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Winter Carnival! Meet Graham Trudo Part two of Joe Mark’s profile on Graham Trudo is in this week’s FreePress as part of his “Castleton Connection” series. See page 9.
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Celtic concert The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library will host the Burlington-based Celtic folk band Longford Row on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Fair Haven Free Library. This program is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. Information: 802-265-8011.
Soup for all A Soup Supper, in memory of Brian Festa, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 7, at Fair Haven American Legion Post 49. Free will offerings to benefit Fair Haven Concerned, the Poultney Food Shelf and Castleton Cares will be collected.
The FreePress will publish its annual Fair Haven Commuity Guide the week of March 23. Businesses wanting to be included in this year-round keepsake edition should call the FreePress today at 800-354-4232.
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Sledding, in all it’s forms, will be just one of the activities at the Poultney Winter Carnival.
Pie for breakfast? It’s true...and allyou-can-eat! By Linda Ellingsworth It’s been a long, hard winter, but the trustees of the Middletown Springs Public Library have just the thing to warm your frozen spirits. The breakfast rules go out the window on Saturday, March 7, when the library presents its annual Pie for Breakfast event from 8 to 11 a.m. at the n Librarian Middletown Kimberly Springs Historical Mathewson Society. “It’s a lot of fun and really delicious, plus it supports the library,” said Librarian Kimberly Mathewson. “We have a huge variety of sweet pies, but also a good variety of quiches.” Pie aficionados will find apple, pumpkin, blueberry, lemon meringue, maple cream, and pecan pies, among others, that are created by 40 local bakers. All are donated.
“It’s a lot of fun and really delicious, plus it supports the library”
A variety of pies will be offered at the Middletown Springs Public Library’s annual Pie for Breakfast event See BREAKFAST, pg. 2 on Saturday.
Family fun Saturday in Poultney By Dan King Fun for the whole family will be on tap this weekend at the Winter Carnival in Poultney. The carnival, organized by the Poultney Valley Snowmobile Devils Inc., will take place this Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bob Chestnut’s home on York Street Extension. Carnival-goers are welcome to drive their car or ride their snowmobile to the event, and signs will be posted directing attendees how to get there, if they don’t know. Outside, there will be free sledding; sledders may bring their own sled or borrow one of the sleds available. The best part is there is no need to hike
Enjoy snowmobile rides, sledding, good food and more
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Breakfast Continued from front page In addition, diners can enjoy their choice of quiches, including quiche Lorraine, bacon, broccoli and spinach quiches. The 65 or so pies are sliced very thin, Mathewson said, “So you can try as many as your belly will allow. You can even make up a sampler plate to take with you.” Beverages are served by youth volunteers, who ensure that everyone has coffee, tea or juice to go with their pies. This is the seventh year for the popular event, which typi-
cally draws about 100 people, said Mathewson. It was originally held at the library, but quickly outgrew the space. The timing of the event in early March is intentional. Not only is it scheduled to help people break out of their cabin fever funk, it is also timed to fall the week after town meeting. “If there’s any strife, the pie will smooth it over,” she quipped. Admission to Pie for Breakfast is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children under age 5. All proceeds will benefit the library. Information: call 235-2435.
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A Montana woman in the midst of an 8,000 mile, two-anda-half-year transcontiental journey on horseback will discuss her adventures in Poutlney next week. Bernice Ende, who is known as Lady Long Rider, will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 at the Bentley House, 348 Bentley Ave. in Poultney. Ende is a teacher who decided to spend her retirement traveling across the United States on horseback. In 2005 after joining an equestrian group called the “Long Riders,” Ende embarked on a 2,000 mile trip from her home in Trego, Mt. to Albuquerque, N.M. In the ensu-
ing years she has traveled 21,500 miles over eight separate rides. She is currently on an 8,000mile trip from Montana to Maine and back to the Pacific coast through Canada. The route, on which she embarked in April, will rank among the longest horseback rides in American history. Ende, who passed through some neighboring communities, including Granville, N.Y., last fall is wintering in Fort Edward, N.Y. Sponsored by the Poutlney Recreation Commission, next week’s presentation is open to the public ($2 donation). Refreshments will be available.
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The only activity that costs any money is the snowmobile obstacle run. The obstacle run is only $2 and benefits the Poultney Food Shelf. “It’s going to be set up like a horse barrel course, with obstacles to jump over,” DeMatties said. “We also might do a course where the driver is blindfolded and the rider has to direct them, we’ve done that before.” Meanwhile, inside “Bob’s Monster Garage” will be food and beverage options for the carnival-goer who prefers the heated confines. Hot soups, hot dogs, French fries, hot and cold drinks, and desserts will all be available free of charge. DeMatties said
Continued from front page back up the hill after sledding down, because the snowmobilers will drag people back up the hill. “We’ve got a great hill for the sledding at Bob’s house,” said Ernie DeMatties, one of the event coordinators. “We’ll have sleds to slide on or you can bring your own.” There will also be free snowmobile rides offered, both long and short runs. “We’ll have short rides and long rides,” DeMatties said. “About five years ago I took a 91-year old woman out on her first ever ride.”
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there will also be chili and possibly hamburgers. DeMatties said the event started years ago when members of the Snowmobile Devils saw a similar event in Rutland County at the Vermont Achievement Center. The group decided to start its own event at its Valley Club on Route 30 and eventually moved it to its current location. DeMatties said in the past few years the event has had to be put on hiatus due to the weather, but this year there are ideal conditions to reignite the popular event. The free carnival is open to the public. Anyone with questions can call DeMatties at 802287-9755.
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Dinner to benefit local man Rutland rec sports registration
Teacup auction March 13 The Wells United Methodist Church will host a Giant Teacup Auction on Friday, March 13, at the Modern Woodman Hall in Wells, Vt. Bidding will begin at 5:30 p.m. and winners will be announced beginning at 6:45 p.m. The auction will feature hundreds of collectibles, jewelry, dishes, nick knacks, household items, personal care items, cereals, books, videos, house plants , produce and baked goods. A silent auction featuring maple syrup and other items will augment the teacup auction. There will also be door prizes. An envelope of ten tickets cost $1. A variety of food and refreshments will be available. The auction will support the church’s “Mission Event,” which raises money for charitable endeavors such as “Our Neighbors Table” food bank, the Vermont Food Bank, the “Stop Hunger Now” project and relief for Syrian refugees. For additional information, call 802-325-3203.
