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Give the Gift of Shopping Local 

by Katie Moritz 

Shopping local is not exactly an unfamiliar 

approach to the holidays. Over the 

past several years, it has become a 

movement in itself, especially in Vermont, 

where many consumers intentionally choose 

to support small businesses. 

But why? 

One reason is that shopping local keeps 

money in the community. Mary Jane Magnan 

from Richard J Wobby Jewelers explains that 

it “puts dollars back into the community. It’s 

community supporting community.” 

And she’s right. 

According to an Indie Impact Study by 

Civic Economics, which detailed the impact 

of Andersonville, Chicago’s independent 

business community, “independents bring 

substantial benefits to their local economies 

when compared to their chain competitors. 

While chain stores and restaurants extract 

locally generated revenues from the community 

with each nightly bank transaction, independents 

are creating a virtuous cycle of local 

spending.” 

For example, the study shows that the 

retailers that participated in the survey return 

a total of nearly 46.9% of revenue to the local 

economy, and restaurants return a total of 

72.7%. The national chains? They recirculated 

an average of 13.6% of all revenue. Chain 

restaurants recirculate an average of 30.4%. 

The study, which can be found at civiceconomics.com, 

also states: “The extra dollars in 

the local economy produce more jobs for 

residents, extra tax revenues for local governments, 

more investment in commercial and 

residential districts, and enhanced support for 

local nonprofits.” 

In a report titled “Why Buy Local? An 

Assessment of the Economic Advantages of 

Shopping at Locally Owned Businesses” by 

Michigan State University Center for 

Community and Economic Development, 

author Nandi Robinson argues that there is 

also an environmental impact. 

“Locally sourced materials and products 

produce less waste by eliminating unnecessary 

transportation and delivery, therefore 

reducing the amount of packaging being 

used.” 

Plus, on top of that, local businesses are 

more engaged in taking care of their communities 

through charitable donations. 

Nelson’s Ace Hardware is a great example 

of this. Manager, Annette Boisvert, explains 

that they, along with many local businesses, 

give back to the community on a weekly 

basis. Her face lights up as she explains: “if 

you support your local business, they support 

you back. They help your kids, your grand 

kids, your elders.” 

She says that the community comes in 

three to five times a week asking for donations. 

They may be for basketball uniforms, 

to help someone who has fallen on hard 

times, or for local churches. 

A figure in the report “Why Buy Local?” 

shows that for $1,000,000 done in sales, one 

local business contributed $4,000, whereas a 

large box store contributed $1,000. In fact, 

that survey reported that all the local businesses 

surveyed totaled $24,000 in cash donations 

and that 91% of local business owners 

contributed donations to their community. 

Mary Jane Magnan, from Wobbly Jewelers, 

explains that shopping local “goes beyond 

money. People buy from you because they 

support your job, your work. And you’ll see it 

come back. You get what you give.” 

And although how and where you spend 

your money can have a real effect on your 

community, it also benefits you. For example, 

you get better service not only tailored to 

your needs, but tailored to your personality. 

This kind of hands-on experience is what 

makes shopping fun. 

Magnan explains that “when you shop 

local, you get to know your customer. When 

they come in, you have ideas and recommendations 

that fit that individual customer.” 

Plus, Wobbly’s is there after the holiday season 

to make sure their customers are satisfied. 

For example, if you bought a ring there and it 

doesn’t fit right, they will re-size for free. 

Nelson’s Ace Hardware can also give recommendations 

and even special order for 

customers. If you need a particular part, and 

they don’t’ have it, they will work to get it in for 

you. 

Nelson’s also offers a wide array of knowledge. 

They have two fellows in hardware who 

have about 50 years of experience between 

them and another fellow that’s been with 

them for close to 25 years who fixes things. 

Therefore, they can repair mixers, toasters, 

and other small appliances. 

As shoppers purchase gifts for loved ones 

and friends this holiday season, it is important 

to remember that where and how one spends 

their money can also be a gift in itself. 

First Annual Holiday Market 

and Weihnachtsmarkt in Cabot 

Big things are happening in Cabot, VT, this holiday season. 

On December 16, Cabot will experience its first ever Holiday 

Market and Weihnachtsmarkt. The event is hosted by The Den 

at Harry’s Hardware, and is a collaborated event with the Cabot 

Community Association (CCA) and other local businesses in 

the historic village. Inspired by Weihnachtsmarkts held throughout 

Germany and much of Europe during Advent, the Village of 

Cabot will come alive with festive decorations and holiday 

cheer. Its street market, held in the heart of the village between 

Harry’s Hardware and Cabot Village store, will have vendors 

that provide comforting food, drink, and seasonal items. The 

Den will serve Vermont Craft Beers and Hard Cider on tap, 

local Vermont and other great wines, and its own recipe for 

traditional glühwein (mulled wine) to keep you warm from the 

inside out. For the youngsters, they will offer other libations. 

Across the street, CCA will be hosting a Holiday Artisan 

Store where you can buy handcrafted gifts, arts, and specialty 

crafts and antiques highlighting Cabot made products to help 

promote Cabot’s businesses. 

Holiday Market vendors will include Bar Hill and Caledonia 

Spirits, which will be serving Hot Totties; Sandy Pond 

Massage; Yoga and Pottery; Talbert Maple Syrup; Vermont 

Peanut Brittle, and many other amazing artists and specialty 

foods. 

Perhaps the best part of the event will be the live music. The 

day will kick off with a performance at the Willey building 

from Cabot School’s amazing local jazz band, The Limes! Then 

there will be performances by Paul Miller & Doug Perkins, 

Kick ‘Em Jenny & Friends, Stovepipe Mountain, and Jaime 

and The Red Axe, and all take place inside the warmth of The 

Den. 

The CCA Artisan Store will be open from 9am to 8pm, and 

the Holiday Market and Weihnachtsmarkt will begin at 2pm, 

with music starting around 3pm. Come dressed warm for a festive 

day to get you into the holiday spirit. Buy last-minute 

Christmas gifts for friends and loved ones and enjoy live music, 

food, and great drinks while you shop. Celebrate the holidays 

this season in Cabot with The Den and some other amazing 

businesses. 

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Melanie Weston, a First Grader at Williamstown Elementary School, was recognized as Student of the 

Month at the Barre Elks Lodge. In addition to receiving her certificate, Melanie, her mother Anne, 

Teacher Ms. Perry and Mike Meacham enjoyed dinner and meeting Elks Members. Left to right: 

Monique Perry, Teacher, Mom Anne Meacham, Melanie, Mike Meacham and Barre Exalter Ruler 

Maureen Lawson. For information about becoming an Elk please call the lodge at 479-9522. 

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The Scouting Monument fundraising store opened 

this weekend with the help of committee members 

as well as some Barre scouts and their leaders. 

Scouting Monument 

Fundraising Store Opens 

Although there was no advertising and only 

a sandwich board put outside, the combined 

total cash receipts brought in over two days 

was $440.00. The plan going forward is to 

have this store open on the weekends through 

the end of the year. However it needs donations 

of merchandise to sell to keep up a good 

inventory. If you have salable items, which 

you no longer need, please consider donating 

to this project. There are some wonderful gifts 

there which are perfect for Christmas and 

New Years, so come check this out on Saturday 

10-5 or Sunday 10-4. The location is in the 

middle of Sidewalk Village at 136 N. Main 

Street. 

Spaulding High School Sophomores, Jada 

MacDonald and Madison Henderson, work with 

Barre City Department of Public Works Streets 

Foreman, Jim Brown, to install one of the ten 

“Sidewalk Buttlers” going up in the city of Barre. 

These cigarette butt dispensers will help solve the 

butt litter problem in the downtown area and provide 

a place to extinguish cigarettes before entering 

the smoke free parks, playgrounds, and 

events. Jada and Madison are part of the OVX and 

SADD groups at Spaulding. Our Voices Xposed 

(OVX) is a youth-led group focusing on exposing 

the truth about tobacco such as the harmful flavors, 

marketing tactics targeting kids, and the 

impact of secondhand smoke. Students Against 

Destructive Decisions (SADD) envisions a world 

in which young people make positive decisions 

that advance their health and safety. Students collaborated 

with Central VT New Directions Coalition 

to survey Barre residents and businesses about 

smoking in downtown Barre. 

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Lost Nation Theater Presents It’s A Wonderful 

Life – A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry 

“One man’s life touches 

so many others” - 

Montpelier City Hall Arts 

Center is again transformed 

into a 1940’s broadcast studio 

as five versatile actors 

and a busy sound effects 

wizard bring Frank Capra’s 

classic to life in front of a 

live studio audience. 

See the small ensemble 

create hundreds of characters, 

and the sound of 

everything from crickets to 

cars, from door slams to 

sirens in front of your very 

eyes. It’s great for the 

whole family. 

You’ve got just 2 chances 

to see this magical show 

for the final time: 7pm, 

Wednesday & Thursday December 6 & 7, 

2017. 

Jim Lowe, Times Argus theater critic in his 

latest review raved: “Lost Nation Theater 

reprised its radio-style version of ‘It’s a 

Wonderful Life’ for the umpteenth time, but it 

never seems to grow old. In fact, Thursday’s 

performance seemed incredibly fresh. The 

production was well cast and most entertaining. 

The ensemble was tight-knit. It’s cornbut 

delicious corn. Lost Nation’s ‘It’s a 

Wonderful Life’ reminds us of how we want 

our lives to be.” 

A tradition for LNT and many community 

members, Lost Nation Theater offers It’s a 

Wonderful Life as one way of giving back to 

the community: youth 11 & under are free per 

accompanying paying adult, and tickets are 

just $10 (in advance). 

Most famous as Frank Capra’s 1946 film 

starring Jimmy Stewart, It’s a Wonderful Life 

is based on the short story “The Greatest 

Gift,” written by Philip Van Doren Stern. 

Stern was inspired by a dream to write the 

story. Let it inspire you, too! 

Lost Nation Theater presents its holiday 

tradition — complete with live sound effects, 

on-air signals, and applause signs — Wed and 

Thu, Dec 6 and 7, at the period-perfect and 

wheel-chair accessible Montpelier City Hall 

Arts Center. 

Now in its 10th year, the show has enjoyed 

virtually the same cast each season. And after 

all these years, this is the final time Lost 

Nation Theater will be mounting this beautiful 

show. The whole cast & crew is back for 

this last go ‘round in 2017! 

LNT’s founder Kim Allen Bent leads the 

cast as screen star Jake Laurents who plays 

George. Cher Laston is leading lady Sally 

Applewhite, who plays Mary. Mark Roberts 

regales as radio host Freddie Filmore - handling 

such roles as Mr. Potter, 6-year-old 

Peter Bailey, & Ernie the cab driver. Michael 

Manion is the man of many voices playing 

Harry Jazzbo Heywood 

tackling Clarence the 

Angel, Uncle Billy, Harry 

Bailey, and a dozen other 

characters, while Maura 

O’Brien is back as bombshell 

Lana Sherwood playing 

women, little kids, and 

Old Man Collins, too. Kim 

Ward returns to her role as 

the stage manager and 

over-worked sound effects 

artist creating one-hundred 

effects before your very 

eyes – and ears! 

LNT’s Producing 

Artistic Director Kathleen 

Keenan is again at the 

helm, with lighting by 

Thomas Gunn, costumes 

by Cora Fauser and stage 

management by Laura Gist. Making sure the 

live audience hears it all - and giving it that 

radio feel is mega-soundman Bennett Shapiro 

of MadTech Sound. 

Director Keenan says “It’s bittersweet to be 

doing the show for the final time, because we 

all love it so, love doing it together, and the 

message. But 10 years is a long time, and it’s 

time to find our next tradition – fitting with 

our ages! And you know that all of us will be 

pulling out all the stops to make it extra special. 

So make sure you see it!” 

Set in the fictional town of Bedford Falls 

shortly after World War II, Wonderful Life 

features unlikely hero, George Bailey – a man 

whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve 

brings him guardian angel Clarence Oddbody. 

Uproarious one moment, deeply touching the 

next, It’s A Wonderful Life is a perfect pickme 

up; a reminder of what’s possible when 

we work together and look out for one another. 

Let the magic of a staged “radio show” 

spark your imagination and rekindle your 

faith in humanity. Tickets are available online 

at lostnationtheater.org, by phone – call 

802-229-0492, or in person at the Montpelier 

City Clerks Office (on the first floor of City 

Hall). 

Our Gift to You! All tickets: just $10 

(advance); $15 (day of show). Each child (11 

& under) per accompanying paying adult is 

Free! (Infants & Toddlers are not admitted to 

the theater.) 

City Hall Arts Center (39 Main Street 

Montpelier) is wheel chair accessible. An 

assisted listening system is available and service 

animals are always welcome. Lost Nation 

Theater was named One of the Best regional 

theaters in America by the New York Drama 

League. Sponsored by Capitol Copy, City of 

Montpelier, National Life Group, Eternity, 

WDEV, The Times Argus, The Point-FM, 

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Moving Light Dance Company Presents 11th 

Annual Green Mountain Nutcracker 

The Green Mountain Nutcracker, 

Vermont’s only interpretation of the 

classic holiday tale with a local 

twist, returns to the Barre Opera 

House for two shows, on Saturday, 

December 16 at 7pm and Sunday, 

December 17 at 2pm. 

Now in its eleventh year, this 

one-of-a-kind production features 

an all-ages, 60-member cast of 

professional company dancers and 

local students, all-original choreography 

by Christine Harris, Willow 

Wonder, Avi Waring, Natalie 

Wheeler and Vladimir Roje, set to 

both Tchaikovsky’s familiar score 

and original music by Vermont 

musician, Colin McCaffrey, as well 

as an array of locally made sets and 

costumes. 

Set in the 1970s in Vermont, this familiarmade-fantastical 

rendition of the classic ballet 

delights audiences with its many local references, 

from the boisterous loggers to the 

Maple Sugar Fairy. 

“The Green Mountain Nutcracker really is 

a celebration of what it is to be living in 

Vermont — the snow, the leaves, the community, 

the culture, the stacking wood,” said codirector, 

Avi Waring. “It’s an exalting of those 

qualities. Vermonters are hardworking people; 

dancers are hardworking people, and there’s 

joy in hard work. I think you feel that in our 

‘Nutcracker.’” 

The Story 

On Christmas night, a young girl is transported 

into a world of magic and imagination 

when the gift of a wooden nutcracker doll, 

from the magician Drosselmeier, comes to 

life. After a joyful holiday party, the nutcracker 

prince escorts Marie through snowy 

Vermont forests and into his kingdom, the 

Land of the Sweets. The Maple Sugar Fairy 

welcomes the pair and conducts a large cast of 

colorful characters who celebrate with delightful 

dances: loggers, shepherd and sheep, winter 

birds, the north wind and leaves, Arabian 

coffee, and more audience favorites. 

The School & Company 

Moving Light Dance was founded by 

Christine Harris in 2000. One ballet class of 

ten students held at the Plainfield Town Hall 

quickly grew into a popular school and company, 

now located in Montpelier, drawing 

hundreds of students and dancers from central 

Vermont and beyond. 

The company presents two staged professional 

productions each year with casts ranging 

in age from four into the fifties. Many of 

the students from the school, which includes 

classes in ballet, modern and contemporary 

dance, grow up performing in these productions. 

The unique opportunity for children to 

perform and collaborate with adults in community 

productions, versus simply learning 

technique and showcasing skills at recitals, is 

reflective of the school’s philosophy (and the 

character of Vermont) of inclusion, hard 

work, and collaboration. The school and company 

is regionally known for its signature mix 

of innovative choreography and genres, creative 

interpretations of classic tales and ballets, 

and all-ages and -abilities casting. 

“I started this school not knowing where 

this would take me, much less take so many 

others,” said Harris. “It’s truly a homegrown 

effort and has organically evolved into a fullscale 

school and professional company, with 

many dancers and attendees returning year 

after year. It’s been a joy to watch these children 

growing up in dance and to be a part of 

such a rich cultural experience.” 

Join friends and family and create your own 

annual tradition at one of Vermont’s most cherished 

holiday events. Two performances only: 

Saturday, December 16 at 7pm; and Sunday, 

December 17 at 2pm. Tickets: $25/$15 or 

$28/$18 at the door. To order tickets, visit barreoperahouse.org 

or call (802) 476-8188. For 

additional information about Moving Light 

Dance, visit movinglightdance.com. 

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It’s Looking A Lot 

Like a Barre Merry 

Christmas! 

ABOVE: Alexias, owner of Forget-Me-Not 

Flowers and Gifts, takes a second to wave during 

the Ssecond Annual Ornament Decorating in 

Barre on Saturday, December 2. 

LEFT: Santa visited Richard J. Wobby Jewelers 

on Saturday. Shown here with Santa are Hanna 

and Tanner White. Santa will be at Nelson 

Hardware on Saturday, December 9 from 12- 

2pm. 

RIGHT: The beautiful voices of the Faith 

Community Church Choir performed on the 

steps of City Place on Saturday. 

The following honors list is provided from the school. Any questions or concerns should be addressed directly to the school. 

SPAULDING 

HIGH SCHOOL 

FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL - 2017-2018 

SENIORS: Alison Ahearn, Katelyn Alger, Caleb Avery, Julian Bartold, Anna Beach, Lauryn Bedard, 

Patrick Brock, Anderson Brown, Jesse Bryans, Zachary Bullock, Jack Caple, Tyler Chaffee, Camden 

Child, Anna Clark-Blouin, Rebecca Clark-Blouin, Connor Coache, Ashley Collins-Lowe, Jake 

Couture, Kayla Crowningshield, Dylan D’Agostino, Tyler DeForge, Tiffany Dezotell, Colin Dickinson, 

Jarrod Emmons, Jordan Fecher, Erika Felch, Lauren Folland, Mercedes Fontes, Angela Garcelon, 

Quade Gorton, Kaylea Greenslit, Yvonna Guyette, Erica Hammarstrom, Jessica Hepinstall, Cooper 

Hewitt, Dominic Hutchins, Logan Kennedy, Haley Kerin, Matthew Knorr, Zachary Ladeau, Dario 

Lafranceschina, Kate Lagerstedt, Sadie Lozier, Megan MacIver, Rachel Maurice, Hannah McMahon, 

Dustyn Michaud, Joshua Morrill, Zandrew Morse, Gavin Mugford, Lachlan Murray, Kelsey Nolan, 

Katherine Norwood, Hollis Ostrout, Stella Otis, Ryan Palmisano, Madelyn Pletzer, Carter Pollard, 

Whitney Renaud, Sarah Rouleau, Cameron Rounds, Jasmine Sawyer, Kaelyn Shannon, Brooke 

Shonio, Jasmine Smedy, Dominic Stevens, Alec Styma, Cassidy Sweeney, Ryan Tacey, Kloey Taylor, 

Riley Touchette, Devon White, Cassidy Whitley, Alyssa Wilcox, Kalie Wolf 

JUNIORS: Jack Blaisdell, Makayla Boisvert, Lydia Brown, Anthony Castellaneta, Emily Cetin, 

Makayla Chouinard, Colleen Couture, Daniel Durgin, Aidan Gilwee, Kyle Harris, Cheyenne Hathaway, 

Jamie Heath, Madison Heath, Cellan Hogan, Ashley Houle, Jesse King, Tyra Lanpher, Lindsay 

LaPan, Paxton MacAuley, Zoe` Macdonald, Ella McCarthy, Amber McGinley, Hailey Merrill, Avery 

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Nicole Rea, Faith Redmond, Lillian Riddle, Chyenne Rielly, Lia Rubel, Cheyenne Schoenig, Nicolas 

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Jenna Hallstrom, John Hebert, Madison Henderson, Riley Hodgkins, Stasiu Kehoe, Rachel Kelley, 

Kyaira LaRochelle, Aliza Lindley, Elizabeth Malnati, Morgan Mast, Brandon Merrill, Kaiden Morse, 

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Isabelle Fischer, Caitlyn Govea, Theresa Hoar, Audrey Jones, Cameron Kearney, Evan Kerin, 

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Whimsy Vermont recently held their ribbon cutting for their Grand Opening. Candi Greaves, owner of 

Whimsy Vermont, has filled her store full of great whimsical gifts and more. Visit her at 124 N. Main 

St., next to Richard J Wobby Jewelers. Open just in time for Christmas! 

Vermont Tech Achieves 98% Placement Rate 

Vermont Tech is proud to announce that the 

graduating class of 2017 achieved a 98% 

placement rate, meaning they are either 

employed or continuing their education after 

completing their certificate or degree. A 

remarkable statistic for the 2017 class is that 

99% of employed graduates are working in 

their field of study. 

Vermont Tech’s yearly placement rate is 

calculated by a six-month Outcome Survey 

conducted by the Director of Career 

Development, Karry Booska. Booska said, 

“This data confirms that Vermont Tech’s programs, 

and graduates, are in high demand.” 

Of the 565 graduates, 474 responded for an 

impressive 84% response rate. At the time of 

the survey, there were 271 graduates 

Lucas Herring for Barre City Mayor 

Lucas Herring is pleased to announce his 

candidacy for Mayor of the City of Barre. 

Herring has been a member of the Barre City 

Council for over 6 years, serving on several 

committees and as a liaison to many boards 

within the community. 

Born and raised in Vermont, Herring 

received his master’s degree in Business 

Administration from Champlain College in 

2008 and has worked for the State of Vermont 

for 17 years. He is currently an Information 

Technology Director for the Agency of Digital 

Services in Waterbury, Vermont. Herring 

served on Barre School Boards for 7 years 

and has dedicated his time to the Barre 

Partnership and Vermont Granite Museum as 

a Board Member and volunteer. Herring is 

still involved with the Sons of the American 

Legion serving as Adjutant at both the state 

and local level and the Corrections Technology 

Association. 

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employed, 193 continuing their education, 

and 9 unemployed. 

Vermont Tech’s President, Patricia Moulton 

remarked that “We are very pleased with 

these stellar outcomes. Vermont Tech has a 

history of growing successful students into 

hard-working graduates who enter the workforce 

with the critical thinking and practical 

skills needed to succeed in their fields. To the 

graduates of the class of 2017: I am very 

proud of you and I know you will continue to 

change the world.” 

Over the last four years, Vermont Tech has 

an average placement rate of over 97%. The 

class of 2014 saw 98%, in 2015 it was 94% 

and the class of 2016 had a 100% placement 

rate. 

When Lucas was first elected to the 

Council, the Main Street project was already 

underway. Since then, he has been a part of 

the revitalization that has seen development 

at the Blanchard Block, creation of City 

Place, and implementation of the Gunner’s 

Brook Flood Mitigation Initiative. When 

asked why he seeks election, Herring responded, 

“It’s really what’s best for Barre. Barre is 

on the right track and I want to make sure that 

we continue to move forward. I’ve been a 

public servant for the residents of Barre for 

many years and will use that experience as 

Mayor. Barre has a strong sense of community 

and I am excited for the opportunity to be 

able to bring my ideas and experience to benefit 

of our City in this important role.” 

Herring is currently serving in his fourth 

term as a City Councilor in Ward 3.

HURRY! THERE’S STILL 

TIME TO FIND THE ELVES IN 

DOWNTOWN BARRE 

Barry & Mary, the Holiday elves are hiding 

throughout the city, find their location, fill 

out your entry form. Lots of Great Prizes 

to be given away! 

Elf contest ends December 9 

Have A Barre Merry Christmas 

50 % OFF 

Men’s Carhartt 

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Reg. $54.99 Sale $27.50 

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 

11:00-2:00 CW PRINT & DESIGN will host a pop-up with 

Sherry Rhynard, Integrated Life, Stress Management Coach 

about the benefits of essential oils 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 

12:00-2:00 VISIT WITH SANTA at Nelson Ace Hardware 

1:30-2:30 STEP N TIME LINE DANCERS 

perform to Holiday Music 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 

11:00-2:00 CW PRINT & DESIGN will host a pop-up with 

Sherry Rhynard, Integrated Life, Stress Management Coach 

about the benefits of essential oils 

SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 

8:00-9:30 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at the Barre Aud. 

sponsored by the Barre Recreation Dept. 

12:00-3:00 VISIT WITH SANTA 

at Next Chapter Bookstore 

2 HOURS OF 

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Treats are provided by Central VT Career Baking 

Arts Center , Moruzzi's and Ladder 1 Grill. 

