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Saturday-Sunday, January, 13-14, 2007 20 Weekend Reformer PEOPLE Brattleboro Senior Center announces activities BRATTLEBORO Activities and menus for the week of Jan. 15 at the Brattleboro Senior Center at 207 Main St. in Brattleboro are as follows: Monday Senior Center closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday 8:15 a.m., Strength training with Cyndy Gray.

9-11 a.m., Foot care clinic with George, by donation. 9:45 a.m., Oil Painting and Sequencing with Marilyn. 12:45 p.m., Brattleboro Senior Meals directors meeting. 12:45 p.m., Bridge lessons for beginners with Anne. 12:45 p.m., Cribbage playing, Scrabble, etc.

12:45 p.m., Van shopping Hannaford's. Wednesday 9 a.m., Wednesdays Writers' Group. 9:30 a.m., Braiders, knitters, rug hookers and quilters. 9:30 a.m., Art workshop, mixed media. 10:15 a.m., Yoga with CB.

10:30 a.m., Transportation from Putney to the Center. 10:30 a.m., Adult skating at Living Memorial Park rink. 12:45 p.m., Silver Duplicate Liners bridge. dance lessons. p.m., Thursday 8:15 a.m., Strength training with Cyndy.

9:15 a.m., Senior bowling. 9:30 a.m., Oil painting and sequencing with Marilyn. Noon, International lunch, Mexico. 1 p.m., Bridge playing. Friday 8:30 a.m., USDA commodities distribution.

10 a.m.-noon, e-1 I computer lessons with Francis. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Adult skating at Living Memorial Park rink. 11 a.m., Aerobic dancing with Cyndy Gray. 12:45 p.m., Van shopping to Price Chopper. Upcoming events Tuesday, Jan.

23, 11 a.m., Presentation by David Hallett on Medicare Advantage Plans Seniors Only Financial of Vermont. CLUB NOTES VFW Post 1034 and Ladies Auxiliary BRATTLEBORO Carl M. Dessaint VFW Post No. 1034 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly meetings at the Post Home on Black Mountain Road on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m.

All members are encouraged to attend. Eagles Auxiliary BRATTLEBORO The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2445 will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Club Home, 54 Chickering Drive, Brattleboro.

BIRTHS In pital), Jan. Ava Grace "Mikki" of Brattleboro; Bob and Peter and Brattleboro. In Keene, ical Center), Coleson Christopher A. and Melanie A. 1, 2007, a daughter, (Powers) Burroughs of BrattleBark, to Michelle boro; grandson to William and Lane and David L.

Bark Annette Mondeau of Brattleboro granddaughter to and Robert and Gloria Powers of Jeannie Leavitt and Gill, and the late Alfred Belen Bark, all of and Elinor Burroughs of Brattleboro; great-grandson to Ernest N.H., (Cheshire Med- and Ethel Martel of Brattleboro Jan. 5, 2007, a son, and William and Mavis Mondeau Ernest Burroughs, to of Bellows Falls. COLLEGE NEWS Rivier College NASHUA, N.H. Alison Hescock of Wardsboro, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2006 semester at Rivier College in Nashua. College of St.

Joseph RUTLAND Christina Vinson of Brattleboro was named to the dean's list for the fall semester of 2006 at the College of St. Joseph in Rutland. Community People Do you "Community Community People Award Ballot Community Person's name, address and phone number (if available): Why this person should receive the Community People Award: (You may attach additional info to this form) Your name, address and phone number: Drop off, mail or e-mail your nominations to any of the following. The Brattleboro Savings Loan, PO Box 1010, Brattleboro, VT 05302 e-mail address: Brattleboro Reformer, PO Box 802, Brattleboro, VT 05302. e-mail address: WITSA, PO Box.

819, Brattleboro, VT 05302 e-mail address: ATMs: Phone: www.reformer.com Wednesday, Jan. 24, Van trip to Wal-Mart. Upcoming trips Sunday and Monday, Feb. 17 and 18, Senior Mardi Gras Spa Weekend, Hilton Garden Inn, Manchester, N.H., $199 double. Saturday, Feb.

24, Stars On Ice, Worcester Centrum, $78.30. For further information, contact Irene C. Alexa, Program Director, at (802) 257-7570. Menus Monday: Senior Center closed. Tuesday: Turkey burger, garlic mashed red potatoes, butternut squash with apples.

Wednesday: Sweet and sour pork stir fry, wild rice, sweet potato muffin, tapioca pudding with vanilla wafers. Thursday: Tacos, refried beans, Mexican cornbread, salad with sour cream and guacamole and Mexican dessert. Friday: Salmon filet, quinoa pilaf with carrots, broccoli florets and cantaloupe with blueberries. For information or reservations contact Chris McAvoy, Meals Director, at (802) 257- 1236. Learn how to make your own pure maple syrup KEENE, N.H.

UNH Coop- 23 at Stonewall Farm in erative Extension will conduct Keene. a workshop for the backyard Attendance is free, but presugarmaker, geared to first- registration is requested. For time and novice maplers hav- workshop details including ing fewer than 75 taps. registration information, call The workshops will cover the UNH Cooperative Extenequipment and supplies need- sion Forestry Information Cened for small syrup-making ter at (800) 444-8978 or email operations, as well as the forest.info@unh.edu. steps from tree to table, Sumner Dole, Forest including picking the right Resource Educator in Belknap trees, tapping them, collecting County for almost 30 years, and boiling sap, and finishing, will deliver the workshop.

