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News to Know March 16, 2014

BERLIN NEWS TO KNOW March  16, 2014

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This  communication is put together and distributed on a volunteer basis by resident Corinne Stridsberg simply in an effort to share information and build community, it is not from the town of Berlin.
Please share this with your Berlin friends and neighbors.  If you're not already receiving this news directly by email, send an email to request this to corinnestridsberg@gmail.com.
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Check out the Berlin, Vermont Community News page on facebook to find bits of current news, some not included here:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Berlin-Vermont/205922199452224

Note:
There are some details below in the Front Porch Forum section regarding the bus strike, I didn't realize some of the LINK bus routes were driven by GMTA drivers.  Also there is info about a vaccination clinic - don't forget to get your dogs registered at the Town Clerk's office!

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BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CANDIDATES

FREE TRIBUTE TO PETE SEEGAR MARCH 23

BERLIN 5/6 GRADE PLAY MARCH 17TH

U-32 8TH GRADE ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER MARCH 28TH

PIE FOR BREAKFAST AT RUMNEY SCHOOL MARCH 29TH
GIANT PUMPKIN SEEDS FOR KIDS
COACH & STUDY HALL TEACHER AT CHARDON HIGH
SAGUACHE CRESCENT
FROM BERLIN FRONT PORCH FORUM
SPAGHETTI DINNER MAY 3RD AT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
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BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CANDIDATES MARCH 18TH
Principal Search Update
Two (2) finalists will be visiting Berlin Elementary School on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 for separate “Meet and Greet” Sessions.
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – 1st Candidate
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – 2nd Candidate
All are encouraged and welcome to attend and meet the final two candidates.

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Although this event is up in Burlington, it's always a treat to listen to Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus.   Late afternoon on a Sunday seems like a great time too.   Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate!

FREE TRIBUTE TO PETE SEEGAR MARCH 23

Sunday, March 23rd 4:30pm at the Unitarian Church in Burlington there will be a tribute to Pete Seeger featuring: VSO Chorus directed by Robert De Cormier,  House Blend from Saxtons River, Pete Sutherland, Lui Collins, Counterpoint, directed by Nathaniel G. Lew.  It is free and open to the public with a free-will donation collected for Pete Seeger's Hudson River sloop Clearwater.

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BERLIN 5/6 GRADE PLAY

The annual 5/6 grade play will be on Thursday, March 27th at 6:30pm in the Berlin Elementary School gym.

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U-32 8TH GRADE ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER MARCH 28TH

The 8th grade fundraiser for the trip to DC is on Friday, March 28th.  Seatings at 5:30 and 7pm.  Meat or vegetarian pasta, tossed salad, homemade garlic bread, drinks & dessert.  The evening also includes Live music, silent auction, DC raffle.   Tickets are available in advance from any 8th grader and also at the door.  Adults $10, families $30, students/seniors (62+) $5.  Take-out order available for $10 each. 

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PIE FOR BREAKFAST AT RUMNEY SCHOOL MARCH 29TH
Saturday, March 29th at 9am - 11am (or until the pie runs out) at the Rumney Elementary School. The pricing $7 per person or $6 if you bring your own plate and utensils. Fantastic variety of pies - fruit pies, cream pies, pizza pies, meat pies, spaghetti pies, quiche, and perhaps Shepard's pie. There may also be a selection of whole pies to purchase The event raises money for Rumney PTO and the Middlesex Band Concert Series.
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GIANT PUMPKIN SEEDS FOR KIDS
Vermont kids who've ever wanted to grow a giant pumpkin - here's your chance.
Growers between the age of 8 and 18 can take part in a pumpkin-growing trial sponsored by the University of Vermont Extension 4-H.
Participants will get a variety of pumpkin seeds to grow in the upcoming season. The pumpkins will be weighed on Oct. 11.
Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest pumpkin of each variety.
Seeds will be available to pick up at the UVM Extension office in St. Albans on April 15 or they can be mailed to participants.
To register for the trial contact Martha Manning, UVM Extension 4-H educator, at (800) 639-2130 or (802) 524-6501, extension 449, or by email at martha.manning@uvm.edu.
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COACH & STUDY HALL TEACHER AT CHARDON HIGH
If you missed this recently on 60 Minutes ... take the time to watch it.  Although the story is because of a school shooting, it's about so much more.   In a word, character.  Be sure to watch it through to the end.  The related segments are good too, if you can make it  through the commercials.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hero-coach-frank-hall-on-ohio-school-shooting-at-chardon-high/
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SAGUACHE CRESCENT
You know the printing press at Shelburne Museum (which has always been one of my favorite stops when visiting) -  this linotype press (see link below) is the oldest press still in operation in the United States, maybe in the world.  This press has been running since 1917 by the same family printing the local paper for Saguache, Colorado.   Saguache is pronounced " saw-WATCH".  The current editor/printer is Dean Coombs.  He has bought up other such presses for the parts as he is also the repairman!   He doesn't need to go looking for news, folks bring it to him.  With the exception of some sad news (obituaries), the paper is all good news! With nobody next in line in the family, who will take on such a monumental, but town-loved, task?
Excellent story from CBS Sunday Morning (2/23): http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-colorado-newspaper-thats-also-a-time-machine/
Additional facts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saguache_Crescent
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SPAGHETTI DINNER MAY 3RD AT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, May 3rd Spaghetti Dinner at the Congregational Church of Berlin, 1080 Scott Hill Road. Two seating: 5 & 6:30 pm. Adults $10; Kids 7-12, $5; 6 & under free. Reservations: 802-229-4042 Hope to see you there! Always good!
Pat McDonald, Berlin
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FROM BERLIN FRONT PORCH FORUM
Below are several recent postings... there have been many more about a variety of topics, looking for services, garage sales, meeting announcement, events, etc.
Membership is free - to join go to visit http://frontporchforum.com