A chicken and biscuit dinner, held in benefit of Jeffery Jones, will be held on Sunday, March 22 at Castleton American Legion Post 50. Besides the dinner, the benefit event will feature raffles and a lottery tree. Doors will open at noon and food will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and younger. The event is being sponsored by the Castleton American Legion Auxiliary. Jones, a Hampton, N.Y. resi-
dent, injured his arm in a farming accident last October. As a result of the injury Jones underwent an 11-hour skin graph on his right arm and spent more than 31 days at DartmouthHitchcock Hospital. He is currently going through physical therapy to regain some use and feeling in his right arm, but his family concedes he has a long ways to go. Jones is the son of Roberta Jones of Granville, N.Y. and the late Lloyd Jones Sr. of Hampton. For information, or to make a donation, call 802-468-8962 or 802468-2499.
Training for golf discussion Your body is the most important piece of equipment for any sport you play and golf is no exception. On Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., join Matthew Gammons, M.D. and Tyler White, ATC of Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic’s iSPORT Program, as they discuss injuries common to golf and a golf-specific strength and conditioning program. The presentation is designed specifically for golfers of all ages and abilities who want to learn more about injuries common to golf along with a strength and conditioning program that will enhance your
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Rutland Recreation and Parks Department is taking registrations for Minors Softball and this year registration is open to sixth graders. Rutland teams are part of the Rutland County Girls Softball Association. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with some Saturdays as needed. Practices will be begin in late April. Fee to participate is $45 for city residents and $56 for non-residents. A $10 late registration fee will apply after April 10. Register at rutlandrec.com or stop by the offices at 16 North St. Extension. Registrations are also being taken for Minors Baseball for grades 3 and 4 and for Majors Baseball for grades 5 and 6. Teams will be formed through a draft process and all players
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must attend a mandatory evaluation on Sunday, March 29 on the turf at Giorgetti Arena. Games will be played weekday evenings with occasional Saturdays as needed. Fee to participate for Minors is $45 for city residents and $56 for non-residents. Fee for Majors is $50 for city residents and $61 for non-residents. A $40 nonrefundable deposit is required for both Minors and Majors and a $10 late registration fee will apply after March 16. Register online at rutlandrec.com or stop by the offices at 16 North Street Extension. Information on Major and Senior Softball, Tee Ball, Mitey Mites and Junior League baseball will be in the department s summer brochure out on March 30.
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Maple Festival in Middletown Springs
Tom ‘Tucker’ Best, David Ricard, Sr., Ron Taylor, Jr., David Hosley and Wesley Sermons, members of the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, hope to see many at the March 8 Pancake Breakfast event at the firehouse in West Pawlet, Vt.
Pancake breakfast in West Pawlet On Sunday, March 8, a Pancake Breakfast, a charity fundraising event, will be held at the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department firehouse. Sponsored by the department’s firemen, breakfast is open from 7:30 to 11 a.m. All are welcome. The breakfast menu includes pancakes of several varieties including regular, chocolate chip, blueberry and cranberry; as well as waffles, West Pawlet’s world-famous home fries, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon. The menu’s beverages include: coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.
Breakfast prices are $8 for 12 years and up, $5 for 5-12 years and free to children under the age of 5 years. Breakfast profits are dedicated for the department’s equipment and training needs. The department is a non-profit. Donations are appreciated and are gratefully received. New members are welcome. The West Pawlet fire house, located at 2806 Vermont Route 153 (Main Street), is a handicap accessible site. For more information contact Antonio Landon at 802-345-4312 or email wp5801@ yahoo.com.
Public Notices Mettawee Community School Announces PreK Screening Dates The Mettawee Community School will hold prekindergarten screening for young children on Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19, 2015. The purpose of an early childhood screening is to provide parents with a picture of their child’s developmental strengths and/or needs and to increase awareness of services available to children and families in our area. All children, 0-5 years old, are encouraged to take part in the screening, regardless of potential eligibility for early education services. Please call Susan King at the Mettawee Community School, 802-645-9009, to schedule your child’s screening and to learn more about our Early Education Program.
The Middletown Springs Historical Society’s 27th Annual Maple Festival will be presented on Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. whether conditions call for snow, rain or shine. The event features an outdoor demonstration of old-fashioned sugar-making in an iron kettle over an open fire. Inside, an exhibit of antique tools, utensils, containers, art, photographs and ephemera from the museum collection illustrates how maple sugaring has been done in Vermont from the early days to the present. Delicious maple desserts created by Society members, maple products and crafts, and new 2015 syrup will be available for sale. Old-fashioned sugar on snow and maple cotton candy are always favorites. A video about Vermont maple sugaring will be shown. A raffle and silent auction will run continuously during the festival with over 50 prizes including $75 and $50 in cash, maple gift baskets, maple syrup and maple products, craft items, and other donated items and gift certificates from local businesses. Acoustic music and kids’ activities enliven the free after-
Fred Bradley explains old-fashioned sugar-making at the Middletown Springs Maple Festival. noon event. For more information about
the Maple Festival, call David Wright at 802-235-2376.
Sinclair named new Forest Supervisor The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests will soon have a new Forest Supervisor at the helm. John Sinclair was recently named as the new leader for the two national forests headquartered in Rutland, Vt. Sinclair is a native New Englander who grew up in southern Maine and spent much of his childhood roaming the working forests of northern Maine. He attended the University of Maine where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Oklahoma State University earning a Master’s Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology. John has been with the Forest Service since 2012 serving as the Assistant National Wildlife Program Leader in Washington, D.C. In addition, his experience includes working for: the USDA’s Animal and
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Plant Health Inspection ServiceWildlife Services as a Staff Officer and then the Deputy Director for Administration; the National Park Services’ National Capital Regions’ Inventory and Monitoring program; and Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as a Wildlife Biologist. “I’m excited about joining the Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forest’s family and outreaching to the many partners over the coming months. I have the pleasure of inheriting the leadership of Forests with dedicated staff and partners which have established a sound foundation for our future endeavors,” said Sinclair. “Working together we will be able to keep pace with the critical challenges and opportunities facing the
Forests and surrounding communities now and in the future. My hope for the staff and our partners is not to focus on the ‘need to do more with less’ but rather how can we establish and maintain alliances that are designed to capitalize on mutually beneficial interests. Through these alliances, the Forest Service, conservation groups, the forest industry, local communities, sportsmen and others can expand a greater public appreciation of the broad benefits that accrue to the communities from surrounding healthy, restored forest landscapes.” The U.S. Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with a mission of sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
RABIES ALERT! Rabies is a disease that can kill animals and people.