Grand Prize: 5 piece patio set 

(4 chairs and a table) 

retail value of $500 

As well as Hourly prizes! 

7th Annual 

Ladies 

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December 12 

5pm-8pm 

Nelson's is closed 4:00-5:00 to prepare 

The first 80 purchases will get a 

Lenny's Shoe and Apparel or 

Mulligans Irish Pub gift card. 

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Wednesday, December 6 at 7pm 

Hamilton: The Man and the Musical 

At the Unitarian Church – 130 Main Street, Montpelier, VT. 

Presidential biographer Willard Sterne Randall will discuss 

how the life of Alexander Hamilton inspired a major Broadway 

musical. From his birth in the Caribbean to death in a duel, 

Alexander Hamilton’s life was part romance, part tragedy— 

and the inspiration for the blockbuster Broadway musical. 

Randall will discuss the man and the musical, with excerpts 

from its score. This program is part of the Vermont Humanities 

Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series, hosted by the 

Kellogg-Hubbard Library and is free and open to the public. 

Saturday, December 9, 2017 

Winter Book Sale 

Come to the opening of our Winter Book Sale for the best 

selection of books for yourself or to give as gifts. Books are 

arranged by category. Hard covers are $2, soft covers are $1 

and mass market paperbacks are 50 cents. Books make great 

presents! This sale continues until January 20, 2018. 

Monday, December 11, 2017 at 6:30pm 

TedMed: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana. Physician 

David Casarett was tired of hearing hype and half-truths 

around medical marijuana, so he put on his skeptic’s hat and 

investigated on his own. He comes back with a fascinating 

report on what we know and what we don’t -- and what main- 

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Whitman Sampler 

Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. 

Explore your writing self and dabble in the expressive arts 

through this class with David Harnett on Friday, December 1 

& 8 at 10 a.m. Bring a page of your writing (poetry or prose) 

and a favorite photograph of a relative or place. We will share 

writing and positive critiques. For week two, participants will 

choose between two prompts and bring their rough draft to 

class to share. Please register in person or call 479-9512, free 

to members. 

Stone Soup Lunch! 

Thursday, Dec. 21, Rsvp By Monday, Dec. 18 

Join Us For A Hearty Turkey Meat And Broth Soup With Your 

Additions! We Will Recreate Our Very Own Version Of The 

Folk Story Of Travelers Who, Starting With Only A Stone 

And A Pot Of Water, Gently Persuaded Villagers To Bring 

Yummy And Nutritious Items, Resulting In A Bountiful Meal! 

Please Rsvp And Bring Your Special Ingredient By Monday, 

Dec. 18! 

Young At Heart Singers Holiday Performance Schedule 

Tuesday, Dec. 12: 10:30 a.m. at the Barre Gardens & 12:30 

p.m. at BASC; Tuesday, Dec. 19: 10 a.m. at Woodridge & 2 

p.m. at Project Independence 

Gift Wrapping By Dorothy 

Find some extra time to enjoy the holidays! Let our “elf” wrap 

your presents for you! Drop your gifts off at BASC with your 

name and phone number and we will return them magically 

decorated and all tied up with a bow! Paper and ribbon provided. 

November 20th til December 18th. By donation. 479- 

9512 for more information. 

The Basc Annual Mitten Tree 

We will be accepting donations of hats, mittens, gloves, socks 

and scarves again this year! Donations can be made anytime 

up until the 15th of December. Your warm and fuzzy items 

Montpelier Senior Activity Center 

The Montpelier Senior Activity Center 

is your home for healthy aging and 

lifelong learning. We are an active 

community, and there’s always something 

to do, no matter your interest. If 

you’re 50 or older, we’d love to welcome 

you as a member of the Montpelier 

Senior Activity Center! If you’d like to 

learn more, call us at 223-2518 or stop by at 58 Barre Street 

in Montpelier. 

Winter Class Registration 

Winter class registration is now open. We are offering more 

than 80 affordable weekly classes in a wide array of subjects. 

Consider singing, yoga, orgami, film appreciation, and much 

more. Register online at www.montpelier-vt.org/msac or in 

person at 58 Barre Street. 

Make a Gift and Join Us in Supporting Healthy Aging 

When you want to stay healthy and active, where do you turn? 

More than 1,500 older adults in our community turn to the 

Montpelier Senior Activity Center. The Montpelier Senior 

Activity Center is your community center. We exist to serve 

you and your neighbors by providing opportunities to live 

more active and fulfilling lives. Your contributions to the 

Montpelier Senior Activity Center have helped make us the 

leading regional community center for older adults. We are so 

Northfield Senior Center 

Wed. Dec. 13 

Bus Tour to La Salette Shrine & Lunch. 

Meet at Center at 2:00pm; Price $15.00/person + lunch on 

your own. Call the Center at 485-8112 to sign up. 

Tues. Dec. 19 

Christmas Lunch 

Stuffed Pork Loin, Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Gravy, Rolls, 

Yule Log. Call the Center at 485-8112 for Sign Up. $8.00. 

Thurs. Dec. 21 

Spaghetti Dinner 5:00pm 

Spaghetti w/Meatballs, tossed salad, bread, & choice of dessert. 

$8.00/adults, $4.00/children. 

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stream medicine could learn from the modern medical marijuana 

dispensary. Come watch this TED Talk then join in the 

discussion. 

Monday, December 18, 2017 at 6:30pm 

Play Reading- Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn. Join us as 

we kick off the second year of reading plays aloud at the 

library. All are invited to participate in reading Neil Simon’s 

comedy Come Blow Your Horn. Scripts will be provided and 

parts will be chosen at random. Anyone who chooses to listen 

rather than read is most welcome. Please email any questions 

you may have to Nancy Schulz: SaddleShoes2@gmail.com. 

Art at the Library through December 

Water Landings - a photography exhibit by Linda Hogan and 

Rachel Senechal. This exhibit is a photo journal by two avid 

anglers, outdoors women, photographers and great friends 

who love to be on or very close to the water and the natural 

world. The exhibit speaks of finding the treasures that our 

adventures revealed… in all seasons and in both old haunts 

and newly found water worlds. It is that ever moving, ever 

changing and powerfully fluid landscape that inspires these 

images. 

American Doll Raffle 

Win Lea Clark, the 2016 Girl of the Year. She dives in to new 

adventures and explores what’s in her heart. The 18” Lea doll 

has warm hazel eyes that open and close, and long, lightbrown 

wavy hair with sun-kissed highlights. She has a huggable 

cloth body, and her movable head and limbs are made 

of smooth vinyl. She comes with the Lea Dives In paperback 

book, plus her Brazilian festival outfit. Tickets are $1 apiece 

and are on sale at the library. Drawing is December 15. 

will be donated to those in need in the Central Vermont community. 

Knitters please take note: we have plenty of yarn 

available if you would like to knit or crochet for this special 

project…please see Mary Rose! For more info…479-9512 

Vinyasa or “Flow” Style Yoga Class 

Katie Dreskin Boonshoft 

Mondays at 12:15, beginning Monday, Dec. 4 

This vinyasa (flow) style yoga class links the breath with 

various series of standing, seated, and reclined poses. Taught 

by Katie Dreskin Boonshoft (RYT-200), this class is appropriate 

for all levels, with modifications offered for beginner and 

advanced yogis. Mondays at 12:15, beginning Monday, Dec. 

4. Mats provided, or you may bring your own. Six weeks, 

skipping Christmas Day. Please register; $30. For information, 

call 479-9512 

Seated/Standing Yoga Class 

Mondays at 9:15 a.m. 

This one-hour class begins Monday, November 6th at 9:15 

a.m. and meets weekly. Led by Cathy Hartshorn, a certified 

Lakshmi Voelker instructor. Cathy has previously taught this 

class at BASC for a number of years and is excited to bring it 

to the Berlin Congregational Church, 1808 Scott Hill Road, 

Berlin! Seated/Standing Yoga will focus on breathing, stretching, 

and being in the moment. All movements will be either 

seated in a chair or standing with the chair available for support. 

Wear loose, comfortable clothing; no prior experience 

needed. The first class will be an introduction and there will 

be a brief questionnaire to fill out. By donation; if a small 

donation is beyond your reach, you are still very welcome. 

There are no expectations. Please register at 479-9512; questions? 

Call Cathy directly at 793-3441. 

Le Cercle Français with Ellen Sholk 

Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. 

French Conversation Ellen Sholk returns with Le Cercle 

Français Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Le Cercle Français is 

a fun hour of light conversation in the French language. We 

read short, interesting articles about culture, customs and current 

events in France, Quebec and the French-speaking world, 

then discuss them in French. All levels are welcome! Free. For 

information, call 479-9512. 

grateful to you for helping to create and support our vibrant 

center. To make a donation, please visit www.montpelier-vt. 

org/msac or send a contribution by mail to Montpelier Senior 

Activity Center, 58 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. 

New Drop-In Groups 

Long Life Qi Gong runs every Friday from 11:25-11:40am. 

Invest 15 minutes for a longer life! All are invited to participate 

in a 15-minute series of gentle movements from the 

Chinese Qi Gong “Long Life” tradition of Master Ru. The 

movements are done while standing in a circle. Participants 

follow the leader who guides the series with few spoken 

words. Many movements have imaginative names such as 

“Dancing with the Moon,” Watching the Clouds Go By,” and 

“Swimming Dragon.” At the end of the 15 minutes, participants 

often report feeling both calm and invigorated. The 

series will be led by movement instructor Nancy Schulz. 

Love Having Someone Read to You? 

Enjoy an hour relaxing in the MSAC studio, listening to a 

short story read aloud by Nancy Schulz. A different short story 

will be selected each week, from recommendations submitted 

by MSAC members. The stories will include some classics 

and some new works, covering a variety of styles and themes. 

The reading will occur every Tuesday from 1-2pm. There’s no 

obligation to attend regularly; come whenever your schedule 

permits. 

Wed. Dec. 27 

Foot Clinic 8:00 -12:00 noon 

Sun. Dec. 31 

Potluck/Party/Dance Noon – 

As this is New Year’s Eve, Sunday, there will be a dance/ 

music event after the luncheon. Hors d’oeuvres, finger foods, 

casseroles appreciated. Stay and enjoy the music and fun. 

Bingo 

Every Monday Evening, doors open at 4:30, Games begin at 

5:00.

Northfield Community Development Network Receives 

Grant from Cooperative Community Fund to Support 

The Night on The Common 

Northfield Community 

Development Network (NCDN) 

is pleased to announce it has 

received a $250 grant from the 

Cooperative Community Fund 

of the Hunger Mountain Co-op. 

These funds will support the 

third annual Northfield Night 

on the Common in summer 

2018. 

Begun in 2016, the Northfield 

Night on the Common is an 

annual summer event that seeks 

to bring the community together 

while showcasing different 

aspects of Northfield to resident 

and visitors. The third annual 

Night on the Common intends to showcase 

the food and beverage producers that make 

our community unique. Known nationally for 

its craft food and drinks, Vermont is a destination 

for agri-tourism and foodies. Northfield 

aims to celebrate its piece of the local food 

industry. 

(L-R) Kaitlyn Keating, NCDN, 

and Kari Bradley, General 

Manager, Hunger Mountain 

Co-op. Photo credit Curtis 

B. Johnson. 

“I’m excited about showing 

off our local food producers, 

who are crucial in growing 

Northfield,” says Carolyn 

Stevens, NCDN Treasurer, 

who saw the grant application 

while shopping at the Co-op. 

Growing Northfield’s reputation 

as a place to visit, to live, 

and to do business is a key to 

NCDN’s mission of community 

and economic development. 

Previous Northfield 

Night on the Common events 

have showcased the Area Wide 

Plan and non-profits and community 

groups. 

The Community Foundation awards annual 

grants through a competitive application 

and review process. NCDN received the 

grant at the Hunger Mountain Co-op annual 

meeting on November 2. Information about 

the third annual Night on the Common will 

be announced on ncdn-vt.org. 

ANNOUNCING 

During The Month Of December 

We Will Be Giving A 

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6 Coverages in your Automobile Policy 

1. LIABILITY INSURANCE: 

Will cover you in the event you are in a 

covered car accident and it is determined 

the accident is a result of your actions, your 

fault. Liability Insurance will cover the 

cost of repairing your vehicle and property 

damage caused by an accident, as well as 

medical bills from resulting injuries. Most 

states have a minimum requirement for the 

amount of Liability Insurance that drivers 

must have. However, it is a good idea to 

have Liability Insurance that is above your 

State’s minimum Liability requirement, 

as you are responsible for any claims that 

exceed your upper limit. 

2. COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE: 

(OTHER THAN COLLISION) 

What if something happened to your car 

that is unrelated to a covered accident, 

weather damage like hail, you hit a deer, 

your car is stolen, vandalism, fire, glass 

breakage is also covered. 

3. COLLISION COVERAGE: 

This coverage pays for damage to your 

car resulting from a collision with another 

car, object, or as a result of flipping over. 

It also covers damage caused by potholes. 

Collision coverage is sold with a deductible 

typically $250.00 to $1,000.00 although 

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other options are available. The amount 

you will be reimbursed from your company 

will be reduced by the deductible you have 

on your policy 

4. MEDICAL PAYMENTS: 

This coverage pays for the treatment of 

injuries to the driver and passengers of the 

policyholder’s car no matter who is at fault 

for the accident. Typical coverage limits 

are $5,000 up to $25,000. 

5. UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED 

MOTORIST PROTECTION: 

This coverage will reimburse you, a member 

of your family, or a designated driver if 

one of you is hit by an uninsured vehicle or 

a hit and run driver. 

6. TOWING AND RENTAL REIM- 

BURSEMENT COVERAGE 

This coverage will pay towing coverage for 

your automobile in the event it needs to be 

towed many coverage options are available 

typically $50.00 or more is available. Rental 

re-imbursement is available on your policy 

if you need to rent a car due to a covered 

loss and your car is in the shop for repair. 

Typically your policy will have $30.00 per 

day with a maximum of $900.00, although 

higher limits are available. 

FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC OR ANY OTHER, 

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME ANYTIME. 

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50 lb bag “Unclassifi eds” ......................$9.99 

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12 pks 12 oz cans .......................3/$10 +dep. 

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Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice 

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Pepsi Family 12 pk 12 oz cans 

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Bounty Basic Towels 

White 6 Roll 354ct ................................$5.99 

VT Maple Syrup ........................... $16.99/qt 

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Family Size 1 @ reg price or ...........2/$6.00 

Schweppes & Sierra Mist 

2 liters 1 @ reg price or 

After In-Store Coupon. ............2 for $2+dep. 

Green Mountain Coffee 

K- Cups 24 ct ................................... $14.99 

Shurfine English Muffins, Hot Dog, Hamburger 

Rolls & White Bread (14 oz) . 2 for $3.00 

Shurfine Milk Skim, 1%,2% gallon ......$2.99 

Beef & Pork Prepared Roasts NOW OFFERING A $99 

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Special Two Day Meat Sale Friday & Saturday Dec 8 & 9 

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Beef Sirloin Steak ...........................$5.98/lb 

Kayem Franks Natural Casing 

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Beef Eye Round Steak Whole ........$3.98/lb 

Beef In Store Ground Chuck 

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Vernon Manor Ham Steaks ............$2.88/lb 

Pork Chops or Spare Ribs Boneless 

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Chicken Breasts or Thighs Boneless 

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Mckenzie Natural Casing Franks 

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DEBIT 


Sherrie Lyn (Bessette) Brewster 

Sherrie Lyn (Bessette) Brewster, 

65, formerly of East Montpelier 

died on November 23, 2017. 

Sherrie was born March 15, 1952 

in Montpelier, Vermont to Edward 

and Evelyn (Eastman) Bessette. 

She grew up in Montpelier and 

graduated from Montpelier High 

School in 1970. She married David 

Brewster of Barre and they built a house in East Montpelier, 

had three children and later divorced. Sherrie was a resident 

of East Montpelier for over thirty years. Sherrie was a 

retiree from the state of Vermont, where she worked for the 

Department of Labor’s apprenticeship program. Sherrie had 

also worked as a court recorder at Washington Family Court 

in Barre, a 911 dispatcher for the Montpelier police department 

and a deputy game warden in Central Vermont. She 

was also an active member of the VT State Employees’ 

Association. Sherrie loved being outdoors and spent her free 

time kayaking, fishing, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, 

snowshoeing and working in her exquisite flower gardens. 

She was passionate about rabbit hunting with her 

beagles and deer hunting. She coordinated her Montpelier 

High School class reunions and enjoyed traveling with family 

and friends to Maine, Florida, Costa Rica, New Mexico 

and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Sherrie cherished the holidays 

and was an amazing baker. Surviving family includes: three 

children (Brian Brewster of Lyndonville, Stephanie Fleury 

and her husband Scott of Barre Town and Lauri Brewster 

and her husband Manrique Logan of Portland, Oregon); four 

grandchildren (Riley, Nicholas, Alyssa and Oliver); four 

siblings (Terry Bessette and his wife Jean of Albuquerque, 

New Mexico, Sandy Farnham and her husband Allan of 

Plainfield, Bonnie Burkholder and her husband Steve who 

recently returned to Vermont from St. John, VI and Penny 

Hannigan and her husband Francis of Montpelier; a sister-inlaw, 

Terry Bessette; twelve nieces and nephews. Sherrie was 

predeceased by her parents, her brother Doug Bessette, 

nephew Michael Bessette and ex-husband David Brewster. 

Family would like to thank staff at The Metivier Care Home 

of Barre, The Arbors in Shelburne and St. Albans Health and 

Rehabilitation Center for their outstanding caregiving and 

compassion. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 10th 

from 10am-12pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home in 

Montpelier. A private memorial service will be held at a 

later time. 

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Meadows in Montpelier, until her retirement, after which she 

moved to Margate, Florida to be close to her sister, Linda. 

For Ruth, family and friends came first throughout her lifetime. 

She maintained a close connection to her sisters and 

brothers, as well as with friends she met at different points 

in her life. Family gatherings were some of her favorite 

times, when everyone would come together to celebrate… 

and there was always a reason to celebrate in her family. 

Those who weren’t part of the family were quickly made to 

feel welcome by Ruth and her generous nature. She was the 

first to call or send a card when someone was in need, never 

forgot a birthday or celebration, and made sure those close 

to her felt loved and cared for. Her grandchildren stole her 

heart when they were born and were fortunate to be loved by 

her for many years. Ruth enjoyed beautiful things, especially 

dolls, and collected them throughout the years. Her 

creativity came out each year at Halloween where she would 

construct fabulous costumes for her daughter and herself. 

She dabbled in ceramics and left a legacy of beautiful 

Christmas houses that her family looks forward to setting up 

each year. Most importantly, Ruth made every occasion one 

to be remembered and cherished. Her very spirit made 

everyone around her feel important and cared for. It is her 

kindness and generosity of spirit that she will most be 

remembered for. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Kimberly 

(Todd), and grandchildren Colin (14) and Megan (12), her 

brother, Paul (Joyce) Garcia; sisters Linda Porter, Rita 

Bassett (Jean-Marc Cote), and Janice (David) Lambert, 

along with many special nieces and nephews, great nieces 

and nephews and cousins, as well as Donald Comeau (former 

spouse). Her parents, brothers James and Michael and 

sister, Lucille, are predeceased. Services and a celebration of 

life will be planned in Vermont this coming summer. In lieu 

of flowers, the family asks donations be made to CurePSP 

(www.psp.org/donateor CurePSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 

201, Timonium, MD 21093) or the Brain Support Network 

(www.brainsupportnetwork.org/donate or Brain Support 

Netowrk, P.O. Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026). The 

family also asks that you give loved ones an extra hug this 

holiday season and spend a little more time with family and 

friends. It is a fitting tribute to Ruth’s life and legacy. 

Beverly P. Neddo 

Beverly P. Neddo, 70, of Neddo Road 

past away on Friday, December 1, 2017 

at her home with her family at her bedside. 

Born in Burlington, VT on June 12, 

1947 she was the daughter of the late 

Milton and Cora (Fiske) Flood. At the 

age of 5, Beverly and her brother, 

Gordon moved to Barre where they 

made her home with their Foster parents, 

John and Rachael Whitney. Beverly 

attended South Barre Elementary School and Spaulding 

High School. After her schooling she was employed as a 

waitress at Frick’s Restaurant in Barre. On November 14, 

1964 she married Roger Neddo in St. Monica Catholic 

Church in Barre. The couple made their home on Neddo 

Road where they raised their family. Beverly was a home 

caregiver for many years. Among her interests were hand 

made quilts; but most of all she enjoyed taking care of her 

family and spending precious time with her grandchildren ad 

great-grandchildren. Beverly was a member of St. Monica 

Catholic Church of Barre; and a member of the Cobble Hill 

Grange, for over 50 years. Survivors include her husband of 

53 years of marriage, Roger Neddo of Barre Town; her children, 

Victoria Bashaw of Barre Town; John Neddo of 

Websterville, VT; Alice Howe and her husband, Michael of 

Braintree, VT; Thomas Neddo and his companion Amber 

Bothfeld of Marshfield, VT; as well as 11 grandchildren; 6 

great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is 

also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Burnham of 

Dummerston, VT and Lorraine Flood of Montpelier, VT. 

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by 5 brothers, 

Alfred, Robert, Floyd, Raymond and Gordon Flood. A Mass 

of Christian Burial and celebration of her life will be held on 

Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. in St. Monica 

Catholic Church, 79 Summer St., Barre, VT. To honor her 

wishes there will be no calling hours. Entombment will follow 

the Mass at the Elmwood Vault in Barre. A later spring 

burial will take place at St. Sylvester Cemetery in Lower 

Websterville, VT. The family invites family and friends for a 

celebration of her life to be held at the VFW Post # 790 on 

the East Barre Road on Saturday, December 9, 2017 starting 

at 4 p.m. Contributions in Beverly’s memory may be 

made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 

Granger Road, Barre, VT or to a charity of one’s choice. 

Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral 

Home, 58 Summer St., Barre, VT. Those wishing to express 

online condolences may do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com. 

Other passings.... 

RONALD MANSFIELD FERRY 

JR. died on Nov. 11, 2017. Born on 

April 26, 1921, to Ronald and Virginia Townsend 

Ferry, Ron grew up in Concord, MA. Ron 

graduated from The Fenn School, ‘34, The 

Phillips Exeter Academy, ‘39, Harvard College, 

‘43 and Harvard Medical School, ‘48. Ron’s life 

changed forever on Dec. 22, 1944, when he married Sylvia 

Thayer at her family church, The First Church of Christ, 

Unitarian, Lancaster, MA. After graduation from medical 

school, Ron and Sylvia moved to Minneapolis where Ron 

taught anatomy at Northwestern Medical School. Ron enlisted 

in the U.S. Army and served as a medical doctor on the 

Korean Peninsula. After his honorable discharge, Ron and his 

family moved to Hanover, NH, where they welcomed the 

birth of their daughter, Elizabeth. Ron completed his surgical 

training at the Veterans Hospital in White River Junction, and 

Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover. Ron and Sylvia chose 

Montpelier, VT, as their new home. Ron became Montpelier’s 

first board-certified general surgeon. He made house calls, 

often accompanied by his children. He was paid by insurance 

checks, fresh lake trout, venison, moose hides and heavy, 

coin-filled Mason jars. Ron also wrote and illustrated poetry 

and short stories. He carved wood figures of his favorite characters. 

Life took an unhappy turn when Sylvia died suddenly 

on March 9, 2009, at the age of 89. Despite the unflagging 

best efforts of his family, friends, colleagues and Cap, the 

Border Collie, Ron was haunted by Sylvia’s absence. In 2017, 

Ron moved from his beloved hillside farm to The Gary 

Residence in Montpelier. The kind and compassionate staff, 

residents, therapy dogs and Central Vermont Home Health 

and Hospice nurses brought moments of joy and peace to 

Ron’s last months. Ron is survived by his three children: 

Charles M. Ferry, of Montpelier, Sylvia (and Edward) F. 

Smith, of Cabot, and Elizabeth W. Ferry, of South Royalton; 

and grandchildren Katherine Lindsey Swope (and John), of 

Powell, Wyoming, and Nathaniel (and Elizabeth Bean) Smith, 

of Cabot, Vermont. 

JESSE SHANE FITZGERALD, 29, passed 

away unexpectedly Nov. 18, 2017, at home. He 

was born Aug. 31, 1988, the son of Rhett 

Kellogg Fitzgerald and Shelley Ann Corliss. 

