m. at Buxton’s Store on Main Street. Delicious pies made by club members sell fast (11 a.m.).

Happy Easter!

Sunday, April 4 VERGENNES — St. Peter’s Church in Vergennes will serve a delicious Easter buffet breakfast in the parish hall from 8–10:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast with family and friends. Drawings for free breakfasts and a raffle. Adults - $8; Seniors over 60 and kids 6-12 $6; children under 6 years free; families with five or more $27.

Monday, April 5 BRANDON — Hunter Education Classes-Registration at 6 p.m. No enrollment fee. Classes: April 5, 7-9 p.m., April 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., April 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Student must attend all sessions. Lunch provided. Neshobe Sportsman Club.

MIDDLEBURY —The Addison County Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a nonprofit self-help bereavement support group, will hold its regular meeting, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hospice Volunteer Services Office located at the Marble Works. 388-6837 or 388-9603.

Wednesday, April 7 FERRISBURGH — Ferrisburgh Historical Society museum/headquarters, 6 Little Chicago Road. Program: at 7 p.m. Public welcome. Refreshments provided. 877-3217.

RUTLAND — The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice cardiovascular/cholesterol health risk screening, including a total lipid profile and blood glucose at the RAVNAH office on 7 Albert Cree Dr. at 8:30 a.m.Cost for a Complete Lipid Profile and Glucose is $30. 775-0568.

RUTLAND — Vermont Christian Riders, Motorcyclists for Jesus Ministries, will be holding a meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Denny's Restaurant on Route 7. All are welcome.

Thursday, April 8

2010-11 school year for children five years. 453-3227 CASTLETON — Castleton Elementary School Annual EEE Screening for all Castleton/Hubbardton children, ages 3-5, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Castleton Elementary School. Call before April 1: 747-5039.

N. GRANVILLE, N.Y. — Delicious, low-cost roast-pork supper family style starting at 4:30 at the North Granville (N.Y.) United Methodist Church, Route 22. Adults $8, children 3-10 $3.

VERGENNES — The Vermont Arts Council hosting art opening at Creative Space Gallery from 6-8 p.m. “Bounty: A Celebration of Vermont’s Farming Artists”. Admission to the reception is $40. RSVP 828-3292.

Friday, April 9 BRISTOL — Bristol Elementary School Kindergarden Registration day for 2010-11 school year for children five years on or before Sept. 1 CASTLETON — Castleton Elementary School EEE Screening for all Castleton/Hubbardton children ages 3-5 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Castleton Elementary School. 747-5039.

HINESBURG — The middle school students production of “Oliver” Charles Dickens' classic tale of life among the poor and criminal elements in London during the early nineteenth century. The play will be presented 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors, $5 for adults. Intermission will include refreshments for purchase.

MIDDLEBURY — Vermonters are captured in 19 songs written by popular local musician Gene Childers. April 9- 10, 8 p.m., April 11, 2 pm. Tickets, $17, are available through the Town Hall Theater Box Office382-9222.

Saturday, April 10 BRANDON — Neshobe Sportsman Club’s Annual Fish Fry Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Open to public.

BRISTOL — The First Baptist Church of Bristol announces it’s annual Spring Clothing and Linen Sale, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bargain time is from 1-2 p.m.

Prepare for the warmer weather.

HINESBURG —The middle school students present “Oliver”, Charles Dickens' classic tale of life among the poor and criminal elements in London during the early nineteenth century. 7: p.m.

MIDDLEBURY — Vermont and Vermonters are captured in 19 songs written by popular local musician Gene Childers. A hit when it played in Brandon last year, Town Hall Theater brings back this unique, home-grown revue.

April 9-10 at 8 pm, April 11 at 2:00 pm. Tickets, $17, are available through the THT Box Office by calling 382-9222, online at www.townhalltheater.org, or in person on Merchants Row, Middlebury (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm).

VERGENNES — Roast Turkey Supper at the Vergennes United Methodist Church (on Main St. across from the Opera House) starting at 5:30 p.m. The menu includes: roast turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, vegetable, cranberry sauce, dessert and beverage. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

Takeout orders are available. Call 877-3150 for more information.