Bridge 2 over Finel Hollow Brook located along FAS Route 138 (VT Route 140) in the town of Poultney is included in the Town Highway Bridge Program. A Scoping Report has been created that considers the existing conditions and the future needs at this site. Several alternatives that attempt to balance the needs of the traveling public with the needs of the local community and the environment are included in this Report. These alternatives will be presented and a recommendation will be made by the Agency of Transportation. The recommendation for this project will be to replace the existing structure with a precast arch or frame while maintaining traffic on an offsite detour.
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The meeting will be held at the Poultney High School Library, located at 154 East Main Street in Poultney, VT. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 and will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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The Scoping Report outlining the various alternatives may be seen at the office of the Town Clerk in Poultney, Vermont or at the Structures Section of the Agency of Transportation’s office in Montpelier, Vermont. The Scoping Report is also available for viewing on the internet at the following address: https://outside.vermont.gov/agency/vtrans/external/Projects/Structures/13J276
POULTNEY RABIES CLINIC Saturday, March 14th 1-2pm Poultney Fire House - 45 Fire House Lane (Formerly 263 Beaman Street)
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Twig Remembers Billy Starling Billy was a big old rolly polly guy. In the 50s and 60s, I remember him as a common laborer for the likes of Jimmy Burke, a do-it-all guy who lives in the Dutton House at the top of the hill coming out of Hydeville. Oh, they would do any kind of work and were the handymen of workers for the Town
of Fair Haven. One of their bigger accomplishments was putting roads through to the camps on Lake Bomoseen. Ok, you get the picture, he was a common laborer and probably the last guy you would expect to have connections with the modern internet. Just after he passed on, I ran into his brother-in-law Tom
Fitzgerald, who told me there were all kinds of well wishes for Billy on Facebook. One lady told of being in downtown Fair Haven as a young child and Billy walked her all the way home to her waiting grandma. She remembered it as though it were yesterday. God bless, Billy Starling. Twig Canfield
Jurgen named to dean’s list Mindy M. Jurgen of Castleton has been named to the Quinnipiac University dean’s list for the for the fall 2014 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with
no grade lower can C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis to be eligible. Part-time students must complete at least six credits during a semester.
Edna Cooper When I first came to Williams Hardware in 1993, Edna was a pretty steady customer. I remember a tall, gentle lady, whose hair had already turned grey. Now the years can be mean to some and when you take a turn for the worse, it is good to have
your children nearby. Her son, Don and his wife, Robin have been very helpful. But it was her daughter, Linda Corey, who was the standby, running things down to mom on her way from work at Hubbardton Forge.
Good job, Linda, I just want you to know that all of your good deeds and dedication have not gone unnoticed by the people at your local hardware store. May God be with you, Edna Cooper. Twig Canfield
Fran Laplaca You talk about being in the right place at the right time. She came to Fair Haven just before the school unionized and then it began to grow. The chorus program fit perfectly with the new blend. Well, you’ve got 300-400 kids, you’ve got freshman meeting juniors, freshman with seniors. It was like one huge blender, people from Orwell meeting friends from Castleton, Hubbardton, Benson and West Haven. As a custodian in the early 1970’s, the hallways were a-buzz as the concert neared. I was hearing about new boyfriends, guys walking out on perfectly nice girls. I was seeing friends from chorus helping out and cheering up the wounded and offended. There was no office, no great counselor. It was just happening. It was Fran, always there. Her door was always open for soft straight advice.
One day when the event was nearing I heard a senior and a freshman chorus friends talking. “Mom said it will be alright if you wear my older sister’s gown that she wore four years ago.” The younger girl was from a poor family and you should’ve seen the smile on her face. In the mid 1990’s when my wife and I had separated, I bumped into Fran who told me she was starting up a “senior chorus” and she asked me to join. I needed things to get me going and it was just the ticket. We had a great group of guys up in the back in the tenor-bass sector. Rick Buxton, Steve Whalen, Bob Dollar, Dave Garvey and I. We had a lot of fun between songs. We’d practice, practice, practice and then came the night. We were told to come early so we watched as all these people decked out to the hilt gathered
in the cafeteria. They all looked so special and some you didn’t even recognize. Chatter filled the air as the students darted about the packed room so as to not miss anyone. It was then that I realized that this was much more than “chorus”. This was “The social event of the year.” This was the first “senior chorus” ever so we were introduced last – standing ovation. My heart was pumping fast, just like those of the students. And there stood Dave Garvey and I all dressed up and singing our hearts out at “The biggest night of the year.” My mom was next door neighbor to Fran for 20 years and “What you saw, was what you got” a beautiful, brilliant, pure lady. May God bless and keep Fran Laplaca. Twig Canfield
‘The Good Samaritan’ As a belated birthday gift, my sister Ann bought tickets to Proctor’s Theatre for their production of “Jersey Boys”. She and sister Patty had already seen it as a gift from Ann’s son Bump when they babysat for his three children in the city. Well, they thought so highly of it that Patty joined us for the trip. We’re trucking on down the Northway and we pull off at a “Golden Corral” to chow down. Wow! Food all over the place, so much to choose from, that choosing time was lots longer than eating time. Oh, I was chucked full, but I would be needing it. Back on the Thruway and we’re passing towns that we used to hear Liz Bishop and Rip Rowan report on Ch. 10 News Niskayuna 76 – Clifton Park – 73. When we get to Schenectady the sisters are attuned to a Dot-com Wally machine that is going to direct us to the parking garage. However, because of city traffic (another reason I’d rather be in Hydeville) the machine is reporting “take a left onto” just after we passed the street mentioned. Now, I’m out of the loop and good thing I am or that idiot machine would be in the Wachasqan River. Finally, without Dot.com. wally we park. We can see the theatre right at the top of this
steep hill. I’m dragging trying to keep up. Finally inside, I heard a lady say when you get to the balcony there will be a steep climb. Now whatever you do “Don’t look down, you’ll get dizzy.” Up we go a steep one to get there. Now we’re in the middle, no rails. The usher and sisters are way ahead when my right calf cramps. So I see how far I’ve got to go, but I want to know how far I’ve climbed. Just like the old girl said – froze! I get turned around and I’m looking up, but going nowhere. The gent in the seat I’m clutching says “You need help, don’t you?” I say yes. He sands up and puts his coat down. He is tall, lean and as straight as a Marine on Memorial Day as the flag passes by. He stands behind me with his left arm under mine, presses his other hand in the middle on my back and says “Are you ready?” With a quick “Yes I am” we ascend the 13 steps to my seat. I thanked him and he hustled back to his seat as the show is beginning. The show – it’s the life and music of “The Four Seasons.” Fantastic! It’s a trip back through twenty years of your life from another’s viewpoint. And all the while you’re weaving a quilt with things from your own life during those same years.