Jesse was a graduate of Cabot High School and 

was part of Cabot High School’s Division 4 

state championship basketball teams in 2003 

and 2005. He attained the level of black belt in karate. He 

enjoyed backroading and working in the woods. He enjoyed 

going in the “big” truck with his Grandpa Keith and also 

working outside and going to antique truck shows with him. 

Jesse loved hanging out and spending time with his son, Jesse 

Raymond Fitzgerald. He is survived by his girlfriend, Chelsea 

Rae Roberts, and their son, Jesse Raymond Fitzgerald, of 

Barre; his mother, Shelley Ann Corliss, of Cabot; his twin 

brother, Rhett Fitzgerald, of Cabot; grandparents Sharon and 

David Davis, of Hyde Park, Marion Morrison, of Cabot, and 

Anthony and Alicia Languerand, of Hyde Park; aunts and 

uncles Wendy Davis, of Hyde Park, Tammy Christman and 

Scott St. John, of Cabot, Mindy Fitzgerald, Danielle Fitzgerald, 

April Fitzgerald, Monica Fitzgerald and Tony Fitzgerald, all 

of Hyde Park, and Randy Fitzgerald, of Morrisville; and cousins 

Kenneth Christman, of Barre, John Christman, of South 

Burlington, and Ashley Hill, of Hyde Park; and many other 

cousins. 

JEFFREY E. FORD, 52, died Nov. 23, 2017, 

after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was 

a native of Barre, and graduated from Spaulding 

H.S. and VTC. He also attended UNH, and was 

a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was an avid 

sportsman, car enthusiast and sports fan. He was 

a veteran E.T. employee of the U.S. Postal 

Service for almost 30 years, and could fix almost anything. He 

leaves behind his loving wife, Jan, parents Fred and Marilyn, 

sister Diane, brothers Thom and Chris, aunts, uncles, cousins, 

a nephew, nieces, a large extended family, co-workers and so 

many friends, near and far. Thanks to all the medical staff, 

everywhere, who touched his life. He was not one in a million: 

he was one in infinity, and he will be unbelievably 

missed. Please respect the privacy of the family at this difficult 

time. 

PATRICIA BOWEN LAMBERTON, 73, of 

East Calais, passed away peacefully surrounded 

by her husband, children and grandchildren, on 

Nov. 25, 2017, at the Central Vermont Medical 

Center, following a brief illness. Pat was born 

on Jan. 28, 1944, in South Strafford; she was the 

daughter of Myron and Katherine (Morrison) 

Bowen. She was raised in East Calais and graduated from 

Montpelier High School in 1962. After graduation, Pat and Cy 

Lamberton were married on May 4, 1963, in the East Calais 

Church. Pat stayed home to raise her children until they were 

in high school; she then went to work at Adamant Credit 

Union and later, the Vermont State Employees Credit Union 

until her retirement. Family was everything to Pat. She was an 

incredibly generous, warm-hearted wife, mother and grandmother. 

She is survived by her husband, Carl “Cy” Lamberton; 

her sons Carl M. Lamberton and his wife, Helen, of East 

Calais, and Wayne Lamberton, of Berlin; her daughter, 

Yvonne Quelch and her husband, Rich, of East Calais; her 

grandchildren, Jessica, Monica, Jesse, Joelle, Trevor and 

Kyler; and her brothers, Donald, Gene and Keith. 

ELIZABETH “GRACE” LARRABEE, 96, of 

Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center, passed 

away Nov. 18, 2017, with family by her side. 

Grace was born on Jan. 12, 1921, in 

Williamstown; she was the daughter of Bert and 

Emma (Royce) Stevens. Grace attended schools 

in Barre and Montpelier. In 1940, she married 

John Thompson. He died a few years later and then she married 

Bruce Chapin in 1953. Bruce passed away as well and in 

1980 she married Warren Larrabee, who also predeceased her. 

Grace worked at the NorthStar Motel in Burlington, VT, Troy 

Laundry in Norwich, CT, and Fry Shoe Co. in Marlboro, CT. In 

her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, travelling, knitting and collecting 

lighthouses, although most of all, Grace enjoyed spending 

time with her great-grandchildren. Survivors include 10 

grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren; 

as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

RONALD “CHIP” SALDI JR., born Dec. 1, 

1964, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 

27, 2017. Chip was born in Barre and raised in 

Williamstown. He graduated from Williamstown 

High School, the class of 1982. He went on to 

open his body shop, the “Chop Shop,” and 

farmed for over 20 years, before taking over the 

family collection agency. He enjoyed rebuilding cars, hunting, 

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logging and just walking in the woods. He built his kids the 

Taj Mahal of treehouses while sick with cancer. Chip loved 

Jesus and knew he was going home to the Lord, our true 

home. He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Beatrice 

Jacques; maternal grandmother Maxine Davis; father Ronald 

Saldi Sr. and his wife, Cindy; sisters Shawn Stape and her 

husband, Doug, Julie Henderson and her husband, Kevin, Ann 

Lamson and her husband, Clayton; his wife, Jennifer Saldi; 

and his six children, Amanda Rancourt and her husband, 

Tylor, Nicole Saldi, Erin Saldi, Elizabeth Saldi, Ronald “RJ” 

Saldi III and Maria Saldi. He had four grandchildren, Violet 

Rancourt, Eli Saldi, Warden Rancourt and Nora Saldi. 

PATRICIA LUCIENNE BISSON TERRY, 

96, died Nov. 14, 2017, at Stoughton House, 

where her five children were born when the 

facility was the Windsor Hospital. She was born 

on March 17, 1921, in Orange, the daughter of 

Wilfrid and Alvina (Morrie) Bisson. She graduated 

from Mount St. Mary’s Academy in 

Burlington and attended the University of 

Vermont. On Nov. 27, 1941, she married Charles A. Terry in 

Barre. He died June 12, 2006. Mrs. Terry worked at the 

Windsor House, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and then for 

23 years at Cone Blanchard Machine Co. in the accounting 

department. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church 

in Windsor and volunteered for church-related activities. 

Survivors include five children, Stephen Terry, of Middlebury, 

John Terry, of Monticello, Florida, Thomas Terry, of White 

River Junction, Ellen Balkcom, of Norton, MA, and Margaret 

Terry, of Windham, ME; four of her 11 siblings, Robert 

Bisson, of Stuyvesant, New York, Wilfred Bisson, of Deland, 

Florida, Irene Neddo, of Orange, and Bernard Bisson, of 

Montpelier. 

LOIS KATHLEEN KING WEBSTER, of 

Plymouth, NH, formerly of Montpelier, died 

peacefully at home on Nov. 19, 2017, in hospice 

care with family present. She was born in Island 

Pond on Jan. 8, 1929, to James Alexander King 

and Kathleen Dale Foster King. She graduated 

from Brighton High School in Island Pond and 

Vermont College in Montpelier. She worked as 

a secretary at Vermont College, the Vermont State Department 

of Education and U-32 High School until she retired to Lake 

60th Anniversary of the Disappearance of Orville Gibson 

By Steve Martin 

The author of “Orville’s Revenge, the Anatomy of a 

Suicide,” is at it again. I am still trying to convince you that 

on December 30, 1957, Gibson committed suicide by tying 

himself up on the Newbury-Haverhill Bridge and rolling into 

the Connecticut River. My first attempt was long, convoluted, 

and full of legalese. Most who attempted to read my book 

didn’t get past Chapter XIV. But this time, my anniversary 

synopsis is quick and to the point. I has connected all the 

dots. 

I maintains that Freeman Placey, the main culprit advocating 

the vigilante theory, had reason to do so, if for no better 

reason than to protect his high school sweetheart from the 

stigma that often attaches to suicide. He certainly convinced 

the Town of Newbury. According to a recent poll taken in the 

Town, the vote was 71 to 3 for a vigilante killing. 

The fly in the ointment was the mysterious appearance of 

the southern racist, William Bradford Huie. Shortly after 

• • • 

Carmi in Franklin. Lois married Robert Norman Webster, of 

Montpelier, on Aug. 6, 1949. While raising five children, she 

was active in numerous school, church and community organizations, 

including the Montpelier Mothers Club and the East 

Montpelier PTA. She was active in the revitalization of the Old 

Meeting House in East Montpelier Center, and later collaborated 

with Ellen Hill in researching and publishing “Cemeteries 

of East Montpelier.” She was an avid reader, knitter, perennial 

gardener and genealogist, but was most affectionately known 

for her cheerful sense of humor, love of toys, exceptional organizational 

skills and creative culinary genius. She is survived by 

her five children, Cameron Webster and Janice Gohm Webster, 

of Venice, FL, Lee Webster and William R. Crangle, of 

Plymouth, NH, Kathleen Webster and Serdar Basegmez, of 

Alexandria, VA, Douglas Webster and Heather Morris, of 

Charlotte, VT, and Lynn Webster, of El Cerrito, CA; 10 grandchildren 

and seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, 

Charlene Gauthier Allard, of North Montpelier; and three 

siblings, Sherry Pinard, of Littleton, NH, Gayle Currier, of 

Media, PA, and Brian King, of Barton, VT. 

CLARA ELIZABETH (WHITE) WELLS 

died at her home, right where she wanted to be, 

and where she and her husband of 69 years, 

Mervin Ralph (1921-2014), had lived for 45 

years on Nov. 27, 2017. Clara, the daughter of 

Alton and Bertha (Young) White, was born in 

Greensboro on April 4, 1923. She grew up on 

the Rocking Rock Farm, with her siblings 

Dorothy, Irwin, Josephine and Lawrence. After graduating 

from Greensboro High School, she went to UVM, graduating 

with a degree as a dietitian. She met Mervin when he played 

for a dance. They married Sept. 2, 1945, and lived in 

Marshfield their entire lives. Clara worked as a dietitian at 

Dartmouth Hospital and Goddard College. Later, she worked 

at the Marshfield phone company (she knew everyone’s number!) 

and also Goddard College in the accounting office, retiring 

in the mid-’80s. Clara & Mervin enjoyed their Artic Cat 

snow machines, old car gatherings, Marshfield United Church 

activities and especially, their large family. Clara is the 

mother of eight children and their spouses Elizabeth and 

William Larsen, Richard and Darla Wells, Ronald and 

MaryLou Wells, Russell and Linda Wells, Raegan Wells, 

Elaine and Dennis Clisham, Randall and Stacy Wells, Rodney 

Wells; 19 grandchildren, and her brother, Lawrence White, 

and sister-in-law Eleanor Orr. 

• • • 

Judge Natt Divoll threw out the first degree murder charge 

against Ozzie Welch (October 15, 1959), Huie arrived on the 

scene to obtain a confession from Ozzie. The murder trial 

against Frank Carpenter was set to begin on April 18, 1960, 

and the prosecutors were frantic for a break in the case. On 

December 4, 1959, Huie wrote a letter to Walter Renfrew, 

(who had become famous with his widely reported remark 

that Gibson should be “tarred and feathered,”) in which he 

agreed to pay Ozzie $5,000 if Renfrew could obtain a confession 

from him. Both the Attorney General and the State’s 

Attorney were in on the plan! Nothing came of this because 

Ozzie was not about to admit to a crime that was not committed! 

One of the mysteries in this case is who called Huie to 

come to Vermont to expose northern hypocrisy. Perhaps a few 

folks in Newbury know and will tell us. Many years ago, the 

State of Vermont, and the Burlington Free Press offered 

rewards leading to the solution of the Gibson case. Perhaps 

now they will pay. 

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Guest Opinion: 

“What I learned in High School… Last Week” 

By Senator Bernie Sanders 

Last year, more than 60,000 people died from opioid overdoses 

in the United States. That’s more Americans dying in 

one year than during the entire 19 years of the Vietnam War. 

In our small state, 112 Vermonters died from a drug overdose, 

which is three times as many as died in 2010. And what’s 

even more shocking than the sheer numbers of people dying 

is how hard this epidemic is hitting younger people. Drug 

overdose is now the leading cause of death for people younger 

than 50. In Vermont, the average age of death from overdose 

is just 40 years old. And in 2016, nearly 20 percent of 

the drug overdose deaths were in people under age 30. 

Solving the opioid epidemic will not be easy. We’re going 

to have to challenge the pharmaceutical industry, which made 

huge profits by putting drugs on the market that were far more 

addictive than they admitted. We’re going to have to deal with 

drug wholesalers, who are selling far more pills than anyone 

thinks is necessary for medical reasons. We’re going to have 

to make sure doctors and dentists – as Vermont providers have 

begun doing – take up safe prescribing practices so excess 

painkillers aren’t abused or misused and that states use tools 

to curb so-called “doctor shopping” and “pill-mills.” 

But, at the end of the day, if we’re going to solve this terrible 

crisis, we’re going to have to do a lot better job at prevention 

– keeping people from turning to drugs in the first 

place. And to do that, we must look to our young people. For 

that reason, on the Friday before the Thanksgiving break, I 

went to Burlington High School to talk to the entire student 

body. I was joined by T.J. Donovan, Vermont’s Attorney 

General; Dr. Heather Stein, an expert on opioid addiction; and 

Kelly Breeyear, a courageous woman who is living in recovery 

from addiction. I wanted to discuss the dangers of taking 

opioids with the students, but I also wanted to hear from them. 

I wanted and needed their help. 

In Washington, I sit on the Senate’s Health, Education, 

Labor and Pension Committee, which hears from some of the 

most knowledgeable people in this country on all kinds of 

matters relating to health care and education. But on this issue 

of opioid and heroin addiction, and on the question of why so 

many young people are turning to drugs and how we can 

prevent that, I believe our nation’s young people might know 

Oliver Stone’s Untold History of the United States, Vol IX: 

Bush and Clinton: A New World Order 

Max’s View ★★★★ 

One of the lessons from the novel “1984” is that an 

oppressive government needs to have an enemy. 

In the beginning of “1984,” Big Brother is at war 

with Eurasia. Suddenly, halfway through the book, the country 

is at war with Eastasia. 

It doesn’t especially matter whether the threat is real. The 

point of having an enemy isn’t just perpetual warfare; it is 

total control over the minds of your own people. 

Only in this context is it possible to understand American 

foreign policy from 1989 to 2001. On paper, the US acted 

with foolishness and needless bellicosity. When compared to 

the government in “1984,” it was a splendid success. 

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more than the experts. 

These young people know first-hand what it’s like to live in 

a family where a parent struggles with addiction. They know 

from personal experience what kind of pressure exists when 

your best friends are experimenting with pills and ask you to 

join in. They might also know, if they injured themselves or 

had their wisdom teeth removed, how tempting it could be to 

keep taking painkillers prescribed by a doctor, even when the 

physical pain subsides. They certainly know better than older 

generations what it’s like to be growing up in today’s crazy 

and rapidly changing world. And, perhaps most tragically, 

they know how common it can be to struggle with anxiety or 

even depression – a growing problem for young people. 

In their questions and comments, what I heard from these 

high school students was truly insightful. Many of them 

talked about looking for ways to fight stigma, to make it clear 

that it is okay to confide in each other about personal and family 

problems and that one not need to be embarrassed to ask 

for professional help. They talked about how important it is 

for people struggling with addiction to not only have access 

to treatment, but have their recovery supported when they 

came back home. They wanted to understand why health 

insurance companies are willing to pay for expensive prescription 

opioids, but refuse to cover other options like acupuncture 

and yoga, or mental health care. 

If I learned one thing from talking with and listening to 

these students, it’s that they do know the dangers of heroin 

and other opioids. They know that these drugs can destroy 

their lives, and the lives of the people they love. But I also 

learned that they want and need constructive alternatives. 

And that, as adults, is our job. 

We must create schools that challenge them intellectually 

and support them emotionally, and make sure that none of 

them “fall through the cracks.” We must help make sure they 

have a safe place to live and an opportunity for higher education 

or a job that gives them purpose. We must appreciate their 

ideas and make them a part of the solution. Every single one 

of our young people deserves a chance at a bright future. And 

when we accomplish that, I have little doubt that we will have 

gone a long way toward ending the opioid crisis. 

The story begins with the fall of Communism and the election 

of George H. W. Bush. 

With visionary leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Oliver Stone 

asserts, we had a golden opportunity to change history and 

make Russia our lasting ally. Our leaders didn’t want that at 

all, though. 

To make sure we stayed arch-enemies with the Russians, 

we shamelessly betrayed them. In 1990, the Kremlin agreed 

to let East Germany reunite with NATO country West 

Germany. In exchange, Washington agreed to halt the expansion 

of NATO into Eastern Europe. 

We what we should have done was disband NATO entirely. 

Its stated purpose was to guard Western Europe against the 

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Stringing Popcorn 

By G. E. Shuman 

When I was a child, a long time 

ago in a galaxy far away, many 

things were different than they 

are today. That statement seems to go 

without saying. The world has changed so 

much since then. Traditions, celebrations, 

and even seasonal decorations are not what 

they once were. I’m not sure if such 

changes are good, or bad (I will tell you 

that I was not impressed with the first ‘predecorated’ 

Christmas tree I saw in a 

store). 

One thing that my family used to do 

when I was a child, at this time of the year, 

was to string popcorn to use as a garland 

on our Christmas tree. I’m not certain if we 

did this every year, but I do remember the 

ritual taking place many times in the eighteen 

Decembers of my youth. What would 

happen is that my mom would pop a big 

batch of popcorn on the stove, provide us 

children with a needle and a lot of thread, 

and we would proceed to spend that evening 

watching whatever Christmas special 

was on TV that night while assembling the 

corn into long strands, to be placed on the tree as soon as we 

were done. The challenge, at least for us younger children, 

was to string at least a bit more popcorn than we ate, as we 

watched Rudolph, Frosty, or Charlie Brown make their oncea-year 

Christmas appearance on the big, old, wooden-boxed 

television in our living room. 

Yes, it would be an extreme understatement to say that 

things have changed in our world, since that long-ago time. 

This year, if you were to describe my Christmastime, you 

would have to move not only past that child of the sixties but 

to one whose Christmases now number in the sixties. You 

would need to talk about the fact that not only have I grown 

older, but that my children have also, and that my grandchildren 

are in the process of doing so, too. The TVs that 

Rudolph and Frosty still appear on have gone from being 

clunky, blurry, heavy things which took up a good amount of 

space in our living rooms, to inch-thick, huge and brilliant 

devices we take for granted as they hang on our walls. 

There is no longer anyone in our home who believes in 

Santa, or who is interested in many of the traditions of that 

jolly old elf, or of our family. This year, Lorna and I decided 

The Importance of Young People Making Wise Choices 

and The Dangers of Substance Abuse 

Pat McDonald and Ben Kinsley 

are co-hosts of the show, 

“Vote for Vermont.” Joining 

them on a recent show was Darryl 

Rodgers, a teen motivational speaker 

and author. Darryl became a 

motivational speaker when his son 

Chase Rodgers, died when his car, 

driven by a girl who was unlicensed 

and had used marijuana left the highway and hit a tree at 60 

mph. The young lady did not die in the accident but survived 

to subsequently commit suicide. 

Darryl talked about his background which included being a 

corporate pilot, serving as a medic in the Army National 

Guard and being a co-pilot gunner on an Apache helicopter. 

He is a successful businessman, has run an outdoor summer 

camp for boys and worked with ‘at-risk’ boys through a nonprofit 

program he started and is an avid hunter. Darryl said 

he was caught off guard by his son’s drug abuse. No one in 

his family had substance issues and he had never encountered 

it before. 

When asked about his son, Darryl said he was generous and 

had a great sense of humor and was very popular among his 

peers. He was competitive and agile and a force to be reckoned 

with on the football field. His number was 34 and his 

nickname was ‘speedy’. After his death, Darryl created a 

website in honor of Chase. It’s called Speedy34.com. 

Chase’s story is not unique. Darryl talks about peer pressure 

as the change agent in Chase’s life. Chase went to college 

and became involved with drugs and alcohol, with marijuana 

being his drug of choice. Darryl and his wife began noticing 

a personality change. Chase’s grades fell and eventually he 

was kicked out of college. Through an intervention with his 

family, Chase attended rehab and then a half-way house. He 

got a job and was doing better but then subtle changes started 

to happen. Chase came to Darryl and admitted that he was 

hanging out with the wrong group again and wanted to move 

back to Florida where he went to rehab. The day he was supposed 

to say good-by to his Mom and Dad is the day they got 

Max’s View continued from previous page 

aggressive onslaught of Stalinist Communism. What the US 

did, however, was actively betray Moscow’s trust during its 

hour of weakness. 

During the 90s, NATO began a belligerent advance right up 

to Russia’s doorstep. Today, the US is officially obligated to 

come to the defense of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania if 

Russia attacks them. Do our leaders genuinely care about the 

Estonians? Nah, they just want to antagonize Moscow. 

Our leaders successfully ensured that the Russians continue 

to fear and hate us. Bravo. For their next trick, they found a 

way to have endless war in the Middle East. 

In 1990, a US envoy told our old friend Saddam Hussein 

that he could take over Kuwait without inference. When Iraq 

invaded its neighbor, however, the Bush Administration 

changed its mind. 

Operation Desert Storm was a splendid military success. 

But it had severe long-term consequences. 

Osama Bin Laden had formerly viewed Communist Russia 

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to embrace that fact, as fighting it would be stupid and futile. 

We still went out and bought a tree, but a much smaller one 

than at any Christmas past, in an effort to simplify things, this 

year. We, without the fanfare now relegated to seasonal 

memories, set up the smaller tree in that familiar corner of the 

living room. 

My wife, the wise one in the family, suggested 

that we use some of our older ornaments, 

sort of making this tree a symbol of 

memories. She then went to the attic and 

located those things, and also the angel treetop 

that her family had used on their trees 

when she was growing up; indeed since she 

was an infant. She brought that aging angel to 

me, and I tried plugging it into an outlet. To 

her and my astonishment, the 1950s era bulb 

within it glowed as if it were brand new. We 

immediately put that beautiful angel on the 

tree. 

After that, Lorna seemed to be fretting a bit 

over what would be the perfect garland on 

our new, ‘old fashioned’ Christmas tree. It 

had to be ‘just right’. I didn’t know what she 

wanted to do, and we actually went to several 

stores, trying to find a beaded type of garland 

she had remembered from the past, but we never located it. 

We then checked the totes of ‘Christmas past’ in the attic, and 

found nothing suitable there, either. Then, in probably the 

only good Christmas idea I have ever had, I asked Lorna if she 

had ever strung popcorn as a child, to put on a Christmas tree. 

To my amazement, and partial delight, she said that she had 

not. The fact that I wasn’t aware of this, in the life of my wife 

of 44 years, was astounding. The idea that she agreed to string 

some popcorn with me that evening was even more so. 

So, that very night, I went to the store and got two boxes of 

microwave popcorn, even as my dear wife located needles 

and thread. When the corn was popped we turned on our 

favorite shows, and then strung it into what turned out to be 

the perfect garlands for our wonderful, old-fashioned 

Christmas tree. 

As you look forward to the coming holidays, you might 

want to consider the idea of simplifying them and of using 

just a few ideas from the past. Some of those things really are 

worth doing again. I recently got to spend a cozy December 

evening watching TV and stringing popcorn with my best 

friend. 

the devastating news from law 

enforcement about the car accident. 

To deal with his loss, Darryl 

wrote a book about the life of 

his son. The book is entitled, “A 

Life Half Lived” which is a true 

story of love, addition, tragedy 

and hope. Darryl wrote the 

book to provide the reader with 

a glimpse inside the modern 

drug culture and the consequences 

that come with it. After 

he wrote the book, Darryl 

decided to share his story with 

groups of young people which 

resulted in his becoming a motivational 

speaker. His mission in talking to teens is to educate 

them on the dangers and consequences of substance abuse. He 

wants teens to think about the power of choice, association, 

love and intervention. Darryl strongly believes it is a matter 

of life and death as we are in the middle of a state and national 

epidemic and crisis. 

Darryl was asked about the many educational white papers 

that are included in his website and whether because of the 

broad expanse of the topics he has written about, and whether 

he was thinking of becoming a life coach for teens. Darryl 

said he was certainly considering it. A life coach helps people 

move forward and set personal and professional goals to give 

them the life they want. He would hope to work with teens to 

get them on their right path early on in life. 