Dole filtering and canning syrup. has made maple syrup in his A workshop will take place own backyard with various sysfrom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. tems for more than 10 years. SCHOOL NEWS Williston Northampton EASTHAMPTON, Mass.

Sara Lolatte of Brattleboro, was named to the honor roll at The Williston Northampton School for the second quarter of the 2006-07 academic year. Sara is the daughter of Richard and Carol Lolatte of Brattleboro. Awards know a Person?" Send your People page news items to the Brattleboro Reformer. -mail: Mail: P.O. Box 802, Brattleboro, VT 05302 Fax: (802) 257-1305 Pat Howell Community Person We are currently accepting nominations for our monthly Community People Award.

A $100 award will be given to the charitable organization of the recipient's choice. Community people work to: Improve lives through community service (schools, non-profits, church groups, service clubs, hospitals, etc.) Boost the local economy by helping our businesses and merchants Preserve our shared past Build a better future for all of us If you know someone who deserves to be honored for serving our communities, let us know! Sponsored by: The Brattleboro Savings Loan BCTV, the Brattleboro Reformer and WTSA Community Community The Brattleboro Savings Loan Association, F.A. For All The Right Reasons. Main Office The Outlet Ctr Black Mtn Sq Brattleboro Memorial Hosp Newfane Mkt Locations: Main Office, 271 Main Street: Windham Regional Career Center Branch 1068530MT (802) 254-3383 Toll Free: (888) 806-6400 Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Douglas and Eileen Castine of Vernon and David and Carley Howe of Tunbridge announce the engagement of their children, Robin Castine and Brett Howe, both of Colchester. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School and St.

Michael's College in Colchester. The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of Robinson High School in Fairfax, and Denver University in Denver, Colo. They are both employed by Smith, Bell Thompson in Burlington. A July 14, 2007, wedding is planned. WISH LIST BRATTLEBORO The Wish List is a free service for schools and nonprofit organizations.

Send your wishes to "The Wish List," Brattleboro Reformer, P.O. Box 802, Brattleboro, VT 05302; fax: (802) 257-1305; or e-mail to When your wishes have been fulfilled, please notify the Reformer. Brattleboro Senior Center would like hand held weights and ankle weights, 5 lbs. or more. Must be in good condition.

Call the Senior Center at (802) 257-7505. Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce needs volunteer arts coordinator for upcoming Bear Festival. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515. Lifeskills building on Oak Street is looking for a futon, CD player, yoga mats and two lamps. Contact Cynthia Radcliffe, Americorps Worker for Morningside Shelter and Lifeskills, (917) 6966520 or (802) 257-1219.

Volunteers needed for Meals program. Delivery within Bellows Falls, Gageville and North Walpole, N.H. One day a week. Must have own transportation. Call Bellows Falls Area Senior Center at (802) 463-3907.

Making the Most of I needs a volunteer carpenter to help build a closet in its Bellows Falls office. As a 501c3 carpenter's time would be tax deductible. Call (802) 460-2456. The Boys Girls Club, 17 Flat Brattleboro, is looking for volunteers interested in sharing their hobby, skills, or time with children at the clubhouse, p.m., Monday through Friday. Also, needed: couches, love seats, and chairs in good, clean condition, and chest freezers in good working order.

Contact Beth, (802) 254-5990. by a small educational non-profit PC desktop computer in good working order, and a computer chair, in good condition. Contact Nancy, (802) 460-2456. Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers interested in spending 1 hour a week (typically during the lunch hour) with a child at a local elementary school. Information: (802) 257-0361 or Big Brothers Big Sisters is a program of Youth Services.

The Waypoint Center in Bellows Falls needs volunteers who enjoy meeting the public to help staff the desk. Training given. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515. The Northeast Recycling Council needs part-time volunteer office and reception help at its office in the Hooker-Dunham building. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515.

Vermont Adult Learning on Linden Street needs a volunteer receptionist, various times. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515. River Gallery School needs help transcribing information to index cards. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515. The America Reads program needs school reading volunteers in towns of Halifax, Windham and Brookline.

Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515. Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers. Experienced fund raiser to plan and execute fundraising programs. Also, a treasurer to maintain accounts, receive and disburse monies and report monthly to the board. Information: Andy Cay, president of Brattleboro Affiliate at (603) 363-4888, ext.

101. Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound residents in Brattleboro and West Brattleboro on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Deliveries start no earlier than 10:30 a.m. and take no longer than an hour to complete. All deliveries are completed by 1 p.m.

Volunteers are also needed in Vernon on Saturday and Sunday to complete meal deliveries to homebound residents. Call Chris at (802) 257-1236. Timson Hill Preschool, located in Williamsville, needs a sensory table, a toy cashier register, and also solid color bean bag chairs for young children. Please contact Kathie at (802) 348-6319. Brattleboro Arts Initiative needs note-taker for Board of Directors meetings, usually held at BankNorth on Main Street on second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.

Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515. Parks Place community service center, Bellows Falls, needs a volunteer receptionist 1-4 hours per week. Contact RSVP 7515. Brattleboro community radio station WVEW needs office volunteers to help with some computer audio downloading, administration tasks and grant writing. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515.

KidsPLAYce children's center needs a couple of creative volunteers to help organize a wealth of arts and other materials into fun displays and handson activities. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515. Life Skills Housing Program needs babysitters so residents can attend group meetings Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact RSVP (802) 254-7515; Harry Upton RSVP Program Manager.

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