Everything was perfect, stage backgrounds, lighting, beautiful music with words to fit. They had so many hits; they even had a song dedicated to my very favorite fictitious girlfriend of all time “Big Ev”. Now Ev, she was 5’2, 230 pounds; a bit of a black moustache with matching coal black eyes. Attire – a flowery Hawaiian blouse, dark plaid skirt, hi-top black sneakers and thick, heavy, dark brown nylons. A gracious smile starring two front wigglers. Now you’re not a bad looking guy. You’ve got a great sense of humor, you sing, you dance and you can play several instruments. And for said reasons you have a lot of girls chasing you, most of the look-no-touch variety. So you pass the word to your buddies to pass the word – If his girlfriend “Big Ev” ever hears of this, she’ll kick their tails. It worked like a charm. The song that they wrote for “Big Ev” – “You’re just too good to be true, I can’t take my eyes off of you, you’d be like heaven to touch, thank God, I don’t touch you too much! Note – I think “The Good Samaritan” was a nice little trip. Thank Dave Nichols when you see him. He said I should write it just like I was telling him about it. Well, almost! Twig Canfield
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Library will host a spring-themed Story Time at 11 a.m. on Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. The free program is geared to ages 18 months to 5 years old. To register, call 802-287-5556.
CORNED BEEF DINNER American Legion Post 323, 10 Columbus St., Granville, will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6 for St. Patrick’s Day. Proceeds benefit the post.
FARMERS MARKET The West Pawlet Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. year-round outside the West Pawlet Rod & Gun Club. Information: 802-645-9928.
ELVIS SHOW The Orchard Nursing Centre will present Elvis tribute artist Don Romines at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at the center, 10421 Route 40, Granville. Free and open to the public.
FIRST FRIDAY First Friday in Granville on Friday, March 6 from 7 to 9 p.m., will feature a robotics demonstration by the Granville High School Vex Robotics Team at the Pember Library, and at the Slate Valley Museum, guests will help curate a special exhibition by voting for their favorite museum objects. A 20th anniversary drawing for cash will also take place. Both venues are free and open to the public. Information: 642-1515 or 642-1417.
OPEN MIC The Church of the Wildwood will hold Wildwood Open Mic at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at the church, 247 Holden Road, Chittenden. Freewill donation benefits the Rutland County Boys and Girls Club. First 10 performers to call Donna Martin at 802-483-2234 will get a 10-minute spot. Come to entertain or sing along.
TEEN DANCE The Granville Hook & Ladder will host Firehouse Teen Dances from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday at the firehouse at 42 Quaker Street in Granville. The dances, for teens in grades 7 to 12, feature a DJ, light show, music trivia, giveaways and food. Admission is $5 and proceeds benefit the fire department. Information: 642-2401 or facebook.com/pages/Facebook-TeenDances-All-Request-Fridays.
SHERLOCK HOLMES The Dorset Players will present “Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes” at 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 7, 13, and 14 and at 2
p.m. on March 8 and 15 at the Dorset Playhouse. Tickets can be purchased online at dorsetplayers.org or call 802-867-5570. Due to strong language, this show might not be suitable for all audiences.
| SAT 3/7 | PIE FOR BREAKFAST The Middletown Springs Public Library will host “Pie for Breakfast” from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Middletown springs Historical Society on the town green. Sample several varieties of both sweet and savory pies. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children, and free for kids under 5. All proceeds benefit the library. Information: 802-235-2435.
TREE PRUNING Merck Forest and Farmland Center will host an apple tree pruning workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 7. Participants will learn about and prune an apple tree. Bring your own loppers, shears, pruners and gloves. Cost is $20 per person or $18 for members. Call 802-394-7836 in advance to register. Rain date is March 8.
FARMERS MARKET The Vermont Farmers Market will take place inside for the winter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays at 251 West St., Rutland.
ART SALE Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon will hold an Artist Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Anyone wishing to sell artwork or art supplies can reserve a spot by calling 802-247-4295 by March 5.
BOOK SALE The Friends of the Pember Library in Granville will host the Back Room Book Sale at the library each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring $1 hardcovers and 25-cent paperbacks. Children’s books are 10 cents. There are also puzzles and games. For details, call 518-6422132.
ART RECEPTION An opening reception for a new exhibit by artist Lesley Heathcote will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Dorset Public Library on Route 30. Refreshments will be served. All works are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the library. Free and open to the public. Information: 802-8675774.
CANCER BENEFIT A Cancer Benefit for Kim Pope of Fair Haven will take place at noon on Saturday, March 7 at the First Baptist Church, 3 Park Place, Fair Haven. The event features music, a basket raffle, food and more. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under. To make a donation, call 802683-7608.
RABIES CLINIC The Benson First Response Rabies Clinic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Benson Firehouse. Please have dogs on leashes and cats in cages. For more information, call the town office at 537-2611.
JOHNNY CASH SHOW The Orchard Nursing Centre in Granville will present Johnny Cash tribute artist Harold Ford at 2:30 p.m. at the center, 10421 Route 40, Granville. Free and open to the public.
SPAGHETTI DINNER A Spaghetti Dinner/Basket Party to benefit the Grant Foster Scholarship will be held starting at 3 p.m. on
Saturday, March 7 at the Whitehall Elks Club on Elks Way in Whitehall. Take-out dinner is from 3 to 4 p.m. Sit-down dinner and basket party will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., with ticket drawing at 7 p.m. cost of dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. Entry fee for the basket raffle is $5, with additional tickets $2.