Note: Darryl provided many other insights in addition to 

those mentioned here. If you would like to see the show, 

please go to vote802.com for a complete listing of Vote For 

Vermont shows or our YouTube channel. 

The comments reflected in this article are opinions stated 

by our guest. Any rebuttals are welcome and can be expressed 

on the websites and face book pages for Vote For Vermont and 

Campaign For Vermont. 

and the decadent Saudi monarchy as the ultimate enemies of 

Islam. After seeing thousands of US soldiers stationed in the 

Holy Land, Al-Qaeda had a new #1 target: America. 

To Oliver Stone, Bill Clinton was a neo-con wolf in sheep’s 

clothing. 

Under Clinton, our military became the ever-present 

policemen wherever there were Muslims misbehaving or in 

danger. US boots and bombs were active in Bosnia, Kosovo, 

Somalia, and Iraq – often without the American people’s 

knowledge. 

Stone argues that when 9/11 sparked the War on Terror, it 

wasn’t a real change; it was just a continuation of the Clinton 

policy of multi-theater warfare in the Muslim World. 

After the Cold War, the United States could have chosen 

peace. Instead, it mapped out a path of perpetual conflict with 

Russia and Islam. 

Essentially, we are at War with Eurasia and Eastasia. And 

the only winner is Big Brother. 

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Montpelier Transportation Projects 

Project Location: State Street, Main Street, and VT 12 – Elm Street 

- Work to include milling, paving, manhole and drainage structure 

adjustments and extensive sidewalk improvements. VT 12-Northfi eld Street 

- new water, sewer, storm water improvements, sidewalks and a stabilized 

road base. 

November 30, 2017 – Work will not wrap up this week as previously 

planned. There are a few remaining items, which are weather 

dependent, that will be addressed before the projects close down for 

the winter. 

Elm Street: There is a guardrail anchor that needs to be installed on 

the northern limit of the Elm Street project. Pike is coordinating with the 

guardrail subcontractor to schedule the work within the next week or two. 

This work is expected to take approximately half a day to complete. 

Northfield Street: Line striping needs to be completed on Northfi eld 

Street. Pike is also coordinating with the line striping subcontractor 

to schedule the work as soon as possible. Completion of this work is 

dependent upon favorable weather and availability. Dubois will also be 

completing minor punch list items which will include backfi lling the new 

sidewalk. 

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construction updates will resume in the spring of 2018 and continue 

throughout the duration of the projects. 

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Celebrated at Annual State 

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For the past ten years, the Friends of the Vermont State 

House and their 130 volunteer tour guides and gift shop attendants 

have celebrated the holiday season with a party marking 

the beginning of the Christmas season and decorating the tree 

in the main lobby of the capitol building. 

Under the guidance of State Curator David Schütz, the 8 

foot Christmas tree was decorated with ornaments reminiscent 

of those from the Victorian-era that celebrate Vermont’s historic 

State House - most of ornaments have been created by 

the volunteers themselves over the years. State House Tours 

Coordinator, Angelica Caterino, and Assistant State Curator, 

Jack Zeilenga, administer the “Friends” volunteer program 

and planned the ornament-making and tree bedecking party. 

At this year’s gathering, longtime Under the Dome Gifts 

manager, Lorraine Guinard, was honored for her 17 years 

managing all aspects of the State House gift shop - entirely as 

a volunteer. Lorraine has personally selected a team of other 

volunteers who will manage the shop in coming years - following 

her pending “retirement.” 

The Friends’ board, volunteers and State Curator’s Office 

staff all celebrated Lorraine’s amazing achievements, and 

presented her with a ceremonial royal crown as well as other 

gifts celebrating Lorraine’s beloved Vermont. 

The Vermont Curator’s Office and the Friends of the State 

House wish one and all a joyful and glorious holiday season! 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The following birth announcements were submitted by Central Vermont Medical Center 

on November 29, 2017. Any questions or concerns should be addressed directly to CVMC. 

Central Vermont Medical Center 

A daughter, Liberty Sterling Tappin, was born Nov. 13 to 

Melissa (Roberts) and Gregory Tappin of Waterville. 

A son, Elliott George Ainsworth, was born Nov. 19 to 

Maryjane (Papineau) and Pete Ainsworth of Barre Town. 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The following birth announcements were submitted by Gifford Medical Center 

on November 26, 2017. Any questions or concerns should be addressed directly to Gifford. 

A girl, Faye Lehon Coyne, was born November 15 to 

Angeline (Boymer) Coyne and Brendan Coyne of Duxbury. 

A girl, Brynlee Marie Needham, was born November 18 to 

Kelsey Laughlin and Jakup Needham of Hancock. 

A girl, Barbara Kate Prentice-Gay, was born November 19 

to Melody Gay and David Prentice of Barre.

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Being the main caregiver for a loved one, regardless of 

what illness he/she may have, is one of the most stressful 

and exhausting (physically & emotionally) jobs 

anyone can have! Combine that with all the stress, work, 

excitement and emotions of a busy holiday season and you 

could have an unmanageable situation. Below are some tips to 

set you and your loved one up for a less stressful and more 

enjoyable holiday season this year! 

Holiday Tips for Caregivers 

1. Be realistic – the holidays don’t have to be perfect! Adjust 

your expectations and trust your instincts on where to spend 

your energy and what traditions are really important to both of 

you. Remember that you can recognize, more than anyone, 

how much you and your loved one can handle. 

2. Plan ahead – schedule time for shopping, cooking, cleaning 

and other activities. Enlist help from other family members, 

friends and neighbors. You are not in this alone! 

3. Learn to say no – family, friends and coworkers will understand 

if you can’t participate in every event or social gathering. 

Pick and choose what you say yes to. 

4. Entertaining - If you’re usually the one hosting a large 

meal, consider having someone else host or share the work. If 

you do choose to host, prepare the main course and have 

Sharing Your Care 

Open Enrollment Countdown: Sign up for 2018 

Health Coverage by December 15th 

State officials marked the end of the first month of Open 

Enrollment by thanking Vermonters for acting promptly 

ahead of this year’s deadline and reminding those who still 

need coverage to be sure to log in to VermontHealthConnect. 

gov or call by December 15th. They also announced that the 

customer support center will be open the next two Saturdays 

(12/2 & 12/9) to take applications and change requests from 

new and renewing members. 

“Most calls are being answered in under a minute,” said 

Cory Gustafson, Commissioner of the Department of Vermont 

Health Access, “but it’s important to note that the actual application 

can be lengthy, especially for new members who are 

seeking financial help for the first time. The Saturday hours 

can be a good option for Vermonters who are busy during the 

week.” 

The special Saturday hours are offered for new applicants 

signing up for coverage and for existing members who want 

to change plans, add a household member to their plan, or 

report a change in income or other household information. 

Members will also be able to pay for their coverage and 

request online account access, while those who want to 

address other account issues are asked to call during the week 

or to log into their online accounts. 

More than four out of five Vermonters who sign up through 

Vermont’s health insurance marketplace qualify for federal 

premium tax credits and/or state subsidies to lower their 

monthly premiums. Income thresholds vary by household 

size, going up to about $48,000 for an individual, $65,000 for 

a two-person household, and $98,000 for a family of four. The 

amount of financial help varies by household income, with a 

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 4-8 

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (Dec. 4-8) reminds 

drivers and families that resources are available regarding 

driving in the aging population. 

It’s a fact of life that individuals experience physical and 

mental changes with age, sometimes so minor they may not 

even be noticed. But older adults can also experience other 

changes, such as slower reaction times, night blindness or 

pain and stiffness, which can affect driving skills. 

Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) offers comprehensive 

clinical assessments for those who may be at high risk 

for an automobile crash. The process for this assessment typically 

involves the following steps: 

1. An occupational therapist, trained in the clinical driver 

evaluation, determines the effects of one’s medical condition, 

medication needs and the functional limitations they may 

present on the road; 

2. A client attends both the clinical and on-road assessment 

with another licensed driver who may act as a coach; 

3. The evaluation involves visual screening, standardized 

assessments of cognition and memory, range of motion, 

muscle strength and sensation, and visual perceptual skills. 

Appropriate patients to refer for assessments are experienced 

drivers who have a valid driving license, with a referral 

from their physician, who may have a condition that affects 

their cognitive/decision-making skills such as traumatic brain 

injury, stroke or cerebral vascular accident, multiple sclerosis, 

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everyone bring a side dish and/or dessert. Let your guests help 

with cleaning up after. 

5. Take a breather – make time for yourself, eat healthy and 

get enough rest. Take a little time to do something enjoyable 

whether it’s a movie, a massage, reading a book or taking a 

nap. 

6. Support – be aware that the holidays may evoke memories 

of better times, not just for your loved one but also for you. 

Talking with a close friend, a counselor or a caregiver support 

group can help with all the emotions that may bubble up. 

There are many websites available to support caregivers 

that offer helpful hints, information and support. Many are 

disease specific but the Family Caregiver Alliance (https:// 

www.caregiver.org) has a wide array of topics and supports 

and information available. If you haven’t checked it out, I 

recommend trying it. If you’re not a computer user, local 

agencies are also a good resource for support and information. 

- Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice – 802-223-1878 

(www.cvhhh.org) 

- Central Vermont Council on Aging – 802-479-0531 (www. 

cvcoa.org) 

- Project Independence Adult Day – 802-476-3630 (www. 

pibarre.org) 

typical individual member having an annual income just over 

$25,000 and receiving nearly $400 per month toward the 

2018 insurance plan of their choice. Couples and families 

generally receive more. In addition, income-qualifying 

Vermonters also have the choice to enroll in an Enhanced 

Silver plan with cost-sharing reductions. These plans allow 

members to pay a lower deductible and maximum out-ofpocket– 

like gold and platinum plans offer – while only paying 

the monthly premium of a silver plan. 

State officials encourage Vermonters to evaluate their 

options before confirming a plan. Vermont Health Connect’s 

Plan Comparison Tool, which can help individuals and small 

business employees determine the best choice for their families’ 

needs and budgets, has been used more than 15,000 times 

since the launch of the 2018 tool. This is an increase of nearly 

40% over last year. The interactive site allows Vermonters to 

compare plans not just by monthly premiums and deductibles, 

but also by estimated total annual costs based on the age and 

health status of each household member. 

Vermonters who qualify for financial help have three ways 

to apply through Vermont’s health insurance marketplace: 

online (http://VermontHealthConnect.gov), by phone (tollfree: 

855-899-9600), or with one of more than 150 in-person 

assisters located across the state. 

Vermonters whose household incomes are too high to 

qualify for financial help have the additional option of enrolling 

directly with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont or MVP 

Health Care and establishing a single point of contact with 

their insurance carrier. 

Parkinson’s disease, dementia and mild cognitive impairment. 

During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, the American 

Occupational Therapy Association is providing helpful information 

on the following topics to help ease families through 

the process: 

• Tips for planning ahead in order to anticipate changes that 

can affect driving. 

• Talking points for guiding family conversations. 

• The role occupational therapy can play in evaluating drivers. 

• Equipment that can help an individual drive safely for as 

long as possible. 

• Community resources typically available to help seniors no 

longer able to drive stay mobile. 

Visit AARP’s website for more safety tips and driving 

resources, or contact CVMC’s Rehabilitation Services, 1311 

Barre-Montpelier Road, Berlin, at 802-371-4242 to learn 

more about driver assessments. 

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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS | GETTING TOGETHER 

Host a 

Cookie 

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The holiday season comes with 

a lot of activities, decorating 

and travel — leaving almost 

everyone wishing for more time 

in which to do it all. Christmas 

cookie exchange parties are great 

because in one swoop, they 

allow us to spend time with 

friends and family, and simplify 

our holiday baking. 

Follow this guide, and you will be 

hosting a festive get-together that will 

leave people envious that it wasn’t their 

idea. 

SET A DATE 

The first step to hosting an unforgettable 

Christmas cookie exchange is creating 

a guest list and setting a date and 

time. 

Picking a date can be tricky. You will 

want to pick a date close enough to the 

holidays that the cookies will last for a 

while and people are already thinking 

of baking, but not so close to Christmas 

that you infringe on people’s “last-minute” 

time to finish projects and shopping. 

SEND THE INVITATIONS 

The idea behind the Christmas cookie 

exchange is that each person invited 

brings one kind of cookie to share. Be 

sure this is clear in your invitation, and 

be sure to give your guests a cookie 

count so they know how many to bring. 

If you have any other rules you wish 

to set for the exchange, they should be 

communicated in the invitation. For 

example, you might wish to make clear 

that the cookies should be homemade 

and seasonally appropriate. 

PROVIDE OTHER REFRESHMENTS 

While a good amount of sampling 

will be done before the actual exchange, 

you will want to provide more than 

cookies. Think appetizers and finger 

foods. 

Serve an array of beverages, such as 

coffee, iced teas or spiked punch. And 

since it is a cookie party, you would be 

remiss not to offer milk. 

DON’T FORGET THE KIDDOS 

If you are going to have kids at the 

party, it might be nice to plan a special 

activity for them, such as a cookie decorating 

station. Bake extra batches of 

blank sugar cookies and let the children 

decorate them however they want. 

You also might think about hiring a 

trusted babysitter for a few hours 

during the party to oversee the decorating 

— leaving you and parents of 

younger children to have fun socializing 

at the party. 

ARRANGE A PACKING STATION 

Don’t forget the whole point of the 

party is to exchange cookies. It is likely 

none of your guests will try every cookie 

during the party, so you need to provide 

packing materials so they can take a 

variety home with them. 

Lay out boxes, sandwich bags and 

sticker labels for people to pack up their 

goodies. Offer colorful ribbon or cellophane 

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Holiday Movie Lineup 

The holiday season 

brings many traditions 

— holiday baking, 

decorating and parties, to 

name a few. But when the 

day is done, continue the 

holiday cheer by cozying 

up on the couch with a 

great holiday movie. 

Alone or surrounded by your favorite 

people, here is a sampling of holiday 

movies you should watch at least once. 

ANIMATED 

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965): 

Follow the whole Peanuts gang as 

Charlie Brown tries to understand what 

Christmas is all about. 

The Nightmare Before Christmas 

(1993): A Tim Burton holiday masterpiece 

follows Jack, a skeleton bored 

with his own holiday of Halloween, who 

tries on Christmas for size. 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (two 

versions) (1966 and 2000): 

Incomparable and fantastic in their 

own way, both will undoubtedly make 

your heart grow three sizes. 

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): 

If you ever doubted that Kermit the 

Frog and Charles Dickens could create 

magic, this film is here to prove otherwise. 

Kermit as Bob Cratchit and 

Michael Cain as Ebenezer Scrooge 

make this film a casting win. 

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 

(1964): This stop-motion animation is a 

classic. It’s time to introduce a whole 

new generation to Rudolf and his misfit 

friends. 

The Polar Express (2004): This recent 

classic features breathtaking animation 

and Tom Hanks as the voice over for 

several characters, following a young 

boy on a train ride to the North Pole. 

Wonders never cease for those who 

believe. 

FEEL-GOOD FAMILY MOVIES 

A Christmas Story (1983): We all had 

that one toy we wanted desperately as a 

child. For Ralphie Parker, this was the 

Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot 

range model air rifle with a compass in 

the stock and “this thing which tells 

time.” 

National Lampoon’s Christmas 

Vacation (1989): Clark Griswold has big 

holiday plans. But like most plans, 

things don’t go as expected. In other 

words, disaster, Griswold style. 

Home Alone (1990): Left at home at 

Christmas by mistake, Keven 

McCallister is left to fight off two reckless 

burglars with creative pranks only a 

child could imagine. 

Elf (2003): Buddy the Elf is lovable 

and full of so much Christmas cheer, he 

will remind any Scrooge of the true 

meaning of Christmas. 

The Family Man (2000): One 

Christmas night, Jack wakes to find his 

lavish bachelor lifestyle replaced with 

the life he would have had, had he 

stayed with his college sweetheart. 

Think a modern twist of the “what if” 

plot of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” 

The Santa Clause (1994): Tim Allen 

provides a whole new (comedic) possibility 

to the origins of Santa Clause. 

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Prancer (1989): A farm girl finds a 

wounded reindeer she believes is 

Prancer, hoping to nurse it back to 

health in time for Christmas. 

CLASSICS 

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946): George 

Bailey has a wonderful life, and he will 

leave you feeling like yours is pretty 

great, too. 

White Christmas (1954): Starring 

Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, 

two of the greats remembered year after 

year for their renditions of Christmas 

classics. 

Miracle on 34th Street (1947 and 

1994): It’s OK to believe in Santa — 

after all, faith is what Christmas is all 

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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS | CLASSIC TRADITIONS 

The Perfect Christmas Tree 

But one aspect of Christmas 

trees on which people tend to 

hold a strong stance is material: 

Are you a “real” Christmas 

tree believer? Or do you prefer 

an artificial tree? 

To help you decide (or sway 

you in a different direction), 

consider the following pros 

and cons of both Christmas 

tree types. 

ARTIFICIAL TREES 

Benefits 

Convenience: Each year, 

this tree is simply taken out of 

storage and assembled. Its 

shape is always “perfect,” it 

won’t molt its needles, and it 

never needs to be watered. 

Cost: While the initial 

investment might be pricey 

depending on the size and 

style you choose (pre-lit, dusted 

with fake snow, or ornamented 

with pine cones, for 

example), it is a cost that is 

only incurred once, rather 

than every year. 

The “perfect tree” means different things to different people, and the merits of a fir 

versus a pine, tall and slim versus short and wide, are argued at length each year. 

Drawbacks 

Non-biodegradable: This 

means when you throw it out, 

it will be in the landfill forever. 

Sizable carbon footprint: 

More than 85 percent of artificial 

trees are made in China 

and shipped to the United 

States. 

Fire hazard: They not only 

burn easily but act as an 

accelerant — causing much 

more damage than if a live 

tree were to burn in your 

home. 

LIVE TREES 

Benefits 

Made in the U.S.A.: 

According to the USDA, 

almost all of the 25 to 30 million 

real Christmas trees sold 

in the U.S. every year are 

grown in the U.S. 

Eco-friendly: Live trees are 

recyclable. 

Smell great: A natural 

deodorizer, there is really 

nothing like the scent of fresh 

pine or balsam fir. 

Drawbacks 

Cost: Your cost will depend 

on the size of tree you choose 

as well as where you live, but 

most trees run anywhere 

from $20 to $200 — a reoccurring 

cost as one tree will 

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Caring at Christmas 

Don’t forget about our less-fortunate animal friends during the holidays. Offering your help this 

holiday season is a great tradition to start. According to the American Society for the Prevention 

of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters each year. 

While it is estimated that 

3.2 million shelter animals are 

adopted every year and 

another 700,000 sheltered 

strays are returned to their 

owners, this still leaves many 

animals in need of care — 

especially during the holidays. 

NEEDED DONATIONS 

• Pet food and treats 

• Puppy and Kitten formula 

and nursing bottles 

• Collars and leashes 

• Towels and blankets 

• Grooming supplies 

• Kitty litter 

• Newspapers 

• Paper towels 

• Cleaning supplies 

• Crates and carriers 

• Food bowls 

• And don’t forget something 

to play with. 

DONATING YOUR 

TIME AND TALENTS 

If you would like to do more 

than drop items off, shelters 

can always use extra hands. 

Walking animals, cleaning 

kennels and doing laundry are 

all never-ending tasks with 

which shelter staff constantly 

struggle to keep up. 

Even volunteering one 

Saturday could make a big 

impact on your local shelter. If 

you are looking to volunteer 

more long term, consider volunteering 

to transport animals 

— a duty needed in 

order to get animals to vet 

appointments and adoption 

fairs. 

And don’t forget any talents 

or skills you could donate. For 

example, if you have decent 

photography skills, offer to 

update the animal photos on 

the shelter’s website. Research 

shows that the way shelter 

animals are photographed 

directly impact how many 

inquiries they receive. 

Holiday songs with storied pasts 

The holiday season is not complete without music. Holiday hits 

play in shopping malls, and families often trim the tree to their 

favorite albums. 

Even if Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” or Johnny 

Mathis’ “Do You Hear What I Hear” reign 

supreme in your household, it can be interesting 

to learn about some of the other songs 

made famous this time of year. 

Modern classics 

Classic carols may be the first Christmas 

songs that come to mind. However, less than 

a quarter century ago a pop singer managed 

to contribute to the holiday music pantheon. 

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas 

is You,” released in 1994, is considered 

to be the most popular modern Christmas 

standard. With global sales exceeding 16 

million copies, the song is one of Carey’s 

biggest hits. 

Sad Origins 

“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” with its 

warning to children to be nice since Santa is 

keeping tabs on kids’ behavior, has helped 

children tow the line for decades. Songwriter 

James “Haven” Gillespie was asked to pen 

the tune during one of the darker times in 

his life. Gillespie was jobless and poor and 

his brother had just passed away — hardly 

inspiration for a Christmas tune. However, 

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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS | NEW TRADITIONS 

Elf on the Shelf 

Elf on the Shelf has transformed into 

a 21st Century Christmas tradition 

with “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas 

Tradition” — a children’s picture book 

written by Carol Aebersold and Chanda 

Bell, and illustrated by Coe Steinwart. 

While forms of this tradition 

have existed around the 

world for centuries, this 

Christmas-themed story of an 

elf who keeps Santa informed 

about who is naughty and 

who is nice exponentially 

increased the popularity of 

the tradition. 

INTRODUCING ELF 

While Elf starts off a wonderful 

Christmas season with 

a bang, be sure not to introduce 

him too soon. You don’t 

want him to run out of ideas 

or let time steal the novelty 

out of the activity for your 

children. 

It is customary for Elf to 

appear no earlier than 

December 1. Many people 

also see their Elf for the first 

time the night the family decorates 

the Christmas tree. 

STICK TO SIMPLE 

SHENANIGANS 

Elf should be able to get 

into her position easily, and 

she shouldn’t raise the expectation 

too much, too soon. 

If she gets up to very complicated 

hijinks early in the 

season, she might run out of 

mischievous and creative 

ideas before Christmas. 

Pinterest is a great tool for 

finding out what kind of shenanigans 

other families’ Elves 

have gotten into. 

AN ELF IS AN 

ELF IS AN ELF 

While the commercialism 

of Elf is deep-seated, you don’t 

have to have the advertised 

Elf. Anything can be an Elf. 

Any small figurine or stuffed 

animal will do, with a dose of 

Christmas magic, of course. 

SET A REMINDER 

This is especially important 

if you’ve set the expectation 

that Elf is up to something different 

each night. 

Don’t let Elf forget to adventure 

around the house, so you 

won’t have disappointed or 

confused little faces in the 

morning. 

MAKE IT YOUR OWN 

Remember, there is no official 

rule book. Maybe your elf 

appears in a different spot 

each morning, or maybe he 

only appears when the kids 

have been good. 

Maybe he brings treats or 

small notes with him. There is 

no right or wrong way to start 

an Elf tradition. He is just 

there to add another dash of 

magic to the season. 

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The history of Christmas stockings 

Just when the excitement of opening presents abates 

after the last of the packages under the Christmas tree 

have been torn open, children and adults alike may discover 

that there are more treats to be had nestled inside 

of stockings hung on the mantle. 

The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with 

an extensive history. Several legends attribute the hanging 

of stockings to different people or events. Here is a look at 

some of the stories that have made Christmas stockings so 

popular. 

ST. NICHOLAS DAY 

Rather than hanging stockings on Christmas, many countries 

celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6, and this 

is when stockings are proudly left out for treats. The small, 

inexpensive trinkets are later unwrapped and enjoyed on 

Christmas Day. 

DUTCH HERITAGE 

One tradition says that, in 16th century Holland, children 

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kept their clogs filled with straw in front of the hearth for 

Santa’s reindeer to find. They also left treats for Santa Claus. 

In return, Santa would leave gifts in the clogs. Over time, 

stockings were swapped out for clogs. 

MERCHANT’S FAMILY STORY 

A popular tale tells the story of a merchant, his wife and 

three daughters. After the wife falls ill and dies, the man 

becomes devastated and squanders all of his wealth on 

frivolous things to mask his sadness. When it comes time for 

the daughters to marry, the man does not have money for a 

dowry. St. Nicholas hears of the plight and knows the man 

would be too proud to accept charity. Therefore, St. Nicholas 

anonymously tosses three bags of gold coins down the chimney. 