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Sunday, April 11 BRANDON — Annual "All You Can Eat" Pancake Breakfast from 8 - 11 a.m. Open to the public, everyone welcome. Cost: $6 per person and under five years free. Members who renew their membership or new members who join that day $3.00 per person and under five years free.

MIDDLEBURY — Vermont and Vermonters are captured in 19 songs written by popular local musician Gene Childers. A hit when it played in Brandon last year, Town Hall Theater brings back this unique, home-grown revue. April 9 & 10 at 8:00 pm, April 11 at 2:00 pm. Tickets, $17, are available through the THT Box Office by calling 382-9222, online at www.townhalltheater.org, or in person on Merchants Row, Middlebury (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm).

Monday, April 12 EAST MIDDLEBURY — Addison County Right to Life will meet at 7 p.m. at Valley Bible Church. Visitors are welcome. Final plans will be made for the April 30, 6 p.m. annual dinner meeting at the Middleury American Legion.

Reservaions for the $15 dinner must be made by April 19th with checks payable to ACRTL and mailed to 397 Weybridge St. , Middlebury, 05753. Info 388-2898 or L2Paquette@aol.com.

VERGENNES — Vergennes Elementary School Kindergarden Registration for 2010-2011 school year for children five years on or before September 1, 2010 will take place at VUES April 12-16. Please register in the office between 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please bring you child’s birth certficate and immunization record to this appointment. Kindergarten Visitation Day and Play-Based Assessment will take place in June. You may sign up for the Visitation Day at the time of registration. Questions: 877-3761.

Friday, April 16 MIDDLEBURY — Chris Brubeck, Joel Brown and Peter "Madcat" Ruth, in a riveting performance of blues, rock, folk and a bit of jazz. An After Dark Music Series presentation at Town Hall Theater at 7 p.m. Tickets, $25/$27 at the door, 388-0216 or visit www.afterdarkmusicseries.com.

PROM NIGHT PREP—Poultney High School recently held its annual prom show. The show displayed the latest trends in fashion, hair and jewelry. The catwalk apparel was sponsored by A Trace of Lace Bridal Boutique and McNeil and Reedy, both located in downtown Rutland. Pictured are the models with Jim McNeil of McNeil & Reedy and Jamie Pemrick of A Trace of Lace Bridal Boutique. Rutland High School also held its show last night with proceeds to benefit the drama club.

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Religious Services

Len Britton, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Vermont against incumbent U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, visited the College of St. Jospeh last week.

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By Shawn Pemrick newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND—Len Britton, candidate for U.S. Senate in Vermont, spoke March 24 at the College of St. Joseph. Britton has been visiting communities around the state with his "common sense" town hall meetings.

Britton spoke about the recent health care bill passed last week, energy policies, jobs, and the federal spending. Britton stated he is opposed to the recent passage of the health care bill. He also went on to suggestion several ways to reduce cost of health care without a mandated purchase via private insurance or the federal government.

Britton said, "It’s not too late to restore fiscal sanity and avoid bankrupting our children. It’s time for the same brand of common sense that runs through Vermonters to take hold in Washington."

Recent polling found Britton at 33 percent of the vote for the Senate seat. This was considered “good news” by Britton’s campaign staffers as the first official poll of the campaign season.

The poll numbers are similar to where Scott Brown, candidate who won the Senate seat in Massachusetts, started at in the polls.

Van Hoesen to be honored POULTNEY—The Vermont Campus Compact announced this week that Jacob Park, associate professor of business strategy and sustainability at Green Mountain College, has won the VCC Engaged Scholar Award for 2010.

On April 14, Park’s wife and son will receive the award on his behalf at the Vermont Campus Compact annual statewide recognition reception and ceremony. The presentation concludes the 2010 New England Regional Campus Compact Conference “Higher Education and the Greater Good: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century” at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington.

GMC faculty member John Van Hoesen will also be honored at the conference. He is an assistant professor of geology and environmental studies, and was named as a finalist for the Award for Excellence in Community-Based Teaching.

The Engaged Scholar Award recognizes a Vermont faculty member whose academic life embodies community engagement and problem-solving as an integral part of his/her teaching and research. The engaged scholar recipient involves community partners and students in the discovery, integration, application, and dissemination of new knowledge for public purpose and connects their scholarship to solving pressing social, civic, economic, and moral problems.