SOUP SUPPER A Soup Supper in honor of Brian Festa will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Fair Haven American Legion Post 49 on South Main Street. A free-will offering will benefit Fair Haven Concerned, the Poultney Food Shelf and Castleton Cares.
MARDI GRAS The 2015 Marble Mardi Gras, presented by the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Rutland Country Club. The event includes a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing to the music of Blue Jay Way. Tickets are $65 per person. RSVP to 802-4382097 or info@carvingstudio.org.
BINGO The Granville Hook & Ladder Company will hold Bingo at 7 p.m. every Saturday night at the firehouse on 42 Quaker Street in Granville. The Bingo features many prizes for the winners.
MANCHESTER CONCERT Take 2, identical twin boys and singer/ songwriters Adrian and Julian Woodrow, will present a concert at the Manchester Eagles Club on Route 11 at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. The twins, seniors at Burr and Burton Academy, have competed on The Voice and X-Factor and won Granville’s Battle of the Bands. Tickets are $5 at the door and include a poster. The concert is open to the public. For more information, visit take2official.com.
CONCERT The Carriage Barn Concert Series at Bennington College will present a concert by musicians Lisa Sokolov on vocals and piano and Jake SokolovGonzalez on cello and piano at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 in the Deane Carriage Barn. Free and open to the public.
| SUN 3/8 | PANCAKE BREAKFAST The West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 at the firehouse on Route 153. Menu features pancakes in several varieties such as chocolate chip, blueberry and cranberry. Cost is $8 for 12 years and up and $5 for 5 to 12 years. Children under age 5 are free of charge. Information: Antonio Landon at 802-345-4312.
SHERLOCK HOLMES The Dorset Players will present “Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes” at 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 7, 13, and 14 and at 2 p.m. on March 8 and 15 at the Dorset Playhouse. Tickets can be purchased online at dorsetplayers.org or call 802-867-5570. Due to strong language, this show might not be suitable for all audiences.
DANCE PROGRAM Elizabeth McPherson, author of “The Bennington School of Dance: A History in Writings and Interviews,” will read from her book and share images from the school at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 in the Ada Paresky Education Center of the Bennington Museum. Following
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AUDITIONS Auditions for the Rutland Youth Theatre production of “Mulan” will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9 at the Courcelle Building, 16 North Street Extension in Rutland. Auditions are open to grades K-12 and no experience is necessary. Show dates are May 15 and 16 at the Paramount Theatre. For more information, call Mikki Lane at 802-683-0019.
| MON 3/9 | INDOOR SPORTS Giorgetti Athletic Complex in Rutland will offer indoor sports for youth and adults, including lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, and flag football starting the week of March 9. For complete information, go to www. rutlandrec.com.
BRIDGE GAME A gentle Duplicate Bridge game will be held each Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Castleton Community Center in Castleton. A partner is guaranteed. Contact Judi at wajer@myfairpoint.net or call 802-287-5756 for more information.
PUBLIC FORUM The Bennington County Democratic Committee will host a public forum “Education, Taxes, and Our Future: Policy Choices for Vermont” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9 at the Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Avenue. Several state officials will discuss important issues. Free and open to the public.
VERMONT MOVIE Part of the Vermont Movie, “People’s Power” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 9 at the Mount Tabor/Danby Historical Society,
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| TUE 3/10 | ART RECEPTION A reception for a new exhibit by artist Russell Serianne will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at the Christine Price Gallery at Castleton College. The exhibit will be on view through March 27. For more information, contact Sarah Karczmarczyk at castletoncollegegalleries@gmail.com.
FRENCH FILM The Castleton International Film Festival will present ‘In the House” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 in Herrick Auditorium at Castleton State College. Free and open to the public. Information: www.castleton.edu/film-fest.
ROBIN WILLIAMS FILM Green Mountain Academy will continue its Robin Williams film festival at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 with “The Birdcage” at the Manchester Community Library. Free and open to the public. Information: greenmtnacademy. org or call Liz Berard at 802-8670111.
GOLF TRAINING “Training for Golf,” a golf-specific strength and conditioning program, will be presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at the Rutland Country Club, 275 Grove Street. Presenters are Matthew Gammons, M.D. and Tyler White, ATC of the Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic’s iSport program. Free and open to the public. To register, go to RRMC.org or call 802-7722400.
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A conversation with Graham Trudo, Part 2 By Joe Mark Graham played baseball and basketball at FHUHS, but his specialty was football. A defensive back, “I could outrun most everybody. I had to. They were all much bigger!” Fair Haven’s gridiron teams were dominant in that era: undefeated three years in a row and state D-2 champs from ’63 to ’65. The rivalry with Poultney was particularly intense. You can imagine the stakes when the undefeated Slaters faced the Blue Devils in the final contest of Graham’s senior year. The game ended in a 0-0 tie. After graduating, he went to work as an auto mechanic in Orwell. This allowed him to build a race car that he campaigned at Fair Haven’s Fairmont Speedway. Graham designed an innovative vehicle—’49 Ford chassis, centermounted engine, asymmetrical suspension—with which he won every race and the overall championship in ’66. In 1968, he was drafted into the Army and served 14 months in Vietnam with the 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division. “It was a beautiful place in one spot and ugly in the next.” One of his jobs was securing the area around his unit’s camp. This involved leading night patrols 2,000 yards beyond the perimeter. He returned to the states in fall ’69 and still has regular contact with two former Army buddies, one in California, the other in North Carolina. A couple of years after returning from service, he found Nancy, “the love of my life.” They met at Sbardella’s in Hampton, N.Y. Mrs. Trudo piped up from the kitchen, “He took a lot of training,” and then added, “He’s still a work in progress.” At the time, Graham worked with his dad, who started a company while Graham was in Vietnam. Initially they did soil conservation jobs for Addison County farmers. The concern for the environment that he developed through those projects stays with him today. He and his dad also excavated foundations for new homes.