The man’s daughters had done the laundry prior and 

left their stockings hanging by the fireplace to dry. The gold 

landed in the stockings, thus starting the Christmas stocking 

tradition. 

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A Season of Giving 

T 

he 

holiday season is known as one of giving. While it is good to make a conscious effort to give 

back throughout the year, the holidays are a time when we especially like to think of others. 

Here are just a few ways you 

can spread the act of kindness 

this holiday. 

Shop for other families in 

need. Take your children along. 

Let them be an active participant 

in choosing the gifts and, 

depending on which organization 

you are working with, 

wrapping the gift. This helps 

teach children that Christmas 

is about the giving, not receiving, 

of gifts. 

Give what you already have. 

Have your children choose a 

few of their own toys to donate. 

This is a nice way to think of 

others and make room for the 

new items they are sure to 

receive. This can also teach 

your children to be grateful for 

what they have and nurture a 

desire to share with others. 

Surprise those who serve 

your community. Take your 

holiday family baking tradition 

one step further and bundle up 

nice little care packages. Drop 

these goodies off to groups of 

people who serve the community 

— firefighters, ambulance 

drivers and nurses, for example. 

You can always give to as 

many every year as you can, or 

pick a different group to share 

the holiday cheer with each 

year. 

Carol to those with infrequent 

visitors. Caroling is a 

great way to spread Christmas 

cheer to those who might not 

have anyone to share the holiday 

with. The word “carol” 

actually means a dance or a 

song of joy and praise. A festive 

holiday tune can brighten anyone’s 

spirits. 

Start a sibling secret Santa. 

Have each family member 

draw names from a hat and gift 

something extra special for 

that person. You can even 

enforce rules to make the activity 

both more distinct and fair, 

such as requiring that all gifts 

be handmade. Exchange these 

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presents on Christmas Eve 

instead of Christmas morning 

to distinguish the gifts even 

more. 

Holiday Message 

from 

Project Independence 

(PI) Adult Day 

Without the ongoing and 

generous support of our donors 

we could not continue to provide 

the high quality programming, care and nutrition that we do. All 

monies received go directly to the fundamental purpose and 

heart of our services, our participant’s direct needs. Services 

that are supported through donations are: 

➢social programming and activities such as trips and entertainers 

➢therapeutic activities such as yoga and reiki 

➢equipment and products to provide for personal care needs 

➢public educational programs and speakers 

➢purchase of items that improve our physical surrounding both 

aesthetically and functionally 

This past year for example: 

➢participants experienced wonderful shows from the No Strings 

Marionette Puppet Company, Sherri’s Jubilee, and Buddy the 

Clown 

➢PI purchased games such as the corn hole toss that are designed 

for stimulation and movement therefore promoting overall 

wellness 

➢Purchased new dining room tables and chairs that not only 

provide a visually pleasing atmosphere for all to enjoy a meal 

together but are functional by design for staff to better assist all 

participants 

➢Christmas Party for participants, including a visit from Santa 

In closing, we’d like to say thank you for your ongoing support of 

us here at Project Independence; we are truly proud to be a part 

of this community. All of us at PI wish you a wonderful holiday 

season and safe, healthy New Year! 

For more information on adult day and Project Independence, 

visit our website www.pibarre.org, email us: info@pibarre. 

giffordhealthcare.org or call 802.476.3630. Donations are 

always appreciated and can be done through our website (click 

on the word ”Donate”), sent by mail to: Project Independence, 

81 N. Main St. – Ste. 1, Barre, VT 05641-4283, or by stopping 

to visit our facility. 

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Keepsake Traditions 

All Christmas traditions are magical, 

but keepsake traditions are just a 

bit more special. They act as a type of 

scrapbook or album of moments for 

us to remember and share with others. 

Create memories for the years 

to come by starting one of these 

traditions this holiday season. 

CREATE KEEPSAKE 

ORNAMENTS 

Make ornaments as a family 

every year. You can go to most 

local craft stores and purchase 

clear glass bulbs that you can 

either fill (with glitter for snow) 

or paint the outside of. If you’re 

feeling extra crafty, try your 

hand at salt dough ornaments. 

GIFT AN ORNAMENT 

Each Christmas, gift an ornament 

to each of your children. 

Think about the year, and consider 

what each child has 

accomplished, overcome or 

experienced and gift an ornament 

that conveys a particular 

memory, or even the general 

feeling that year evoked. By the 

time they are grown, each child 

will have a full set of ornaments 

to take with them to start their 

own family tree. 

WRITE CHRISTMAS LETTERS 

Each year, have a member of 

the family, or several family 

members, record a bit of family 

history. This can be anything 

from highlights to challenges 

the family experienced throughout 

the year. Place them in a 

special Christmas box. Make it 

extra special by having the kids 

decorate the box. Over the 

years, you can pull out the letters 

and share them. 

BUILD TREE SKIRT 

MEMORIES 

Purchase a plain tree skirt. 

Any color will do, as long as it is 

a solid color. Then, every year, 

trace your child’s hand on the 

skirt and write their name 

inside the outline. You can begin 

a new ring for each child or 

trace their hands side by side. It 

will be fun later to look back at 

the skirt and the growing little 

hands. 

PRESENT CHRISTMAS 

PAJAMAS 

A wonderful Christmas tradition 

is gifting Christmas pajamas. 

These can be wrapped and 

put under the tree to be opened 

on Christmas Eve. This way, 

everyone can wake up 

Christmas morning wearing 

their holiday jammies. 

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FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF ONGOING EVENTS, 

VISIT OUR WEB PAGE: 

www.vt-world.com 

All calendar submissions should be sent to editor@vt-world.com or 

mailed to The WORLD, Attn: Calendar, 403 U.S. Route 302, Barre, 

Vt. 05641. The deadline is 5:00 p.m., Thursday preceding publication. 

The Ongoing section is for free/low cost community events, 

which should be verified monthly. We are no longer able to include 

ongoing classes. 

Ongoing Events 

BARRE - Women & Children 1st, 114 N. Main St., Every 

Wednesday will be Senior Day. All seniors 55 & older will receive 

10% off their purchases. 

Central VT Adult Basic Education. Free classes. Pre-GED and 

high school diploma prep classes at Barre Learning Center, 46 

Washington St. Info./pre-register 476-4588. 

PAWS. Support for those grieving the loss of a beloved pet. 

Universalist Church. 1st Thursday of month. 7 p.m. Info. beyondthedog97@gmail.com 

Rainbow Umbrella of Central Vermont, an adult LGBTQ group, 

bowls at Twin City Lanes on Sunday afternoons twice a month. For 

dates and times: RUCVTAdmin@PrideCenterVT.org 

Central Vermont Woodcarving Group. Free instruction projects 

for all abilities. Barre Congregational Church, Mondays 1-4 p.m. 

479-9563 

Rock & Soul Chorus. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Church of the Good 

Shepherd on 39 Washington St. Sing songs from the Sixties and beyond. 

Ability to read music is not required. No audition, but singers should be 

able to accurately sing back what’s been sung to them. All ages are welcome. 

Children under 13 should come with a parent. 

Heart of Vermont Quilt Guild. Meets on third Tuesday of the month 

at First Presbyterian Church on Seminary Street from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Step ‘n’ Time Line Dancers of Central Vermont. Thursdays at The 

Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Playgroup. Aldrich Children’s Library, Every Wednesday 9:30- 

11AM (*Only during school year.). Sponsored by The Family Center 

of Washington County. www.fcwcvt.org 

Additional Recyclables Collection Center. Open for collection 

Mon., Wed., Friday noon – 6 p.m., 3rd Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 540 N. 

Main St., Barre. Visit www.cvswmd.org for list of acceptable items. 

Jabbok Christian Center Prayer Meeting. 8 Daniel Dr. 6:30-8 p.m. 

1st & 3rd Thursdays. Info: 479-0302 

Medicare and You. New to Medicare? Have questions? We have 

answers. Central Vermont Council on Aging, 59 N. Main St., Suite 

200, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Call 479-0531 to register. 

Celebrate Recovery. Recovery for all your hurts/habits/hang-ups. 

Christ Community Church, 43 Berlin St. across from R&L Archery, 

Monday, 6-8 p.m. 476-3221. 

Wheelchair Basketball. Barre Evangelical Free Church, 17 So. Main 

St., Every other Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Info 498-3030 (David) or 249- 

7931 (Sandy). 

Aldrich Public Library Activities. 6 Washington St., 476-7550. 

Story Hour, Mondays & Tuesdays starting 9/22, 10:30 a.m. 

Reading Circle Book Club, 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Living & 

Learning Series, 1st Sundays, 1 p.m. Senior Day, 1st Wednesdays, 

1 p.m. 

Central Vermont Business Builders. Community National Bank, 

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. Info. 777-5419. 

Weekly Storytime. Next Chapter Bookstore, 158 North Main St., 

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Info. 476-3114. 

Overeaters Anonymous. Barre Episcopal Church of the Good 

Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Saturdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. Use side 

entrance, go upstairs, and to the right. Info: Valerie, 279-0385. 

Greater Barre Democrats. Town & City residents welcome. 

Aldrich Public Library, last Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Info 476- 

4185. 

Play Group. St. Monica’s Church, lower level, Thursdays during 

school year, 9:30-11 a.m. 

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10. Meets at the post, first 

Thursday of each month (not July), 6:30 p.m. 

Vermont Modelers Club. Building & flying model airplanes yearround, 

visitors welcome. Info. 485-7144. 

Community Breakfast. First Presbyterian Church, 78 Summer St., 

3rd Sunday of month, FREE, 7:30-9 a.m. 476-3966. 

Grandparents Raising Their Children’s Children. Support group. 

23 Summer St., 1st & 3rd Weds., 10 a.m.-noon. 476-1480. 

Friends of Aldrich Public Library. Aldrich Library, 2nd floor 

boardroom, 4th Tuesday of month, 6:30 p.m. Info. 476-7550. 

Circle of Parents. Confidential support group for parents and caregivers. 

Meets Tuesday evenings. Info. 229-5724 or 

1-800-CHILDREN. 

Mothers of Preschoolers. Monthly get-togethers for crafts, refreshments, 

etc. Christian Alliance Church, 476-3221. 

Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings in Barre, daily; call 802-229- 

5100 for latest times & locations; www.aavt.org. 

Hedding United Methodist Activities & Meetings. 40 Washington 

Street, 476-8156. Choir, Thursdays 7 p.m; Free Community 

Supper, Fridays 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Community Service & Food 

Shelf Hours: Weds & Thurs. 3-5 p.m. 

Turning Point Recovery Center. 489 N. Main St., Barre. Safe & 

supportive place for individuals/families in or seeking substance 

abuse recovery. Recovery coaching and other support programs; recreational 

facilities (pool, ping pong, games). Open Mon.-Wed. 10 

a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 6-11 p.m. 

2678 River Street, Bethel (2.6 mi. on VT Rt. 107) 

802-234-9400 www.toziersrestaurant.com 

Window Service Closed For The Season 

DINING ROOM 

OPEN THURSDAY to SATURDAY 

11AM to 8PM 

SUNDAYS OPEN 8AM to 2PM 

For Breakfast & Lunch 

MATINEES SAT. & SUN. 

Making Recovery Easier, Tuesdays at Disney 6 p.m.; & Pixar's... Wit’s End parent 

support group, Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; All COCO Recovery --PG-- support group 

Fridays at 6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: Fri. & Sat. at 6:20 & 9:00 “Sane -- Sun. & thru Sober” Thurs. at 6:35 group, 

Matinees Sat. & Sun. at 12:20 & 3:20 

Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.; “Living Sober” group, Sundays at 8:30 a.m. 

Narcotics Anonymous: “When Enough THOR RAGNAROK is Enough” --PG-13-- group, 

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. & Sundays Fri. & Sat. at 5:30 6:15 & p.m. 9:05 -- Al-Anon: Sun. thru Thurs. “Courage 

at 6:30 


to Change” group, Saturdays at 5 p.m. (childcare provided). For 

help, or Info on special programs, call 479-7373. 

Green Mountain Spirit Chapter. National women bikers club. 2nd 

Wed. of month; info grnmtnspirit@hotmail.com. 

Grief & Bereavement Support Group 1 at the Central Vermont 

Home Health & Hospice office, 600 Granger Road. This group is 

open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. 2nd and 

4th Wednesdays of the month, 10:00AM to 11:30AM. Free. Call 

Diana Moore at (802) 223-1878 with any questions. 

Grief & Bereavement Support Group 2 at the Central Vermont 

Home Health & Hospice office, 600 Granger Road. This group is 

open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. 2nd and 

4th Monday of the month, 6:00PM to 7:30PM. Free. Call Diana 

Moore at (802) 223-1878 with any questions. 

Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs. Barre City Police, 15 Fourth 

St., 476-6613. Get rid of old or unused meds at these local permanent 

safe disposal sites. 

BERLIN - Drop-in Meditation Sitting Group. W/Sherry Rhynard. 

CVMC, conf. room #2, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. sherry@easeofflow.com 

or 272-2736. 

Barre Tones Women’s A Capella Chorus. Capital City Grange 6612 

Rt 12. Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. www.barretonesvt.com 223-2039. 

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support. For family and friends who 

lost someone to suicide. CVMC, conf. room #1, 3rd Tuesdays, 

6-7:30 p.m. Info. 223-0924. 

NAMI-VT Connection Recovery Support Group. Central Vermont 

Medical Center Boardroom, 130 Fisher Rd. Second Thursdays, 4:00 

p.m. Free, 90-minute recovery support groups for people living with 

mental illness. 

Cancer Support Group. With potluck. Second Wednesday of each 

month, 6 p.m. Info. 229-5931. 

Living w/ Advanced or Metastatic Cancer: Lunch provided, 2nd 

Tuesday of month, noon-1 p.m. Writing to Enrich Your Life: For 

anyone touched by cancer, 3rd Tuesday of each month, noon-1 p.m. 

Both held at CVMC Cancer Center resource room. Info. 225-5449. 

Central Vermont Rotary Club. Visitors & potential members welcome. 

Steakhouse Restaurant, Mondays, 6:15 p.m. 229-0235. 

Parkinsons Support Group. Woodbridge Nursing Home, 142 

Woodridge Rd, third Thursdays, 10 a.m. Info. 439-5554. 

Diabetes Support Program. CVMC, conf. rooms, first Thursday of 

month, 7-8 p.m., free. Info. 371-4152. 

Civil Air Patrol. At the airport (blue hangar), Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. 

Info at 229-5193. 

Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Support Group. CVMC conference 

room #3, 4th Monday of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 371-4304 or -4376. 

Partners for Prevention-Alcohol & Drug Abuse Coalition. CVH, 

2nd Weds. of month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info 479-4250. 

Savvy Speakers Toastmasters Club. BC/BS conf. room, Industrial 

Ln., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Info. (802) 476-0908 or mlferguson2002@yahoo.com. 

Birthing Center Open House. For parents, sibs, grandparents, etc. 

CVMC, 1st Wed. of month, 

5:30-7 p.m. RSVP/Info. 371- 

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Total Joint Replacement Class. 

CVMC. Conference Rms 1 & 2, 

free, first and third Thursdays of 320 NORTH MAIN ST. 

every month, 2-3. Info: 371- 

4357 

Breastfeeding Support Group. 

CVMC Garden Path Birthing 

Center, 1st Monday of month, 

5:30-7 p.m. Info. 371-4415. 

Infant & Child Car Seat 

Inspections. Berlin Fire Station, 

free, first Friday of month, 12-4 

p.m. Appointments required, 

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SANTA’S 

MAILBAG 

We are organizing a very special 

Air Mail to the North Pole because 

we know that Santa reads and gets 

gift ideas from The WORLD, too. 

Any child who would like to write a 

personal letter to Santa, may do 

so in The WORLD. Please include 

your name and age. Letters must be 

received by 5pm on Dec. 14 

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Barre, VT 05641-2274 

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Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs. Berlin Police, 108 Shed Rd., 

223-4401. Get rid of old or unused meds at these local permanent safe 

disposal sites. 

MONTPELIER - First Friday Folk Dancing evenings at the 

Montpelier Senior Activity Center. You don’t need experience or a 

partner to join in the fun. Nancy Schulz will supply the music and the 

instructions. The sessions will be held on the first Friday of the month. 

A suggested donation of $3-5 at the door will go to support programming 

at the MSAC. More info at 223-2518. 

Irish Session at Bagitos, 28 Main St. 2PM-5PM. Hilari Farrington 

Koehler,Sarah Blair and Benedict Koehler lead this world class Irish 

Session every Sat Afternoon. 

Southern Old Time Music Jam at Bagitos, 28 Main St. 

10AM-12:30PM. Mark DiStefano & Bridget Asay lead an old time 

music session the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. 

Sunday School. For children (up to 20) to study the Bible and teachings 

of Jesus. Christian Science Church, 145 State St., Sundays, 10:30 

a.m. 

Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup. North Branch Nature Center. 

Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 13-June 5. Fee: By donation. 

Outdoor playgroup for parents, caregivers, and children ages 0 - 5. 

Join us for 2 hours of spontaneous play, exploration, discovery, song, 

nature inspired crafts, and oral story telling. 

Montpelier Kiwanis Club. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at The Steak House. All 

are welcome. Info: Elliott Curtin at 229-6973. 

Vermont Association for the Blind PALS Group meets on 2nd and 

4th Weds. at Division for the Blind Conference room at the Capital 

Plaza Hotel. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The PALS Group is a program for visually 

impaired Vermonters to support their independence within home, 

families, and communities. Info: Harriet Hall at 323-3055 or Vermont 

Association of the Blind office at 505-4006 

Onion River Exchange Tool Library. Over 85 tools including: 

power tools, all sorts of hand tools including wrench kits, caulking 

guns, sawzall, tall tree branch cutter, belt sander, wet vac, drop cloths, 

have a heart traps, bulb planter, and tool boxes to be used for easy 

carry. Plus safety gear. 46 Barre St. Open during office hours: W 10-2, 

TH 10-2. 

Rainbow Umbrella of Central Vermont, an adult LGBTQ group, 

meets the third Tuesday evening of the month at 5:45 for a casual dinner 

at a local restaurant. The gathering place is 58 Barre St. in 

Montpelier. Info: RUCVTAdmin@PrideCenterVT.org 

Friday Night Group. Open to all LGBTQ youth ages 13-22. Pizza & 

social time, facilitated by adults from Outright VT. Unitarian Church, 

2nd & 4th Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m. 223-7035 or Erika@OutrightVT.org 

Meditation, Mondays at 1 p.m.; Intro to Yoga, Tuesdays 4 p.m.; 

Consults, Fridays 11 a.m. Free classes, some limits apply. All at 

Fusion Studio, 56 East State St. 272-8923 or www.fusionstudio.org 

Open Library. Open to all, books and DVDs for all ages. Resurrection 

Baptist Church, open Sundays 12:30-2 p.m. 

Central VT Roller Derby’s Wrecking Doll Society. Intro to roller 

derby, gear supplied, bring a mouth guard. First time is free. 

Montpelier Rec. Center, Barre St., Saturdays 5-6:30 p.m. www.twincityriot.com 

Celiac Support Group. Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., 2nd Wednesdays, 

4-5 p.m. Info. 598-9206. 

MSAC Public Activities: FEAST Together (communal meal), suggested 

donation for seniors 60+ is $5, under 60 price is $7. FEAST 

Together is always available for takeout, with the same donation and 

pricing. Tuesdays and Fridays from 12-1 p.m., RSVP 262-6288. 

Living Strong, group loves to sing while exercising, Mondays 2:30- 

3:30 p.m. & Fridays 2-3 p.m. Crafters Group, Wednesdays, 12-2pm. 

Photography Club, Thursdays, 12-1pm: Share your work, thoughts, 

successes and questions. Ukulele Group, Thursdays, 6-8pm: A multigenerational 

group gathers to play together. Walks with Joan, 

Tuesdays, 10-11am: Join us for an easy-moderate hour-long walk 

around town. Italian Group, Tuesdays, 1:15-2:45pm: A fun-loving 

group meets to converse in Italian. Trash Tramps, Tuesdays, 2-3pm: 

Join us to walk around town picking up litter and making Montpelier 

beautiful. All at Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 223- 

2518. 

A Course In Miracles study group. Everyone is welcome and there 

is no charge. Christ Church, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Info. 229-5253. 

Parent’s Group and Meet-Up. Connect with local parents to share 

advice & information, kids welcome. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes 

Rm, first Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. Info: mamasayszine@gmail.com 

Families Anonymous. For families or friends of those who have 

issues with addiction, alcohol and/or mental illness. Bethany Church, 

2nd floor youth room, Mondays, 7-8 p.m. 229-6219. 

Freeride Montpelier Open Shop Nights. Need help w/a bike repair? 

Come to the volunteer-run community bike shop. 89 Barre St., 

Wednesdays 4-6 p.m., other days seasonal, donations. Info: freeridemontpelier.org 

Free Community Meals. Mondays: Unitarian Church, 11 a.m.-1 

p.m.; Tuesdays: Bethany Church, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesdays: 

Christ Church, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursdays: Trinity Church, 11:30 

a.m.-1 p.m.; Fridays: St. Augustine Church, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Last 

Sundays, Bethany Church, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Grandparents Raising Their Children’s Children. Support group, 

childcare provided. Resurrection Baptist Church, 144 Elm St., 2nd 

Thursday of the month, 6-8 p.m. Info. 476-1480. 

Calico County Quilters. All skill levels welcome. Call to confirm 

location: 802-244-7001, 2nd Saturday of month (Sept. through June), 

1-3 p.m. 

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA). Bethany Church basement, 

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Info. 229-9036. 

The Vermont Association for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery 

Advocates Weekly Breakfast. We are inviting a small group of advocates 

to join us each Tuesday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. during the 

legislative session. Capitol Plaza Hotel Conference Room 232. 

Coffee, Tea, Scones, Fruit, and more! RSVP encouraged to info@ 

vamhar.org but never required. Just drop-in! 

Kellogg-Hubbard Library Activities. 135 Main St., 223-3338. 

Story Time: Tues/Fri, 10:30 a.m.; Sit N Knit: for young knitters age 

6 & up, Mondays, 3:30-4 p.m.; Read to Coco: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 

p.m.; Origami Club: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m.; Read with Arlo: Thursdays 

4-5 p.m. 

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CHRISTMAS TREES & WREATHS 

Stowell & Son 

Christmas Tree Farm 

Our 46th 

Season 

1000's of 

Choices 

Balsam Fir, Fraser 

Fir, & Blue Spruce 

4’ to 20’ 

Reasonable Prices! 

2017 Choose & 

Cut Schedule 

Nov. 18-Dec. 23 

OPEN FRI., SAT. & SUN. 9:00AM-4:00 PM 

We Accept Debit & Credit Cards 

For directions & 

more info go to www.LHStrees.com 

276-3382 or 800-557-0400 1591 Twin Ponds Rd., Brookfield 

Christmas Electric Train Layout 

Scott & Therese 

Ackerman 

SINGLE 

GATE FARM 

Trees, Wreaths, Boughs, 

Garland, Crafts, Maple, 

Local Products 

Hours: 

11-5 M-Sat. 

11-3 Sun. 

Visit our new farm market at: 

558 Route 302: past VFW 

Trees also at the Farm: 

109 West Cobble Hill Road 

www.singlegatefarm.com 

GILBERT 

TREE FARM 

Balsam • Fraser Firs 

Mon.-Thurs. 11-4 

Fri.-Sun. 9-4 

Choose & Cut $35 

802-433-5855 

1941 Weir Road • Williamstown 

GREEN MOUNTAIN 

TREES & WREATHS 

Open 9AM to 9PM 

Now ‘til Christmas 

Balsam Fir & Frasier Fir 

All sizes of wreaths ~ decorated, 

undecorated and 

custom decorated 

Garland • Plus netting available 

10% off for All Military & Vets 

150 So.Main St., Barre 

Nov. 25 TH 

till Christmas 

In The Berlin Mall 

Parking Lot 

Mon.-Thurs. 11AM-6PM 

Fri. & Sat. 9AM-6PM 

Sun. 11AM-5PM 

MIKE MOLLEUR TREE FARM 

FRESH CUT • VERMONT GROWN • CHRISTMAS TREES • WREATHS • ETC. 

MolleurChristmasTrees.com 

Fresh trees and 

greens, cut daily. 

Open Every Day 

For 

Tree Sales 

Til 6 PM 

Trees wrapped 

for travel 

Enjoy Hot Spiced Cider 

while you shop. 

