Sage City Symphony Presents a Chamber Concert PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 102 Bennington, VT 05201 POSTAL PATRON 109 South Street Bennington, Vermont 05201 802.447.3381 800.234.1432 Fax 802.447.3270 editorial email [email protected]advertising email [email protected]Editorial Deadline: Thursday at noon the week before publication. Classified Deadline: Thursday at 5 p.m. Display Deadline: Thursday at 5 p.m. www.tspennysaver.com • FREE • Volume 52 • Number 29 • February 4, 2010 your source for community news pennysaver NEWS Tri State Valentine Greetings Inside The Sage City Symphony, under the direc- tion of Michael Finckel will present its third annual winter Chamber Concert on Sunday, February 7, at 4 p.m., in Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA building at Bennington College. The program will open with the Gran Duo Concertante written by the Italian string bass virtuoso, composer and conductor, Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889). Originally written for two double basses, this one movement work was soon edited for violin, bass and small orchestra by the violin virtuoso and only pupil of Paganini, Ernesto Camillo Sivori (1815- 1894), to produce a version that was more practical to play and in which the two solo parts were more distinct. Soloists are Kaori Washiyama and Robert Zimmerman. Kaori Washiyama was trained at Kyoto University of Music and Art where she studied violin, viola and chamber music with Ryutaro Iwabuchi and Tosio Kuronuma, receiving the prestigious Tanaka Award. Further studies in Rome were at the Academia Santa Cecilia under Richard Brengola, and during sum- mers at the Academia Chigiana in Siena with Franco Gulli. In Rome she was recipient of the Rode Award. Ms. Washiyama is founding director of the Kaori Washiyama Chamber Music Series which presents musical events Robert Zimmerman, double bass IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions .......... 11 Auto....................................22 Classifieds........................... 18 Crossword.......................... 16 From my Corner ................... 3 Horoscope........................... 16 Jobs.................................... 23 Mind & Body ...................... 10 Obituaries .......................... 14 Real Estate.......................... 20 Weather .............................. 23 Weekly Almanac ................ 14 Worship ............................. 16 INSERTS: Thorpe’s Pharmacy Family Dollar Schoony’s Pizza (Continued on page 5) ���������������� �������������������������������������� ������������������������������� ��������������������������� ��������������������������� ���������������������������� ����������������������������� ��������������������������� ����������������� �������������� ����� ����������������� ������ � ����������������������������������� �������������������������������������
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The Sage City Symphony, under the direc-tion of Michael Finckel will present its third annual winter Chamber Concert on Sunday, February 7, at 4 p.m., in Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA building at Bennington College.
The program will open with the Gran Duo Concertante written by the Italian string bass virtuoso, composer and conductor, Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889). Originally written for two double basses, this one movement work was soon edited for violin, bass and small orchestra by the violin virtuoso and only pupil of Paganini, Ernesto Camillo Sivori (1815-1894), to produce a version that was more practical to play and in which the two solo parts were more distinct. Soloists are Kaori Washiyama and Robert Zimmerman.
Kaori Washiyama was trained at Kyoto University of Music and Art where she studied violin, viola and chamber music with Ryutaro Iwabuchi and Tosio Kuronuma, receiving the prestigious Tanaka Award. Further studies in Rome were at the Academia Santa Cecilia under Richard Brengola, and during sum-mers at the Academia Chigiana in Siena with Franco Gulli. In Rome she was recipient of the Rode Award. Ms. Washiyama is founding director of the Kaori Washiyama Chamber Music Series which presents musical events
Robert Zimmerman, double bass
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Hoosick Falls Senior CenterWednesday, February 3: Cards; Exercise class at 1 p.m.; motor vehicle
available, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; van leaves at 9:15 a.m. for swimming at Bennington Rec. Center.
Thursday, February 4: Cards; bocci, 10 a.m.; bingo, 12:45 p.m.; van transportation available for local shopping.
Friday, February 5: Cards; van shopping to the mall, leaves at 9:30 a.m.; Bev Hickman from Food Stamps at 11 a.m.
Monday, February 8: Mystery bingo 10 a.m.; cards, senior exercise class, 1 p.m.; AARP taxmen available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must sign up in office.
Tuesday, February 9: Card party, 10:30 a.m.; van transportation avail-able for local grocery shopping. Health Department available at 9 a.m.