Although Graham still does mander in chief of Scottish business as Trudo and Son, for Rites of Southern Vermont. He the last 25 years his company was assistant scoutmaster of has been known as Trudo the local Boy Scout troop and Construction, Inc. They install helped with Little League over mound systems, water and the years. He’s also a Knight sewer lines, roads and driveways, and do site work as needed. That includes the infrastructure for the Woodard’s Lane development. He also built Laplaca Field and the running track at FHUHS. In the late-’80s, he bought the large Graham, at 19, with his super-fast racecar sand and gravel pit northeast of the intersection of Walker Templar and a Shriner. Road and Route 30. “Surprisingly, I read a lot.” He and Nancy have two That sure is a surprise, espeboys, Stephen and Peter. Both cially for someone who for live in Poultney. Stephen is years thought that learning married; Peter will marry in English would be disloyal to September. his country and his favorite Living in Castleton since uncle! He enjoys history as well 1971, Graham has witnessed as science, geology, and other many town improvements. non-fiction subjects. Deer huntConstruction of the new fire ing gets him into Vermont’s station, underway as we spoke, was one. He cited cleaning up Lake Bomoseen— spearheaded by Jim Leamy—and upgrades to the town’s water and sewer systems as three others. His list of civic contributions is long: Planning Commission, Development Review Board, trustee of Fair Haven Congregational Church, master of Lee Lodge, com-
Stephen, who has spina bifida and is in a wheelchair. Spina bifida, I learned, is a common occurrence in the offspring of those exposed to Agent Orange. Eighteen years ago, a call from the Veterans Administration confirmed the connection. That same defoliant likely also caused Graham’s Parkinson’s disease, diagnosed in 2010. As late as the early ’90s, neither the federal government nor the VA acknowledged the tragic long-term consequences of this compound and its toxic ingredient dioxin. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Dr. Tom Berger, of Vietnam Veterans of America, as well as many others, benefits are now provided to those who continue to suffer the harmful effects of these chemicals. These days, many greet uniformed soldiers with “Thank you for your service.” But how many fully appreciate the often-extraordinary price soldiers and their families have paid and continue to pay? With a better understanding of that price, I say, thank you for your service, Graham. Joe Mark and his family moved to Castleton in 1980, when he took a position at Castleton State College. He served as dean of students and then, for 28 years, as academic dean before retiring in 2012.
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Basket raffle March 7 A benefit basket raffle will be held for a Fair Haven woman battling cancer. The event will be held March 7 at the First Baptist Church, 3 Park Place, in Fair Haven. Doors will open at noon. Besides a basket raffle, there will be music, food and more. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years of age and younger. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kim Pope. Anyone who would like to make a donation, can do so by calling 802-683-7608.
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research, among them the multi-media collection of artist Katherine McCabe and the Ekwanok Country Club’s historical archive. As founding executive director of the Slate Valley Museum, Susanne undertook the daunting task of preserving the slate industry’s history for generations to come, diligently documenting the story of the immigrant quarrymen who left their homes in Europe to quarry the veins along the New York/ Vermont border. This work garnered her the George Jones Award for Preservation of Welsh American Heritage. In her own words, she did all these things because of her deep seated belief that, “Many think historic preservation is concerned with only bricks and mortar, but I think of it as the intellect and heart. We build the stories to explain the pictures. Long after buildings are gone, the stories will be told hopefully touching the hearts of generations to come.” A personal story of the heart came full circle for Rappaport when she completed a book she began with her husband, renowned photographer, Neil Rappaport, nearly 50 years ago. Over those many years, Susanne chronicled the stories of the Vermonters Neil photographed. Following his death in 1998, she committed to completing the work and in 2005, “Message from a Small Town: Photographs Inside Pawlet, Vermont” was published by, none other than, The Vermont Folk Life Center which is the creation of Hildene Award cohonoree Jane Beck. The contributions of Beck
and Rappaport will be celebrated by family, friends and colleagues at a luncheon honoring them at Hildene on Sunday, July 26 at noon.. Hildene believes it is the perfect opportunity to both recognize each of their achievements and provide a time and place for the public to show their gratitude for their work. The Hildene Award, given annually to a deserving Vermonter(s) selected by Hildene’s Board of Trustees, includes a $10,000 prize that will go to a project of the recipient’s choosing. This year Rappaport’s is a posthumous award, therefore the 2015 project will be chosen by Jane Beck. One of the highlights of the July 26th luncheon will be the announcement of the project to which the honorees’ award will be gifted. Past Hildene Award winners include Senator James Jeffords, Darby Bradley, Linda Ramsdell , Andrea Rogers, Paul Bruhn and Sarah Dopp. The twin pillars of the award, land conservation and historic preservation, are intrinsically tied to Hildene’s 412 acres and 14 historic buildings. Those who have been and will be honored embody Hildene’s mission of Values into Action. This Hildene program is open to the public. If you wish to attend the luncheon, the cost is $30 per person, $20 for Hildene members and volunteers. This includes admission to Hildene for the day. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960 or stephanie@ hildene.org by July 17.
Corned beef and cabbage dinner American Legion Post 323 is gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day. The post will host a corned beef and cabbage dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6.
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Haystack Hustlers to hold pot luck lunch March 10 The Haystack Hustler Seniors have scheduled a couple of activities during the month of March. The group will meet at the Pawlet Church on March 10, at noon for a pot luck lunch. Bill Clark will present some very interesting information regarding Horace Greely, who lived in
Granville Vex Robotics team, Kaizen, will demonstrate how their robot works at tomorrow night’s First Friday celebration. The team recently qualified for the World Championships, to be held next month in Louisville, Ky. Team members are: Gabby Hilder, Adam Browe, Matt Bixby and Josh Sumner.