Also, large selection of 

Wreaths, Boughs 

& Kissing Balls 

(Garland by order) 

~W E S H I P W R E A T H S & G I F T S 

ALMOST E V E R Y W H E R E~ 

Create & send your own 

custom holiday gifts. 

223-2740 

www.morsefarm.com 

9AM-6PM 

Montpelier ~ Just 2.7 miles up 

Main St. from the round-about 

"The Capital City's Beautiful Backyard" 

BARRE LIONS CLUB 

PREMIUM 

NATIVE FRESH-CUT 

CHRISTMAS 

TREES 

For Sale 

Fri., Sat. & Sun. 

DECEMBER 

8, 9 & 10 

at 

TATRO’S ACES 

74 South Main St. 

Barre 

ALL PROCEEDS TO 

SUPPORT OUR 

SIGHT & HEARING FUND 

Fresh Cut 

BALSAM 

CHRISTMAS 

TREES 

Beautiful 

Decorated or 

Undecorated 

WREATHS 

Balsam Garland, too! 

from our farm 

Visit our fun Christmas Shop! 

Open Everyday 8:30am to 6pm 

1 mile north of E. Montpelier Village 

on Rt. 14 (follow signs) 

We Ship Anywhere • 223-5757 

CHRISTMAS 

TREES 

WREATHS 

GARLAND 

Kissing Balls 

Christmas Cactus 

PLUS 

Great Selection Of 

POINSETTIAS 

All At Great Prices! 

MONTPELIER 

190 East Montpelier Road 


802-229-9187 

www.MontpelierAgway.com 

M-F 8AM-6PM • SAT 8AM-5PM • SUN. 9AM-4PM 


THE HOLIDAY MARKET 

to Benefit 

Sat., Dec. 9, 2017 • 10am-4pm 

Berlin Elementary School 

Free Admission & Parking 

Gift Basket Raffles, Live Music, Over 

25 Local Crafters & Vendors, Bake Sale 

Santa Will Be There, Too! 

Bring an unwrapped toy for our 

Toys for Tots Donation Barrel 

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 

Plus, 4 more 

Burgers & 4 

more Kielbasa 

FREE 

The Family Gourmet Buffet 

2 (5 oz.) Filet Mignons 

2 (5 oz.) Top Sirloins 

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts (1 lb. pkg.) 

2 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 

4 (3 oz.) Kielbasa Sausages 

4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 

4 (3 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin 

4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets 

OS Seasoning Packet (.33 oz.) 

51689LCX | $199.90* separately 

Combo Price $ 49 99 

Call 1-855-895-0358 ask for 51689LCX 

www.OmahaSteaks.com/cook03 

Limit 2 pkgs. Free gifts must ship with #51689. Standard S&H will be 

added. Expires 2/28/18. ©2017 OCG | 17M1957 | Omaha Steaks, Inc. 

price. 

Admission By Donation 

It’s not too early to think about Christmas giving 

Mountaineer’s 

Baseball Season 

Tickets Make Great 

Stocking Stuffers! 

Planting Hope’s 24 th 

Solidarity 

Craft Fair 

 

Unitarian Church & Bethany Church, 

Main Street, Montpelier 

2 venues! 40 vendors! 

 

Unitarian Church 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bethany church 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Family Season Ticket 

- 2 adults & 3 children .....$130 

Individual Adult .................$ 75 

Senior or Student ............$ 50 

2018 

ot Holiday Market 

& Weihnachtsmarkt 

p Artisan Gallery & Shop 

8PM at the Willey Building 

artisan store where you can buy handcrafted gifts, arts, and specialty 

d antiques highlighting Cabot made products. 

or Holiday Market 

8PM at Harry’s Hardware 

ored by: 

Treasurer@thevermontmountaineeers.com 

or by calling Chad at 802-249-8818 

Cabot Holiday Market 

& Weihnachtsmarkt 

Pop-Up Artisan 

Gallery & Shop 

Order before December 15th 

and receive a $10.00 gift 

card good for Mountaineer 

merchandise and five 

individual game tickets. 

Outdoor Holiday 

Market 

will include 9AM—8PM Caledonia at Spirits, the Willey VT Peanut Building Brittle, Cabot 

2PM—8PM 

School 

at Harry’s Hardware 

Holiday artisan store where you 

Vendors will include Caledonia 

, Maple Syrup treats, pretzels, homemade traditional Gluhwein Spirits, VT and 

can buy handcrafted gifts, arts, 

Peanut Brittle, Cabot 

ore. and specialty crafts and antiques School ceramics, Maple Syrup treats, 

highlighting Cabot made products. pretzels, homemade traditional 

Perfomance by The Limes 

Gluhwein and MUCH more. 

A variety of handcrafts and local vendors 

to complete your holiday gifting 

Generously sponsored by: 

Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity, Inc. helping families 

build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. 

Harry’s Hardware and the 

Cabot Community Association are 

excited to present a day and 

evening of music, food, libations, 

arts and crafts, and 

Harry’s revelry Hardware for the holidays! and the 

Cabot Community Association 

are excited to present a day 

and evening of music, food, 

libations, arts and crafts, and 

revelry for the holidays! 

Live Music @ The Den 

3PM—10PM THE LIMES 

PAUL MILLER Live + DOUG Music PERKINS 

KICK ‘EM@ JENNY The Den + FRIENDS 

4PM—10PM 

STOVEPIPE PAUL MILLER + MOUNTAIN 

DOUG PERKINS 

KICK ‘EM JENNY + FRIENDS 

JAIME AND THE RED AXE 

S aturday - December 16th 

STOVEPIPE MOUNTAIN 

JAIME AND THE RED AXE 

SATURDAY - DECEMBER 16TH 

sponsored by: 

Need info? 

call 802-778-0344 

or visit PlantingHope.org 

Singing Santa 

Santa guarantees: 

Fun for everyone 

Laughter, songs, 

& memories 

A professional 

with a well-trained voice 

A real white beard and 

matching long hair 

Priceless photo 

opportunities 

For details, 

contact Santa at: 

wrwalsh@aol.com 


Wednesday, December 6 

BARRE- Square Dancing with Caller Steve Desrosiers at the Barre 

Area Senior Center, 131 S. Main St. 2PM-3:30PM. All ages welcome, 

no partner needed. All dances taught. A great way to have fun, get 

exercise, and meet new people. 

JOHNSON- Kent McFarland & The Vermont Center for 

Ecostudies to Discuss Natural History and Conservation of 

Vermont Butterflies in Bentley Hall 207, Johnson State College. 

4PM-5:15PM. Free & open to the public. 

MONTPELIER- The Power Is in Your Hands with Frances 

McManus, Certified Reflexologist & Yoga Instructor at Hunger 

Mountain Co-op. 5:30PM-7:30PM. You will be shown hand yoga 

postures (Mudras) to help strengthen and open lungs. $10 members/$12 

nonmembers. Email your contact info to info@hungermountain.coop 

to RSVP. 

Lost Nation Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” – A Live 

Radio Play by Joe Landry at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 

Main St. 7PM. City Hall Arts Center is transformed into a 1940’s broadcast 

studio as 5 versatile actors and one busy sound effects wizard bring 

Frank Capra’s classic to life in front of a live studio audience. For more 

info, call 229-0492 or visit www.lostnationtheater.org. 

“Hamilton: The Man and the Musical,” by Presidential Biographer 

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coats, hats, and mittens 

for children of need in 

central Vermont. 

Send your check to: 

WORLD Santa Project 

403 US Rt. 302, Barre, VT 05641 

or call Gary Hass at 

479-2582 or 1-800-639-9753 

for more information. 

Thank You To This Week’s Contributors At Press Time 

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Wally & Laurel Farnum 

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Gary & Carole Hass 

Harley Jordan 

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Bruce & Irene Haskell 

Betsy Kelty & Family 

In Memory of Ed & Irene Clark 

Barre Rotary Club 

Willard Sterne Randall at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. 7PM. 

Randall will discuss how the life of Alexander Hamilton inspired a 

major Broadway musical. This event, which is part of the Vermont 

Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series, is free and 

open to the public. 

About Elly at the Savoy Theater, 28 Main St. 12:30PM-2:30PM. 

Second in a series of three Osher Lifelong Learning Institute films by 

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi. A gripping mystery set among a 

gathering of old friends on holiday, About Elly reveals how we complicate 

our lives with our daily manipulations. Hosted by film scholar 

Rick Winston. For more info, contact Grace Greene, gracewgreene@ 

comcast.net. 

NORTHFIELD- Northfield Rotary Senior Citizen Holiday 

Celebration Dinner at the Northfield Elementary School, 10 Cross 

St. 6PM. The gala will feature a turkey dinner home-cooked by 

Rotarians and table service by happy elves from the Northfield 

Middle High School Interact and the Norwich Rotaract Clubs, along 

with Rotarians. Musical entertainment will include a performance by 

the NMHS chorus. There will be a Christmas carol sing-along, and 

Santa Claus is also expected to make an appearance. Rides can be 

arranged through advance reservation at the Northfield Senior Center 

at 485-8112. Free. Reservations for the dinner are encouraged, but not 

required. 

NORWICH- J. D. Salinger’s Family Dramas at the Norwich 

Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 15 Church St. 7PM. 

Yale Professor of English and Dean of Humanities Amy Hungerford 

explores the voices and dramas of the Glass family at the heart of 

Salinger’s work and his themes of love, religion, and the power of 

human performance. For more info, call Lucinda Walker at 649- 

1184. 

RANDOLPH- 16th Annual Holiday Market at the Chandler 

Gallery, 71-71 Main St. Chandler’s annual holiday artisans market 

offers shoppers a wide array of fine gifts for the holidays. 12-6PM. 

For more info, call 728-9878 or email outreach@chandler-arts.org. 

RICHMOND- The Winooski Natural Resources Conservation 

District Hosts Annual Conservation Event at Richmond 

Congregational Church, 20 Church St. 5:30PM-8PM. Live music, 

door-prizes, raffles, great food, and an engaging presentation on 

Salmon restoration within the Lake Champlain Watershed. The night 

includes a traditional chicken pie dinner with an apple dessert. 

$16.50/person. For more info & to RSVP, visit: www.winooskinrcd. 

org. 

ROCHESTER- Tour & Workshop with Dairy Farmer Beth 

Kennett at her multi-generational family farm for farmers and agricultural 

service providers interested in learning how to arrange farm 

stays and tours for visitors. 10AM-12:30PM, followed by an optional 

lunch. To register, visit http://go.uvm.edu/agritourism2017. 

ST. JOHNSBURY- No Strings Marionette Company Presents 

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol at Fuller Hall, 1000 Main St. 10:30AM 

& 1PM. Tickets are $4. For more info, visit catamountarts.org. 

WAITSFIELD- The 34th Annual International Boutique at the 

Masonic Lodge on Rte 100 in Waitsfield Village. This holiday season, 

do your shopping in India, Nepal, Greece, Kenya, Indonesia, Peru, 

Haiti, Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, and Guatemala, without leaving 

Vermont. And get great gifts at wholesale prices. 10AM-8PM. For 

more info, visit www.internationalboutique.org. 

Thursday, December 7 

BARRE- Open Mic (acoustic) at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 8PM – 

12AM. No Cover, 21+. 

MONTPELIER- Poetry of the Season w/ Community Readers 

and Organ improv by Arthur Zorn at the Christ Church, 64 State 

St. 12:00PM-12:45PM. Each of the weekly programs are free, and a 

basket is provided for donations to the local food shelf. The public is 

invited to bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea, and cookies are provided. For 

more info, visit christchurchvt.org or call 223-3631. 

Colin McCaffrey & Friends at Bagitos, 28 Main St. 6PM-8PM. 

Lost Nation Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life “– a Live 

Radio Play by Joe Landry at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 

Main St. 7PM. For more info, see 

Dec. 6 listing or call 229-0492 or 

visit www.lostnationtheater.org. 

RANDOLPH- 16th Annual 

Holiday Market at the Chandler 

Gallery, 71-71 Main St. 12-6PM. 

For more info, see Dec. 6 listing 

or call 728-9878 or email outreach@chandler-arts.org. 

WAITSFIELD- The 34th 

Annual International Boutique 

at the Masonic Lodge on Rte 100 

in Waitsfield Village. For more 

info, see Dec. 6 listing or visit 

www.internationalboutique.org. 

Friday, 

December 8 

BARRE- Rehab Roadhouse 

(rock/blues originals & covers) 

at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 

9PM-1AM, $5.00 cover, 21+. 

MARSHFIELD- “Bethlehem, 

You’ve Not Been Forgotten,” a 

Live Nativity at the Christ 

Covenant Church, 167 Creamery 

St. 7PM. Real people, animals, & 

music as well as Christmas caroling 

& hot drinks. 

MONTPELIER- Lespecial at 

Positive Pie, 22 State St. 

10:30PM. Electronic. $5.00 Dark 

future groove, death-funk, livetronic. 

Paint-n-Sip with Liz Lawson at 

Bagitos, 28 Main St. 6PM-8PM. 

Come enjoy a nice glass of wine 

or Vt draft beer while creating a 

beautiful painting with Liz 

Lawson who will guide you 

through the process. 

RANDOLPH- 16th Annual 

Holiday Market at the Chandler 

Gallery, 71-71 Main St. 12-6PM. 

For more info, see Dec. 6 listing 

or call 728-9878 or email outreach@chandler-arts.org. 

Turning of The Year: Whelan, 

Mcnally, & Low Lily at the 

Chandler Music Hall, 71-71 Main 

St. 7:30PM. Seven-time All- 

Ireland Accordion Champion and 

Narada recording artist John 

Whelan teams up with American 

roots band Low Lily and Scottishstyle 

fiddler Katie McNally. 

Reserved seating. For ticket prices and more info, call 802-728-6464 

or visit www.chandler-arts.org. 


Masonic Lodge on Rte 100 in Waitsfield Village. For more info, see 

Dec. 6 listing or visit www.internationalboutique.org. 


BARRE- GED Testing, Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington St. 

476-4588 Time: 11AM.-4PM. 

HOOP SHOOT at the Barre Elks Lodge 1535. Free throw competition 

will be held at Spaulding High School. Registration at noon, 

shoot at 1PM. Six divisions for boys and girls ages 8-13. Call the 

lodge 479-9522 for more info. 

BERLIN- Holiday Market to Benefit Toys for Tots at the Berlin 

Elementary School, 372 Paine Turnpike N. 10AM-4PM. Free. Gift 

baskets, raffles, live music, over 25 local crafters and vendors, bake 

sale, & Santa. Bring an unwrapped toy for our Toys for Tots donation 

barrel. 

CRAFTSBURY- Lewis Franco, The Missing Cats & The Brown- 

Eyed Girls at the The Music Box, 147a Creek Rd. 7PM. Lewis 

Franco and The Missing Cats is the group that Robert Resnik of 

Vermont Public Radio calls the “swinging band that plays dynamic 

music that’s always fun to listen to.” For more info, visit www.themusicboxcraftsbury.org 

or call 586-7533. 

MARSHFIELD- Button Up Weatherization Workshop at the Old 

Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield Village. 1:30PM-3:30PM. Learn 

all the ways heat is lost from your home and how to stop it to save 

money and carbon emissions. Learn the part weatherization plays in 

combating climate change. For more info, contact Rich Phillips at 

454-7702. 

“Bethlehem, You’ve Not Been Forgotten,” a Live Nativity at the 

Christ Covenant Church, 167 Creamery St. 7PM. Real people, animals, 

& music as well as Christmas caroling & hot drinks. 

MONTPELIER- Winter Owl Exploration at the North Branch 

Nature Center, 713 Elm St. 3PM-8PM. $10/member, $20/nonmember. 

We will travel to Dead Creek WMA to view hunting Short-eared owls. 

Afterwards we will visit nearby spots in search of Northern Saw-whet, 

Eastern Screech, Long-eared, Barred, and Great Horned Owls. Preregistration 

is required and the event is limit to 20 participants. For 

more info & to register, call 229-6206. 

Montpelier Memory Café with Mick Byers at the Montpelier Senior 

Activity Center, 58 Barre St. 10AM-11:30AM. Byers returns to lead 

an hour of engaging music: old standbys, holiday favorites, and familiar 

toe-tapping tunes. The Cafe is a social gathering where people in 

early to mid-stage memory loss disorders, and their care partners, can 

come together to support one another. We ask that persons living with 

dementia be accompanied by a care partner. Free and open to the 

public. 

Bethany Church Christmas Sale , 115 Main Street. 9AM-4PM. 

Christmas Rummage Sale: tableware, linens, decorations, ornaments, 

and more. Proceeds to benefit local and world-wide ministries of 

Bethany Church. 

Capital City Farmers Market Indoor Season at the Montpelier City 

Center, 89 Main St. 10AM-2PM. The Capital City Farmers Market is 

now in Downtown Montpelier all year long. Join us and shop from 

local farms, food producers, and crafters. Find fresh, seasonal food all 

winter long. For more info, visit www.montpelierfarmersmarket. 

com. 

MORETOWN- 15th Annual Moretown Artisans’ Sale at the 

Moretown Elementary School, 940 VT-100B. 10AM-4PM.This holiday 

shopping event is a local favorite and also features a free photobooth 

with Santa, live entertainment and a weekend-long silent auction 

and raffle to benefit Hannah’s House. For more info, visit www. 

moretownartisan.com. 

NORWICH- Contradance at Tracy Hally, 300 S. Main. 8PM-11PM. 

Beginners & experienced welcome - no partner needed. Admission is 

$10 (students $6, under 12 free), with contributions heartily welcomed. 

Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing; and fingerfood 

snacks to share at the break. Band playing: Shindy (Roger Miller, 

fiddle; Roger Kahle, guitar), Caller: Dana Dwinell-Yardley. 


Gallery, 71-71 Main St. 12-6PM. For more info, see Dec. 6 listing or 

call 728-9878 or email outreach@chandler-arts.org. 

SHARON- Community Carol Sing-A-Long at the Seven Stars Art 

Center, Rt. 14. 3:30PM. Free. Kind Bud and Kitty will host a free 

community carol sing along. All participants receive a carol book to 

keep and bring home. For more info, visit http://thekindbuds.com. 


Masonic Lodge on Rte 100 in Waitsfield Village. For more info, see 

Dec. 6 listing or visit www.internationalboutique.org. 

“The Splendor of Christmas,” the Finale of Mad River Chorale’s 

Twenty-Fifth Year at the Waitsfield United Church/Village Meeting 

House. 7:30PM. The upcoming holiday concerts will include many 

movements from the same Vivaldi work. In addition, the ensemble 

will present holiday music both sacred and secular, gentle and rousing, 

classical and contemporary. For further info and tickets, visit 

madriverchorale.net or call 496-4781. 

WATERBURY CTR- Annual Barbershop Holiday Concert at the 

Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly on Rt 100. 2PM. This performance 

will feature the choruses and quartets of the Green Mountain Chorus and 

Please support the 

the Barre-Tones Chorus and has become a holiday season favorite. Door 

prizes and an intermission sing along will be part of the afternoon’s event. 

Tickets: $12 for adults and kids under 8 are free. Tickets available at the 

door, or online at www.GreenMountainChorus.com. 

W. FAIRLEE- Veteran’s Christmas Party at the W. Fairlee Church, 

954 rt. 113. 6PM. Vets and their family are invited from Thetford, 

Fairlee, W. Fairlee, and Vershire. Prime rib, mashed potatoes, veggies. 

Bring a dessert to share. For more info, call Fred at 649-3468 or Nate 

Pero at 333-4671. 

WILLIAMSTOWN- Annual Christmas Craft Fair at the 

Central Vermont Rotary Club & 

The Salvation Army of Barre 

SANTA 

PROJECT 

Williamstown Middle High School Cafeteria. 9AM-3:30PM. Come 

buy your gifts for Christmas. See an array of crafts offered by over 

30+ local Vermont vendors. Admission is free. Come and join us for 

a good time! For more info, call 433-5487. 

Holiday Ornament Making with Williamstown Academy at 

Ainsworth Public Library, 2338 Vt Rt 14. 10AM-12PM. Elizabeth 

Malone will show you how to make lovely decorated ornaments you will 

be proud to take home. Free & open to the public. A very popular event, 

so call to register: 433 5887 or email library@williamstown.org. 

To purchase new winter 

coats, hats, and mittens 

for children Sunday, December of need 10 in 

central Vermont. 

BARRE- Northeast Fiddlers Association Monthly Jam at the 

Canadian Club, Rt 14. 12PM-5PM. Fiddlers & public welcome. Local 

food shelf donations also welcomed. For more info, contact Bill 

Cameron Send at your 431-3901. check to: 

Green WORLD Mountain Santa Youth Project Symphony Fall Concert at the Barre Opera 

House, 6N Main St. 2PM. The GMYS Fall Concert will showcase all 

three orchestras: The Repertory, Concert, and Senior Orchestras will 

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at the door: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students (K-12) $5, and 

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5 are free. For more info about GMYS, please visit 

www.gmys-vt.org and www.barreoperahouse.org. 

BROOKFIELD- The Brookfield Community Singers Present a 

Cantata: There Is Peace in The World Tonight and Songs of The 

Season at the Pond Village Church, 49 Ridge Rd. 3PM. 

403 US Rt. 302, Barre, VT 05641 

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BROWNSVILLE- Sunday Church Services at the Brownsville 

Community Church will be changed from 9:00 to 9:30. The 

Brownsville Community Church is located on the Brownsville- 

Hartland Road, between Albert Bridge School and the Brownsville 

Town Hall. The number is 484-5944, the email address is bcchurchvt@gmail.com. 

You can visit the Brownsville Community Church at 

www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org. Nursery care during church service is 

available for children 5 years old and under. 

MORETOWN- 15th Annual Moretown Artisans’ Sale at the 

Moretown Elementary School, 940 VT-100B. 11AM-4PM.This holiday 

shopping event is a local favorite and also features a free photobooth 

with Santa, live entertainment and a weekend-long silent auction 

and raffle to benefit Hannah’s House. For more info, visit www. 

moretownartisan.com. 

MORRISVILLE- Sunday Brunch at the VFW Post 9653, Pleasant 

St. Adults/$10, Kids under 10/$5. 9AM-10:30AM. Scrambled eggs, 

bacon, sausage, strata, fruit, salad, pancakes, sausage gravy-biscuits, 

juice, coffee, baked beans, & more. 




STOWE- Family Day at the Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St. 

1PM–4PM. Drop in anytime. Free! Join us for an afternoon full of 

sweet treats and seasonal art activities. We’ll create holiday decorations, 

play dreidel games and decorate gingerbread houses with NECI 

students. For more info contact Amanda Marquis, Gallery Manager at 

gallery@helenday.com, 253-8358. 

WATERBURY- “The Splendor of Christmas,” the Finale of Mad 

River Chorale’s Twenty-Fifth Year at the Waterbury Congregational 

Church/White Meeting House. 3PM. The upcoming holiday concerts 

will include many movements from the same Vivaldi work. In addition, 

the ensemble will present holiday music both sacred and secular, 

gentle and rousing, classical and contemporary. For further information 

and advance ticket purchase, visit madriverchorale.net or call 

496-4781. 

Monday, December 11 

MONTPELIER- Open House/Observation Week at Contemporary 

Dance and Fitness Studio 18 Langdon St. Montpelier. (802) 229-4676. 

Find schedule at www.cdandfs.com. 

Tuesday, December 12 

BRADFORD- GED Testing, Bradford Learning Center, 24 

Barton St. 222-3282, Registration and Sign-in 10:30AM, Testing 

Time 11AM. - 4PM. 

MONTPELIER- Happy, Healthy Holidays with Food as Medicine 

with Lisa Masé, Harmonized Cookery at Hunger Mountain Co-op. 

5-6PM. Let’s explore healthier versions of traditional holiday recipes 

and learn ways to incorporate ingredients that heal the gut and 

strengthen immunity. $3 members/$5 nonmembers. Email your contact 

info to info@hungermountain.coop to RSVP. 

Open House/Observation Week at Contemporary Dance and Fitness 

Studio 18 Langdon St. Montpelier. (802) 229-4676. Find schedule at 

www.cdandfs.com. 

Now Is The Time-Health Care For Everybody, a Film on the 

Canadian Health Care System, presented by the VT Chapter of the 

Alliance for Retired Americans at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 

6:15PM. Free. 