The Hoosick Falls Senior Center is located at 69 Church St., Hoosick Falls, New York. Dinner is served at noon daily. Please call Director Kathy Bugbee with your reservation at 518-686-7561.
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Super Bowl Sub SaleSt. Mary’s Academy will be holding a Super Bowl Sunday Sub Sale on
February 7. All subs must be pre-ordered but will be made your way. 12-inch subs with turkey, ham, roast beef, veggie, or Italian mix are available with all the fixings for $7 each. Subs will be available for pick-up on Sunday, February 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mary’s. Call the school at 518-686-4314 for more information or to order your subs.
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Meals on WheelsSuggested donation of
$3.00 per mealFor reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 802-442-8012
Manchester: 802-362-3714Wednesday, February 3
Macaroni and Cheese, Copper Pennies, Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce and Milk.Thursday, February 4
Roasted Turkey, Butternut Squash, with Ditallini Pasta, Peas, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Milk.
Friday, February 5Beef Barley Stew, Diced Beets, Biscuit, Jello with Mandarin
Tuesday, February 9Shepherd’s Pie with Tomatoes, Dilled Carrots, Peas, Jello and Milk.
Bennington Relay for Life KickoffThe Bennington County Relay for Life invites you to the Kickoff
event on February 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Club, 916 Main Street, Bennington. Relay for Life of Bennington County will be held June 26 and 27. You can register today at www.relayforlife.org/ben-ningtonvt.
Matthew McVay, a 2008 graduate of Mt. Anthony Union High School is a Midshipman fourth class at the U.S. Naval Academy. He received his first class ranking, which is deter-mined by academic grades, peer ratings, conduct and physical fit-ness. His rank was 19th out of a class of over 1200.
While at MAUHS he was captain of both the football and wrestling teams and a two time Vermont State Wrestling Champion at the 189 lb. weight class. In football he was nomi-nated to the All State team. He is a member of the wrestling team at the USNA.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Sarah E. Mattison is a member of the 158th Fighter Wing based in South Burlington, Vermont, who graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and completed the Defense Information School
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From my Corner— by Susan J. Coons
My hairdresser took last week as an all expenses paid trip to Santa Monica, California. She was attending special classes, and was very excited to be returning for another visit. She had spent a week there a couple of years ago and loved every minute of it!
I don’t blame her! The smell of the salt air and the breeze off the Pacific Ocean hitting your face as you stand facing the world renowned entry to the Santa Monica Pier is truly exhilarating!
You know from frequently reading this column that I love the beach. I was fortunate enough to grow up during the time when beach movies reflected the real thing. Well, sort of. Boys did bring their surf boards to the beach and stand them up in the sand, and girls did make a fuss over them. But we didn’t stand around singing and dancing, there was no moondoggie! Instead we threw one another in the water, chased each other around, and brought sandwiches, chips and coke for food and beverage. We listened to music on the radio, gossiped and told stories until 11 or midnight around a fire. The following Saturday we did the same thing all over again and never got tired of it. Annette and Bobbie made the movies, we had all the fun!
Most of the time we went to Malibu Beach or Zuma Beach. When we had a little cash, we went to the Santa Monica Pier. You could get a real, hand-patted hamburger and fries for $1.25 and a coke for a dime at Al’s Kitchen. Not bad. Sometimes we’d just order a cup of fries and eat them as we walked up and down the pier. There was an arcade with take-a-chance games along the left side of the pier interspersed with several palm readers who lived in little shacks along the way. There were a couple of dusty gift shops with windows so dirty from the salt air you could barely see in or see out.
The most nostalgic ride was on the hand-carved carousel housed in a over-sized yellow building that is now on the National Register of Historic Places. In the center of the carousel stood the original calliope pumping out all the wonderful tunes that can’t be forgotten in a lifetime. Gives me goosebumps to think of it now. No amusement area could be without bumper cars and as teenagers without driver’s licenses, we loved to crash and bump!
When developers began buying up beach front property during the 1970s, and converting homes to condos, raising the rent (throwing out the poor souls with fixed incomes who had lived there for many years, and some of them becoming homeless), there was an effort by the City Council to tear down the pier. Developers wanted to create an “island” where the pier stood and erect a high-rise, exclusive resort hotel.