Robots in action on ‘First Friday’ By Derek Liebig The ingenuity of Granville’s (N.Y.) youth will be on display tomorrow night during the Pember Library and Museum’s First Friday celebration. “For the second year in a row, the Granville High School Vex Robotics Team is scheduled to have their robots take over the floors of the Pember for a live demonstration,” said Rob McGuire, Pember Trustee and First Friday chairman. Granville’s Vex Robotics teams, Kaizen, recently qualified for the world championships, to be held April 15-18 in Louisville, Ky. It’s the third consecutive year a team from Granville has qualified for the world championships. “It works like any team sport,” said Gary Gendron, a teacher and advisor for the robotics team. “There is a regular season and then a postseason or qualifying. New York State gets allocated seven teams for the world championships. In order to qualify you have to win the tournament or Excellence Award.” Granville’s team qualified for the world championships after winning the Excellence Award at the Northern New York State Championships, held last month in Syracuse. “Only three teams qualified for this honor, so we are proud to have them at the Pember,” McGuire said. The VEX Robotics World Championships brings together the best scholastic robotics teams in the world. The championships will feature some 450 teams in four different categories. Teams design, build and program robots to complete prescribed tasks. Granville’s teams—there are two—began work on their robots in September. “We’ve made a number of adjustments since then,” said team member Gabby Hilder. For the world competition, the robots will play a game called Skyrise. Skyrise is played on a 12-foot by 12-foot playing surface. The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing team by moving colored cubes in floor goals. Each game consists of a 15-second autonomous period during which the robot relies on its programming followed by a one-minute, 45-second period where team members control the robot manually. The team with the most points after the match wins. During tomorrow’s First Friday, students will explain and demonstrate how the robots work. The team is currently raising money to pay for its trip to the world championships. The cost has been tabbed between $4,000
and $5,000. Anybody who would like to make a donation is urged to contact the district office at 518-642-1051. Friday’s celebration will also feature the Pember’s first-ever Pre-School Art Exhibit. “Children from four preschools will have their creations on display,” McGuire said. Guitarist and vocalist, Paul Brotchie, and guitarist and fiddler, Mark Catman will provide live music. Snacks and coffee will be available throughout the night.
Slate Valley Museum A short jaunt from the Pember, the Slate Valley Museum is asking for the public’s input as it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary later this year. The museum is developing a year of programs and events focused on the many ways it has told stories over the past two decades. Programs will explore the people, the technology, the economy and the landscape that shaped the local slate industry. The museum is asking the public to help curate a special anniversary exhibition by voting for their favorite museum objects. “The more we thought about we wanted this anniversary exhibition to be, we decided that we really want to know what our visitor think,” interim director Sarah Kijowski said. “What are the objects, the stories that speak to them? Every year, we curate exhibitions, often with a focus on how we see and interpret to objects in our collection. This year, we want to hear which objects speak to our visitors.” During tomorrow’s event, museum staff will display a selection of about 40 objects for the public to choose from. They are asking the public to help choose 20 objects that will be featured in the 20th anniversary exhibition, scheduled to open in June. The public can cast their votes at the museum or the museum’s website, www.slatevalleymusuem.org, through Saturday, April 5. Guests will also have a chance to win some cash. During tomorrow’s event, the museum will kick off its 20th anniversary cash drawing. Prizes of $250 and $150 will be awarded, as will 18 prizes of $25. Tickets are $5 each of five for $20. The drawing will run through the end of May. First Friday celebrations are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Admission is free, although donations in support of each institution are accepted. For more information, contact the Pember 518-642-1515 or visit www.thepember.com, and the Slate Valley Museum at 518-6421417 or visit www.slatevalleymuseum.org.
Poultney and established the New York Tribune. On March 24, members will meet for lunch at the Mettowee Community School, at noon. The students will present a program. At both lunches members will collect items for the Pawlet Food Shelf and hold the group’s 50/50 raffle. They
will also take suggestion on potential events to add to the schedule All area seniors are welcome to attend the activities. For more information or to make reservations for the lunch at Mettowee Community School, call Phyllis Mason at 802-325-3196.
Castleton Theater Arts to present Spring Awakening The Castleton Department of Theater Arts is pleased to present “Spring Awakening” beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, “Spring Awakening” explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion. The musical is an eight-time Tony Award winner, including
Best Musical, and was described by Entertainment Weekly as “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade.” Performances begin at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater Wednesday, March 18 through Saturday, March 21 with additional performances on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets for this performance
are $12 for adults and $7 for Castleton faculty and staff and are available at castletontickets.com or the Fine Arts Center Box Office one hour prior to curtain. Due to adult themes, this performance is not recommended for children. For more information, please contact the Fine Arts Center Box Office at (802) 4681119.
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CARTRIDGE HAND grease gun. $5. 518-638-8603 CHRISTMAS MANGER cookie jar, very colorful. $25. 518-499-0169 C O M P O U N D B OW 3 0 ” length, 45 pound pull. $25. 518-538-5169 CRISS ANGEL PLATINUM magic kit. Opened but never used. $15. 518-328-6833
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BEANIE BABIES Too many to list. All in great condition. $50/obo. Leave message. 518-541-2726
CROSS COUNTRY racing skis Fisher carbon p-tex base 205cm, used once. $99. 802-235-3700
BELT & DISC sander, Delta Jobmaster, two in one sanding, like new. $99. 518-6929292
CYCLE OPS indoor bicycle t r a i n e r w i t h Tr a i n R i g h t climbing video, barely used. $30. 802-779-2324
BIRD CAGE beautiful, vertical round black metal. Holds 2 cockatiels easily. Newly new. $99. Salem 518-8548043
DAY B E D i n c l u d e s m a t tress, sheets, five pillows and bed spread cover. $99. 518-469-6777
FULL SIZE head board, foot board and side rails, very good condition. $99. 518677-3232
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BOGART ANTIQUE Piano, early 1900s. $75. 518-2222575 BRAND NEW set of tire chains. $40. 802-287-9456 BUCKET OF TIP ups jigger sticks gaffs. $25. 802-2879456 BUTCHER BLOCK kitchen island with drop leaf, nice, moving must sell. $99. 518854-9833
DEHUMIDIFIER 50 pint, like new, moving must sell. $35. 518-854-9833 D E N I F R E S H L o k Tu r b o vacuum sealer box of replacement rolls. $15. 518642-9420
HEAVY BLACK leather motorcycle jacket, 42R, new condition. $60. 518-366-1848 HICKORY HILLS sofa and matching chair, moving must sell. $25. 518-854-9833 H OV E R R O U N D p o w e r chair, needs batteries. $99. 518-692-7146 IMAGINEXT PIRATE SHIP and glow in the dark Lagoon set. $30. 518-328-6833
FRIGIDAIRE STACKABLE washer/dryer, good condition, works well. $80. 518222-2575
LARGE HEAVY Air Force coat, 37” length used at Nor th Pole. $50. 518-6429420
F R U I T B OW L 8 ” r o u n d glass. $20. 518-499-0169
MAKITA 1HP plunge 3/8s plunge router with guide, ver y good condition. $99. 518-692-9292
FURBY SPECIAL limited edition, electronic, still in box. $35. 518-499-0169 GE COLOR TV Excellent working condition. Have too many, need to sell, 27”. $50/ obo. Leave message 518677-2743
MEDICINE CABINET woode n by l o c a l wo o d a r t i s t . Beautiful 2-door mirrored. Adirondack look. $50. Salem 518-854-8043 MENS SUIT 42-44R, very nice, like new condition. $30. 518-366-1848 METAL CASH BOX pull out tray, ten sections, 15.5” x 10.5”. $25. 518-642-9420 MOTION WATERFALL PICTURE 39”x18”, water appears to be moving, soothing nature sounds. $45. 802375-6305
OLD PIPE CUTTER 2.5” opening. $10. 518-638-8603 PACK BASKET never used with shoulder straps. $50. 802-287-9456 PINE BOOKCASE 28” x 42.5” x 10”. $20. 518-6388603
SMALL WHITE flower lamp, brass base. $15. 518-4990169 SNOW TIRES 215/60/R16, like new, pair. $99. 518-7965303
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The Rutland Housing Authority is seeking an experienced, parttime, professional to coordinate services to elderly and disabled residents of subsidized and community based housing. The primary function of the Coordinator is to build trusting relationships with SASH participants in order to develop a thorough knowledge of each participant’s strengths and challenges as they relate to remaining safely at home. The successful candidate will have knowledge of community resources, the ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team of community providers, a desire to promote healthy aging in place and an understanding of the needs of the target population. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of background and experience. Master’s Degree is preferred. Previous experience coordinating services and knowledge of area resources including transportation, health and human services, recreational and wellness activities is a must. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications and computer literacy is essential. The RHA offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a dynamic supportive work environment.