WILLIAMSTOWN- “Why I Was Not A Vermont Yankee in King 

Arthur’s Court” at The Gardens, 2844 VT-14. 6:30PM. Program 

presented by Kenneth Stansbury as “Mark Twain.” Refreshments 

served. Sponsored by the Williamstown Historical Society. All are 

welcome. For more info, call 433-5565. 


BARRE- GED Testing, Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington St. 

476-4588 Testing Time 11AM.-4PM. 

Square Dancing with Caller Steve Desrosiers at the Barre Area 

Senior Center, 131 S. Main St. 2PM-3:30PM. All ages welcome, no 

partner needed. All dances taught. A great way to have fun, get exercise, 

and meet new people. 

JOHNSON- The Discovery & Engineering of Natural Products 

with Lesley-Ann Giddings in Bentley Hall 207, Johnson State 

College. 4PM-5:15PM. Middlebury College assistant professor of 

chemistry and biochemistry, Giddings will discuss the discovery and 

engineering of natural products made from micro-organisms in Free 

& open to the public. 

MONTPELIER- Running Shoes with Sarah Richardson, Certified 

Running Instructor at Hunger Mountain Co-op. 6-7:30PM. Hokas? 

Zero Drop? Untangle the confusion of running shoes. This discussion 

will take the mystery out of what shoes are right for you. Free. Email 

your contact info to info@hungermountain.coop to RSVP. 




A Separation at the Savoy Theater, 28 Main St. 12:30PM-2:30PM. 

Third in a series of three Osher Lifelong Learning Institute films by 

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, this 2011 film is a portrait of a fractured 

relationship and an examination of theocracy, domestic rule, and 

the politics of sex and class. Hosted by film scholar Rick Winston. For 

more info, contact Grace Greene, gracewgreene@comcast.net. 




ST. JOHNSBURY- The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge at the 

United Community Church, 1325 Main St. 7PM. A seasonal celebration. 

Tickets: $35, $25, $15, students free. 

WAITSFIELD- Holiday Fundraiser Party for Meals-on-Wheels 

At the Waitsfield Inn, 5267 Main St. 5PM-7PM. The Board and 

Volunteers of the Mad River Valley Senior Citizens invite all communities 

to a holiday fundraiser to support the Meals On Meals 

Program. There will be music, appetizers, and good cheer. Cash bar & 

suggested donation. For more info, contact, Nancy at nemory@gmavt. 

net or 496-9416. 


BARRE- Ugly XMAS Sweater & Dance Party with DJ LaFountaine 

at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 8PM – 12AM. No Cover, 21+. 

E. MONTPELIER- Windows On Waldorf at Orchard Valley. 

Explore curriculum through a guided tour with faculty. 6:30PM-8PM. 

The evening will include an overview of Waldorf through the grades 

1-8, along with a view of student work. Contact Cathie Ely at enrollment@ovws.org 

or call 802-456-7400 with questions. Please register 

by noon the day prior. 

JOHNSON- Amy Welch, “To Run or Relax? Exploring the 

Arousal Antithesis for Stress Management;” a comparison of biofeedback 

and MILK 

exercise in improving psychological health. 4-5PM in 


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ART EXHIBITS 

BARRE- Rock Solid XVII in Studio Place Arts’ Main Floor 

Gallery. This exhibit showcases stone sculptures and assemblages 

by area artists. In addition, take the Art Stroll around 

downtown, historic Barre and view a variety of sculptures created 

from granite. (For info, go to [studioplacearts.com] and 

click on “visit”). 

Amended in Studio Place Arts’ Second Floor Gallery– 

Stitched collages by Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, recipient of the 

2016-17 SPA Studio Residency. 

New England Stone Portraits, Paintings by René Schall: at 

Studio Place Arts. September 15 - December 15, 2017. On 

display at the Morse Block Deli, 260 N. Main St. 

The Paletteers of VT Fall Art Show will be happening in the 

Milne Rm of the Aldrich Library from Nov. 6 through Dec. 16 

during regular business hours. 

CHELSEA- Illustrations by Joan Waltermire, nature artist 

--drawings on display at the Chelsea Public Library November 

1st through the end of December, open weekdays 1-6 p.m.& 

Saturday 9-2, 685-2188. 

MONTPELIER - Sculpture Exhibit. Featuring contemporary 

sculpture created by Vermont artists. Vermont Arts 

Council Sculpture Garden, ongoing. 

SHOW 22 is the latest group exhibition of the collective gallery’s 

membership of Vermont-based contemporary artists. In 

addition, the Front will present work by guest artist Dana 

Wigdor, who uses painting and drawing to capture the invisible 

forces that surround us. Gallery hours are Friday 5 - 8 PM, Sat 

11 AM-8 PM. Free and open to the public. The Front is located 

6 Barre St. Show Opening is Dec. 1, 4-8PM and will run 

Dec.1, 2017 – Jan. 6, 2018. 

August Burns & Heidi Broner, New American Realism at 

the T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre Street. The exhibit runs 

October 31 through December 22. There will be a Gallery Art 

Talk with the artists on Friday, December 1 at 6:00PM. For 

more info, Into The visit Mystic: Tribute www.twwoodgallery.org. 

to Van Morrison 

STOWE- 

Fri, Nov 

Members’ 

24 @ 8:00pm Higher 

Art 

Ground 

Show 

- South 

& Sale and Festival of Trees & 

Burlington, VT 

Light at Patrick the Ross Helen | Traveling Day Sound Art (Cancelled) Center, 90 Pond St. It’s that wonderful 

Sat, time Nov 25 of @ 7:00pm year! Town Hall For | Worcester, one VT month (1 December - 30 

December), The Barr Brothers Helen Day Art Center will once again dedicate our 

Tue, Nov 28 @ 8:00pm Higher Ground - South 

gallery Burlington, walls VTto our valued members for the Members’ Art 

Show & Natalie Sale. McMaster Simultaneously and Donnell Leahy we present the Festival of Trees 

& Light. Thu, Please Nov 30 @ 7:00pm join Fuller us in Hall celebrating - St. Johnsbury the season with an eclectic 

group Natalie exhibition MacMaster & Donnell featuring Leahy: A Celtic the Family artwork of our members 

Academy | St Johnsbury, VT 

amongst Christmas evergreen trees decorated by master artisans and a 

beautiful 

Fri, Dec 

Hanukkah 

1 @ 8:00pm Flynn 

display 

Theater - Burlington, 

of menorahs, 

VT 

games, and dreidels. 

Enter The Haggis 

With works Sun, Dec available 3 @ 7:00pm Higher from Ground ceramic - South sculpture to fine art photographs, 

Burlington, it will VT also be a perfect opportunity to find a unique 

and meaningful Melissa Etheridge: gift. Merry For Christmas, more Baby info contact Amanda Marquis, 

Sun, Dec 3 @ 8:00pm Flynn Theater - Burlington, VT 

Gallery 

Spoon 

Manager 

{{SOLD OUT}} 

at gallery@helenday.com, 253-8358. 

PLAINFIELD- Wed, Dec 6 @ 8:30pm “Color Higher Ground Communication” - South – large abstract 


color paintings Clara’s Dream: A by Nutcracker Stephen Story Sharon are on display at the Pratt 

Art Gallery, Thu, Dec 7 Goddard - Sun, Dec 10 Lebanon College, Opera House from - October 16 – December 

15, 2017. 

Lebanon, 

Gallery 

NH 

hours are Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4PM. 

The Victor Wooten Trio 

For more information, call 322 – 1604. 

Mon, Dec 11 @ 7:30pm Higher Ground - South 


Choir of Clare College 

Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:00pm United Community Church | St. 

CVTV CHANNEL 194 

Johnsbury, VT 

Green Mountain Nutcracker 

Wednesday Sat, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 17 6 PM Barre Barre Opera Congregational House | Barre, Church 

Community Bulletin VT Board 1a 7:30 PM Lutheran 

Barre City Council Kat Wright 9a,12p,3p 9 PM Calvary Life 

Democracy Now Sat, 6p Dec 30 @ 9:00pm Higher 10 PM Ground Rice TV - Mass South 

Williamstown Burlington, Select 7p, 10p VT Sunday 

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3:30 AM St. Monica’s Mass 

Democracy Now 6p 

4:30 AM Washington Baptist Church 

Neko Case 

Barre Supervisory Union 3p,7p,10p 6:30 AM Barre Congregational 

Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:30pm Barre Opera House - Barre VT 

Friday 

Church 

Community Bulletin 

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Barre Supervisory 

Fri, Jan 

Union 

19 @ 

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Washington 

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Baptist Church 

Democracy Now 

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10 AM 1st Presbyterian Church 

Barre Town Select Le Vent 3p,7p,10p du Nord 11 AM Barre Congregational 

Saturday Sat, Feb 3 @ 7:30pm Barre Church Opera House - Barre VT 

Community Bulletin Ballet Jazz Board of 1a Montreal 12:30 PM Rice TV Mass 

Barre Town Select Tue, Feb 6a, 9a, 6 @ 12p 7:00pm Lyndon 1 PM Institute St. Monica’s Alumni Mass 

4 PM Washington Auditorium Baptist | Church Lyndon Center, 2 PM VTBarre Congregational Church 

5 PM 1st Presbyterian Disgraced Church Wed, Feb 28 - 3:30 Sun, PM Mar Washington 18 Barrette Baptist Center 

Up-to-date schedules for CVTV can also 

be viewed online at cvtv723.org 

4:30 PM Rice TV Mass 

5 PM Calvary Life 

6 PM Washington Baptist Church 

7 PM Faith Community Church 

8 PM Barre Congregational Church 

9:30 PM Lutheran 

10 PM St. Monica’s Mass 

11 PM Calvary Life 

Monday 

Community Bulletin Board 1a 

Statehouse Programming 6a,9a,12p 


Barre Act 46 3, 7, 10p 

Tuesday 

Barre Act 46 6a,9a,12p 

Statehouse Programming 3-5pm 


Barre City Council “Live” 7pm 

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OF BARRE 

ALL PROGRAMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 


Clara’s Dream: A Nutcracker Story 

Thu, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 10 Lebanon Opera House - 

Lebanon, NH 

The Victor Wooten Trio 

Mon, Dec 11 @ 7:30pm Higher Ground - South 


Choir of Clare College 

Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:00pm United Community Church 

| St. Johnsbury, VT 

Green Mountain Nutcracker 

Sat, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 17 Barre Opera House | 

Barre, VT 

Kat Wright 

Sat, Dec 30 @ 9:00pm Higher Ground - South 


Kat Wright 

Sun, Dec 31 @ 8:30pm Higher Ground - South 


Neko Case 

Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:30pm Barre Opera House - Barre 

The Hot Sardines 

Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:00pm Fuller Hall - St. Johnsbury 


Le Vent du Nord 

Sat, Feb 3 @ 7:30pm Barre Opera House - Barre 

Ballet Jazz of Montreal 

Tue, Feb 6 @ 7:00pm Lyndon Institute Alumni 

Auditorium | Lyndon Center, VT 

Disgraced 

Wed, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 18 Barrette Center for the 

Arts at Northern Stage | White River Junction, VT 

oncert 

Connections 

Keller Williams 

Sat, Mar 3 @ 9:00pm Higher Ground Ballroom - 

South Burlington, VT 

Dublin Irish Dancers - Stepping Out 

Thu, Mar 8 @ 7:00pm Lyndon Institute Alumni 

Auditorium | Lyndon Center, VT 

Skipper’s Alley 

Sat, Mar 10 @ 7:30pm Barre Opera House - Barre 

Lucius {{SOLD OUT}} 

Thu, Mar 15 @ 8:00pm First Unitarian Church | 


Altan 

Sat, Mar 17 @ 8:00pm Flynn Theater - Burlington 

Dan Auerbach 

Sun, Mar 25 @ 7:00pm House of Blues Boston | 

Boston, MA 

Red Molly 

Fri, Mar 30 @ 8:00pm Barre Opera House - Barre 

VT 

Anderson East 

Tue, Apr 3 @ 7:00pm Higher Ground - South 


Jennifer Hartswick Band 

Sat, Apr 7 @ 7:00pm Fuller Hall - St. Johnsbury 


Noises Off 

Wed, Apr 11 - Sun, May 13 Barrette Center for the 

Arts at Northern Stage | White River Junction, VT 

Tommy Emmanuel 

Fri, Apr 13 @ 7:30pm Lebanon Opera House - 

Lebanon, NH 

For venue phone numbers, call 

The Point at 223-2396 9:00 to 5:00 

Mon.-Fri., or visit our web site at pointfm.com 

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Weekly Program Schedule 


6:00a Celluloid Mirror 

6:30a Gardening in the Off Season 

8:00a Democracy Now! 

9:00a Spotlight on Vermont Issues 

10:30a Bill Doyle on VT Issues 

12:00p The Thom Hartmann Program 

1:00p Bear Pond Books Events 

2:30p The Poetry Show 

3:00p Democracy Now! 

4:00p Community Conversation 

6:00p Women’s Economic Opportunity 

Conference 

7:30p Bear Pond Books Events 

9:00p Senior Moments 

10:30p Gardening in the Off Season 


6:00a Crisis Cleanup 


9:00a Raise Up Vermont Forum 

11:00a Extempo 


1:00p Montpelier Downsizing Group 


4:00p Bill Doyle on VT Issues 

5:30p NOFA 

6:00p Southern Vermont Idol 

7:30p Celluloid Mirror 

8:00p Vote for Vermont 

9:30p Plainfield Little Theatre 

11:30p Steps to End Domestic Violence 

Friday, December 8 

6:00a Vermonters Stand With Puerto Rico 

7:00a For the Animals 

7:30a Talking About Movies 


9:00a Vermont Voices 

10:00a All Things LGBTQ 

11:00a Worcester Historical Society 

12:00p Brunch With Bernie 

1:00p The Thom Hartmann Program 

2:00p Abled and on Air 

2:30p Yoga for You 


4:00p Gay USA 

5:00p Senior Moments 

6:30p Alliance for Retired Americans 

9:00p Gay USA 

10:00p Crisis Cleanup 


6:00a The Struggle 

6:30a Exploring Climate Change in VT 

7:30a Alliance for Retired Americans 

10:00a Vermonters Stand With Puerto 

Rico 

11:00a Hunger Mountain Coop Annual 

Meeting 

2:30p Crisis Cleanup 

4:30p Roman Catholic Mass 

5:00p Washington Baptist Church 

6:00p Montpelier Downsizing Group 

8:00p All Things LGBTQ 

9:30p Raise Up Vermont Forum 

11:30p For the Animals 

Sunday, December 10 

6:00a Addiction Recovery 

6:30a Montpelier Downsizing Group 

8:30a Energy Week 

9:30a Washington Baptist Church 

10:30a Roman Catholic Mass 

11:00a Eckankar 

11:30a Raise Up Vermont Forum 

1:30p Steps to End Domestic Violence 

2:00p Alliance for Retired Americans 

4:30p Vermont Voices 

5:00p Vote for Vermont 

6:30p Energy Week 

7:30p Spotlight on Vermont Issues 

8:00p Hunger Mountain Coop Annual 

Meeting 


6:00a Senior Moments 


9:00a Vote for Vermont 

10:30a Bear Pond Books Events 


1:00p Gardening in the Off Season 

2:30p Celluloid Mirror 


4:00p Plainfield Little Theatre 

6:00p The Artful Word 

8:00p Talking About Movies 

8:30p Abled and on Air 

9:00p Extempo 

10:00p Mad River Chorale Holiday 

Harmonies 

11:30p Songwriter’s Notebook 


6:00a Plainfield Little Theatre 


9:00a Kellogg Hubbard Library 

10:30a NOFA 

11:00a You and Your Health 

11:30a Spark of Humanity 


1:00p All Things LGBTQ 

2:00p A Christmas Carol 


4:00p Exploring Climate Change in VT 

5:00p Extempo 

6:00p VT Governor’s Arts Awards 

7:30p Bill Doyle on VT Issues 

9:00p The Exotic Life 

10:30p Vermonters Stand With Puerto 

Rico 

11:30p Addiction Recovery 

ORCA Media Channel 16 

Education Access 



12:00p Bethel School Board 

3:00p Berlin School Board 

7:00p Montpelier School Board LIVE 


12:00p Orange Southwest Supervisory 

Union 

4:00p Berlin School Board 

8:00p Bethel School Board 

the Stearns Student Center Cinema. Free and open to the public. For 

more info, visit http://www.jsc.edu/news-events/events/faculty-lecture-series/. 

MONTPELIER - Water: Emotional & Endocrine Balance 

Remedies with Baylen Slote, L.Ac. at Hunger Mountain Co-op. 

6-7PM. Come explore a variety of holistic healing tools that can help 

balance hormones in the body and foster healthy emotional bandwidth. 

Free. Email your contact info to info@hungermountain.coop to 

RSVP. 

Far and Away Trio at the Christ Church, 64 State St. 

12:00PM-12:45PM. Each of the weekly programs are free, and a 

basket is provided for donations to the local food shelf. The public is 

invited to bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea, and cookies are provided. For 

more info, visit christchurchvt.org or call 223-3631. 








BARRE- The Bressetts (acoustic) at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 

5PM-7PM. No cover, 21+. 

DuRoc – 80’s Pop Covers, at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9PM-1AM. 

$5.00 cover, 21+. 

MONTPELIER- Boomslang w/ Champagne Dynasty at Positive 

Pie, 22 State St. 10:30PM. Hip-Hop /$5.00. Boomslang is a Montpelier 

based hip hop duo comprised of jl and sed one. Deep, atmospheric, 

high-tempo beats and fiery, poetic, rapid-fire lyrics combine to form 

an underground sound that is positive, unique and highly danceable. 

Dave Loughran at Bagitos, 28 Main St. 6POM-8PM. Acoustic 

Classic Rock. 







ROCHESTER- Holiday Open House at The Bigtown Gallery, 99 N Main 

St. 12-5 PM. Followed by a special opening for the Artist, 5-7 PM. 


12:00p Washington Central Supervisory 

Union 

3:00p First Wednesdays 

6:00p U-32 School Board 

10:00p Game of the Week 


12:00p First Wednesdays 

2:00p Montpelier School Board 

8:00p U-32 School Board 

Sunday, December 10 

12:00p Union Elementary School 

Playground 

Project 

1:30p East Montpelier School Board 

3:30p Game of the Week 

5:30p Higher Education 

7:00p Montpelier/Roxbury School Board 


12:00p Middlesex Town School District 

Board 

3:00p Higher Education 

4:00p VT State Board of Education 


12:00p Montpelier School Board 

3:00p RTCC Board 

5:00p Orange Southwest Supervisory 

Union 

8:00p Middlesex Town School District 

Board 

ORCA Media Channel 17 

Government Access 


Wed, Dec. 6 

7:00a Vermont State House 

9:00a Green Mountain Care Board 

3:00p Waterbury Trustees 

6:00p Montpelier City Council 

Thu, Dec. 7 

7:00a Randolph Selectboard 


Community Media (802) 224-9901 Check out our Web page at www.orcamedia.net 

7:00p Waterbury Selectboard 

Fri, Dec. 8 

7:00a Bethel Selectboard 

11:00a Moretown Selectboard 

4:00p Berlin Selectboard 

8:00p Montpelier Planning Commission 

Sat, Dec. 9 

7:00a Central Vermont Regional Planning 

Commission 


11:00a Randolph Selectboard 

4:00p Calais Selectboard 

7:00p Green Mountain Care Board 

Sun, Dec. 10 

7:00a Waterbury Trustees 

10:30a Waterbury Selectboard 

1:00p Vermont State House 

3:00p Montpelier Development Review 

Board 

6:00p Montpelier Design Review 

Committee 

8:00p Montpelier City Council 

Mon, Dec. 11 

7:00a Moretown Selectboard 

11:00a Bethel Selectboard 

2:00p Berlin Selectboard 

5:30p Montpelier Planning Commission 

LIVE 

Tue, Dec. 12 

7:00a Calais Selectboard 

12:00p Central Vermont Regional Planning 

Commission 

1:30p Vermont Public Utility Commission 

Public Hearing 

5:30p Montpelier Design Review 

Committee 

7:00p Montpelier Development Review 

Board 


BARRE- Moving Light Dance Presents Green Mountain 

Nutcracker at the Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St. 7PM. Set in 

Vermont in the 1970s, this close-to-home and dear-to-heart northern 

rendition of the classic ballet continues to enthrall audiences of all 

ages. For more info, call the Barre Opera House at 476-8188 or visit 

barreoperahouse.org. 

Dance Party at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9:30PM – 1:30AM. $3.00 

Cover, 21+. 

CABOT- First Annual Holiday Market and Weihnachtsmarkt in 

the heart of Cabot Village. Inspired by Weihnachtsmarkts held 

throughout much of Europe during Advent, Cabot will come alive 

with festive decorations and holiday cheer. This street market will 

have vendors that provide food, drink, and seasonal items. The CCA 

Artisan Store will be open from 9AM -8PM, and the Holiday Market 

and Weihnachtsmarkt will begin at 2PM. 

CALAIS- Holiday Craft Fair at the Maple Corner Community 

Center, County Rd. 9:30AM-3:30PM. This Holiday Craft Fair brings 

together 20 local artisans offering their art and finest crafts in a festive 

and fun environment. Delicious food by Chef Kathy adds to the charm 

of this event. For info, call 229-6861. 

E. MONTPELIER- Holiday with the Animals at the Central 

Vermont Humane Society, 1589 VT Rt. 14S. 10AM-2PM. Celebrate 

the season at this fun, family friendly holiday party. Enjoy yummy 

treats to eat and sweet animals to greet. Activities include festive face 

painting & a chance to visit with Santa. Please bring donations to help 

shelter animals. The dogs, cats and other critters are dreaming of: 

canned food, cat litter, pet safe ice melt, string cheese, hot dogs, peanut 

butter, and monetary donations. Brighten the day of a shelter animal 

and join in the fun. For more info and to view more wish list 

items, go to www.centralvermonthumane.org or call 802-476-3811 x 

110. 

The Eames Brothers With Django Soulo at Positive Pie, 22 State St. 

10:30PM. Rock & Roll / $5.00. 

MONTPELIER- Capital City Farmers Market Indoor Season at 

the Montpelier City Center, 89 Main St. 10AM-2PM. Join us and shop 

from local farms, food producers, and crafters. Find fresh, seasonal 

food all winter long. For more info, visit www.montpelierfarmersmarket.com. 







Sunday, December 17 

BARRE- Moving Light Dance Presents Green Mountain 

Nutcracker at the Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St. 2PM. Set in 

Vermont in the 1970s, this close-to-home and dear-to-heart northern 

rendition of the classic ballet continues to enthrall audiences of all 

ages. For more info, call the Barre Opera House at 476-8188 or visit 

barreoperahouse.org. 

BROWNSVILLE- Sunday Church Services at the Brownsville 

Community Church will be changed from 9:00 to 9:30. The 

Brownsville Community Church is located on the Brownsville- 

Hartland Road, between Albert Bridge School and the Brownsville 

Town Hall. The number is 484-5944, the email address is bcchurchvt@gmail.com. 

You can visit the Brownsville Community Church at 

www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org. Nursery care during church service is 

available for children 5 years old and under. 

MONTPELIER- Bleecker & MacDougal at Bagitos, 28 Main St. 

11AM-1PM. Eric Friedman & Gretchen Dorion play folk ballads for 

brunch. 




STOWE- Community Carol Sing-A-Long at the Stowe Town 

Hall, Main St. 3:30PM. Free. Kind Bud and Kitty will host a free 

community carol sing-a-long in the historic Stowe Town Hall. All 

participants receive a carol book to keep. For more info, visit http:// 

thekindbuds.com. 


They Might Be Giants Fri, Apr 20 @ 9:00pm Higher Ground 

Ballroom - South Burlington, VT 

BARRE- Bookends: Senior Simon Holiday & Garfunkel Dinner Through the Organized Years Sun, Apr 22 by @ Office of U.S. Sen. 

Bernie Sanders 7:00pm Barre at Opera the House Canadian - Barre VT Club, 414 E. Montpelier Rd. Noon. 

Given the unpredictable nature of the Senate schedule, Sanders will 

most likely not be able to be present at the weekday dinner. His staff 

will be on hand at each of those meals, and the senator will call in 

from Washington. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by Dec. 13 to 

Sanders’ office at 800-339-9834 (toll-free) or 802-862-0697. 