We were living in Pasadena at that time, and became involved with the group that wanted to save the pier. A fierce battle raged. The devel-opers had so much money and our little opposition had very little. Among those who wanted to save the pier were folks left homeless by the developers, actors, writers, local artists, and many long-time resi-dents of Santa Monica. In the mid-seventies, a terrible storm ripped out nearly one-third of the pier, leaving the project to save the pier doomed. But better sense prevailed and the pier was rebuilt.
I still have a menu that was printed by Al’s Kitchen in the mid 70s. The cover became the poster for the cause. It’s a photograph of a naked man struggling to hold up one of the pilings of the pier as he faces the
storming ocean swirling about his body.I learned recently that the Santa Monica Pier had been restored. I
checked it out on the Internet, and it looks great. The amusements and arcade are referred to collectively as Pacific Park. Gone is Al’s Kitchen (a marker stands in its place); Sinbad’s is gone, too. An aquarium and Ferris wheel have been added, as well as other rides. I know I would love to walk the pier next time I visit Los Angeles. I’ll be sure to do that.
(Two amusement parks that I have cherished in my memories and that have been paved over are River View in Chicago, Illinois, and Pacific Ocean Park in Venice Beach, just below Santa Monica. They were magical, a little seedy, exciting, and had so much more color and character than the over-sized amusements parks of today. Because the entrance fee was minimal we went there often. One was allowed to wander the dusty grounds and watch with amazement as children of all ages enjoyed themselves playing. I listened to the barkers in the arcade and girls screaming above the roar of the roller coaster, smelled pretzels baking and hot dogs steaming, heard laughter all through the park. The Pinball Arcade was always dark with neon lights flashing through the smoke-filled air. That was no place for a little kid. Alladin’s Castle held excitement and mystery for me. Yeah, River View and POP live on in my memories.)
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Still Photographer Course at Fort Meade, Maryland.While in basic military training, Mattison graduated as an honor
graduate in the top 10 percent of her class. Her flight was presented the Drill Excellence Award for physical training.
At the Defense Information School, she completed the course as an honor graduate, the second in her class; and was named Detachment 2 Airman of the Month, Phantom Flight. The National Guard member has served in the military fore one year.
The still photographer is the daughter of Eugene W. Brambley of Colvin Ave., Shaftsbury, Vermont.
Her husband, Stephen, is the son of Jesse L. Mattison of Crombie St., Burlington, Vermont.
Mattison graduated in 1997 from Cambridge Central School, Cambridge, New York, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2001 from The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York.
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Fundraising Dinner at UU FellowshipThe Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bennington is holding a
fundraising dinner on Saturday, February 6, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will be directed toward Haitian relief efforts. The menu will feature traditional Haitian dishes such as rice and beans, fried plantains, griot, roasted pork shoulder in citrus juices; pumpkin stew and greens. Other tasty items to enjoy include coconut bread, lemonade, and for dessert, ginger snaps with vanilla ice cream.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children under 12 at the door or advanced tickets can be purchased at The Bennington Bookshop, South Street Cafe, Spice-N-Nice, and from a UU member.
A Haitian Peace Quilt will be on display during the dinner. This quilt will be raffled off with proceeds again going toward relief efforts in Haiti. Raffle tickets are $5 and will be available at the dinner or at the same venues as listed above through the day of the drawing, June 15, 2010.
For further information, you may call the UU Meetinghouse at 802-440-9816.
annually throughout Japan. She has been a frequent soloist in Japan and the United States, a fac-ulty member at Kyoto University, and is currently on the fac-ulty of Bennington College.
Robert Zimmerman is a third-generation double bass-ist. He received his Bachelor and Masters degrees from the Juilliard School and his Doctorate from the Eastman School of Music. He has performed with the Rochester and Buffalo Philharmonics and was a mem-ber of the Syracuse Symphony orchestra for 14 years. In addition to teaching at Williams College, Dr. Zimmerman has taught at West Texas A&M and Colgate College. He performs on a Hugo Rautman double bass, which was played for many years by his grandfather, Oscar Zimmerman. Dr. Zimmerman first performed the Gran Duo Concertante at age 18.