According to GMC Provost William Throop, “Park’s work at the intersection of business strategy, sustainability, and public policy regularly involves students in research or community projects that benefit external partners while at the same time enhancing student skills. All of his courses have a significant project component that engages students in real world problem-solving.”

Most recently, he helped students develop a service learning project on the carbon offset issue, which was a critically important in advancing the overall GMC's carbon neutrality and campus sustainability planning process. His students in the Professional Development and Management Practicum course helped Central Vermont Public Service Corporation strengthen the community-based marketing capacity of its Cow Power program, while his Building Sustainable Communities course enabled his students to develop a long-term business strategy for the Nature Conservancy's Champlain Valley Plant Restoration Nursery.

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.

Salvation Army - 22 Wales St. Sunday Worship 11a.m., Praise Service 1:30 p.m.

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.

J.A.M. Sessions for teens bi-weekly Fridays at 7p.m.

Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays at 10:30a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church 117 West St., 775-0850. Sunday Services 10:30a.m.

Rev. Erica Baron United Methodist Church 71 Williams St., 773-2460. Sunday Service in the Chapel 8 and 10a.m.

United Pentecostal Church Corner of Rt. 4, Depot Lane, 773-4255. Sunday Services 9:30a.m. and 6p.m., Evangelical Service 5p.m.

Wellspring of Life Christian Center 18 Chaplin Ave., 773-5991. Sunday Worship 11a.m.

BRANDON Brandon Congregational Church Rt. 7 Sunday Worship 10a.m.

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Brandon Baptist Church, Corner of Rt. 7 & Rt. 73W (Champlain St.) Brandon, VT 802-247-6770. Sunday Services: 10a.m. Adult Bible Study, Sunday School ages 5 & up, Nursery provided ages 4 & under. Worship Service 11a.m. *Lords supper observed on the 1st Sunday of each month. *Pot luck luncheon 3rd Sunday of each month. Wednesdays 6:30p.m., Adult prayer & Bible study, Youth groups for ages 5 and up Grace Episcopal Church Rt. 73, Forestdale February-April: 9am, Holy Eucharist; 9a.m. Sunday Morning Program for children preschool and older.

247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-inPartnership LifeBridge Christian Church - 141 Mulcahy Drive, 247-LIFE (5433). Sunday Worship 9a.m., www.lifebridgevt.com, LifeGroups meet weekly (call for times and locations) Living Water Assembly of God 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542.

Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m.

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

St. Mary’s Parish - 38 Carver St., 247-6351, Saturday Mass 4p.m., Sunday Mass 9:30a.m.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church - Rt. 7, Brandon Village. February-April services will be held at Grace Church, Rt. 73 Forestdale: 9a.m., Holy Eucharist; 9a.m. Sunday Morning Program for children preschool and older. 247-6759, The Rev. Margaret (Margo) Fletcher, Priest-in-Partnership United Methodist Church Main St., 247-6524. Sunday Worship 10a.m.

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, 483-6696.

Sunday Worship 10a.m.

CLARENDON Clarendon Congregational Church Middle Rd. 773-5436. Sunday Worship 9:30a.m.

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: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m.

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) 8:00a.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.

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., 2872252.

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.

Worship 10a.m.

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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3,450

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179

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3,995

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6,995

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6,995

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$ $

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$ $

2,495

1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4x4, Auto, Maroon, 6 Cyl.....................................$2,995 1997 FORD F-150 3 Dr., 8 Cyl., Auto, 4x2, Red w/Cap....................$3,995 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 X-CAB V8, 4x4, White.....................................................$4,495 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 X-CAB 8 Cyl., Auto, Green, 4x4......................................$4,495 1997 JEEP WRANGLER 4x4, 6 Cyl., Auto, Blue.........................................$3,995 1996 FORD RANGER P/U 4x2, 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., Black....................................$1,995 1996 FORD RANGER X-CAB 6 Cyl., 5 Spd., 4x2, Green, 68K..........................$2,495 1996 FORD F-150 4x4, Auto, Green.................................................$2,995 1994 FORD EXPLORER 4x4, 4 Dr., 6 Cyl., Auto, Red................................$2,995 1993 FORD F150 4x4, Auto, White..................................................$2,495 1991 JEEP WRANGLER 4x4, 5 Spd., Yellow..............................................$2,495

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