Driver Strike to Interrupt CCTA Service Beginning Monday, March 17

TAWNYA KRISTEN – COMMUNITY RELATIONS MNGR., GMTA
CCTA was notified by the drivers' Union, the Teamsters Local No. 597, on the afternoon on Friday March, 14, 2014, that a driver strike will take place on Monday, March 17, 2014.
Service Impacts of CCTA Driver Strike:
All GMTA local and commuter routes and Montpelier LINK Express trips operated by GMTA will be in service.
Montpelier LINK Express Operating Schedule 
Some Montpelier LINK Express trips are operated by CCTA drivers and some are operated by GMTA drivers. Starting March 17, 2014 only the Montpelier LINK Express trips operated by GMTA will be in service. A schedule showing the Montpelier LINK Express trips operated by GMTA drivers can be found at http://gmtaride.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/flyer_eventof.pdf. Please check gmtaride.org for updates
Transfer Limitations-Local GMTA Commuter Routes 
GMTA local commuter routes will be in operation. There will be limitations in specific transfer options with the LINK Express. A summary of local commuter transfers can be found at http://gmtaride.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/LINKTRANSFER_LimitationsLocalCommuter.pdf . Please check gmtaride.org for updates
For additional information on CCTA contract negotiations, please see the Contract Negotiations Frequently Asked Questions at http://cctaride.org/ccta-provides-answers-to-frequently-asked-questions/ and other documents athttp://cctaride.org/labor-negotiations-documents/

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Settlement Farm C.S.A.s for Sale

CAROLINE SCRIBNER – ROUTE 2
Hi everyone spring really is just around the corner. A reminder that the Settlement farm has C.S.A.'s for sale!! If you shop there this gives you an opportunity to save some money while you are supporting local agriculture.
Purchase one of three levels. Bronze level pay $250.00 by April 30th and get $300 to spend on plants and produce and Settlement farm pork through October 31, 2014. Silver level, spend $500 get $600 to spend on plants and produce and pork, and the gold level, spend $1,000 and get $1,300 for plant and produce and pork.
Email us at 1782settlementfarmstand.gmail.com to order your CSAs or for more information.
See you at the farm!
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Vaccination Clinic

ERIKA HOLM – ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, MIDDLESEX
Event: Mar 29, 2014, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Dog and Cat owners, Central Vermont Humane Society is holding a vaccine clinic on Saturday, March 29th. You can get rabies, RCP for cats, and DHPP for dogs. Just in time to register your dog with the town on March 31st!! See below for details. You will also be able to get your animal microchipped for only $25. As the Middlesex Animal Control Officer, I ask you to please register your dogs, and please microchip your pets. I'd like to be able to quickly return your animal to you if you are accidentally separated. There are many heart-warming stories of pets and owners being reunited months or years after being lost or stolen, all because of a microchip.
I'll be helping out at the clinic -- please come by and see me!
Saturday, March 29 
9 am to 11 am
Rabies and Distemper Vaccines: $15 each 
(Distemper = RCP for cats, DHPP for dogs) 
All applicable boosters are the responsibility of the owner.
Microchips: $25 including registration
Please bring most recent vaccination certificate (tag not sufficient) if applicable. Animals without certificates will receive vaccines good for one year only. Clinic not wheelchair accessible. Call at least 2 days ahead: 476-3811 for accessible appointment (no appointments needed for general clinic). Please come prepared to wait in an outdoor line in variable weather conditions, with no cover from sun or rain. No restroom for clinic. Vet consults not available.
“First come, first served” is the general rule, with limited exceptions made at the discretion of management if necessary for health and safety reasons. Limited supply of vaccines and limited time available. CVHS and our partner veterinarian reserve the right to refuse services to any persons or animals for health or safety reasons.
Please bring enough adult humans to safely control your children and pets in a stressful environment with multiple other animals and people. Clinics are not child-friendly environments–please try to leave your children at home. Cats must be in carriers. Dogs must be in carriers or on leashes.
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