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Nursing Home LPN Care Coordinator Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region is seeking a full-time LPN to assist the providers in one of the Rutland nursing homes where we provide clinical services for the patients. The LPN Care Coordinator will provide a variety of nursing and administrative duties to ensure safe and efficient care. Some of the duties include but are not limited to are: obtains and records patient histories, observations and vital signs utilizing multiple electronic health records, pre-loads all new patients for admissions and updates records, documents nursing home data for various organization measures, assists with referrals, scheduling of test and treatments, assists with a timely flow of scheduled patients and performs various nursing procedures. Qualifications include a current Vermont LPN license, experience working in a nursing home and be able to use an electronic medical record. We provide an excellent benefit package. Please send resume to: Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region, 215 Stratton Road, Rutland, Vermont 05701, Attention: Human Resources or email resume to: taustin@chcrr.org We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Mobile/Modular Homes CASTLETON 3bdrm, 2 bath, double wide on rented lot. Nice home, no dogs. Down payment of $5000. $300 monthly mortgage 625 miniumu credit score. $310 monthly community fee. Own your own home for less than $650 month. 802-747-8486
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GRANVILLE Picturesque 1 bedroom home, completely renovated & modernized. W/ D Hook up. $650 month + heat & Util. 1st, last + Sec. MUST SEE! 518-642-3647
GRANVILLE nice 1 bdrm. $500/mth + security. Heat & hot water included. No Smoking. No Pets. 518-6429339 or 860-883-0531
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GRANVILLE Brookview Town Houses. 1 & 2 2bdrm apts, offering $200 off 1 mth rent. Starting at $545. Water, sewer, onsite laundry, snow & garbage removal. 845-4361215.
HAMPTON 1.5 bdrm, 1 bath, on private lot. Country setting. $950/mth includes heat/hot water. First/last/sec. 802-2653766
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1969 VW BEETLE rebuilt motor w/ less than 5,000 miles. Fully restored, yellow. Road ready, runs good, 4spd MT, beautiful car! Asking $8000. 518-499-1743
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INTERNATIONAL cub size antique tractor, all reconditioned, 12 volt. $3000. 802235-2137
1982 CORVETTE mint condition, T Bar, very low mileage, candy apple red. 518584-5308
Boats
1975 HARLEY DAVIDSON Electric Glide, low mileage, original paint. $9000. 802287-9408
2000 HONDA CRV many new par ts, runs good inspected, 280K. $1400. 802293-5210 2 0 0 0 S AT U R N S L m a ny new par ts, runs good, inspected, 169k. $1200 obo. 802-375-6966 2004 MONTE CARLO 110K, one owner, excellent mec h a n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , n ew brakes & battery, sun roof, snow tires. $3849. 802-4688948 2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 129k miles, excellent condition throughout. $5500. 802287-4039 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE, dark grey w/grey interior, V 6 , a u t o, s o m e d e n t s, scratches, interior in exc cond. $6000 obo. 518-9552499 2007 PONTIAC G6 GT exc e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n , p owe r everything, sunroof, great mpg, 114k. $6800 obo. 802287-2241
20FT INVADER with galvanized trailer, cuddy cabin, inboard motor. $1050. 518638-8745 BOAT MOTOR TRAILER 40HP, r uns good. $1200. 802-293-5210
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1990 HD FXRS 1300cc, new tires, $6000. 802-325-3127 1999 HD SPORTSER 1200 custom, 10,400 miles, lots of chrome, new tires & battery, spotless. $6,800. 802-2822803
2007 5TH WHEEL Keystone 31ft, slide, 2 bdrms, lg fridge, AC/heat, canopies, surround sound, nonsmoking owners, excellent. NADA $25,380, Reduced $16,500. 518-6388745
HONDA GOLD WING 2010 with a Road Smith trike kit, $25,000. Wells, VT 802-6451925
2 0 1 0 M O N TA N A 5 T H WHEEL 35’, used once due to sickness, many extras, excellent condition. $27,500. 518-642-1129
1989 PACE ARROW motor home, Class A, 454 Chevy engine, needs some work, 89,000 miles, $2995. 802265-3635
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1999 FORD RANGER Sport, 4 cyl, standard, new motor, excellent condition. 518-642-3776 2 0 0 9 TOYOTA TAC O M A Access Cab, 4 cyl, 5 speed, 85k miles, well maintained. $15,500. 802-645-0080
1960 PLYMOUTH SAVOY 318 wide body motor, push button transmission, 4 door. $3500. 518-232-9685 WANTED: 1950 Oldsmobile “98” 4 door sedan for parts to restoration project. 603-3527783 Leave Message.
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