The concert will conclude with the Symphony No. 13 in D Major, by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), written in 1763 for the newly expanded orchestra of Haydn’s patron Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy, in Eisenstadt.
The concert is free of charge and open to the public. For more information please visit our Web site at sagecitysymphony.org or call 802-447-2149.
Read for HaitiOften when big things happen in the world it is hard for children to
feel that they have the power to make a difference.For the next three weeks the Stephentown Memorial Library invites
area children to keep track of how many books they read at home to raise money for the people of Haiti. This is one way for our children to feel that they are a part of something bigger.
Participating children will ask family members, neighbors, and friends to donate a certain amount of money for each book they read independently or with a parent. Keep the pledge amount practical to encourage support. For example, if a child reads five books a night he/she might ask sponsors for ten cents a book. If a child is older and
reads longer books, then he/she might ask for more. The pledge amounts are up to the discre-tion of the participating families. This fundraiser will run from February 1 through February 21.
Pledge sheets are available at the Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 State Route 43, Stephentown, NY. Please return pledge sheets, charts, and dona-tions to the library by March 1. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross. All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross.
For more information on Read for Haiti, contact Laurenne Teachout, Director, Stephentown Memorial Library, 518-733-5750, [email protected].
New England, French-Canadian
MusicJeremiah McLane and David
Surette will present a concert of traditional New England and French-Canadian music at the Meetinghouse Café of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bennington on Friday, February 5 at 8 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse is at 108 School Street in downtown Bennington. Admission is $15, and a por-tion of the proceeds benefits the Interfaith Council’s Emergency Food and Fuel Fund. Coffee, tea and desserts will be available for purchase.
Jeremiah McLane on accor-dion will perform with guitarist and mandolinist David Surette. McLane and Surette are two of New England’s finest tradition-al players. As a duo they have assimilated these musical tradi-tions into a new brand of New England music with a contem-porary take on an ancient rep-ertoire.
Tickets will be available at the door. Information is available at www.uubennington.org, or by e-mail at [email protected].
Jon Wright Guests on Q & A LiveBob Stannard, host of Q & A LIVE, is pleased to announce that his
next guest will be Jon Wright of Taylor Farm. Taylor Farm has quickly developed a reputation for making some of the finest cheese in the area.
Taylor Farm is a 180 year old farm in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont. It has been family operated for the past 20 years. The herd consists of 50 milking Holstein and Jersey cows, each indi-vidually named and lovingly cared for in a free stall barn.
Originally, Taylor Farm was strictly a dairy operation. Over the years they have added a cheese making facility, lodging, a farm stand, sleigh rides and educational activities. In 2001 the farm was put into conservation through the Vermont Land Trust and the generosity of the Freeman Foundation and many neighbors. They purchased a por-tion of the farm and continue to practice sustainable agriculture on the entire property.
The show will air on GNATV beginning Friday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. It will continue to run on GNATV as well as CATV. Check local listings for times and stations.
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Veterans’ Town MeetingCongressman Peter Welch will meet with veterans at the new Veterans
Outreach and Family Resource Center, 327 North Street, Bennington, Vermont from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 5. This event is sponsored by Green Mountain Vietnam-Era Veterans Assistance Corporation. For further information, please contact John Miner at 802-753-7720.
Raffle to Benefit AmputeesSusan J. Coons is going to raffle a paint-decorated depression-era
china cabinet to raise funds to benefit women and children who have undergone amputations without the benefit of anesthesia made neces-sary by the horrific earthquake in Haiti. Funds raised will go directly to Doctors Without Borders for the specific purpose of pro-viding prosthetic devices for those women and children.
Susan is hoping to raise $5000 to send to Doctors Without Borders. These funds are for the specific purpose of providing prosthetic devices for those women and chil-ren. Cost of the raffle tick-ets are: 6 for $5; 13 for $10.
Tickets are available at the TriState Pennysaver News office, 109 South Street, Bennington, Jay’s Art Shop, the Bennington Chamber of Commerce Office, and the Vermont News Guide,
99 Bonnet Street, Manchester Center, Vermont.If any business or organization would be interested in matching
funds when the goal reaches $250, $500, and $1500, please contact Susan at 802-447-3381, or 802-362-3535.
The cabinet is on display in the window of the office at the TriState Pennysaver News in Bennington.