CVTV Channel 192 • BARRE, VT 

Wednesday 

1:00 AM The Artful Word 

1:30 AM Hendersons Herb Tinctures 

3:00 AM Health Talk 

3:30 AM New England Music Awards 

5:30 AM The Better Part 

6:00 AM The Better Part 

6:30 AM CVTSport.net 

8:00 AM Poetry Outloud - live broadcast 

4:00 PM The Better Part 

4:30 PM The Better Part 

5:00 PM CVTSport.net 

6:32 PM 1st Wednesdays 

8:00 PM 30 Minutes with Bill Schmick 

8:30 PM Conversations with Kay 

9:00 PM Vermont Historical Society 

10:00 PM The Artful Word 

10:30 PM Hendersons Herb Tinctures 

Thursday 

2:00 AM The State of Marriage 

3:00 AM Yestermorrow Lecture Series 

4:00 AM Taste for Life 

4:30 AM On the Waterfront 

5:00 AM 2015 Cornish Fair 

5:30 AM Salaam/Shalom 

6:30 AM Yoga To Go 

7:30 AM RagFest Concerts 

8:30 AM Judge Ben 

9:30 AM Ethan Allen Homestead 

10:30 AM It’s News to Us 

11:30 AM The Y Connection 

12:00 PM Vermont Today 

1:30 PM The State of Marriage 

2:30 PM Yestermorrow Lecture Series 

3:30 PM Taste for Life 

4:00 PM On the Waterfront 

4:30 PM 2015 Cornish Fair 

5:00 PM Salaam/Shalom 

6:00 PM Yoga To Go 

7:00 PM RagFest Concerts 

8:00 PM Judge Ben 

9:00 PM Ethan Allen Homestead 

10:00 PM It’s News to Us 

11:00 PM The Y Connection 

11:30 PM Vermont Today 

Friday 

1:00 AM Green Mountain Care Board 

2:30 AM Twin St vs Granite St Derby 

4:00 AM WRJ Vet Center Grand 

Opening 

5:00 AM Holiday Fun 

5:30 AM Ghost Chronicles 

6:30 AM 13 Most Haunted - MA 

7:00 AM Understanding PTSD 

8:30 AM Hunger Mountain Co-op 

11:00 AM Issues of Aging 

12:30 PM Green Mountain Care Board 

3:00 PM High on the Hog 

3:30 PM WRJ Vet Center Grand 

Opening 

4:30 PM Holiday Fun 

5:00 PM Ghost Chronicles 

6:00 PM 13 Most Haunted - MA 

6:30 PM Understanding PTSD 

8:00 PM Hunger Mountain Co-op 

10:30 PM Issues of Aging 

Saturday 

2:30 AM Moose & Bears in NH 

4:00 AM Burlington Bookfest Preview 

4:30 AM Sustainable Living Series 

6:00 AM Floor Hockey 

7:00 AM Upper Valley Humane Society 

7:30 AM SlowLiving 

9:00 AM Montpelier Brown Bag Series 

12:00 PM Moose & Bears in NH 

1:30 PM Burlington Bookfest Preview 

2:00 PM Sustainable Living Series 

3:30 PM Floor Hockey 

4:30 PM Upper Valley Humane Society 

5:00 PM SlowLiving 

6:30 PM Montpelier Brown Bag Series 

9:30 PM Moose & Bears in NH 

11:00 PM Burlington Bookfest Preview 

11:30 PM Sustainable Living Series 

Sunday 

1:30 AM Lego Chat 

2:00 AM Community Producers 

2:30 AM Talking About Movies 

3:00 AM Vaccine Mandates 


4:30 AM Gory Storytime 

5:00 AM Green Mountain Vets for 

Peace 

6:00 AM Holistically Speaking 

6:30 AM Mountain Man Adventures 

7:00 AM Cuban Bridge 

8:31 AM Car Stories 

9:00 AM Health Talk 


10:30 AM Ragtime - All Tha Jazz 


12:30 PM Lifelines 

1:00 PM For the Animals 

1:30 PM Authors at the Aldrich 

2:30 PM CVTSport.net 

4:02 PM Truck Pull 2015 

5:00 PM Cuban Bridge 

6:00 PM Conversations with Kay 

6:30 PM Vermont Historical Society 

7:30 PM It’s News to Us 

8:30 PM The Y Connection 

9:00 PM Vermont Today 

10:30 PM The State of Marriage 

11:30 PM Yestermorrow Lecture Series 

Monday 


3:30 AM Will the Constitution 

4:30 AM Lego Chat 

5:00 AM Community Producers 

Up-to-date schedules for CVTV can also be viewed online at cvtv723.org 

“All schedules are subject to 

change, please call us 

with questions - 479-1075.” 


6:00 AM City Room with Steven 

Pappas 


7:30 AM Gory Storytime 

8:00 AM Sidewalks Entertainment 

8:30 AM Energy Conservation 


11:30 AM Will the Constitution 

12:30 PM Lego Chat 

1:00 PM Community Producers 

1:30 PM Talking About Movies 

2:00 PM City Room with Steven 

Pappas 


3:30 PM Gory Storytime 

4:00 PM Sidewalks Entertainment 

4:30 PM Energy Conservation 


7:30 PM Will the Constitution 

8:30 PM Lego Chat 

9:00 PM Community Producers 


10:00 PM City Room with Steven 

Pappas 


11:30 PM Gory Storytime 

Tuesday 


4:00 AM Ragtime - All Tha Jazz 


6:00 AM Lifelines 

6:30 AM For the Animals 

7:00 AM Authors at the Aldrich 

8:00 AM Sidewalks Entertainment 

8:30 AM Green Mountain Vets for 

Peace 

9:30 AM Holistically Speaking 

10:00 AM Mountain Man Adventures 

10:30 AM Cuban Bridge 

11:00 AM Hometown Storytellers 

12:00 PM Car Stories 

12:30 PM Health Talk 


2:00 PM Ragtime - All Tha Jazz 


4:00 PM Lifelines 

4:30 PM For the Animals 

5:00 PM Authors at the Aldrich 

6:00 PM Sidewalks Entertainment 

6:30 PM Green Mountain Vets for 

Peace 

7:30 PM Holistically Speaking 

8:00 PM Mountain Man Adventures 

8:30 PM Cuban Bridge 

9:00 PM Hometown Storytellers 

10:00 PM Car Stories 

10:30 PM Health Talk 

11:00 PM Talking About Movies

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FREIHOFER’S 

P/T BAKERY 

OUTLET CLERK 

Freihofer’s is seeking a reliable, 

people person to work 

in its Berlin, VT Bakery Outlet. 

The successful candidate will 

run register, check in product, 

stock shelves, open and close 

stores, assist customers and 

perform other tasks. Must be 

willing to work fl exible day and 

weekend hours, retail / sales 

experience a plus, excellent 

math and interpersonal skills. 

Starting rate is $10.47 / hr with 

potential to earn 11.63 / hr after 

just six months. 

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HUNTINGTON HOUSES, 

INC. is looking for a Class 

A, CDL Driver, to transport 

our modular homes. Having 

a CDL license, for standard 

oversize loads, is a requirement. 

Candidate must be 

fl exible with their schedule, 

ie: extended work hours, out 

of state and overnight work. 

This candidate will also act as 

a shop laborer, when needed, 

for various in house tasks. Applications 

are available via e- 

mail, mail, or by stopping in at 

our main offi ce 

(Monday through Friday, 7am 

to 3pm, 802-479-3625). Pay 

for this position is commensurate 

with experience and is 

full time. 

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Reasonable Rate 

Plenty of FREE PARKING 

ask for Tom 802-479-0855 

PART-TIME BARTENDER 

needed, sub for weekdays 

and Weekends, Experience 

required, Good pay, American 

Legion, Montpelier VT. Applications 

accepted Monday- 

Friday 8am-11am. 

POSITION REQUIRES experienced, 

full phase start- to fi n- 

ish- auto body repair tech with 

a “can do” attitude. Need to be 

capable of providing customer 

service and creating computerized 

estimates in a small, 

busy, family owned shop with 

30 years in the community. 

Pay & benefi ts will be negotiable 

based on experience. 

Strong references required. 

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trades, or to provide you with 

futile information. TIP: If a 

work-at-home program is legitimate, 

your sponsor should 

tell you, for free and in writing, 

what is involved. If you question 

a program’s legitimacy, 

call the ATTORNEY GEN- 

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CHILDCARE 

BARRE CITY Childcare. 16 

years experience. 2 slots 

available. 802-476-3565. 

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business opportunities, but 

be cautious of any business 

that can’t refl ect in writing 

the typical earnings of previous 

employees. TIP: Investigate 

earning potential claims 

of businesses by requesting 

written information from them 

before you send any money, 

or by calling the ATTORNEY’S 

GENERAL CONSUMER AS- 

SISTANCE PROGRAM, at 

1-800-649-2424. 

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SOUS CHEF, LEAD COOK, 

PREP COOKS 

Goddard College Kitchen is hiring for the 

winter/spring residency season! 

Shifts include some days, evenings, and 

weekends; variable schedule; 30 to 40 hours 

per week, January, February, March, and 

beginning of April 2018. 

ServSafe certification is a plus. 

Sous Chef $17.00 per hour (1 position), 

Lead Cook $13.00 (1 position), 

Prep Cook $12.00 (4 positions). 

E.O.E. 

Vermont League of 

Cities and Towns 

Insurance Claim 

Representative, Multi-Line 

Celebrating our 50th year, the Vermont 

League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is 

a distinctive, nonprofit and nonpartisan 

member-owned organization that serves 

Vermont’s municipal officials. 

VLCT has an immediate need for a 

multi-line property and casualty claim 

representative. The successful candidate will 

handle property, general liability, and automobile claims. 

The position performs a wide range of duties in the processing 

and settling of assigned claims. The VLCT Property and 

Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF) is a self-insured insurance 

association providing coverage to Vermont cities, towns, and 

other municipal entities. 

Requirements: current Vermont property and casualty adjuster’s 

license and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus three years of 

insurance experience; good communications and problem solving 

skills; valid Vermont driver’s license. AIC designation preferred. 

The successful candidate will be offered either the Property and 

Casualty Claim Representative or Senior PCCR position. The 

position and salary will commensurate with experience. Hiring 

salary range is $45,000-66,000. A detailed job description is 

available at www.vlct.org under Classifieds. 

VLCT offers an excellent salary and benefits package, convenient 

downtown Montpelier location, enjoyable work environment, 

and great colleagues. To apply, please send confidential cover 

letter, résumé and names/phone numbers of three professional 

references to jobsearch@vlct.org with “Claim Representative” 

as subject. Or, if necessary, mail to Human Resources, Vermont 

League of Cities and Towns, 89 Main Street, Suite 4, Montpelier, 

VT 05602. 

Application deadline is Friday, December 22, 2017. Resumes 

will be reviewed as they are received. Position is open until filled. 

EOE. 

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Information: 

476-4679 

461-8089 

Visit Our Website: 

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BUSINESS 

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Looking for a person to work in a small engine 

repair business in the Montpelier area. 

All opportunities discussed. 

Call 802-223-3179 

Second Spring, located in Williamstown & Westford, 

VT, is the ideal place to work if you enjoy 

working in rural, aesthetically pleasing surroundings 

that include a beautifully renovated inn & 

bed and breakfast that have been converted to 

Community Recovery Residences with picturesque 

views of the outdoors. The program at Second 

Spring is a recovery focused, wellness based model that values the individual 

strengths and creativity of employees which contributes to the well-being and 

recovery of those we serve. Individuals who enjoy helping others discover and 

develop their greatest potential and desire to work with like-minded people 

are encouraged to apply. 

RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST 

We have Recovery Support Specialist positions available at our 

Williamstown and Westford locations. These are full time positions 

working either the Night or Day shift schedule for an individual interested 

in working with persons with serious and persistent mental 

illness in a recovery based and trauma sensitive environment and 

who can assist in motivating and encouraging individuals toward integration 

into the community. Schedule is based on three 12 hr shifts 

and one 4 hr shift. 

Ideal candidates would be those who are physically active, as well 

as detail oriented with excellent observation and communication 

skills. Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and safe, insured 

vehicle also required. Position requirements are a high school diploma, 

plus some higher education and/or experience working in 

healthcare. Prior experience working in mental health a plus. We offer 

appealing health/dental/vision plans with a matching 403b retirement 

plan, plus other company-paid benefits such as short and long 

term disability insurance and life insurance policies. We also offer a 

generous time off policy. 

**We also have per diem/hourly Recovery Support Specialist positon 

available on both shifts.** 

Please send resume to: 

Marianne Mullen, Director of Team Development 

Collaborative Solutions Corporation 

MarianneM@cscorp.org 

Cook Needed 

UVMHN - CVMC is seeking a full-time cook to join our team 

at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing. The Cook works 

alongside the rest of the Food Service team to provide a 

quality meal program for our staff and residents. We strive 

to serve nutritious foods using fresh, local ingredients 

whenever possible. 

Qualified candidates should have one year of experience 

in quantity food production. Candidates will possess 

knowledge of food production, sanitation, safe food 

handling, as well as basic principles of nutrition science. 

Knowledge of weight and measure conversion, cooking 

and baking techniques, and food preparation principles are 

necessary. 

UVMHN - CVMC provides a comprehensive benefits 

package for our employees. Please contact our 

Recruitment Team at 802-371-4191 for more information. 

Learn more at: 

UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Jobs 

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December 19 – Billings Farm & Museum 

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November 2017 Weather Statistics Barre-Montpelier VT 

Highest temperature: 62 degrees on the 3rd 

Coolest daytime high: 14 degrees on the 28th 

Lowest temperature: 6 degrees on the 28th 

Warmest minimum 41 degrees on the 2nd 

Monthly average 32.1 which was 3.2 degrees below normal 

Heating Degree days 979 Normal 889 

Cooling degree days 0 Normal 0 

Average daytime sky cover: 6/10ths which is partly to mostly cloudy 

Heaviest precipitation: 0.39” on the 2nd 

Accumulated November precipitation 1.98” Normal 3.17” 

Precipitation Percent of normal: 62% of normal 

Largest snowfall: 1.8” on the 27th 

Thunderstorm days: None 

Strongest winds 45 mph on the 29th from the northwest. 

November 2017 Weather – Colder, Drier, Relatively Quiet 

Temperatures that started out very mild reaching 62 degrees on 

the 3rd of last month eventually oscillated back and forth, but also 

lowered incrementally. By the end of last month, temperatures 

dipped to 6 degrees above with a late November high that day of 

only 14 degrees. 

It was a drier than usual month. Precipitation was just registering 

62 of normal. Likewise - snowfall of 5.5 inches accrued was about 

60% of normal which came in frequent snow showers and flurries 

and very limited amounts mostly at the tail end of frontal system 

later in the month. November 2017 could be best described as rather 

blas’e which is typically “the” or one the cloudiest months. However 

there was a few sunny days occurred on the 8th, 21st, the 30th. A 

close second to November in the amount of cloud cover is December. 

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO2)… 

Late November measurement for Carbon Dioxide CO2 was 

406.29 ppm as measured at the Mauna Loa Observatory. Highestever 

daily average CO2 at Mauna Loa Observatory 412.63 ppm back 

on April 26th, 2017. Expect this chemistry measurement of the atmosphere 

to continue to skyrocket in the northern hemisphere winter. 

Normal or reasonable CO2 for a stable optimum climate is 350.0 

parts per million but most of the Holocene era when civilization 

evolved and the climate was stable between interglacial periods had 

carbon dioxide measurements at 280 parts per million. Those days 

are long gone. 

Big Rises in Sea Level for parts of the U.S. East Coast... 

Sea level change rates along the East Coast have doubled since 

1990, according to James Davis of the Lamont-Doherty Earth 

Observatory at Columbia University. The melting ice on Greenland 

and Antarctica alone would account for an increase in the rate of sea 

level rise on the East Coast of 0.04 to 0.15 mm per year, which is 

equivalent to 7.8 inches of sea level rise along the northern U.S. East 

Coast and a whopping 2.5 feet along the southern U.S. East Coast. 

As ice vanishes, the loss of its gravitational pull lowers sea level 

nearby, even as sea level rises farther away. Researchers used tidal 

gauge data from the U.S. East Coast to perform this latest study. 

However, unlike earlier studies, this research project included the 

loss of ice mass from Greenland and Antarctica among the causes 

of sea level acceleration. Modeling the 25-year-period since 1990 

produces an acceleration of sea level rise in good agreement with the 

gauge observations when melting from the Greenland and Antarctic 

ice sheets are included, according to the NASA report “When you 

leave the ice out, you get a much worse fit,” Davis said. 

On a related note - In a move that could have dramatic results 

for United States coastal communities from Maine to California, 

Moody’s warns the coastal communities have been put ON NOTICE 

CONDOS FOR SALE Fect 

to start preparing for climate change OR RISK LOSING ACCESS to 

cheap credit. Bada-bing, Bada-boom! You snooze (or deny) you lose! 

Slowing of Earth’s Rotation could mean more Earthquakes in 

2018... 

Every so often, the Earth’s rotation slows by a few milliseconds 

per day. This is inconsequential to the average human, and causes 

only mild annoyance to the people whose job it is to measure Earth’s 

rotation with great precision. That may be about to change, if the 

hypothesis set out by two geologists proves true. In a study published 

in Geophysical Research Letters earlier this year, Roger Bilham of 

the University of Colorado and Rebecca Bendick of the University of 

Montana predict that, because of Earth’s slowing rotation, the world 

will see a significant spike in large earthquakes in 2018. 

To make the prediction, Bilham and Bendick studied every 

earthquake since 1900 that recorded more than 7.0 on the moment 

magnitude scale. They found that approximately every 32 years, 

there is an uptick in these large quakes. The only factor that strongly 

correlates is a slight slowing of the Earth’s rotation in a five-year 

period before the uptick. 

“Of course that seems sort of crazy,” Bendick told Science. But 

think through it a little and it might not seem so outlandish. The 

Earth’s rotation is known to go through regular decades-long periods 

in which it slows down and speeds up. Even seasonal changes, like a 

strong El Niño, can affect the planet’s rotation. 

But to have the kind of effect that would produce more severe 

earthquakes, we have to look deeper. Starting from its very center, 

the planet is made of a solid iron and nickel “inner core,” liquid 

iron and nickel “outer core,” a thick liquid mantle, and finally a thin 

solid crust. Earthquakes occur on the crust, but the crust floats on the 

mantle. 

Though Bilham and Bendick don’t know for sure, they believe 

that every so often the Earth’s mantle might stick a little more to the 

crust. That could change how the liquid outer core flows. And because 

it’s all metal down there, the change in flow will affect planet’s 

magnetic field, which would ever so slightly affect the Earth’s 

rotation and thus change the length of the day by milliseconds. The 

Earth’s rotation has been slowing down for the past four years. 

“The inference is clear,” Bilham told the Guardian. “Next year we 

should see a significant increase in numbers of severe earthquakes.” 

Instead of an average of about 15-20 large earthquakes, we might see 

25 or 30 in 2018. Bilham can’t tell with any certainty where these 

might take place. Many large earthquakes occur in places where they 

don’t affect human life, but in the wrong spot they can wreak havoc. 

In an ill-prepared country like Haiti, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in 

2010 killed more than 100,000 people. In Japan, with much better 

buildings, a magnitude 9.0 quake (which releases about 1,000 times 

more energy than a 7.0) in 2011 killed some 18,000 people largely 

from a tsunami created by giant 9.0 earthquake. 

So, can we predict earthquakes? It’s a question that vexes 

seismologists, not because it is unreasonable, but because scientists 

have tried many times and always ended in failure. Even after many 

advances in seismology, as Richard Luckett of the British Geological 

Survey puts it, “when an earthquake occurs, it is essentially a 

random event”. 

Vermont Weather Trends – December... 

After a not so cold start to the month we’ll see a big pattern 

change to colder weather and it should hang out a while with some 

staying power, probably as we creep closer to the holidays or 

through about the winter solstice. The Winter solstice this year is on 

December 21st a Thursday and occurs 11:28 AM EST. Just as we 

technically get into winter or thereabouts, there could be a large scale 

weather pattern change toward one that favors milder conditions or 

an oscillation in temperatures. 

In recent years, there seems to be persistent pattern for storms 

that feature overrunning of milder air aloft. These weather systems 

usually perform the classic changeover type precipitation from snow 

to sleet to freezing rain to rain, which is dreadful and ends up as a 

thick coating of ice. I’m expecting this kind of scenario toward the 

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Christmas and New Year’s Holiday, but these are very hard to predict 

more than 10 days out. I suspect with mild intrusions this could be 

the case late this month. 

In-between for the second and third weeks of December – could 

be OK for accumulating natural snow but a slower start, and snow 

preservation staying below 32 degrees, getting a decent jump start 

on snow making . Skiers and snow boarders may have to wait for the 

better conditions to develop after the holidays next month, but many 

light coatings will add up and a couple moderate to good snowfalls 

are very possible to tease folks who winter recreate like myself. Personally, 

I love all 4 seasons in my Green Mountains but I do not care 

one wit for one season to embed into another. I would love to tell you 

it will be all snow all the time, but this now a day’s especially with a 

shifting climate trend towards warmer just have adjust. This adjustment 

usually means lots and lots of ice! 

Winter prediction... 

Indications are for a sputtering start for winter 2017-2018, but one 

that could or should be more back loaded. January and February into 

a portion of March should see some colder snaps. Each change coming 

out of and into these colder snaps should mean snowfall. This 

December into January will also feature periods of minor snowfall 

with the abnormally warmer Great Lakes in play. Lake Effect moisture 

does not hit every location equally, but is amplified on the mountain 

slopes of especially northern Vermont. For every tenth of an inch 

of snow on the Barre-Montpelier Road, there could be an inch on the 

upper terrain and I’m expecting this “elevation amplification” with 

lake effect snow showers and snow squalls going into January and 

possibly February. 

There was certain to be some more “Polar Vortex ruckus” with 

deep coastal low pressure systems once the pattern is sufficiently 

cold with high latitude blocking switching up to a negative version 

of the Arctic Oscillation and North Atlantic Oscillation in favor for 

occasional periods moderate to heavy snowfall especially for interior 

New England. The worry is that we might be seeing some ice from 

time to time and wet snowfalls will become more the norm less the 

powdery colder storms due to overall warmer planet and warmer 

trajectories of climate change. 

Bottom line, my prediction – near to slightly below normal back 

loaded winter, good for Sugaring in the early to mid spring and valley 

elevations seeing near normal snowfall but more snowfall than 

normal at the ski resort elevations especially mid to late winter. 

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Single Family Homes Priced from $267,000 and Duplex Homes 

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Directions: From RT 302, turn onto Hill Street at Elmwood Cemetery, 

¾ mile on Hill Street, left onto Windy Wood Road, look for sign on left 

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Randolph - $489,000 

This Stoneleigh circa 1850 home is situated on a lovely 10+ 

acre lot that overlooks and abuts the Montague Golf Course. 

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to enjoy and has potential rental income with a 1 bedroom 

apartment located in the detached 3 bay garage/barn. This 

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porch with a stone façade. 

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Randolph - $235,000 

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial built in 1811 has had many 

updates including a new roof in 2014, new windows and 

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sunroom, hot tub and a beautiful gas fi replace in living room. 

MLS #4669687 

Barre City - $189,000 

Modern ranch-style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 

offers a lot of open, interior space. The master bedroom, 

with master bath, includes a roomy walk-in closet. Finished 

basement has a family room for more privacy or entertaining. 

New fl ooring and paint throughout. Enjoy cookouts on the 

large back deck and back lawn. 

MLS #4669391 

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Barre City - $149,900 

Newly renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bath home features a brand 

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additional blown in insulation. The level back yard is ideal for 

entertaining friends and family. The full, walkout basements 

allows the opportunity to almost double the existing living 

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MLS #4663629 

Marshfield - $345,000 

4 bedroom home in the country on 9.6 partially wooded acres 

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plenty of room to do whatever you want. Corian counter tops, 

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MLS #4645164 

Berlin - $325,000 

Restored 4 bedroom farmhouse conveniently located near 

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and classic Vermont barn are among the features you will 

appreciate. Well landscaped yard, two small outbuildings in 

addition to the 2 story barn. 

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