Walking the llama trail - The North Star Monthly

www.northstarmonthly.com NOVEMBER 2009 35Pope Noteswith Dee Palmer, Library DirectorWe recently sent out our2009 Annual Appealletters. The response, so far,has been wonderful. Withoutthe help of our patrons andcommunity members wewould not be able to providethe many services we offer orkeep up this beautiful historicbuilding. Thank you!We are in the middle of aweatherization process which includesinsulating the building andmoisture-proofing and installing afloor in the basement. Our nextendeavor is a new furnace. Theseprojects are made possible in partfrom a Climate Change Grant wereceived from the Vermont CommunityChange Program thissummer.Our last discussion in the seriesWorld War II: The Loss ofthe Age of Innocence is n November18 at 7pm. We will discussRumors of Peace by EllaLeffland with scholar PatriciaNorton. Books are available atthe library.Our new books on CD are:The Girl Who Played with Fire byLarsson, Middlesex by Eugenides,Gilead and Housekeeping byRobinson, The Story of a Marriageby Greer and The Hours byCunningham. Our latest book acquisitionsare: The Story Sistersby Hoffman, The Magicians byGrossman, Sunnyside by Gold,Half Broke Horses by Walls andTrue Compass by Kennedy.MLS # 2751938This is a work in progress. The current price isabout to be increased to $499,000. Right thisminute the price is $449,000. You see thePresidentials from every window on the southside of the house. Perfectly sited for the southernexposure and the spectacular views. Localbuilder has pix of his previous house inPeacham. This house is absolutely exquisite.It's in Littleton, right near the hospital. Sellerwill complete by negotiation.$449,000From the Children’s RoomOur story hours have beenvery well-attended. It’s nice tomeet new little faces and theirgrownups and welcome back theregulars. We meet Monday morningsat 10 a.m. for books, games,songs, activities and snack.The YA program is off to agreat start! We expect an evenbetter turn out once soccer seasonis over. The program meetson Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30– 5pm. All participants musthave an enrollment form signedby their parents.MLS # 2798970This nearly new custom built log home is alsobuilt by a local builder. Floor to ceiling windowslet in the gorgeous view of the mountains. Totallyprivate on a hill top with a curved drive. Noother houses are visible. Very nice use ofwood, big two story fieldstone fire place. Coveredporch and an open sundeck. Custom builtcupboards on Kitchen and baths. Your own privatehideaway.$375,900FOR RENT:Peacham, VTPeacham Housing currently has a one bedroom apartmentavailable. Rent is $500 per month and residents must be 62or older or living with a disability. Great community room,parking, on site laundry, and on site maintenance staff. Allutilities are included and individuals with or without childrenare eligible to apply.Call AHEAD Property Management for an application(800) 974-1377. Equal Housing Oppurtunity.MLS # 2784473Harvey's Lake! Four Season home right on thewater. Enjoy the fun at the lake all year. 350+'of pristine frontage with sandy bottom. Dock,deck, hot tub, fire place, wood stove. This propertyhas everything. Even a guest room. 8.4acres with 550' of road frontage. Spectacularviews, very private 3+ acre waterfront lot. Manicuredwith oodles of perennials and puttinggreen lawns.$675,000RESIDENTIAL - LAND - RECREATIONAL PROPERTIESCall me at (802) 748-1145E-mail me at susan@aikencrest.comor visit www.aikencrest.comHi friends, keep in mind Aikencrestcan care for your property. As a rental,as a vacant property while you'reaway. If you have moved to anotherarea and need property management,Aikencrest is available for yourproperty's needs. We tailor our careto fit your purposes. Call us and we'lltell you all about it.DanvilleCongregationalChurchUnited Church of ChristAn Open and Affirming CongregationRev. Douglas CarterPastorPlease Join Usfor Worship at 10 a.m.Bring your family.Child care provided.(802) 684-1151www.danville-ucc.orgBEGIN REALTY ASSOCIATESPeacham PondML2801952 Waterfront lot on Peacham Pond. 100 feet of frontage, nobuildings to tear down, utilities nearby. Priced below assessment at$175,000. A rare find - a great opportunity.BEGIN REALTY ASSOCIATESElegant Home and Spectacular ViewsML2800515 Located in one of Danville's most picturesque neighborhoods,this wonderful example of 19th century elegance bosts 4,000 sq.ft. and 2 restored barns reflecting the craftsmanship of the 1800s.Gleaming wood floors, butternut woodwork, pocket doors, large brickfireplace & 2 woodstove hearths, original bay windows, huge familykitchen and adjacent den takes full advantage of one of the most spectacularviews in the NEK. 5BRs, 5 baths & 128 acres give this propertysome real possibilities as a B&B, a wedding barn, or conference center.$975,000Main StreetDanville, VT 05828(802) 684-1127Start yoursearch here.309 Portland St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-2045Providing Professional and Courteous Servicewww.beginrealty.comSt. JohnsburyELKS LODGEVETERANSDINNERFriday, Nov. 66:00 p.m.ALL AREA VETERANSEAT FOR FREEGuests $8RESERVATIONSREQUIRED748-3785MEAT RAFFLEto benefitYOUTH ACTIVITIESimmediately following.Danville HomeML2759454 Built Circa 1908 by local craftsman is basically untouched,not spoiled and retains it's original warmth and charm. The exterior ishighlighted by a wrap-around porch, the interior is spacious w/10 roomsincluding 4BRs and 2 baths. The nearly 1-acre lot allows ample room togarden and play including access to the VAST trail. Get a piece of localhistory today. Recent price reduction.BEGIN REALTY ASSOCIATES$164,900Unique BuildingML2791523 Call it what you want but this unique 1728 sq ft +/- buildinghas lots to offer including a 2-car garage, a mostly finished 2ndfloor that includes a huge built-in "safe room", vinyl siding, 2.28 acres,views of Joe's Pond. Call for details.BEGIN REALTY ASSOCIATES$118,900