Father/Daughter Valentine’s DanceA Father/Daughter Valentine’s Dance will be held on Saturday,
February 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, Orchard Street, Lee, Massachusetts. Cost is $10 per person and seating is limited. Photos are available at $5 each. There will be a cash raffle, door prizes and refresh-ments. For tickets and further information, please call Linda Winters at St. Mary’s School, 413-243-1074.
Personal TestimonyMary Muckle and her husband purchased an EdenPURE Heater six
years ago. They enjoyed the ease of use, warmth, and energy savings so much that by the end of the year they had purchased three more heat-ers for their home. The following summer they purchased 10 heaters for their store and family condo. Today they have eight heaters in their home.
Right from the start the heaters were everything that Bob Villa and the late Paul Harvey said they were. A big plus was the fact that the heat-ers are safe around small children and pets, perfect for retirees who have grandchildren visiting them. There are no odors, no carbon monoxide, and the entire space is filled with warmth, not just one pocket of air, which is usually right in front of the heater!
Several years ago the Vermont Attorney General’s Office contacted Mary and wanted to be sure these heaters were all they were advertised to be. After compiling six years of her CVPS bills, they found that she was using about $.20 an hour on heat! This was in the report from the auditor (If you would like to see the audit for yourself, Mary has it avail-able at her store, Rehm-Brandt’s Design, 431 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont).
Mary is so excited about EdenPURE Heaters, their safety, and state-of-art environmentally safe system that she wishes everyone could have one in their home. Especially seniors and families with small children. There are so many pockets of cold air that make winter uncomfortable. Give Mary a call at 802-447-7907 and let her explain the EdenPURE Heating system.
Capitol Chamber ArtistsEnjoy Romantic Virtuosity with original instruments on Sunday,
February 7 with a recital at 2 p.m., and the concert at 3 p.m. To be performed will be Beethoven’s “Kruetzer” Sonata for violin/fortepi-ano, Beethoven’s “Cello Sonata in A Major,” opus 69, Beethoven’s “Six Variations on Ich Denke Dein” for four hands fortepiano, and finally Robert Schumann’s “Prophet Bird” for flue and fortepiano.
Admission is $16, $8 for students. This event is to be held in the Community Hall, Benson, Vermont. For further information, call 802-537-3151.
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Winchester Stables Launches Therapeutic Riding Center
The northeast’s newest therapeutic riding center, the Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center, opens with a slate of equine-based therapeutic programs for children and adults on February 8 at Winchester Stables in Newfane, Vermont.
Under the direction of Lorna Young, a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Certified Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor, SVTRC will offer three distinct six-week pro-grams: Therapeutic Riding, which develops riding skills and provides exercise to individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional needs; Horsemanship, which teaches basic horse care, safety and behavior, and Vocational Ed, which develops career skills in horsemanship, horse care and behavior. Depending upon the individual’s needs, participants may schedule group or private sessions.
While the benefits of Therapeutic Riding have been medically docu-mented, statistics alone cannot fully describe its true value. The look of confidence, pride and achievement on a rider’s face when he or she has successfully completed a task is the most profound measure of its value. Therapeutic Riding works, and its benefits are ongoing.
Individuals with the following disabilities commonly participate and benefit from equine facilitated therapy and activities: Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairment, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Spina Bifida, Emotional Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputations, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Deafness, Cardiovascular acci-dent/Stroke.
Winchester Stables is on River Road in Newfane, Vermont. For fees and to learn more about SVTRC, Winchester Stables and therapeutic riding in general visit online at www.winchesterstables.com, or call 802-365-9434.
On Saturday, February 6, at 10 a.m. in the Beckwith Room, Hildene hosts “Abe Lincoln’s Hat,” its annual birthday party for President Lincoln. A parade up to the Lincoln family’s home to see the famous hat is part of the fun. The iconic stovepipe, one of only three in existence, is currently displayed in the exhibit, “The American Ideal: Abraham Lincoln and the Second Inaugural.”
The event, appropriate for children grades one through four, also includes the interactive reading of Martha Brenner’s book, Abe Lincoln’s Hat, crafts, games and birthday refreshments.
Materials fee for the event is $3 per child accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. To pre-register a child for “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” on February 6, call Stephanie at 802-367-7960 or email [email protected].
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Historic Hardware and GlassThe Dorset Historical Society is again featuring restoration expert
Miles Bowen of Manchester’s Luxbrush Painting Company, Inc. in two programs on materials used in antique New England houses. This year’s Bowen programs at DHS’s Bley House Museum will address Doors and Hardware (on Saturday, February 6) and Windows and Glass (on Saturday, February 20). Each program will run from 10:00 a.m.-noon. The fee for both sessions with coffee: $25 mem./$30 non-mem-bers. For more information, please call Jean Kingston 802-867-4013. Registration can be completed by email ([email protected]) or by calling 802-867-0331.
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BOC FebFestBromley Outing Club FebFest: February 13, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at the
Bromley Mountain Base Lodge. The February Festival Fundraiser includes a torchlight parade, fireworks, live band, dancing, food and silent auction. Auction items include a trip to Mexico for two, a trip to Winter Park Colorado for two, dinners at local restaurants, spa treat-ments, stays at local inns and much more.
The Bromley Outing Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a life-long appreciation of snow sports through educational, recreational and competitive skiing and snowboarding programs.
Silent Auction at Woodchuck FestivalThe Ladies’ Auxiliary of the WPVFD will be holding their Silent
Auction at the seventh Annual Woodchuck Festival and Fireman’s Games, Saturday February 6, at the Mettawee Community School, Vermont Route 153, West Pawlet. Bidding starts at 9 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. sharp. You can place your bids on numerous items donated by local businesses including: jewelry, photographs, gift baskets, specialty coffees and food items, gift certificates, a Valentine’s arrangement from Central Market Florist and one full cord of split firewood to keep the home fires burning.
AA • AL-ANON • NA • GAThursday: NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt.Friday: AA: Turning Point Club, Bennington, Open meeting, 6-7 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.Saturday: Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. Candlelight NA: 11:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church,
Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Rm 6 ACOA: 9-10 a.m., Turning Point Club, BenningtonSunday: NA: 5-6 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m.Monday: AA Open meeting, Turning Point Club, 6-7 p.m., 465 Main st., Bennington, VT AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7:00 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday: NA, Turning Point Club, Bennington 2 p.m Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7:00 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free LibraryWednesday: Women’s Co-DA: 6:30 p.m.,
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Peace Resource Center Sponsors Film Screening
The Peace Resource Center will present a showing of the film, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse in Bennington on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. A discussion period will follow the film.
“Pray the Devil Back to Hell” chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody, decades-old civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.
Thousands of women — ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim — came together to pray for
peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country’s civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about an agreement during the stalled peace talks.
A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testi-mony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations.
The event is open to the public; there is a suggested donation of $5 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. The Bennington Unitarian Fellowship is co-sponsor of the event which takes place in their Meetinghouse at 108 School Street in Bennington; ample free parking is available across the street. For more information, call Maryann St. John at 802-442-4697.
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Northshire Beekeepers GatheringThe community is invited to join us as we continue our annual three-
part beekeeping series with Jack Rath. Jack has been keeping honeybees for over 30 years. His breadth of knowledge is evident in his detailed presentations complete with props and stories. If you are new to bee-keeping this is for you. If you are just interested in the life within a hive, this talk is also for you.
This presentation is scheduled for February 10 with the third in the series taking place March 10. All of the meetings are free and held at the Israel Congregation on Route 7A, just north of Manchester Center, at 7 p.m. For further information, contact Maddie Sobel at 802-362-4452 or Scout Proft at 802-362- 2290.
MIND & BODY WELLNESSThursday: Grief Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Hillside Dr., VNA & Hospice, 802-447-4594.
Bennington Free Clinic, 6-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 601 Main Street. Call 447-3700 for an appointment. Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, fourth Thursday,1:00 p.m. LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Monday: Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30.Tuesday: Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30-11:15 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Support group for family mem-bers of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909.
Wednesday: Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri., Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1-1:45 p.m. 447-5689. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m.
MUNICIPAL MEETINGS
Thursday: Sunderland Elementary Planning Commitee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 6:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday: Shaftsbury Zoning Board meet-ing, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday: Dept of Employment & Training Information, Veteran’s Memorial Drive, Bennington, first Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Sandgate Planning Committee meeting, 7:00 p.m. Sunderland Zoning Board meet-ing, Sunderland Elementary school, third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUSThursday: Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7:00 p.m.Friday: Friday Line Dancing, Pownal American Legion Post #90, Route 7, every Friday, 7-9 p.m., class included; no charge; bring non-perishable food item to support Pownal food Pantry; 823-4626 Success by Six Play Group, Mettowee School, West Pawlet, 9:30 a.m. Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alliance Church, Bennington, 9:30
a.m. Unit 69 American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Room, Arlington, second Tuesday, 7 p.m.Wednesday: ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.
BINGO Bingo, Pownal American Legion, Post 90, Route 7, Pownal; 3 jackpot games, speedballs, cookie jar crash, raffles and door prizes doors and concession open at 5 p.m. Community Bingo, Masonic Lodge next to Banknorth, Main Street, Bennington, VT; doors open at 5 p.m., Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. For info: Chuck at 442-7904; Dorothy at 379-1184.
FOOD • SENIOR MEALSWednesday: Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12 p.m.Tuesday: Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12 p.m.
PRAYER GROUPSThursday: Community Bible Study, nonde-nominational for women, children, 10 a.m. - noon September -May.
Bennington. 447-4745.Monday: Prayer meeting, Baha’i Faith at 7 p.m. For info., call 802-447-3866Wednesday: Spiritual Renewal for Busy Lives, Embury United Methodist Church, 41 East Main St., Cambridge, NY, 518-677-3602, 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
WEEKEND WORSHIP ARLINGTON
Saturday: St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 5:00 p.m.Sunday: St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. Rev. Scott Neal 802-375-9952, stjamesarlington.org; [email protected] St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Mass,10:00 a.m. Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www.earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7:00 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6:00 p.m. covered dish supper.
BENNINGTONSaturday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4:00 p.m.Sunday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Mass, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. (SS 9) First Church of Christ Scientist, Services, 10:00 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 108 School Street, Services, 10:00 a.m., (religious edu-cation, child care, 10:00 a.m.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9:30 a.m. Sacrament Service; 10:40 a.m. SS; 11:40 a.m. Relief Society & Priesthood. 447-0139; 442-8126 Capstone Baptist Church meet-ing at 1043 Water Street, North Bennington: Worship, 11 a.m.; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m., Pastor Phil Steadman, 442-6041 Missionary Alliance Church Service 10 a.m.,198 Crescent Blvd., Bennington (9 a.m. Christian Education all ages) 442-6840 Sunday Bible Study, 10 a.m., Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver
St. 2nd floor. Child care provided. The Rev. Robin Greene, 447-8544.
NORTH BENNINGTONSunday:North Bennington Baptist Church, 15 Church St., North Bennington, VT, Worship, 9:30; Bible study Thurs., 10:15 a.m.; Prayer meeting, Thurs., 11:30 a.m.; Rev. David H. Jinno, Pastor; 802-442-2711
SHAFTSBURYSunday: Redeemer Lutheran Church (ECLA)m Route 67A, 1.5 miles off Route 7A, Shaftsbury. Sunday Communion service, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Fredrick McGee. 442-8423. First United Methodist Church, Worship Service 10 a.m., Pastor Matthew Bowles, 802-447-2908
NEW YORKSaturday: Mass, Salem’s Holy Cross Church, 5:30 p.m.; Greenwich St. Joseph’s Church, 4 p.m., Cambridge St. Patrick’s Church, 4 p.m. Contemporary Worship, 6 p.m., Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Rte. 22 & Johnsonhill Rd., Hoosick Falls, NY 518-686--4062Sunday: Mass, Salem Holy Cross Church, 8:30 a.m.; Greenwich St. Joseph Church, 10:15; Cambridge St. Patrick’s Church, 10:30 a.m.; Schuylerville’s Notre-Dame-Visitation Church, 8:30 a.m. Embury Methodist Church of Cambridge, Services, 110:00 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church of Granville, Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m. (coffee hour after service in undercroft) Truthville Baptist Church, Granville,Services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; SS 9:45 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Salem, Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays & Prayer Book Holy Days: 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Shushan Methodist Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. All Saint’s Episcopal Church, Hoosick Falls: Eucharist Service 9:30 a.m. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; Healing Prayer and adult Bible study, Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Father Gary Strubel, 518-686-9037
